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May 23
40m 33s

A Movement

TIM KELLER
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In this unparalleled text in the Bible, we learn not so much what the church does, but what the church is.

We’ve been looking at the animating gospel principles that have profoundly shaped our church’s life in the city and service to the city. And that often means we’ve looked at something the church does. But now, let’s look at what the church is.

In 1 Peter 1, we can get insight into the church’s 1) glory, 2) gifts, and 3) grace.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 24, 2016. Series: Where We Are Going: The City and the Mission. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12.

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