Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life The Healing
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Mar 16, 2026 A walk through John 4's miracle as a sign meant to provoke saving faith. Discussion of how faith begins with reason then must move into personal trust. Exploration of faith maturing under trials like gold purified by fire. Clarifies that salvation rests on Jesus, not the strength of your faith, and that true faith loves Jesus for who he is.
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Faith Starts With Rational Evaluation
- Faith begins with reason and weighing reports about Jesus' deeds.
- The royal official came because he heard firsthand reports of Jesus' miracles and used his rational judgment to seek Jesus.
Reason Is The Start Not The Finish
- Reason is necessary but insufficient; saving faith moves beyond proof to personal trust.
- Keller argues no important life decisions (marriage, morals) are ever proven, so faith always involves a risky trust.
Blondin Wheelbarrow Shows Belief Without Trust
- Keller tells Charles Blondin's tightrope stunts to show people will believe ability but not entrust life.
- Blondin crossed Niagara blindfolded, with a wheelbarrow, and one-legged chair stunts yet no one would sit in his wheelbarrow.
