Knowing the Power of His Resurrection - Tim Keller - JESUS Keep Me Near the CROSS w/ Pastor William

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Philippians 3:7-11
“Do you believe in the resurrection as a historical event, and have you also had that profound personal experience of spiritual resurrection?”
1. Belief and Experience: Tim Keller mentions the resurrection as both a fact and an experience. Can we truly know the power of the resurrection without personal connection?
“To be a Christian is not just to believe in a set of propositions.”
2. How can prayer, reflection, and participation in worship deepen our personal experience?
3. Sharing the Power: Paul describes his desire to "make known the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:8). How can we, inspired by his passion, share the transformative power of the resurrection with others, both through words and actions?
“A person with a passion for Christ is not necessarily always talking about Christ but is looking at everything through Christ.”
4. Transformation in Action: How does experiencing the power of the resurrection impact our relationships with others? Does it lead to greater compassion, forgiveness, and service towards our fellow human beings?
“It's one thing to believe that Jesus loves you in a general way. It's another thing to have His love come down.” He is talking about a man 100 years ago praying and “God’s great love flooded his soul”.
v. 10 “share in His sufferings”. Some would say this doesn’t make sense. To know the power of His resurrection and share in His sufferings, what does it mean?
5. Obstacles: What are some potential obstacles that might hinder us from truly connecting with the power of the resurrection? How can we overcome these obstacles and deepen our experience?
6. A Lifelong Journey: Is the power of the resurrection an ongoing process, or a one-time event? How can we stay committed to growth and transformation?
“When the body dies, our spirits burst into flame in His presence, and we burn bright with His energy, power, and goodness with all of His glory flowing in and out of us. That’s what we’re in for. We’ll be like Him, and His resurrection power will be complete in us.”