Do you believe there's only one way to God? Tim Keller at Columbia University 

Amen. John 14:6. Apparently Tim didn't believe these words because when you do, they come out automatically whatever the context or circumstance or who's asking you or where.

Those would be the Holy Spirit's words, spoken through Jesus Christ.

The fact that he was trying to explain it so people who do not yet believe can understand it, does not mean that he did not believe. That words come out "automatically" or not is meaningless. If you were not looking for an excuse to condemn, you would have heard him saying that without belief in Jesus, you do not have God. But anyone can carelessly say "automatically" whatever gets them brownie points, approval of those who stand in judgment of them, whether they actually believe or not. Apparently a bunch of you people just want to condemn. Read the story by the Vietnam veteran.. Is he pretending in order to deny Jesus? No. And what about the many Muslims who always knew that it was Isa, the Quran version of Jesus, whom they needed to know more about, yet at that time, they can't be said to have known enough about the true Jesus to have believed in Him. God, the Holy Spirit was drawing them to Jesus to believe. But for any of us, even those of us raised in church, there is a process by which the Holy Spirit brings us into a knowledge of Jesus, so we can meaningful believe.

@@lindajohnson4204 There's a big difference between discernment i.e judging righteously (as Jesus commands in John 7:39) and condemnation. If you haven't realized that then I assume you think that Jesus and the disciples went around "condemning" others. I suggest too that you read about the Maids Moreton murders in a Church of England environment from a few years ago because what happened there is an inevitable consequence of being unwilling to discern for fear of looking "condemnatory". In Keller's case, it's not about "wanting to condemn" at all and that is a false accusation. And added to that, you make a false assumption about "young people". I am in my 50s and I go a long way towards giving people the benefit of the doubt but over the years, I saw Keller get more and more "off". I once got sent a sermon of his and there were about ten things "off" about what he was saying in the first ten minutes. Add to that his public congratulations to Greg Epstein when he was made Harvard University head chaplain. Epstein is humanist, atheist, pro-LGBT and pro-abortion. When you view people as Christ does (i.e concern for their eternal souls) you do not do as the world does and send congratulations when you don't mean it. (And if Keller did mean it then it's extremely worrying). Too many people make idols of men and by your defense of him, it sounds like he's an idol of yours. Because it's a FACT that when the Holy Spirit indwells, we are instinctive and bold about sharing the Truth (exactly as the disciples are in Acts) and we do not hesitate or hold back from quoting verses to back us up Keller hesitates here and elsewhere: he's all about being diplomatic in order "not to offend" i.e he's being the opposite of Christ-like. [And the Apostle Paul rightly called the cross "an offense" to most]. Keller's issue seemed to be that he wanted to be a friend to the world and popular with everyone. Jesus had a few things to say about that: "And he said to them all: "If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in the Father's, and of the holy angels" (Luke 9:23-26)

no.. not god's words..some unknown writers words saying what he thought a god might say (just made up )

You are assuming everything written in the Bible is true. Assuming is generally a foolish thing to do.

@@peterblock6964 "Sanctify them through your Truth. Your word is Truth" (Jesus while praying to God in John 17:17). Jesus wasn't a liar. The Word of God is true. The "Spirit of Truth" (Holy Spirit) also confirms that fact to those who put their faith in Christ.

You are repeating human beliefs and human claims, @@leenieledejo6849. Jesus Christ himself chose to NOT write down one single word of definitive instruction. That is a supremely significant fact. The bible is entirely a human creation, and ALL claims made in it, and/or about it are nothing more than entirely human claims.

@@peterblock6964 If you ever read the Gospels and the book of Acts, you will see that Jesus certainly DID speak in an instructive manner. You will also see that, unlike other religious books, the Bible speaks with authority. It has nothing in common with the Qu'ran but most people are too lazy to look into the matter themselves. So they rehash old atheists' statements. You're entitled to your opinion but the fact is that the Bible is the Word of God, miraculously preserved over nearly 4,000 years (Old Testament) and 2,000 years (New Testament). It reads like nothing else that was written before or has been written since. It has shaped culture, laws, behaviours and societies in every single country and its a tragedy that people live their lives in countries which have a Christian heritage especially and they enjoy all that that brings them and yet they spend their lives avoiding the source of it all. One example is Christ's words below. These verses and the rest of the Sermon on the Mount (Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5 thru 7) were revolutionary. The instinct in human beings is to get even with their adversaries and anyone who has lived in a country with no Christian heritage has seen that every day. I know Muslims who have come to trust in Jesus who say it was precisely the passage below that first blew their minds and attracted them to him. Jesus is alive, the son of the living God and has been healing and transfofming people's minds and hearts for 2,000 years. "But I say unto you: do not resist evil: but whosoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloke also. And whoever compels you to go a mile, go with him two. Give to him that asks you, and do not turn away from him that wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it has been said that you should love your neighbour, and hate your enemy". But I say unto you: Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; so that you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:39-45)

@@leenieledejo6849, Nice job repeating standard apologetics talking point propaganda. Why don't YOU read my post again. I wrote the truth: Jesus did NOT WRITE DOWN one single word. Of ANY kind whatsoever. You have nothing but second hand (at best) recollections by unqualified followers. vladimir putin "speaks with authority." donald trump "speaks with authority." So what if the Bible writers "spoke with authority." "Speaking with authority" is utterly meaningless. Actors act "with authority." That's why people can suspend disbelief and enjoy films AS IF they were reality. Pet owners "speak with authority" to their pets. Stop being the pet sheep of a cult. I can agree that SOME lines of the Bible contain useful spiritual instruction, but "authoritative word of God" is B.S.

The answer is troubling. While I hope Keller was saved, the problem is that right here, he outright denies Jesus as the only way. Why is he dancing around and avoiding a direct answer? Beating around the bush? Why?

I think you're forgetting the audience. Tim basically is saying the verse you quoted, but contextualizing it in a way that makes sense to an audience largely of skeptics and non-christians. Simply quoting scripture is not persuasive in such a situation when trying to address such a broad audience. But using that truth of scripture and extrapolating it intellectually (as he does here) is an incredibly wise course.

Wonderful testimony yes I have experienced wonderful things through prayer I don’t know about Muslims but they don’t seem to experience the power of miracles or the supernatural in their lives the worship is very ritualistic more so than the Christian so without being disrespectful too them they don’t know the power of Christ in their lives but we must love them as they in return us we all have to live in this world

@@milels6917 I believe they do, it's just that they'll have a harder time pinning where the miracle is coming from, and the nature of the one sending it.

Some of like you have gone through significant pain and suffering, your life story should encourage others ion thru chronic pain. I will not condemn Keller but he has been over the years hard to tell if he is a good teacher or a deceptive one. Of course everyone has opinions, I chose to not listen to Tim and Rick Warren years ago as there as just something I felt was deceptive. My choice has been John MacArthur, John Barnett, Paul Washer and Ray Comfort. Again hearing your story and your Christianity is also encouraging. There are few true Christians,

Amen, brother!

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antb2u emt?

Simply quoting scripture wouldn't work because other religions make equally exclusivistic claims.

@@BeyondSkys09 except Keller is supposed to be a Christian and Christians have the Bible to claim Jesus Christ is the only way.

@@abuelb in the same way Muslims have the quran to claim Mohammed has the final undistorted truth about god

@Jay jay You are right Jay jay. It is all a lie. He cannot and will not torture anyone, not for one minute, certainly not forever. Their "gospel" is laughable, because it is false. Only the true Gospel sets one free. He wouldn't be a "bully", He would be an infinitely evil, wicked tyrant and sinner that makes the devil look good. That is how the Church presents Yahweh to the world, but it is all a lie of course. The Good News is that you are saved Jay jay, whether you believe it or not, and so is everyone else He ever created. HalleluYah!

​@@morganwood8430 Exactly. In this day and age, anyone can google a simple answer to any question about the Bible they want. What Keller is doing is what all smart communicators do and that is to understand the heart of the question and what is underneath the question. He's not being evasive: he's speaking to the mind and heart of someone who is not a Christian and explaining why it is ultimately true.

Maybe he is answering the questions like this because he is trying to reach non believers?

@@bballwarrior12 wrong, he's a heretic

because the question is a very narrow minded question with many presumptions

@@elisabethcastle2475 ... while we should all seek to show Jesus to unbelievers, this is Not the way to do it....according to the Bible. If we do our part, then we leave it up to the Holy Spirit to save them. May not happen that day ..or a year later, but we do our part and share Christ as the Bible says to. Every human that is supposed to spend eternity with God ~ will.

Because Tim Keller is a false teacher. He doesn’t want to offend.

@@patrickc3419 🎯

@@DepDawg His convoluted answers to everything speak volumes. No direct answer regarding abortion of the unborn, sodomite marriage, evolution, the social justice movement. He’d rather not offend anyone than be an ambassador for the Gospel.

@@patrickc3419 some leaders in my church are reading his books and introducing social justice, systemic inequalities, and the “attractive gospel”. When I do outreaches, they give me cards with the church contact info but no gospel message. I was buying my own tracts, but they told me to stop giving them out. I don’t blindly give out tracts; I use them to explain the Gospel, answer questions or objections that come up, and to offer them the opportunity to take it with them and think about what we’ve discussed later. I’m sick in my gut and agonizing in prayer that they turn from this and repent.

@@DepDawg We are graced enough to now be a part of a very solid Reformed church, but the pastor at our previous church did not have very good discernment and also was a huge fan of Tim Keller. My wife and I are very picky with what tracts as well. That is very concerning that they would discourage you from passing out your own tracts. If they clearly share the Gospel, and do not lead people in the “sinners prayer” (which is found no where in scripture) they should be encouraging you. God is sovereign, and He can and does supernaturally transform hearts (Ezekiel 36:26).

Other religions do not necessarily preach that people following other religions spend eternity in torment, I would guess that is why.

Ingrid Findleter Listen to this one: @watch?v=QIriHBNZORk

amen

Oh so just beat them over the head with it and if they don’t believe it’s their problem.... but it’s your fault and you will have to answer for pushing your brouthers and sisters away from him.

@@dontimberman5493 Jesus was pretty cut and dried, He didn't mince words, he simply told the truth. We could just do the same and believe that the Holy Spirit will do the rest

@@dontimberman5493 beat them over the head with it is that what you say the Bible does beats them over the head all we do is quote the scripture and let God work in their heart if that's beating them over the head then so be it

replied to your lack of nuance above bro. Can we have a civil discussion and extend grace to each other btw?

Hell is not eternal. Once it has accomplished its purpose it's done. See Edward Fudge on that point: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oHUPpmbTOV4.html

@@fromanabe8639 Jesus said hell is eternal

@@fromanabe8639 I always thought this how do we know hell is eternal? I read it as hell is where everyone who is judged goes to die a "second death".

@@yveje9720 Watch this video..... Hell is permanent, but not eternal.... Watch this video.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oHUPpmbTOV4.html In other words, for the unsaved, hell (or the Lake of Fire) is the destination. But it isn't eternal torment.

congrats on converting! welcoming to the club:)

I love it!

Man I doubt you came to Christ because someone said they were open-minded about your eternal punishment and the eternal life Christ offered. It's not open-mindedness that wins people but conviction and certainty of the truth. You can speak the truth in love with patience, but you can't "respect other worldviews" without sinning. Does anything like you're describing sound like the preaching of the apostles? Were they respectful of the idolatry of Athens or the hardness of heart in Israel. It's sad to see how our post-modern culture that thinks there's no objective truth has influenced the church. Open-mindedness is a euphemism for doubt in our day. May God purify the church from it.

Glad you finally saw the "LIGHT", brother.

@@joshuemerizalde80621 Corinthians 9:19-23

Amen, brother David. See you soon. The Lord is coming to get us. Peace in Christ! JB 🧑🏻

I think Jesus’ parable of the bridesmaids evidences that all those who claim to be the church, in fact, are not. In Jesus’ parable, only half of the bridesmaids are recognized by the bridegroom. That could mean half of the Church is apostate.

I am born again and TERRIFIED of how lost I was without even knowing it. I thought I believed in Jesus and now I see how lost I was and need to help guide the rest of my "christian" family

The problem is that you DIDN'T KNOW you needed to be born again from this confusing and ridiculous answer. Sounded like a man not wanting to offend anyone and lose his popularity. Well, the Gospel offends and is meant to.

Do you still sin?

gmollster Your understanding of what Tim is doing is misguided. He is helping. Calm yourself down tough guy.

@@jessewallace12able No he isn't. He's dancing around questions and attempting to ride the fence. Anytime a so called Christian is asked if Jesus is the one and only way......and then he proceeds to take a long pause and then uses an "IF Jesus is who he says he is........smh that's a wolf in sheep's clothing for ya. Tim is dancing and riding the fence and not proclaiming God's truth. God makes it pretty simple and as a follower of Jesus......we should too. Just stick to the Word and u can't go wrong bcuz God answered all these questions already.

Then you probably would have been frustrated with Jesus too. Simply answering a question exactly as presented is fraught with problems, namely that you don't understand all the personal and cultural implications the person is bringing to that question. You must first provide the foundation for the answer and then provide it once the foundation has been laid.

@@revealingtruth3329 amen

@@bballwarrior12 The foundation of the Word of GOD is already laid out for the world. You do not have to wonder nor question why. Jesus already gave us the answers. All we have to do is speak the Word of GOD. All the personal and cultural implications is not for you to worry and ponder over. You just give them the Word of GOD and let GOD handle the rest. You are not their Savior. His Word and Grace is sufficient for all.

Me too!

roblakov I'm sure a lot of people said the same thing to Jesus. But his responses were nonetheless fully correct and the more necessary ones. I think Keller's words were both gracious and correct. No need to tell someone they're wrong before they've had the chance to accurately understand or hear out their problem. John 16:8-11 "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged."

Micah Lindstrom The question that really got me was when Keller was asked, "What about the millions of Sikhs, Muslims and Jews who have heard about Jesus. What will happen to them?" Keller responded by saying that God only gives him information on a need to know basis and that about the fate of those people he "doesn't know". That's disappointing. And that response is not "fully correct" or the "necessary" one. We, as Christians, do know what happens to those who don't believe in Jesus Christ as their savior. And it was disappointing to watch Keller give in to his fear of man on this occasion.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 | NIV Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 | NIV www.google.com/amp/s/dailyverses.net/gentleness/amp

A little late to the party with this, but when first watching this video, I also felt very frustrated with Tim not coming and saying what we all know as Christians to be the truth...yes, those from other beliefs will not inherit the kingdom of God. But when I watched and listened to the video again, I started to understand the wisdom in the answer he gave(although the "trap door" comment still bothers me) The way the question was worded was leading and a trap in and of itself. It's basically a microcosm of what mainstream media does today...it asks a question with a presupposition. Pastor Tim was able to recognize that immediately and answered with grace. Particularly when he responded by giving the example of someone who's a churchgoer out in Indiana who will also not inherit the kingdom just as well. The interviewer was trying to get a rise out of the audience trying to create outcry by targeting a group of people with differing beliefs. While the truth, that we know as Christians, is that any person who does not believe in salvation through Jesus Christ will suffer the consequences of a real hell...the Jesus was clear even that many so-called "believers" will also not inherit the Kingdom as it is written in Matthew 7:21-23 (ESV): 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

I know right. It's like he's not sure or he downy want to offend anyone. Not the best ambassador of God

Because that's a selfish way to talk. That's a refusal to engage in a conversation. To talk in a manner that others can understand.

It still if if if so if u stop believing in a white god that cN die is not god

Jesus is not God. Jesus Christ is his Son.

@@miracleetifit6686 In a universal context it depends on what u defined God is: a. The creator b. The example c. The guide. Different religions interpret God differently so they have different definitions of God.

He and the audience would have understood it perfectly and beyond all doubt and would have been convicted by the AUTHORITY of Scripture if TK had simply quoted John 14:6 (and Acts 4:12).

People keep saying Keller is saying these things so he doesnt come off as just another christian slamming the bible down peoples throats. Have we forgotten that Jesus is the way the truth and the life? No one goes to the father except through him. Why isnt keller quoting this scripture? A true christian would say that without Jesus you are GOING TO HELL. IF YOU BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE THATS WHAT IT SAYS. If thats offensive to you... FINE. But that is the truth that I and many many others believe and if you are trying to figure out what we believe is going to happen when you die... GUESS WHAT! JESUS=HEAVEN. NO JESUS = HELL. Not this "if this is true" stuff keller is saying. No matter your opinion on what i just wrote i wanna say that God loves you and he has taught me to love others.. Jesus is the way guys the only way. Read the gospels and see the truth. Dont rely on a human being to tell you what is true and what isnt. The word of God is the truth and the only truth. John 14:6

Well sad, bien dicho

@@smokesykes1338 Using Jesus to bludgeon peoples sensibilities is crass and stupid. Don't make Jesus name a scandal and a byword.

He have doubt he should stop preaching

@@caspersok7129 He's sitting there and answering academics. You think you understand how it is? And, what are you doing?

Jesus was NEVER REAL! You need to recheck your history, name definition, and read study the Bible Revelation 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

@@whoeverknew5607 Jesus was never real? I put it to you you need to check your history and study Bible.Jesus is accepted as living by Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Christians. I don't think there is any doubt Jesus lived. The doubt is whether he was the son of God. I have no issue with this question as the Bible clearly says Jesus was the son of God. John 1 the chapter explains this very clearly.

Please remember that he's not preaching to a church here, he's speaking at a seminar filled with people who may not be Christians. Starting where the audience is with "IF Jesus etc..." is going to be a lot more winsome than starting with a position they don't believe yet.

Not sure if he was effective

MacArther and Keller are both Calvinists. They believe God UNCONDITIONALLY predetermined everything that occurs. They both believe God decreed the fall. That is to say God chose before men chose that men ought to fall into sin. So no-- in a Calvinist worldview it is not just for God to send men to hell given that he not only decreed for them to be sinners but withdrew all grace to enable them to respond to redemptive love. Robust Arminian theology allows your answer to have more weight since Arminians believe we sin freely...God did not sovereignly ordain all our sins via divine fiat.

Actually, I've heard MacArthur say that the Bible teaches both; responsibility of man to choose and that God chose. How do we bring those 2 things together? You can't.... within the confines of time and space that is. God is transcendent so, these 2 lines of truth run in parallel until they escape the limits of time and space thus converging in transcendence. That's why seemingly contradictory truths can exist side by side. Romans ch. 9 clearly teaches God's sovereign choice and then Paul simply says in vs. 20, to those who protest, "But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” There is no free will apart from the sovereignty of God.

There is a convergence in the scripture. That is biblical truth and reality. Both the doctrines of grace which involves divine election along with a convergence are both biblical truths. These are both coming from inspired scripture which is God breathed and therefore could not be contradictory. God breathed out all scripture and therefore you cant have any contradictions. So, accept the mystery of both divine election and the convergence.

If God is sovereign, and He is, then He is able to get the Gospel to ALL His elect, wherever they are. That is the simple answer but Keller sidesteps it.

ToshiroHoshi God is not a decision.

Bill Johnson shows a lack of understanding of the triune God in his remark; as though the son and the father were not the one god (with the Spirit) but separate gods. It verges on henotheism.

Fancy word... But it doesn't change the validity of Bill's comment.

Bill Johnson is a false teacher

@@frankregg9048 A "false teacher"? Tell that to God one day!

@@wayfarer1101 why do I need to tell God? He already told me Bill Johnson is a false teacher, don’t you read the Bible? 🤔 I like how you give yourself a thumb up, and here’s another one 👍 You needed this.

I don't believe he did.

Ryan Buikema he was referring to his teachings. the truth, THE WAY. He came as an example of how to live. follow Jesus’ teaching and example, you will reach the Father. why is this over complicated. it’s pretty simple

​@@deborahelle4801 That's literally legalism, the very thing Christ and the apostles denounced. It's also something that nearly every branch of Christianity at least claims is not true Christianity, so clearly it's not as "simple" as you suggested.

@@deborahelle4801 He came to be THE Saviour of the world. His primary mission was to rescue sinners.

dbonhoeffer It's a little sickening your youtube channel is named after Bonhoeffer. It feels disrespectful. Keller never backs down on the belief that is Jesus alone. Bonhoeffer understood that well enough and he knew how to relate to it.

I'm not sure what you would consider a better defense of the gospel, really.

I respectfully disagree with you.... Tim Keller doesn't sound like an arrogant, self-righteous Christian but a thoughtful caring, and respectful Christian who deliberates on serious questions and issues. C.S. Lewis answered this question, and it is the most fundamental question we need to ask, with a similar answer " If Jesus is who He says He is and if we believe the resurrection to be true " Both Lewis and Keller have expressed very strong faith in my opinion, and done so in a humble and respectful manner.

Wasn’t Dietrich a german preacher who was killed by being placed on hooks by the nazis?

@@LightWthoutTheStatic how do you explain the statement by T. Keller at a 4:59 mark in the video i.e. " I'm on the need to know basis and maybe there is a trap door I haven't been told about"...?? I wish he straight up told him that I have all I need to know it is in the final revelation God gave us it's called the Bible... But you know Tim had a book to sell...

And you are delusional and ignorant....

Our "rules" are to Love God and love others as we love ourselves. We are saved by Grace, thru faith, not of works, lest anyone boast. There are no "rules" or requirements to being saved except to believe in Jesus - who He is and what HE did for you. When you believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes and lives inside of you and causes you to change over time when you spend time with God, praying, worshipping, and reading your Bible. When you submit to the Holy Spirit, you will become more and more like Jesus. Your actions can enrich your life and receive blessings from "living holy" and not living holy could lead to earthly punishments and consequences, and even loss, but has nothing to do with your salvation. You are sealed by the Holy Spirit when you first believed.

​@@Jesusandcoffee3382this is mostly right but "Believing" in Jesus per 3:16 also means obeying him, and genuine penance. You can't BS the creator of the universe so only Christ can know if your penance is real. I personally found mine realizing that the bible, the word of God, is the only source of "knowledge of good and evil" that doesn't derive from Adam/Eve's original sin.

Rajesh Gowda.Y.R. get a napkin ,you have some Jesus juice on your chin.

@@plumbmaster7022 Does my Love and devotion to my Eternal Creator and Redeemer Yeshua/Jesus Christ BOTHERING your brain?🤔😏😒

Amen and Amen!!!!!!!

If anything he’s being rude and dishonest. Tell the truth Tim. It would be like a dr. Telling a patient a lie to not to hurt their feelings.

@@conservativesoftexas.2019 amen. He’s doing this man, and the viewers, zero favors by dancing around the question trying to be politically correct.

Reach Church A lot of people don't know what that means. They don't understand that.

Open up your mind and thinking just a bit, J So. Imagine thinking for yourself (not what you have been taught to believe by the church, preachers, a narrow minded interpretation of Scripture, etc. Listen, instead, to God's Holy Spirit as He speaks to you, His creation and His child (child, as in much to learn in the eons of time). Listen carefully. Don't be quick to arrive at a conclusion.. esp one that is born from tradition. Listen carefully to How God may change your heart and way of thinking. Don't be quick to put God and Gods plan for humanity in a proverbial box. Again I say.. Listen!

Vincent Rodney You are saying that we should not believe Bible, but your flawed emotions.

I do agree he needs to be more forthright. They either choose Christ or not!

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 | NIV Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 | NIV www.google.com/amp/s/dailyverses.net/gentleness/amp

This whole interview is Tim being weak and embarrassing. He refused to take a stand for the truth multiple times.

@@JacobFrederick23 Agreed. He also regularly would refuse to condemn homosexuality, and believed in evolution.

I you have to ask.........

An repentant sinner will gamble on the "trap door"

That statement eradicates the doctrine of election .men do not save themselves. Ephesians 1. . So he is very confused about his own beliefs claiming to be a reformed theologian. He basically makes up his own works based gospel. And trying to cloak his social justice gospel theology must have been difficult 10 years ago.

Brilliant answers!

A Jesus-esque declaration: *“If* anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.” *"If* anyone wants to do His will, he will know about My teaching, whether it is from God or I am speaking from Myself." *"If* anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." *"If* I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow Me!" *"If* anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. *“If* what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike Me?” There are lot of if-then style declarations in the Bible in general too. *"If* I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." *"if* any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do."

I stopped also. He does not truly know the Lord. Blasphemous fool will regret his answers

He's doubting

​@@caspersok7129 That's not doubt my friend :) What he is saying here basically is what Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ wasn’t raised to life, our message is worthless, and so is your faith. ------ 1 Corinthians 15:14-20 14 And if Christ wasn’t raised to life, our message is worthless, and so is your faith. 15 If the dead won’t be raised to life, we have told lies about God by saying that he raised Christ to life, when he really did not. 16 So if the dead won’t be raised to life, Christ wasn’t raised to life. 17 Unless Christ was raised to life, your faith is useless, and you are still living in your sins. 18 And those people who died after putting their faith in him are completely lost. 19 If our hope in Christ is good only for this life, we are worse off than anyone else. 20 But Christ has been raised to life! And he makes us certain that others will also be raised to life. ------- www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15&version=CEV;NTV

What does he mean "IF"? does he believe, or does he NOT believe! I am just one of God's children I BELIEVE IN JESUS 200%. I look to Him for my salvation, nothing to do with me, I just trust him with all my heart I do not lean on my own understanding.

Yep. Exactly. And the fact that Keller is treated as a guru by millions of people.... astounding. Keller has no business being a pastor. He was given a simple yes/no question, and he gave a garbled response.

He's not preaching to you people. ¿Can't you comprehend that? He's trying to convince people who don't assume the Bible is valid Truth.

It is about emotions. It is about graceful to unbelievers. The clip is short.

Actually, that's not gracious at all.

Unfortunately, his gospel includes works, so not the gospel at all.

Keller’s answers are evasive, and he’s squirming. Martin Bashir openly refers to hell, where Keller uses the euphemistic “Christless eternity.” His answers didn’t need to be simplistic, but there’s a difference between articulating the truth with grace and being ashamed of the gospel.

Stop making excuses for someone who refused to give a theologically accurate representation of the Gospel, salvation and most importantly, Jesus Christ.

​@@maamrb5 Would you say the same about Christ who numerous times in the Bible was given a direct question and refused to give a simple yes or no answer?

@@ASLunar it appears that you are attempting to equate Tim Keller to Christ. What Jesus Christ never did was mince words in relation to the Gospel or how to follow him. His "indirect" answers spoke to the heart and hid the answers from those that do not and/or did not know Him.

@@maamrb5 Yes but like Christ you could argue, as many people in this comments section has done, they might've know Him if He simply gave a "yes" anytime someone asked if He was the Christ. I think you're right in saying Christ was speaking to the heart, and I think Keller was doing the same here. If you're trying to reach someone who believes the Bible is fallible, simply quoting a Bible verse isn't going to convince them. In the same way, a Muslim quoting the Quran isn't going to make you any more likely to believe in Islam. Keller's talking to the attitude and assumptions behind the very question that need to be addressed first.

@@charliespleen You said perfectly, Charles.

He apologized

He needs to repent not apologize

@@tommyroberts867 Matthew 5:23-24 I’d think both is necessary. James 5:16 apologies are important for the community and helps us all be strong. Though Tim has recently passed and is with the Father, let’s pray for all who hear this message without context and may become confused

It's 'unfortunate' that this video hasn't been taken down? Why must a video be taken down, just because it's been responded to? This video helps people better glance at a theologian's understandings, teachings, theology and character.

John M. is a Calvinist and teaches works.

@@Jesusandcoffee3382 Calvinism is simply another way of saying the Gospel. The doctrines of grace wounds our naturally prideful hearts.

So one might come to the conclusion that he is ashamed of Christ....? Right?

@@kevinrtres No, that's not at all the takeaway for me.

way Farer What I need to know is, "How in the world did you arrive with the position that the Bible is true?" Why would the Creator need to have a bunch of dead animals and blood sacrifices?

I know it’s pretty late to be asking this, but where would I find this? I’ve been looking and coming up with nothing. A link would be very much appreciated!

You simply need to check the context of his words and his overall teaching seen in his writings and preachings. Keller's point is simply, Jesus is the only way and that Tim can't know if a person is saved or not, in an absolute sense. There are a lot of professing Christians but can you really know to a divine extent that they are genuinely saved?

¿Saved from what? You people believe in a protection racket with Jesus as the mob boss. Spiritually speaking: "Grow Up"

@@peterblock6964 you have your beliefs and I have mine. I respect yours so respect mine. Blessings to you!

Well, you haven't stated your beliefs. But regardless what they might be: My God bless you, @@DaChamp812, every member of your extended family and circles of friends, and every being any of you interact with in any way, with a thousand orders of magnitude acceleration of your spiritual evolution.

He answered the main question. He wasn't preaching about other things.

Tim Keller definitely is a Christian, but he does seem to answer these questions in a weird way. I think he might be because of the audience he has.

Yes, he is. He confess that Jesus is Lord. And only God knows someone's heart. Don't question like a fool. Only God knows who is a true Christian.

@@zakariyarazi4256 So let me get this straight. I shouldn't question someone who claims to be a Christian but clearly dances around an incredibly easy question. One a Sunday school child can answer? Interesting, doesn't it say in the Bible not to call your brother a fool? And also that "you shall know them by their fruits" I question anybody who can't give a simple black or white answer to a simple black or white question.

He answered. He said that he doesn't know. No human should take a responsibility for answering questions like "what is God thinking/planning/doing?". Only God knows that, humans can only guess. He said "need to know basis". That is it.

He is trying to be diplomatic and non offensive. The Gospel though is offensive in the sense that it is not by your merit but purely by Grace. That's why Jesus says the gate is narrow Mat 7:13-14, you cannot depend on self merit in any sense, salvation is a gift an inheritance bestowed by the finished work of Christ. That is what Jesus taught and died for and that is what the New Testament teaches.

Because he's a coward.

@@BradAbley That’s a good way to put it. Sadly, Tim Keller allowed NYC to influence him, rather than he influence NYC, trusting God’s sovereign grace. He was certainly a false teacher.

Agreed, it's disappointing to seem him running around the question so much or trying to soften his response without giving it w/ clarity and that is a question he can answer w/ clarity based on what the bible says and that is what we have as our authority. Yes, we should always endeavor to be loving in our explanation/defense of the truth but never compromise it by diluting the truth as that is unloving. State the truth lovingly and then let the Holy Spirit convict men's hearts of their unbelief as we are not able to do that.

+Kyle Howard Tom Keller is no Paul. Paul preached Jesus Christ and his resurrection in Acts 17.

+Kyle Howard Tom Keller is no Paul. Paul preached Jesus Christ and his resurrection in Acts 17.

Bobby A welcome to the world of tim Keller

saxman jpr Very logical

He’s just using logic, “if/then” statements, as a way to explain to his audience. He’s not doubting “if there is a god”, but more “if this true, then that has to be true”.

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@@julietgomezcrabtree and it also gives him an out to not speak the truth. His need to know about salvation is easy to know by reading the word. There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.

He is doing that to grab attention to people listening that don't hear absolutely that Jesus is who he was. If is more or invitation to others rather than a doubt in his relationship with christ

He’s obviously NOT a man of God, but he wants to fit in with the unregenerate

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Oh hi hami, fancy seeing you here.

romasliv but if you don’t know isn’t that the right answer?

wrong approach

James Gaul my 2 year old, why?

The boss's 8 year old kid