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I know most of my Bible study group loved this study, but I just could not follow the writing style!
I engaged in this study with a few women who came from the Catholic Christian tradition. I may not have agreed with all of Kellers thoughts but I think it was an extremely helpful reminder for all of us that worship at a ‘high church’. Keller drives the point of grace home over and over again. I highly recommend for those who want to think more deeply about works and grace. Especially those who’s church background leaned heavily on sacraments and ritual. We all loved it.
A devotional style book written in a series of books about the bible, this one is written by Tim Keller.
I know everyone loves Tim Keller but seriously, I love this guy. Especially for letting God work through him in this book. The last reflection question was for us to sum up the book of Galatians. Here’s mine: “True freedom comes from applying the Gospel to every area in your life. Freedom comes from trusting that He who began a good work in you, will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” This is a great reminder of principles to living by the Gospel, but also brought about so many new ways for me to interpret it and the book of Galatians. A must read, especially if you’re doing a study in Galatians.
I know everyone loves Tim Keller but seriously, I love this guy. Especially for letting God work through him in this book. The last reflection question was for us to sum up the book of Galatians. Here’s mine: “True freedom comes from applying the Gospel to every area in your life. Freedom comes from trusting that He who began a good work in you, will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” This is a great reminder of principles to living by the Gospel, but also brought about so many new ways for me to interpret it and the book of Galatians. A must read, especially if you’re doing a study in Galatians.
Everything here is fine, but it isn't as insightful or powerful as some other Keller I've read.
This is a really good little book.
Just a few notes--
There are a lot of John Stott references. I have nothing of substance to add to that, I was just surprised by the number of references!
There is a good, brief interaction with the New Perspectives at the end of the book. Not an exhaustive defense of the traditional Protestant position by any means, but quite good for what it is.
My main/only qualm with the book is his imprecise, and thus misleading, language at times throughout. There is quite a bit of the Jesus vs. Religion rhetoric in this. Lots! Beyond that specific false dichotomy that is pervasive in Keller's teaching as a whole(it seems I have a bit of a pet peeve, bear with me), there is also language like "use the Gospel" in the sense of how we grow in Christlikeness. I forgot who it was but the point has been made that we can at times in our effort to be Gospel-centered, or whatever "Gospel-" you want to utilize,we can often minimize the work of the Spirit. This is not Keller's intent and it is not even really the result, but his imprecise language in certain places definitely opens the door for this to creep in.
This is a great overview of Galatians filled with deep, yet accessible, theology and clear, grace-driven(Gospel-centered? :-D ) application.
Great book. Read and enjoy.
Just a few notes--
There are a lot of John Stott references. I have nothing of substance to add to that, I was just surprised by the number of references!
There is a good, brief interaction with the New Perspectives at the end of the book. Not an exhaustive defense of the traditional Protestant position by any means, but quite good for what it is.
My main/only qualm with the book is his imprecise, and thus misleading, language at times throughout. There is quite a bit of the Jesus vs. Religion rhetoric in this. Lots! Beyond that specific false dichotomy that is pervasive in Keller's teaching as a whole(it seems I have a bit of a pet peeve, bear with me), there is also language like "use the Gospel" in the sense of how we grow in Christlikeness. I forgot who it was but the point has been made that we can at times in our effort to be Gospel-centered, or whatever "Gospel-" you want to utilize,we can often minimize the work of the Spirit. This is not Keller's intent and it is not even really the result, but his imprecise language in certain places definitely opens the door for this to creep in.
This is a great overview of Galatians filled with deep, yet accessible, theology and clear, grace-driven(Gospel-centered? :-D ) application.
Great book. Read and enjoy.
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Absolutely foundational devotional in my understanding of the gospel and justification.