John Piper and Tim Keller Wrestle with Sanctification

John Piper and Tim Keller sat down to discuss the biblical vision of sanctification. In this 14-minute video they touch on how justification and sanctification relate, along with the psychological dynamics of faith.

00:20 — How Keller talks about sanctification

2:25 — What are we conforming to in sanctification?

3:45 — How does justification relate to sanctification?

6:40 — The psychological dynamics of faith

9:00 — What does it mean to “owe God everything”?

11:20 — “I'm going to work my tail off for Jesus, and it's all of grace.”

[stumpbumpers]

One more thought on this topic. Think of a mother who has created with her own hands a beautiful flower garden of most precious and favorite flowers. Then one day she is in her home tending to a task when she is interrupted by dirty fist full of her flowers, uprooted and being offered to her with a loving smile by her child. Sure she owns the flowers already and did all of the work, but she smiles and accepts the loving intension. We are like children, in that we have nothing to give the One who created everything, even ourselves. However, if I can find a flower within myself or can blossom into something presentable, I owe it to my Creator. I sure hope I am the good enough soil for flowers to grow.

[jamesthatcher]

"if your faith is not producing love, it's not real."

Amen!

[carlosbriceno]

There is sorrow in my heart because pastor Tim is not here anymore with us, but I have joy and comfort that he is with Our Lord and Saviour

[superguysmiley]

well that was a great 15 min. 2 of my favourite teachers having discussions. Thanks.

[kanghwanlee]

the humility with which Pastor John speaks with his peer

[davidfrey]

An easy way to explain the need for good works is simply, imagine you have a best friend. They’ve been there for you, they’ve had your back, they’ve helped you when you needed help and time after time they’ve shown their unconditional friendship and love for you. So in turn, you WANT to help your friend. And the best way to help your best friend, is to help his best friend. And who is his best friend. Everyone.

[GarrisonBurrows]

Thankful for this discussion! I love the concept that the lady in Tim's story brought up. This infinitely wonderful salvation means that everything should be given to God with joy! It's only fitting.

[coryaddison]

I get hyped more and more in my walk with Christ when i come across to brothers in faith chopping it up as most of us do on a day to day basis especially leaders with wisdom

[LeonardGarden]

Wow, that 14 min. went by FAST! Can't get enough of this expository conversation and leadership with scriptural backing and reading assignments for the needy. Thanks for sharing!

[williamy]

Gold. Gonna have to watch this 10 more times.

[bschauz]

I could listen to these two banter on forever.

[Kedoorsie]

Wish this conversation could go on longer and deeper! So inspiring and revealing!

[crazymause]

oh Desiring God, what wld I do without this platform??🤗Thank you! !!

[bonjourbay]

Amen! Becoming like Christ, which is not by human efforts or merits but by the power and guidance of Holy Spirit.
Thank you!

[Bro]

Wow.. I could listen to these two for at least another hour...

[helendeacon]

Thank you! An important, inspiring discussion. So thankful for both these teachers of God's Word. Tim Keller has lived and died well in Christ Jesus.

[AlexKocmanPage]

"If you love me, you'll obey my commands." Justifying faith is a loving embrace of Christ. That same loving embrace yields loving obedience.

[davidrs]

It's great to hear such thoughtful consideration of the Gospel. Iron shsrpening iron. RIP Keller!

[cheesypeanuts]

they weren't finished when the video ended! I wanna hear the rest of that

[aprilking]

Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit within the life of the believer to generate and develop Godly character and to carry out good works prepared by God. Justification is through faith and we express our faith through repentance or a turning away from sinful patterns (inner and outer).