The human species is inherently and resolutely religious. The Bible and the Christian tradition affirm this truth, even as we know that the religious impulse can so easily transform itself into idolatry.
Tag Archives: Idolatry
Tim Keller Interview
December 18, 2009 – 7:04 AM
Christ the Center has a helpful interview with Tim Keller discussing his new book, Counterfeit Gods. Here’s the set-up from their Website:
Christ the Center recently interviewed Rev. Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer PCA in Manhattan, about his most recent book Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters. [...]
Smashing False Idols
November 10, 2009 – 7:02 AM
We’ve added three new Tim Keller sermons to our resource library. The following sermons are from the 2007 Evangelists Conference sponsored by “A Passion for Life.”
Gospel Realization
Gospel Communication
Gospel Incarnation
Counterfeit Gods — The Personal Story
I often get asked how I personally became acquainted with the pervasive influence of idolatry in the human heart.
Like many younger ministers I worked far too many hours, never saying “no” to anyone’s request for my pastoral services. When salary increases were offered to me, I turned them down. When administrative help was offered [...]