Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life The Pool
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Mar 18, 2026 A look at the miraculous healing at Bethesda and what the pool reveals about Jesus. A focus on the long-suffering invalid and why his story matters. A dive into the Sabbath controversy and how Jesus challenges expectations. Archaeology and historical detail that bolster the Gospel narrative.
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John's Miracles Function As Teaching Signs
- The Gospel of John presents selected miracles as signs that teach who Jesus is.
- Timothy Keller stresses John chose specific miracles to signify Jesus' identity and mission rather than merely record events.
Excavation Confirmed Bethesda's Five Porches
- Historians once doubted John because no one knew of a Bethesda pool with five porches.
- Archaeological excavation later uncovered the two-basin Pool of Bethesda and five porches, reinforcing John's historical reliability.
Historical Reality Underpins Salvation By Grace
- Historical accuracy matters because Christianity claims salvation is by what Jesus actually did, not by our effort.
- Keller argues if Jesus' life and death didn't happen, Christianity collapses into a moral blueprint instead of free grace.
