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팀 켈러의 위험스러운 신비주의와 관상기도

어제 오늘 페이스북 타임라인에 팀 켈러에 대한 글이 올라오고 있는 것을 보았습니다.

팀 켈러의 실체를 모르고 계시는 분들이 많은 것 같아서 올려봅니다.

Martin Luther and John Owen believed (rightly) that before prayer it was important to meditate on biblical truths until our affections and hearts were as deeply engaged as possible. I find that their instructions on communion with God fit in with neither the typical evangelical “quiet time” nor the new emphasis on lectio divina.

(자료출처 https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/tim-keller-on-prayer)

팀 켈러는 루터를 말하고 존 오웬을 말하지만,

존 오웬은 관상기도를 반대한 사람입니다.

'21세기의 C. S. 루이스'로 불리는 팀 켈러(Tim Keller) 목사는

로마 가톨릭에 매우 깊이 공감해야 한다고 말합니다.

로마 가톨릭을 “the largest church in the world”라고 말하면서,

세계 안에 있는 가장 큰 교회라는 개념으로 말하고 있습니다.

그러니 팀 켈러가 말하는 기독교는 광의의 개념이고

하나의 줄기요 하나의 군원에서 나온 것이라고 말하게 됩니다.

Keller’s mysticism
Dr Tim Keller is a big name in the New Calvinist movement. He is one of the founders, along with DA Carson, of The Gospel Coalition, an evangelical movement in the USA that claims to be dedicated to the gospel of Christ. Indeed, Keller wrote the Preamble to the Coalition’s foundational documents. The Coalition says that it is “deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ and to reforming our ministry practices to conform fully to the Scriptures.”[1] Coalition booklets that offer thoughtful explanations of the ministry’s confessional statement are edited by DA Carson and Tim Keller. Clearly, Keller has great influence in The Gospel Coalition, and through the Redeemer Network of churches.
While Keller claims to be a Reformed Protestant, his writings reveal a profound empathy with the Roman Catholic Church. In The Reason for God (2008) he refers to the Catholic Church as “the largest church in the world”.[2] He explains that he believes in a broad definition of Christianity that includes the Church of Rome. He says that “all Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant Christians assent together to the great creeds.”[3] And this, in Keller’s mind, means that Roman Catholics are real Christians. He frequently quotes from Roman Catholic sources and authors.
(자료출처 http://www.newcalvinist.com/kellers-affinity-with-rome/kellers-mysticism/)

팀켈러는 로마가톨릭의 신비주의 영성을 가르칩니다.

관상기도의 방법인 '렉치오 디비나'를 가르치는 사람입니다.

관상기도는 단순한 기도가 아닙니다.

그것은 결국 기독교를 벗어나 선불교 명상으로 가게 됩니다.

Mysticism in Keller’s Church
The fruit of Keller’s embrace of the Church of Rome is the promotion Catholic mystical practices in his Redeemer Church. In 2009, an article posted on Surph’s Side blog drew attention to what is going on at Redeemer Church. Incredibly, Keller’s Presbyterian Church was teaching their flock how to practice the spirituality of ‘The Way of the Monk’, a method of prayer and worship that is grounded in Catholic mysticism. Here is the link to the article:
(자료출처 http://www.newcalvinist.com/kellers-affinity-with-rome/kellers-mysticism/)

One of the Redeemer flock was so disturbed by what was happening that she wrote: “I had to finally leave Redeemer because I learned they are holding classes on how to pray by way of lectio divinia, contemplative prayer/meditation, and even how to create “your own private monastery” (class was called The Way of the Monk). This most definitely did/does not sit well with me and I wrote a letter to the Pastors and Elders of the church about my concerns a couple of months ago but have not yet received a response.”

http://surphside.blogspot.com/2009/06/tim-keller-following-in-warrens.html
(자료출처 http://www.newcalvinist.com/kellers-affinity-with-rome/kellers-mysticism/)

For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, Because they are filled with influences from the east, And they are soothsayers like the Philistines, And they strike bargains with the children of foreigners. (Isaiah 2:6)

“…I knew the Lord was calling me to experience Him in prayer in a brand new way.” [1] — Priscilla Shirer

Contemplative prayer, which Priscilla Shirer referred to as her “brand new way” some years ago, is in reality an ancient way. It is essentially the same as New Age or Eastern meditation, but disguised with “Christianese” terminology. Those who participate and enter the silence, as it is called, open themselves to great deception.
Now, because of the success of the War Room movie, Shirer is going to have many fans flocking to her website, and purchasing her products. Those who buy Shirer’s book, Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks, will discover Shirer’s affinity for contemplative prayer.
Contemplative prayer is a primary factor to consider as we watch the visible church depart from sound doctrine. It is foundational to the International House of Prayer (Mike Bickle) and Bethel Church of Redding, California (Bill and Beni Johnson).

Popular leaders and teachers such as Rick Warren, Beth Moore, and Tim Keller have promoted contemplative prayer.

How was Shirer introduced to this practice?
She writes, “…a friend sent me a book on silent prayer. The book explains how purposeful periods of silent prayer can help believers hear God’s voice. I was very drawn to the spiritual journey of the author, and I read the book twice. As my heart burned within me, I knew that the Lord was calling me to experience Him in prayer in a brand new way.” [2]
Thus fascinated with this newly discovered concept, Shirer then read a Bible verse which she perceived as a Word from the Lord: As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. (Ecclesiastes 5:1, NLT)
“It confirmed the message of the book I had been so drawn to and what I sensed the Holy Spirit was leading me to do.” [3]
She was further amazed to learn that some of the women from her church were going to participate in a “silent prayer retreat. Women would gather to spend 36 hours of silence in anticipation of hearing the voice of God.”
(자료출처 http://bereanresearch.org/war-rooms-priscilla-shirers-contemplative-history-and-why-it-matters/)

팀 켈러가 관상기도에 얼마나 깊이 관여하고 있는지는 다음 자료를 보면 더 자세하게 알 수 있습니다.

Here's what Redeemer says for the class on their webpage (bold, my emphasis):
The Way of the Monk (April 28, May 5 & 12)
Do you long for the great theology in your head to be more real to your heart? Come discover age-old methods of contemplative prayer and worship that can help you encounter Christ in a more intimate, experiential way. In this hands-on workshop, you will experience the ancient art of chanting the Psalms (they were meant to be sung!), embark on a practice of authentic Christian meditation, discover how a simple, time-honored tool can help unleash the prayer warrior in you, learn what a typical monastic day is like and how you can make your own, private retreat at a monastery, and much more!

Note: This workshop will be of added benefit to fellowship group leaders who wish to cultivate greater variety and depth in their group’s time of worship.
Schedule: Tuesdays, April 28, May 5 & 12 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM.
Location: Redeemer Offices, 11th Floor Conference Room (1359 Broadway, 11th Floor, btw. 36 & 37).
The Way of the Monk (April 28, May 5 & 12)
Apr 28 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Centering Prayer
In this session, we will focus on Centering Prayer, an age-old practice of authentic Christian meditation. We will cover history, technique, obstacles, and how to overcome them. We will also devote ample time to actual practice and Q &A. We will learn how to properly prepare by grounding ourselves in God’s Word. As a prelude, we will consider the purpose, power, and biblical precedent for silence, solitude, and contemplative practice.

May 5 7:00PM - 9:00PMPrayer Rope
Finally…help for fidgety hands and distracted minds! In this session, we will focus on the use of a prayer rope, a practice of prayer that engages the whole person. We’ll begin by viewing a brief video that demonstrates the “Chaplet of the Divine Mercy,” a particular method of using a prayer rope. We will then do our own investigation of Scripture to determine the meaning and power of God’s “mercy” and the resulting implications for rich, yet highly accessible intercessory prayer. We’ll also cover history, purpose, technique, and devote ample time to actual practice and Q &A.

May 12 7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Divine Office/ Liturgy of the Hours
In this session, we will peek at an actual monastic schedule and focus on the mainstay of their daily life, known as the "Divine Office" or "Liturgy of the Hours." At the cornerstone of the Divine Office is the prayerful, sung recitation or "chanting" of the Psalms; we will consider how we can rightly appropriate the Psalms as our own prayer. We will then learn and practice Compline, the final service or "office" of the monastic day.

Location: Redeemer Church Offices (directions) 11th Floor Conference Room
Instructor:
Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo is currently on Redeemer staff in the Fellowship Group department and is pursuing an MA in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. She wholly espouses Reformed Presbyterian theology while continuing to embrace her “inner monk.” Sometimes referred to as “The Retreat Lady,” she has been fleeing to monasteries to “honeymoon with Jesus” for over ten years.

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In addition Redeemer Presbyterian Church has a Spiritual Formation department. This is a heavily used term by Emergents/Contemplative Spirituality followers.
***NOTE***Let's not forget that Tim Keller has endorsed Eastern Mystic feminist Adele Calhoun's "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook" book, also endorsed by mystic Ruth Halye Barton, back in 2005:
Reviews & Endorsements
"I have long profited from Adele Ahlberg Calhoun's gifts in the field of spiritual development, and I am delighted that she has compiled her experience with spiritual disciplines into book form. I highly recommend it and I look forward to using it as a resource at our church." —Dr. Timothy Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, NYC
"I love this book! Adele has provided a treasure trove of spiritual
disciplines that will nourish your soul, striking a delicate balance between accessibility and depth that comes from her own faithful practice. Read it, engage the disciplines, and allow God to transform you in the deepest levels of your being." —Ruth Haley Barton, cofounder, The Transforming Center, and author of Sacred Rhythms and Invitation to Solitude and Silence

In addition, Redeemer Presbyterian church lists Villiage Church as a church affliation (their pastor sat under the ministry of Tim Keller during th 1990's):

http://www.villagechurchnyc.com/about/mission/

"The Village Church lives to revolutionize Greenwich Village, through word and deed, into the pre-eminent expression of urban eternal life, by bridging those who don’t believe to the church, dancing believer with believer, and uniting all to Christ."

Don't worry if that hardly made any sense. Its Emergentese. It only continues....

http://www.villagechurchnyc.com/about/values/ :

"We spend a lot of our energy to accomplish nothing! Individually and in our 11:00 a.m. gathering each Sunday, we celebrate Jesus Christ as our connection to the Divine. Through celebrating His birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension, we inhale His grace and exhale our appreciation. This respiration of worship, with joy and reverence, is vital to who we are, an exhibition of excitement about knowing and walking with God.

The Village Church brings the Ancient forward to today. We find the historic Christian faith to be the means of navigating the turbulent choices of city life. We are creedal, sacramental and confessional in the Presbyterian tradition (PCA). The ministry of Word and Sacrament, Praise and Prayer, are means of grace we use weekly to proclaim both God’s transcendence and Christ’s invitation to immanence, in an eclectic style indigenous to Greenwich Village. We hail the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, working constantly to reform the faith in our contemporary setting."

Sounds like New Age Eastern Mystic stuff.
Here are some articles to show you the dangers of Contemplative Spirituality and why it is unbiblical:
Contemplative Spirituality:
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/contemplativespirituality.htm
Contemplative Prayer: http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/cp.htm
Contemplative Terms: http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/contemplativeterms.htm
More: http://apprising.org/2008/09/contemplative-spiritualitymysticism-csm-of-spiritual-formation-is-reckless-faith/
(자료출처 http://surphside.blogspot.kr/2009/06/tim-kellers-redeemer-presbyterian.html)

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