Timothy Keller
Founding Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Timothy Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and a key figure in modern evangelicalism. Known for his intellectual approach to apologetics, he co-founded The Gospel Coalition and Redeemer City to City to train pastors worldwide. He authored numerous New Yor…
17 books authored
The Reason for God
Belief in an Age of Skepticism
Timothy Keller addresses common objections to Christianity using philosophy, literature, and reason. The book presents a rational case for faith while engaging with the perspectives of both skeptics and believers.
The Prodigal God
Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
Timothy Keller examines the biblical Parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate the central message of Christianity. He argues that both the rebellious younger son and the moralistic older son are spiritually lost, seeking to control the father through different means. The text reframes the concept of grace as an extravagant, 'prodigal' gift offered to both the irreligious and the religious.
Counterfeit Gods
The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
Keller argues that the human heart is an 'idol-factory,' naturally inclined to turn good things like career, love, and family into ultimate values. By exploring biblical stories, he reveals how these 'counterfeit gods' create a cycle of disappointment and provides a path toward lasting fulfillment.
Generous Justice
How God's Grace Makes Us Just
Timothy Keller explores the biblical concept of justice, arguing that it is inseparable from grace and central to the Christian life. He addresses secular skepticism about the Bible's historical influence and provides a multifaceted framework for caring for the poor and vulnerable.
The Meaning of Marriage
Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
A biblical exploration of marriage examining themes of friendship, commitment, and sacrificial love. It challenges modern cultural assumptions about romance by presenting marriage as a transformative relationship for character growth and spiritual development.
Every Good Endeavor
Connecting Your Work to God's Work
Timothy Keller provides a theological framework for the purpose and value of work, arguing that vocation is a divine calling rather than just a means of income. The book explores how the Christian worldview helps navigate the frustrations of the workplace while maintaining personal integrity and a commitment to service.
Center Church
Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
Timothy Keller outlines a theological vision for ministry that connects doctrinal foundations with practical methodology in contemporary urban contexts. The book is organized around three core commitments: being gospel-centered, city-centered, and movement-centered. It provides a strategic framework for cultural engagement and church development in a post-Christian society.
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
Finding meaning and hope in life's hardest trials
Timothy Keller examines the philosophical, theological, and practical aspects of suffering. He argues that Christianity offers a unique framework for finding purpose and hope in adversity, contrasting it with secular and other religious perspectives. The book provides both an intellectual defense of faith and pastoral guidance for those experiencing personal crisis.
Encounters with Jesus
Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions
Timothy Keller examines ten significant conversations between Jesus and various people in the Gospels to address fundamental questions about human identity and purpose. The book provides a theological and philosophical exploration of how these ancient encounters remain relevant to modern life's challenges.
Prayer
Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
Timothy Keller examines the nature and practice of Christian prayer, defining it as both a conversation and an encounter with God. He synthesizes biblical guidance with historical theology to provide practical methods for developing a consistent prayer life. The work addresses how prayer facilitates personal change and spiritual growth.
Preaching
Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism
Timothy Keller provides a framework for communicating the Christian faith within a secular and skeptical modern culture. The book explores how to bridge the gap between ancient texts and contemporary audiences by addressing both the mind and the heart through effective storytelling and cultural analysis.
The Songs of Jesus
A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms
A year-long daily devotional providing a verse-by-verse exploration of the Book of Psalms. It features daily meditations and short prayers designed to help readers process life's emotional breadth through biblical wisdom.
Hidden Christmas
The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ
Timothy Keller examines the historical and theological layers of the nativity story, moving beyond sentimentality to explore the Gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke. The book analyzes the lives of the figures surrounding Jesus' birth to uncover themes of hope, redemption, and the core message of the Christian faith. It provides an intellectual defense of the Christmas narrative within a contemporary secular context.
Making Sense of God
An Invitation to the Skeptical
A work of Christian apologetics that explores the role of faith and religion in modern secular societies. It examines how Christianity addresses human needs for meaning, identity, and justice compared to secular worldviews. The text serves as an intellectual prequel to Keller's 'The Reason for God'.
God's Wisdom for Navigating Life
A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs
A yearlong daily devotional that explores the Book of Proverbs to provide practical lessons on wisdom and moral living. The book offers a structured guide for navigating life's complexities through daily theological and psychological insights.
Hope in Times of Fear
The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter
A theological exploration of the resurrection of Jesus and its implications for finding hope in a contemporary world marked by anxiety and suffering. The book examines the historical accounts of Easter to illustrate how a redemptive reversal can transform personal grief and social challenges into a source of resilience.
Forgive
Why Should I and How Can I?
Timothy Keller examines the moral and spiritual imperative of forgiveness in a modern context. He explores the biblical foundations of reconciliation and provides a practical framework for moving past resentment without compromising justice.