This is Tim Keller'summation of the gospel through the lens of the parable of the prodigal God. Some really rich reflections here. Keller speaks of the sins of both the younger brother (who seeks happiness through self autonomy) and the older brother (who looks for happiness in moral conformity)....
Another encouraging and challenging read by Timothy Keller.My favorite quotes:"The living God, who revealed himself both at Mount Sinai and on the Cross, is the only Lord who, if you find him, can truly fulfill you, and, if you fail him, can truly forgive you" (p. xxvi)."You don't realize Jesus i...
Service for the sake of gaining moral high ground or self-worth is not service at all. WoundedNess makes us self absorbed, And we are the last person to see it. The mistreatment did not cause the self absorption, but throw fuel on it. The cure for wounded people is for them to recognize that thei...
An accessible and to-the-point insight into the story of the world. Keller is relatable and succinct, and you can feel his passion pushing through every word; he deeply wants the reader to grasp the magnitude and magnificence of the Gospel. Only criticism would be he infrequently leaves questions...
An excellent summation of justice as defined by the Bible. Keller is easy to read, and much of the book resembles a sermon - in fact, many of his points are taken right out of sermons I have listened to on his podcast.Keller shows how justice is defined by both the Old and New Testaments and the ...
Helpful little pamphlet, and a good challenge to a self-esteem culture Succinct and with Keller's customary challenge and depth. Not a comfortable read but a very good one
This was the part that got me: 'When some Christians say "Caring for physical needs will detract from evangelism"they must be thinking only of doing evangelism among people who are comfortable and well-off.' Keller is careful to differentiate between social gospel and true Christianity, but state...
read this book as a preparation for a marriage counseling. great treatment for the complemantarian view of marriage. needless to say, this book addressed a lot of issues and questions that anyone preparing and/or hoping for marriage in future...hint, hint - this book isn't just for couples look...
This is the first of Timothy Keller's books I've read. If all his works are like this, I am comfortable recommending him to anyone who wants to understand the Bible better. In King's Cross, he walks the reader through the book of Mark with a fine-toothed comb, just the kind of in-depth study I ...
This is a tiny book that packs a helpful punch. Gospel humility brings neither self-hatred nor self-love, but self-forgetfulness. Very helpful little work from 10Publishing – we need to see more books like this one! This was originally a single sermon (i.e. very short in book form), but it is ...
I do not feel that I can give this book justice in this review, but I shall try my absolute best in as few words as possible. This book came to me in my reading journey in the middle of a very trying and difficult period in my life. As a Christian, I know that no one on this earth is exempt from ...
This one is my book of the year. It is a clarion call to be faithful to the Gospel, while having a theological vision that is contextualised faithfully to the environment in which we work. It concludes with a ringing endorsement of the importance of church planting. This is a book that engages he...
Beautiful tender and spiritual theology! While reading it, it´s like be sitting on a classroom with mr.Keller teaching live! It will show you profound perspectives on the encounters Jesus had with various people, and it will get to your heart, and make it grow more in love towards God. When you r...
It's been a long time since I had done an honest to goodness bible study. Tim Keller cuts through the clutter and makes at times the dizzying, complicated and seemingly contradictory writings of Paul make sense. I enjoyed reading the verses in Galatians, but also enjoyed reading this book that ...