If you have relationships or know someone who does, then keep reading.
Paul Tripp and Timothy Lane have teamed up on a number of writing projects over the years, including How People Change and Relationships: A Mess Worth Making. Earlier this spring, Tripp and Lane were together in Albuquerque along with 700 attendees to address the theme “One-Anothering the Word” at Clarus ‘13, The Gospel Coalition’s Southwest Regional Conference hosted by Desert Springs Church.
These men have thought carefully and deeply from the Bible about how our broken relationships can be redeemed, and about how God actually uses our relationships with “one another” to conform us into the image of his Son. Every relationship, even difficult ones, are a gift of God’s grace for our growth in the knowledge and likeness of Christ.
In addition to a panel discussion hosted by Ryan Kelly (audio, video, blog recap), each of the men spoke three times. Below you’ll find a round up of their talks, including links to audio, video, and blog summaries, followed by session videos in the order they were delivered. Photos from the conference are available at the TGC Albuquerque Facebook page.
Timothy Lane
“Why Are Friendships So Important?” – Ephesians 4:1-16 (audio, blog recap)
“Godly and Ungodly Conflict” – James 4:1-12 (audio, blog recap)
“Practicing Forgiveness: What to Do When You Fail” – Matthew 18:21-35 (audio, blog recap)
Paul Tripp
“Self-Examination Is a Community Project” – Hebrews 3:13 (audio, blog recap)
“The Essential Ministry of the Body of Christ” – Colossians 3:12-16 (audio, blog recap)
“The Difference Between Amazement and Faith” – Mark 6:45-52 (audio, blog recap)
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