I watched " Just Mercy" and recently finished reading the Book and went through the EJI website then stumbled on this. Sir thank you so much for being such a breath of inspiration to me, all the way from South Africa. God Bless you brother.
Lots of racists on here. Thank you for your commentary. I cried too. I pray for Mr. Stevenson, he is a guiding light in a dark tunnel. Abolish the death penalty!
Thank you for speaking up in church about what is uncomfortable and often avoided... racial inequality and what we, the church, are called to do in response.
Could not stop listening to Bryan Stevenson... what an engaging speaker ! amazing to see what God can do through men who are willing. I learned a LOT from this .... thank you for posting .. (long time Keller fan here by the way)
Keller and Stevenson speak the truth for what it is, from a Christian's point of view. Not Republican. Not Democrat. God's word is truth. We need to LISTEN to what it says!
Yes! Dr. Keller's "The Prodigal God" video and then his book showed me how both sides need reconciliation and correction. How wonderful is the truth of God!
Thank you Dr. Keller for speaking the Word in truth! I so needed to hear someone who looks like you to stand on the Word of God, equalizing our responsibility to honor God according to His Word and Way, not any given person's opinions! Yes! Thank you LORD JESUS!
Thank you sir for changing my life, I have to get up for work today but I couldn't stop listening to your message. I've never been a racist person. My best friend was mixed race when I was at school and my wife is Asian. Your an inspiration!. I know that sometimes I've been blindsided by prejudice, falsely I've not seen the other side, I've turned my face away. From this day forward I try and live a better life. God bless you 🙏❤🙌
42:04 "Politicians have been preaching to us to be afraid and angry for decades. When you make decisions rooted in fear and anger you will tolerate oppression. You will tolerate inequality. You will tolerate injustice. I believe we are called to reject fear and anger. "
Bryan Stephenson is the subject of the film “Just Mercy” that paints a very powerful picture of his introduction to and his representation of the prisoners on death row. An extraordinary film about an extraordinary man.
@@Maydom2003 Yeah that's what I've realized also. There's just so much meat in the book the movie just doesn't do it justice. Fortunately, I watched the movie 1st.
Amen Rev. Keller! I truly enjoyed watching both you and Mr. Stevenson expound on grace, mercy and truth. I truly wished I found you as a pastor a couple of years ago. It's been a huge burden the past two years , being a professing believer among evangelicals who refuse to speak up against injustices. Thank you for standing up and preaching God's word and inviting Mr. Stevenson who's work I've admired for now for over a decade. May our Lord be glorified!!!!!
Amazing. This is so great, thank you Tim & Bryan for speaking, following Jesus so authentically, and living a selfless life. Such an inspiration & refreshing thing to watch. Amen
I’m gonna download it because I can’t do it myself I need someone. I want to change career. I’m 42 I’m gonna try watching you. You are my teacher. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Great speech and I agree with nearly everything you said. I particularly agree we should mark various sites so that they remain a memorial to those who died and we must reflect be humble and admit these atrocities happened and we cannot as a people allow them to happen again. This being said this needs to come from the Church not the Govt side. The Govt needs to hang their heads in shame as they were heavily involved throughout time in slavery. They need to quit preaching and start repenting!!! They love to shake their finger now and say hey you are white you should be ashamed. I'm not because I wasn't a slave owner...and you weren't a slave!. The Govt allowed slavery encouraged slavery participated every step of the way. And now suddenly and without explanation the Govt is claiming higher ground they've exonerated themselves patting themselves on the back because they finally grew a conscience. If we are going to heal this nation we are going to have to get real in this nation. The men and women who run this country, Govern this country are a small elite clique. You trace the group up there and their roots go back to owning slaves and exploiting people for their own gain power control and money is their God. Its who they are...its in their DNA they don't work! They exploit others work. They lie cheat steal murder rape etc., and then they try to put their guilt on me. Wrong! I'm not having that! We can come together and heal as soon as people who are in control are forced to look in the mirror and admit they are NOT trying to do the work of Jesus on this planet. They are the problem NOT the solution.
Amazing video. The context between both parties is inspiring, hopeful, and eloquently said. I am in awe and I now am a little more optimistic about our future in this country.
"‘And if a stranger dwells with you in your land, you shall not mistreat him. 34 The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as [a]one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:33-34
EJI is one of the organizations I would send money to if I were not already providing support for several community organizations for the poor and homeless in my hometown. EJI gets a 100% score on Charity Navigator btw. Frankly the necessity of Jesus followers to give "with hilarity" of the bounty we've been given is such an obvious foundation of faith that I wonder why it needs to be repeated as often as it is from pulpits all over the world. As far as the essential work of EJI is concerned it is no secret that money for a good attorney often makes the difference between life and death. But after all is said and done the only One Who can change a heart is Jesus Christ.
Interesting commentaries by both Dr. Tim Keller and Professor Bryan Stevenson! Reminds me of a relevantly famous quote > "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama XIV
Whoever you are who can't sleep tonight, is tired or sad, believe that there will be tomorrow that will light up your beautiful days. You just need to endure a little more, a little more, and a little more ... Thank you for being patient, thank you for being able to survive. And as you read this, promise yourself that you will be able to get through your toughest days in the future. Promise to keep smiling, no matter how you are ... You deserve to be happy :)
"He that hath an ear to hear, LET THEM HEAR" (Matthew 11:15) "The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor CAN it do so"-(Romans 8:7) There is a reason why everyone can't hear or understand this.
Excellent activities, "O son of Spirit! The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may confide in thee." ~ Bahá’u’lláh, Baha'i Faith, The Hidden Words
Try being a Jew in East Germany even today. I was preaching into my 5th month..... up until 1am Sunday night/Monday morning. Congregation was growing each and every Wednesday night and Sunday. The word of Jesus Christ in all his glory wants to be heard... even in East Germany. Problem was the Gvt not the people. Everyday for 6 days 3x a day I was brutally beaten. Until passing out after each session of beatings. Needless to say I was no longer welcomed to exist. You may ask were these criminals arrested? Not unless the government authorities put their own cuffs on themselves!
Look, I'm not black, but my story has a similar start at the situation on 43:20 here, But in my case my mom responded to my care, I got beaten for helping her out clean blood from her face or who knows, this could have been my fate too. Mom eventually abandoned me my brother and sister with my monster of a father. It was for her best not ours, but it was probably the best outcome. We are all alive, and not in jail.
Wow. Just wow. I am so edified. Thank you! Though, I wish that Redeemer was a more friendly place. Your intellectual church feels a bit haughty every time I visit, I don"t feel welcomed, and it feels very exclusive. Why isn't there a welcome committee? Do you need to be a high paid professional to be accepted? It is very strange and unlike other churches I've been a part of.
I’ve never visited Redeemer. However, are you looking for a feeling or are you looking for truth? Have you seen American Gospel on Netflix? I’m just saying, not condemning. The truth will give you all the feelings you need.🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Kristen O’Hare I'm looking for a place that welcomes whole-heartedly. Are you saying Redeemer teaches a false gospel? Yes. I have seen American gospel. What makes you think that? I've been listening to Tim Keller since the early 90s and they don't teach such nonsense. Funny, how you jump to conclusions. I attend another wonderful and selfless serving church. That is not my qualm. Just, maybe Redeemer members would be more welcoming and less exclusive. But, someone mentioned it is full of six-figure, young professionals that can't help themselves.
Ren Galafuze I was merely asking if you had seen American Gospel. I said that I had not visited Redeemer, so how could I judge it? I was asking because in American Gospel,, they mention how many in American “Christian” society are drawn towards these huge Mega churches that focus on the production and showmanship that’s presented, and not the Gospel. It also mentions that these churches are feelings based churches where people are drawn to them because of how it makes them feel and not by the true and factual teaching of God’s word and the Gospel. It was a question. Not a judgement. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Kristen O’Hare I apologize. I thought I was misunderstood. You are absolutely correct. The truth of God and the gospel of Jesus is all I need to give me good feelings. I also understand that feelings can get me in trouble if I am only seeking to please myself. I was disappointed and saddened when I visited Redeemer to maybe become a member and again the second time I visited years ago. This video was filmed by Redeemer and it inspired and edified me but also reminded me of my experience. You showed me that maybe God did not want me there but where I am now--at my present church. I was attracted to seek fellowship at Redeemer because of Tim Keller's sermons which I have been listening to since the early 90s. I always say that Dr. Keller touched my intellect and that Ray C. Stedman opened my heart. These two people were the ones that showed me the Gospel in two different ways. I praise God for them. American Gospel is so powerful and reveals what has happened to so many churches in the U.S. What is so clear is the verse in in our Bible that clearly states the very real danger of loving money and how it is the root of all evil. And, the other where the Lord reveals how we have itching ears that want to hear soft and gentle things. It is human nature and I only seek God's mercy to continue on the right path. That is my prayer for myself and my family. I am blessed to have a family that are believers though some are struggling because of all the uncertainty that comes with life. Thank you for your soft answer. May God continue to guide and bless you. {{hugs}}
Raised Christian. Trying to search for meaning. Atheist as of right now. I'd like to inform Mr. Keller that people can be good and do good without god. I didn't leave because part of Christianity was helping society. We have to do away with this notion that people can't live good and help their fellow beings unless they live exactly like you, Mr Keller!
You are very confused and misinformed about Christianity. Therefore, who are you to inform anyone about anything of the matter? If you are still searching for meaning then you were not raised Christian. Keller nor any well-informed, intelligent Christian has ever claimed that "being or doing good" is exclusively Christian. ABSURD! No one has ever claimed that "living good and helping their fellow beings" is only doable if they live like Christians -- or Keller for that matter. YOUR mindset is a notion that needs to be done away with. It reveals how much you are lacking in not only spiritual maturity but also intellectual maturity. It logically and reasonably takes very little effort to truly seek the knowledge and wisdom embodied in the Judeo-Christian tradition that is gleaned from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and New testament. All one truly has to do is internally fall to your knees and in complete humility acknowledge that you (humanity) cannot save itself individually nor collectively from Sin and Death and all that is associated with it. If you truly humble yourself in your heart and acknowledge these basic and simple truths AND THEN truly ask God to reveal himself to you, in no uncertain terms, so that you may have your eyes opened AND THEN have the grounds and the freedom to accept or reject Him and then and only then can you say that you have taken the FIRST STEP(!). You have to come to the understanding that pursuing TRUTH and LIFE requires real effort, an honest and true desire from deep within your heart. You can't come to attain the full treasure and Glory that is to be in right relation with God by some half-assed attempt. It requires a kind of healthy obsession to pursue all that their is to know and understand about the Creator, The Most High God, Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Like Lennon said, "War Is Over If You Want It." It is that simple and easy. You just have to want it. Truly want it. But then you have to prove yourself by actually doing what it takes to get it. There is a lot of GRACE and MERCY awaiting to befall you if it is what you really, really desire. LOVE IS THE ANSWER, to quote Lennon again. But it takes the form of the son of God, Yeshua, Jesus the Christened. The real issue is that DEATH IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT. Only the Love of God can conquer that. The fruits of taking the first step and walking in the new light is that you will impart Grace and Mercy and good deeds toward your fellow beings. Simply put, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But the Glory goes to God not to you. You have to seek UNDERSTANDING and accept that you will not receive a fullness of it nor of KNOWLEDGE. But you will be blessed with what will be sufficient for your walk in this world, however long or short. The goal is to love your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. Understanding what that means is beyond the first step and a part of the individual journey. BUT it is whether or not your heart is in the right place, whether your mindset is in the right place, whether or not you strive to renewing your mind daily from the conformity to the World and towards the renewing by the spiritual nourishment gained from the Scriptures. My hope is that whoever reads this will be blessed with just enough understanding, insight, true enlightenment, to be willing to consider, truly, truly consider that most of humanity is deluded and kept from even getting a glimpse of the truth because there is truly an evil adversarial entity that rules this world and its prevalent mindset. Maybe the best thing I could recommend is to explore chapter 14 of the gospel of JOHN in the New Testament. If you truly ponder what is proposed here you have to realize that there is no such claims made in the world religions such as these and if in fact what Jesus says is Truth then there is something truly awesome to be weighed here: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. Jesus also said, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever-the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and He will be in you. Perhaps ones eyes needs to be opened before they get a glimmer of Truth. I pray that you may humble yourself in heart and spirit to just simply ask God to open your eyes and your mind and your heart to His Truth so that you may have a sense of making a well-informed choice.
@xtian 777: Hey I took time to read your writing because I was skeptical about anyone trying to write a theological thesis for a random youtube comment. After reading the whole thing, I want to Amen to what you said. However, please consider your audience's attention span next time and try to keep it focused on one thing. I do appreciate all you have said, except that I have a question about the phrase "humbling yourself". I am afraid it can be used as a tool of self-righteousness to claim one's belief. Can you clarify it a little bit? What if someone believes that he is a Christian simply because he humbled himself-- another form of work, instead of faith-- a proper response to God's humbling Grace? Can "humbling oneself" become the starting point of self boasting and Phariseeism?
Lol. not misinformed. And yes. There are plenty of Christians out there who believe that atheists can't be good because they don't believe in God. I try and humble myself everyday. You assume that I was not raised Christian because I am still searching for meaning? Many religious people go through periods of doubts. You are not the only Christian and your story is only your story.
@Madison Smith. Hi I hope you don't mind me asking a question, what is being "raised Christian"? Does being raised in a family of Christian tradition, automatically equate someone to a follower of Christ? I totally agree with you that all Christians struggle with doubts and unbelief. But I wrestle with the definition of being a "Christian". Is it a state of mind, a cultural identity, an enlightenment, a behaviorism, a political ideology, or a religion? I feel that it has to be something even beyond all these, a supernatural thing that not caused by human efforts. Do you agree?
I went to church and went to a private religious school and actively believed and didn't question anything for a while until I got older. For me, it was a religion.
Mr. Stevens is right. "We must acknowledge our sins." However, the solution that Mr. Stevens presented for those sins is misguided. Only the Blood of Jesus and the Gospel can cover sins and change the heart. Mr. Stevens didn't talk about that at all.
Jesus was not standing up to government power. That is a mischaracterization of His mission. The power that Jesus "stood up to" was the power of death. Jesus was not a social justice warrior. He was the Lamb of God slain for sinners.
Thank you. I was hoping someone else noticed this. I’m troubled by this call to do justice. We should be just and righteous in our interactions with others, show mercy, speak truth, and do it all with grace in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The church has been slow to come to the table for the discussion about racial injustice? The church led the anti-slavery movement hundreds of years ago and has continued throughout. The church has also gone into marginalized communities and built schools and hospitals for centuries. Your statement seems to be a myopic one.
We are not called to change the narrative. That's what critical Marxists, feminists and anarchists are here for. Proximity and hopefulness, and compassion and empathy and being Christ like are what take place when we are transformed by the Holy Spirit. A political or social project to rehash sins of one race, of one country, in time, is not a calling in the Bible. Please be more doctrinally sound and speak on Christ and the helper, the Holy Spirit. The problem here is it's a first social equity project when it becomes political. Christ didn't try to change the politics of the time, he tried to change the hearts of men which men and religious people CAN NOT do. Only the Holy Spirit can convict of sin. Pray and operate in the spirit to change the hearts of the lost and ignorant, we cannot take the burden of racism as Christians as the world does.
all i’m saying is, we’re supposed to fight for justice and help the cause of the poor and oppressed. Jesus was a man of action! He healed the sick and raised the dead. Of course he changed hearts, but he also accompanied that with action! And Jesus is our model. To seek hearts without also physically helping is directly contested in James! This sermon is biblically sound, I would just ask why you don’t think so?
Faith without works is dead. We are to feed the homeless, take care of the fatherless, oppressed and widowed. Faith is active. Love is active. Jesus spoke up, he healed, we the hands and feet.
LOL so you want to rewrite Scripture so you dont have to do anything about racism? LOL. Racism is REAL. And guess what? Only white people - who have all the power in America - can do anything about it. Blacks have been put through hell in America and REAL CHRISTIANS want to correct that. REAL CHRISTIANS want to abolish the death penalty. The Bible is clear: only GOD can take life not man. And that is unassailable. Anybody supporting the death penalty is supporting demonic spirits.
Christians makes it real difficult the Lord is simple he just want to do the laws according to the Bible they never been done away with only the law of sacrifice
Even the most faithful know there’s evil in the world,Why would you unleash the refuse into the streets to do havoc,Build gigantic mausoleums of restraint if you will to keep back the evil horde,Anything else is ridiculous
Sadly both Brian and Tim leave out the evil, brutality of some of these criminals. Why do they forget the victims, the people who lost a loved one because of these criminals. They paint all these individuals as innocent of crimes. Yes there are innocent people incarcerated but not nearly close to what they suggest. So so sad.
This is nonsense. Id rather 10 guilty men go free than 2 innocent men be put to death. We are CONSISTENTLY putting innocent men to death in america. Wake up. You dont even have stats to back up your data. MOST MEN IN PRISON ARE IN THERE FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENSES. FACT. America has more people in prison than ANY OTHER COUNTRY ON EARTH! This is not an opinion, this is a FACT. Clearly this is a problem.
Slavery was evil. Native American genocide was evil. The south consigning thousands to death over slavery was evil. Segregation was evil. Lots of evil to go around. But lots of KKK folk like the idea of locking up lots of people for non-violent offenses.
To Anyone Who Doesn't Believe In The Bible. I'll Tell You One Thing. No Matter How Much Morality You Believe You Have Obtained Or Ever Will. WHEN THAT MAN SAID CHRIST CAME TO STAND UP TO POWER!!!!!!! 😌 Mmmhm Now Ask Yourself. Why Am I So Scary? Why Do I Really Reject The Word? What's Keeping Me From Standing Up Against The devil? Well, Here's The Answer.... Because You Live Like One (devil). And He My Friend Has Been A COWARD SINCE DAY ONE💡😱💖
@@buckbaby566 Wrong. There was never any big switch between the parties. Ninety nine percent of all the racist Dixiecrats had remained DEMOCRATS. 🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷
well that's one weird five-year-old. I wonder if he picked it up from you. because I've never heard of 5-year-old a 10 year old anyone ever say such a thing.
"you CLEARLY have missed the point smh and what a shame. Watch "13th" on Netflix, so you perhaps can gain some perspective" I have no idea what you're talking about, or what some TV program has to do with it. What about my statement is false? If people don't want trouble with police, then they shouldn't be troublemakers. Problem solved. I'm almost 50 and have NEVER had ANY sort of bad encounter with police. Gee, maybe it's because I am law abiding citizen? Naw, that can't be it. Please.
I'm not saying that errors or even deliberate wrongdoing never happens. Of course people (of all kinds) are sometimes wrongfully convicted. It's a horrible thing. I can't even imagine enduring that! But this claim that black people are "mass incarcerated" is baloney. Blacks comprise a small percentage of the US population. So why are the crimes rates so high compared to the rest of the population? Who's fault is that? Not mine. And I REFUSE to feel guilty over it. Everyone knows black communities are in a shambles, all across the country. Again, I REFUSE to blamed for that. These things are THEIR fault, not mine! It's THEIR fault, not "whiteys". It's THEIR fault, not the justice system's fault. Don't want trouble with cops? Don't be a troublemaker. Problem solved!
(I can't find your other comment to reply directly to it, so I will copy/paste it here. Stupid RUclips!) Emily "Yesica1993 Let's assume you're a white female, given all the ignorant statements you've made. " And that's as far as I read. Why, you bigoted, racist person. Who in the BLAZES do you think you are speaking to me this way? The funny thing is you actually expect me to continue reading your filth? You racist bigot. I am not white. LOL! And then you have the nerve to call ME ignorant? (While naming no "ignorant statements" I made. You hear me and you hear me well.There is no mass incarceration of blacks in this country. Stop repeating these vile lies. I am SICK of hearing it. Don't want trouble with cops? Don't be a troublemaker. Notice how you will not address that FACT. Do not speak to me again.
The bible promotes radical generosity? Most people die not being Christians. Is the gift of eternity in hell considered generous? It’s certainly radical.
God gives everyone what they want in regards to eternity... hell is locked from the inside. Everybody in Hell doesn’t want God, nobody’s begging to get out.
Nick Cummings so you say. Yeah Karl Sagan, Einstein, and Anne Frank/and co. are holding that door closed while being in hell. ;) I suspect I’ll believe in a god when I see one and am convinced from the evidence. If that happens after I die and it sends me to the hell it created, so be it. If true, hell isn't for bad people, it's mostly for honest people that aren't convinced of fantastical claims. I’m not interested in being tortured, so it seems your story is flawed. But do you deny that the majority of people die not being Christians? This fact makes an all powerful God somewhat less than all good.
@@nickcummings8555 I will grant you that heaven doesn't appeal to me. Imagine a life never ending. That our lives will end is what makes them precious. Having a belief that you will live forever in heaven can make your life now almost meaningless. Nick, if interested here's a short vid that speaks to the christian afterlife. ruclips.net/video/ttevamkS6gw/видео.html
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I watched " Just Mercy" and recently finished reading the Book and went through the EJI website then stumbled on this. Sir thank you so much for being such a breath of inspiration to me, all the way from South Africa. God Bless you brother.
Literally in tears as I listened to this. Thank you for reaffirming God's call to justice, mercy and humilty, Mr. Stevenson.
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Lots of racists on here. Thank you for your commentary. I cried too. I pray for Mr. Stevenson, he is a guiding light in a dark tunnel.
Abolish the death penalty!
Oh how blessed we are to have you had shared this lesson. Now in God's loving arms, rest in glory Tim!
Thank you for speaking up in church about what is uncomfortable and often avoided... racial inequality and what we, the church, are called to do in response.
Thank you for all you do! Mr. Stevenson.
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Could not stop listening to Bryan Stevenson... what an engaging speaker !
amazing to see what God can do through men who are willing.
I learned a LOT from this .... thank you for posting ..
(long time Keller fan here by the way)
Keller and Stevenson speak the truth for what it is, from a Christian's point of view. Not Republican. Not Democrat. God's word is truth. We need to LISTEN to what it says!
Yes! Dr. Keller's "The Prodigal God" video and then his book showed me how both sides need reconciliation and correction. How wonderful is the truth of God!
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Stevenson brought tears to my eyes, his message about the need to be proximate to do justice, has deeply impacted me
Thank you Dr. Keller for speaking the Word in truth! I so needed to hear someone who looks like you to stand on the Word of God, equalizing our responsibility to honor God according to His Word and Way, not any given person's opinions! Yes! Thank you LORD JESUS!
Thank you sir for changing my life, I have to get up for work today but I couldn't stop listening to your message. I've never been a racist person. My best friend was mixed race when I was at school and my wife is Asian. Your an inspiration!.
I know that sometimes I've been blindsided by prejudice, falsely I've not seen the other side, I've turned my face away. From this day forward I try and live a better life. God bless you 🙏❤🙌
I love your saying, "There's power in proximity;! Thank you Brian Stevenson for all you do in my Lord's Army!
Bryan Stevenson speaks truth and justice with GOD as his teleprompter.
42:04 "Politicians have been preaching to us to be afraid and angry for decades.
When you make decisions rooted in fear and anger you will tolerate oppression. You will tolerate inequality. You will tolerate injustice.
I believe we are called to reject fear and anger. "
Bryan Stephenson is the subject of the film “Just Mercy” that paints a very powerful picture of his introduction to and his representation of the prisoners on death row. An extraordinary film about an extraordinary man.
I cried as I watched this, but I also felt inspired and hopeful.
The book is even better!
@@Maydom2003 Yeah that's what I've realized also. There's just so much meat in the book the movie just doesn't do it justice. Fortunately, I watched the movie 1st.
Amen Rev. Keller! I truly enjoyed watching both you and Mr. Stevenson expound on grace, mercy and truth. I truly wished I found you as a pastor a couple of years ago. It's been a huge burden the past two years , being a professing believer among evangelicals who refuse to speak up against injustices. Thank you for standing up and preaching God's word and inviting Mr. Stevenson who's work I've admired for now for over a decade. May our Lord be glorified!!!!!
Amazing. This is so great, thank you Tim & Bryan for speaking, following Jesus so authentically, and living a selfless life. Such an inspiration & refreshing thing to watch. Amen
Glad you enjoyed it.
Such an inspirational professional in the legal system. So very much needed everywhere!
I love Bryan Stevenson!!
What a wonderful presentation.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for your wonderful messages🥰God bless you ❤️🙏
Awesome talk, passionate, dynamic speech, so touched....O LORD bless Bryan and prosper his work for your glory and praise!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So inspiring. Thank you for this.
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Thank you Brother this was very Powerful
Powerful!
Made me want to cry….thank you
I love this man
Wish I could give this 100 thumbs up
Just ordered your book Sir. Thank you. May the Lord continue to bless you!
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What did you think of the book?
I’m gonna download it because I can’t do it myself I need someone. I want to change career. I’m 42 I’m gonna try watching you. You are my teacher. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you!
Great speech and I agree with nearly everything you said. I particularly agree we should mark various sites so that they remain a memorial to those who died and we must reflect be humble and admit these atrocities happened and we cannot as a people allow them to happen again. This being said this needs to come from the Church not the Govt side. The Govt needs to hang their heads in shame as they were heavily involved throughout time in slavery. They need to quit preaching and start repenting!!! They love to shake their finger now and say hey you are white you should be ashamed. I'm not because I wasn't a slave owner...and you weren't a slave!. The Govt allowed slavery encouraged slavery participated every step of the way. And now suddenly and without explanation the Govt is claiming higher ground they've exonerated themselves patting themselves on the back because they finally grew a conscience. If we are going to heal this nation we are going to have to get real in this nation. The men and women who run this country, Govern this country are a small elite clique. You trace the group up there and their roots go back to owning slaves and exploiting people for their own gain power control and money is their God. Its who they are...its in their DNA they don't work! They exploit others work. They lie cheat steal murder rape etc., and then they try to put their guilt on me. Wrong! I'm not having that! We can come together and heal as soon as people who are in control are forced to look in the mirror and admit they are NOT trying to do the work of Jesus on this planet. They are the problem NOT the solution.
Amazing video. The context between both parties is inspiring, hopeful, and eloquently said. I am in awe and I now am a little more optimistic about our future in this country.
Very satisfying explanation, thank you Mr Bryan
"‘And if a stranger dwells with you in your land, you shall not mistreat him. 34 The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as [a]one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:33-34
This is simply brilliant. Powerful!
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People are broken by "sin". Not societal systems.
Let's get to the real root of the problem, which is what the church should do.
EJI is one of the organizations I would send money to if I were not already providing support for several community organizations for the poor and homeless in my hometown. EJI gets a 100% score on Charity Navigator btw. Frankly the necessity of Jesus followers to give "with hilarity" of the bounty we've been given is such an obvious foundation of faith that I wonder why it needs to be repeated as often as it is from pulpits all over the world. As far as the essential work of EJI is concerned it is no secret that money for a good attorney often makes the difference between life and death. But after all is said and done the only One Who can change a heart is Jesus Christ.
Just read the book “JUST MERCY.” Excellent content which puts the reader in the environment as much as any author can. Very, very informative.
Interesting commentaries by both Dr. Tim Keller and Professor Bryan Stevenson! Reminds me of a relevantly famous quote > "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama XIV
Whoever you are who can't sleep tonight, is tired or sad, believe that there will be tomorrow that will light up your beautiful days.
You just need to endure a little more, a little more, and a little more ...
Thank you for being patient, thank you for being able to survive. And as you read this, promise yourself that you will be able to get through your toughest days in the future.
Promise to keep smiling, no matter how you are ...
You deserve to be happy :)
It seems we will never get rid of sadistic people but we can try hope is not something we should give up on so easily
"He that hath an ear to hear, LET THEM HEAR" (Matthew 11:15) "The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor CAN it do so"-(Romans 8:7) There is a reason why everyone can't hear or understand this.
Excellent activities, "O son of Spirit! The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may confide in thee." ~ Bahá’u’lláh, Baha'i Faith, The Hidden Words
Try being a Jew in East Germany even today. I was preaching into my 5th month..... up until 1am Sunday night/Monday morning. Congregation was growing each and every Wednesday night and Sunday. The word of Jesus Christ in all his glory wants to be heard... even in East Germany. Problem was the Gvt not the people.
Everyday for 6 days 3x a day I was brutally beaten. Until passing out after each session of beatings.
Needless to say I was no longer welcomed to exist.
You may ask were these criminals arrested?
Not unless the government authorities put their own cuffs on themselves!
Look, I'm not black, but my story has a similar start at the situation on 43:20 here, But in my case my mom responded to my care, I got beaten for helping her out clean blood from her face or who knows, this could have been my fate too. Mom eventually abandoned me my brother and sister with my monster of a father. It was for her best not ours, but it was probably the best outcome. We are all alive, and not in jail.
we act because we are broken too
Could you add this to the podcast feed? Would love to listen to the audio...
Hopefull
Are there speaker notes for this? Lots of good points and scriptures referenced
Agreed! Unfortunately there are no speaker notes from this talk.
Wow. Just wow. I am so edified. Thank you! Though, I wish that Redeemer was a more friendly place. Your intellectual church feels a bit haughty every time I visit, I don"t feel welcomed, and it feels very exclusive. Why isn't there a welcome committee? Do you need to be a high paid professional to be accepted? It is very strange and unlike other churches I've been a part of.
I’ve never visited Redeemer. However, are you looking for a feeling or are you looking for truth? Have you seen American Gospel on Netflix? I’m just saying, not condemning. The truth will give you all the feelings you need.🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Kristen O’Hare I'm looking for a place that welcomes whole-heartedly. Are you saying Redeemer teaches a false gospel? Yes. I have seen American gospel. What makes you think that? I've been listening to Tim Keller since the early 90s and they don't teach such nonsense. Funny, how you jump to conclusions. I attend another wonderful and selfless serving church. That is not my qualm. Just, maybe Redeemer members would be more welcoming and less exclusive. But, someone mentioned it is full of six-figure, young professionals that can't help themselves.
Ren Galafuze I was merely asking if you had seen American Gospel. I said that I had not visited Redeemer, so how could I judge it? I was asking because in American Gospel,, they mention how many in American “Christian” society are drawn towards these huge Mega churches that focus on the production and showmanship that’s presented, and not the Gospel. It also mentions that these churches are feelings based churches where people are drawn to them because of how it makes them feel and not by the true and factual teaching of God’s word and the Gospel. It was a question. Not a judgement. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Kristen O’Hare I apologize. I thought I was misunderstood. You are absolutely correct. The truth of God and the gospel of Jesus is all I need to give me good feelings. I also understand that feelings can get me in trouble if I am only seeking to please myself. I was disappointed and saddened when I visited Redeemer to maybe become a member and again the second time I visited years ago. This video was filmed by Redeemer and it inspired and edified me but also reminded me of my experience. You showed me that maybe God did not want me there but where I am now--at my present church. I was attracted to seek fellowship at Redeemer because of Tim Keller's sermons which I have been listening to since the early 90s. I always say that Dr. Keller touched my intellect and that Ray C. Stedman opened my heart. These two people were the ones that showed me the Gospel in two different ways. I praise God for them. American Gospel is so powerful and reveals what has happened to so many churches in the U.S. What is so clear is the verse in in our Bible that clearly states the very real danger of loving money and how it is the root of all evil. And, the other where the Lord reveals how we have itching ears that want to hear soft and gentle things. It is human nature and I only seek God's mercy to continue on the right path. That is my prayer for myself and my family. I am blessed to have a family that are believers though some are struggling because of all the uncertainty that comes with life. Thank you for your soft answer. May God continue to guide and bless you. {{hugs}}
Ren Galafuze Hugs to you as well. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼 God Bless.
Raised Christian. Trying to search for meaning. Atheist as of right now. I'd like to inform Mr. Keller that people can be good and do good without god. I didn't leave because part of Christianity was helping society. We have to do away with this notion that people can't live good and help their fellow beings unless they live exactly like you, Mr Keller!
You are very confused and misinformed about Christianity. Therefore, who are you to inform anyone about anything of the matter? If you are still searching for meaning then you were not raised Christian. Keller nor any well-informed, intelligent Christian has ever claimed that "being or doing good" is exclusively Christian. ABSURD! No one has ever claimed that "living good and helping their fellow beings" is only doable if they live like Christians -- or Keller for that matter. YOUR mindset is a notion that needs to be done away with. It reveals how much you are lacking in not only spiritual maturity but also intellectual maturity.
It logically and reasonably takes very little effort to truly seek the knowledge and wisdom embodied in the Judeo-Christian tradition that is gleaned from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and New testament. All one truly has to do is internally fall to your knees and in complete humility acknowledge that you (humanity) cannot save itself individually nor collectively from Sin and Death and all that is associated with it.
If you truly humble yourself in your heart and acknowledge these basic and simple truths AND THEN truly ask God to reveal himself to you, in no uncertain terms, so that you may have your eyes opened AND THEN have the grounds and the freedom to accept or reject Him and then and only then can you say that you have taken the FIRST STEP(!).
You have to come to the understanding that pursuing TRUTH and LIFE requires real effort, an honest and true desire from deep within your heart. You can't come to attain the full treasure and Glory that is to be in right relation with God by some half-assed attempt. It requires a kind of healthy obsession to pursue all that their is to know and understand about the Creator, The Most High God, Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Like Lennon said, "War Is Over If You Want It." It is that simple and easy. You just have to want it. Truly want it. But then you have to prove yourself by actually doing what it takes to get it. There is a lot of GRACE and MERCY awaiting to befall you if it is what you really, really desire. LOVE IS THE ANSWER, to quote Lennon again. But it takes the form of the son of God, Yeshua, Jesus the Christened.
The real issue is that DEATH IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT. Only the Love of God can conquer that. The fruits of taking the first step and walking in the new light is that you will impart Grace and Mercy and good deeds toward your fellow beings. Simply put, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But the Glory goes to God not to you. You have to seek UNDERSTANDING and accept that you will not receive a fullness of it nor of KNOWLEDGE. But you will be blessed with what will be sufficient for your walk in this world, however long or short.
The goal is to love your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. Understanding what that means is beyond the first step and a part of the individual journey. BUT it is whether or not your heart is in the right place, whether your mindset is in the right place, whether or not you strive to renewing your mind daily from the conformity to the World and towards the renewing by the spiritual nourishment gained from the Scriptures.
My hope is that whoever reads this will be blessed with just enough understanding, insight, true enlightenment, to be willing to consider, truly, truly consider that most of humanity is deluded and kept from even getting a glimpse of the truth because there is truly an evil adversarial entity that rules this world and its prevalent mindset.
Maybe the best thing I could recommend is to explore chapter 14 of the gospel of JOHN in the New Testament. If you truly ponder what is proposed here you have to realize that there is no such claims made in the world religions such as these and if in fact what Jesus says is Truth then there is something truly awesome to be weighed here:
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well.
Jesus also said, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever-the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and He will be in you.
Perhaps ones eyes needs to be opened before they get a glimmer of Truth. I pray that you may humble yourself in heart and spirit to just simply ask God to open your eyes and your mind and your heart to His Truth so that you may have a sense of making a well-informed choice.
@xtian 777: Hey I took time to read your writing because I was skeptical about anyone trying to write a theological thesis for a random youtube comment. After reading the whole thing, I want to Amen to what you said. However, please consider your audience's attention span next time and try to keep it focused on one thing. I do appreciate all you have said, except that I have a question about the phrase "humbling yourself". I am afraid it can be used as a tool of self-righteousness to claim one's belief. Can you clarify it a little bit? What if someone believes that he is a Christian simply because he humbled himself-- another form of work, instead of faith-- a proper response to God's humbling Grace? Can "humbling oneself" become the starting point of self boasting and Phariseeism?
Lol. not misinformed. And yes. There are plenty of Christians out there who believe that atheists can't be good because they don't believe in God. I try and humble myself everyday. You assume that I was not raised Christian because I am still searching for meaning? Many religious people go through periods of doubts. You are not the only Christian and your story is only your story.
@Madison Smith. Hi I hope you don't mind me asking a question, what is being "raised Christian"? Does being raised in a family of Christian tradition, automatically equate someone to a follower of Christ? I totally agree with you that all Christians struggle with doubts and unbelief. But I wrestle with the definition of being a "Christian". Is it a state of mind, a cultural identity, an enlightenment, a behaviorism, a political ideology, or a religion? I feel that it has to be something even beyond all these, a supernatural thing that not caused by human efforts. Do you agree?
I went to church and went to a private religious school and actively believed and didn't question anything for a while until I got older. For me, it was a religion.
WoW! I also attended Eastern University for my MBA.
At first I wondered what happened to social distancing. Then I saw the year.
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Is there a news article about the boy that shot the deputy sheriff for him punching his mom?
Mr. Stevens is right. "We must acknowledge our sins."
However, the solution that Mr. Stevens presented for those sins is misguided.
Only the Blood of Jesus and the Gospel can cover sins and change the heart.
Mr. Stevens didn't talk about that at all.
Jesus was not standing up to government power. That is a mischaracterization of His mission.
The power that Jesus "stood up to" was the power of death.
Jesus was not a social justice warrior. He was the Lamb of God slain for sinners.
Thank you. I was hoping someone else noticed this. I’m troubled by this call to do justice. We should be just and righteous in our interactions with others, show mercy, speak truth, and do it all with grace in the power of the Holy Spirit.
What was the passage from Isaiah that Rev. Keller referred to? It sounded like he said Is.6:58?
There is no such verse.
I thought the same thing about how it sounds. I looked up the verses and they come from Isaiah chapter 58
@@pauljohnson7791 , thank you, I actually found the same passage as the source!
Isaiah 58:6 is the passage that focuses on worship as connected to action for the poor and downtrodden.
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Beside racist grift, this Indulges abuse, harm, crime, & violations but disregard those that suffer the injury & trauma. Awful distorted immorality.
And the way they treat people in Jail,prison.hospital schools police and etc the way they treat HUMANITY the HOSPITAL are the WORSE
The church has been slow to come to the table for the discussion about racial injustice?
The church led the anti-slavery movement hundreds of years ago and has continued throughout. The church has also gone into marginalized communities and built schools and hospitals for centuries.
Your statement seems to be a myopic one.
We are not called to change the narrative. That's what critical Marxists, feminists and anarchists are here for. Proximity and hopefulness, and compassion and empathy and being Christ like are what take place when we are transformed by the Holy Spirit. A political or social project to rehash sins of one race, of one country, in time, is not a calling in the Bible. Please be more doctrinally sound and speak on Christ and the helper, the Holy Spirit. The problem here is it's a first social equity project when it becomes political. Christ didn't try to change the politics of the time, he tried to change the hearts of men which men and religious people CAN NOT do. Only the Holy Spirit can convict of sin. Pray and operate in the spirit to change the hearts of the lost and ignorant, we cannot take the burden of racism as Christians as the world does.
all i’m saying is, we’re supposed to fight for justice and help the cause of the poor and oppressed. Jesus was a man of action! He healed the sick and raised the dead. Of course he changed hearts, but he also accompanied that with action! And Jesus is our model. To seek hearts without also physically helping is directly contested in James! This sermon is biblically sound, I would just ask why you don’t think so?
Faith without works is dead. We are to feed the homeless, take care of the fatherless, oppressed and widowed. Faith is active. Love is active. Jesus spoke up, he healed, we the hands and feet.
LOL so you want to rewrite Scripture so you dont have to do anything about racism? LOL. Racism is REAL.
And guess what? Only white people - who have all the power in America - can do anything about it.
Blacks have been put through hell in America and REAL CHRISTIANS want to correct that. REAL CHRISTIANS want to abolish the death penalty. The Bible is clear: only GOD can take life not man. And that is unassailable. Anybody supporting the death penalty is supporting demonic spirits.
Christians makes it real difficult the Lord is simple he just want to do the laws according to the Bible they never been done away with only the law of sacrifice
Interesting
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Even the most faithful know there’s evil in the world,Why would you unleash the refuse into the streets to do havoc,Build gigantic mausoleums of restraint if you will to keep back the evil horde,Anything else is ridiculous
Sadly both Brian and Tim leave out the evil, brutality of some of these criminals. Why do they forget the victims, the people who lost a loved one because of these criminals. They paint all these individuals as innocent of crimes. Yes there are innocent people incarcerated but not nearly close to what they suggest. So so sad.
This is nonsense. Id rather 10 guilty men go free than 2 innocent men be put to death. We are CONSISTENTLY putting innocent men to death in america. Wake up.
You dont even have stats to back up your data. MOST MEN IN PRISON ARE IN THERE FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENSES. FACT. America has more people in prison than ANY OTHER COUNTRY ON EARTH! This is not an opinion, this is a FACT. Clearly this is a problem.
Slavery was evil. Native American genocide was evil. The south consigning thousands to death over slavery was evil. Segregation was evil. Lots of evil to go around.
But lots of KKK folk like the idea of locking up lots of people for non-violent offenses.
I think you missed the whole point! I think he tells the pain n injustice of the system.
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That when the democrats of that time are Republicans in this time check it out
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@@trustyshellback lies lol....you dont even believe it
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well that's one weird five-year-old. I wonder if he picked it up from you. because I've never heard of 5-year-old a 10 year old anyone ever say such a thing.
What on earth? "mass incarceration"?
If people do not wish to be in jail, they shouldn't be criminals. Problem solved.
***** No such thing as "mass incarceration".
Yesica1993 you CLEARLY have missed the point smh and what a shame. Watch "13th" on Netflix, so you perhaps can gain some perspective
"you CLEARLY have missed the point smh and what a shame. Watch "13th" on Netflix, so you perhaps can gain some perspective"
I have no idea what you're talking about, or what some TV program has to do with it. What about my statement is false?
If people don't want trouble with police, then they shouldn't be troublemakers. Problem solved. I'm almost 50 and have NEVER had ANY sort of bad encounter with police. Gee, maybe it's because I am law abiding citizen? Naw, that can't be it.
Please.
I'm not saying that errors or even deliberate wrongdoing never happens. Of course people (of all kinds) are sometimes wrongfully convicted. It's a horrible thing. I can't even imagine enduring that!
But this claim that black people are "mass incarcerated" is baloney. Blacks comprise a small percentage of the US population. So why are the crimes rates so high compared to the rest of the population? Who's fault is that? Not mine. And I REFUSE to feel guilty over it. Everyone knows black communities are in a shambles, all across the country. Again, I REFUSE to blamed for that.
These things are THEIR fault, not mine! It's THEIR fault, not "whiteys". It's THEIR fault, not the justice system's fault.
Don't want trouble with cops? Don't be a troublemaker. Problem solved!
(I can't find your other comment to reply directly to it, so I will copy/paste it here. Stupid RUclips!)
Emily
"Yesica1993 Let's assume you're a white female, given all the ignorant statements you've made. "
And that's as far as I read.
Why, you bigoted, racist person. Who in the BLAZES do you think you are speaking to me this way? The funny thing is you actually expect me to continue reading your filth? You racist bigot. I am not white.
LOL! And then you have the nerve to call ME ignorant? (While naming no "ignorant statements" I made.
You hear me and you hear me well.There is no mass incarceration of blacks in this country. Stop repeating these vile lies. I am SICK of hearing it.
Don't want trouble with cops? Don't be a troublemaker.
Notice how you will not address that FACT.
Do not speak to me again.
Justice for the poor...?
This is so powerful
The bible promotes radical generosity? Most people die not being Christians. Is the gift of eternity in hell considered generous? It’s certainly radical.
God gives everyone what they want in regards to eternity... hell is locked from the inside. Everybody in Hell doesn’t want God, nobody’s begging to get out.
Nick Cummings so you say. Yeah Karl Sagan, Einstein, and Anne Frank/and co. are holding that door closed while being in hell. ;) I suspect I’ll believe in a god when I see one and am convinced from the evidence. If that happens after I die and it sends me to the hell it created, so be it. If true, hell isn't for bad people, it's mostly for honest people that aren't convinced of fantastical claims. I’m not interested in being tortured, so it seems your story is flawed. But do you deny that the majority of people die not being Christians? This fact makes an all powerful God somewhat less than all good.
@@nickcummings8555 I will grant you that heaven doesn't appeal to me. Imagine a life never ending. That our lives will end is what makes them precious. Having a belief that you will live forever in heaven can make your life now almost meaningless. Nick, if interested here's a short vid that speaks to the christian afterlife. ruclips.net/video/ttevamkS6gw/видео.html
Good liar, Wow one of the best. Sickening, this video should be removed.
why is that, where is the lie
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Probably because they mentioned racism.
ok mr. kkk...denial isnt just a river in africa
Shameless check that spirit
@@feynmanschwingere_mc2270 I am Khoisan, South African. You Nazi German.