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  • More than the Flavor of the Moment +

    If God is not first in your thoughts and efforts in the morning, he will be in the last place… Read More

  • Transformation +

    Do we really want to be transformed by God? In the passage (below) from Isaiah, not only a person is… Read More
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Publications

Prayer and the Gospel: Tim Keller

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One of the most basic things that the gospel does is change prayer from mere petition to fellowship and the praise of his glory. Galatians 4:6-7 teaches us that when we believe the gospel, we not only become God's children legally, but we receive the Spirit in order to experience our sonship. The Spirit leads us to call out passionately to God as our tender and loving Father. The Spirit calls out 'Abba' (4:7). In the very next verse Paul refers to this experience as "knowing God" (4:8). We do not just know and believe that God is holy and loving, but we actually experience contact with his holiness and his love in personal communion with him.

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Favorites

  • Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +

    Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts  Read More

  • An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +

    You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied… Read More

  • Glorious by Paul Baloche +

    Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More

  • Paul's Prayers +

    How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us,… Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • The Fear of the Lord +

    Why is fear of the Lord so important as a follower of Jesus? Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Our Heavenly Father +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, an Anglican theologian from the 20th century. Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Jesus +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: The Holy Spirit +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, Read More
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