Paul’s Prayer (Part 2)
Evaluation and Summary
This is part two of Timothy Keller's sermon series 'Salvation From the Outside In,' preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in August 1993. The episode focuses on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, a passage where the apostle intercedes for the church with specific spiritual requests. Keller, a renowned Presbyterian minister and author, examines what Paul asks God to do for believers and what this reveals about Christian maturity and spiritual transformation. The sermon is positioned as the second installment in a larger series exploring how salvation works from external grace into internal transformation. The episode runs 45 minutes and is presented by Gospel in Life, Keller's ministry platform that distributes his sermons, books, and study resources. The show notes indicate this is archival content from a 1993 sermon, suggesting listeners are accessing a decades-old recording that has been digitized and made available through the podcast feed. The ministry uses the episode to encourage listener support through donations to Gospel in Life's ongoing work. No guest speakers or interviews are mentioned; this is a solo sermon presentation by Keller himself.
Verdict: A classic Keller sermon on a significant biblical passage likely offers solid teaching, but the minimal show notes prevent confident evaluation of depth, substance, or practical value.
Religion & Spirituality rubric
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Depth of teaching n/a
Source material provides no detail about the sermon's actual content, arguments, or theological depth—only the text reference and series title
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Respect and openness n/a
No information in show notes about how Keller treats opposing views or engages with questions
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Applicable to life n/a
Cannot assess practical application without knowing what specific guidance or life application the sermon offers
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Substance n/a
Show notes do not describe the sermon's structure, examples, or whether it contains filler or substantive content
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Delivers on its title 4/5 100%
Title 'Paul's Prayer (Part 2)' clearly matches the stated focus on Ephesians 3:14-21, and the series context is provided
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Value for time n/a
No information about pacing, length justification, or whether 45 minutes is well-used for this content
There wasn’t enough detail to score most criteria, so the score is an overall estimate.
How we score Religion & Spirituality
Worth it if you're familiar with Keller's preaching style and want to study Ephesians 3:14-21 with theological depth, or if you're exploring the 'Salvation From the Outside In' series.
Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.
Show notes
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