There are two topics I try to read books on regularly: the gospel and prayer. I read on the gospel because I need it to grow me, to humble me, to sanctify me, and to help me remember what God has done in Christ to save me. I read on prayer because my prayer life […]
Timothy Keller
Tim Keller Q&A on Theology, Life, Ministry, & Recommended Books (#AskTK on Twitter)
From time to time, Pastor and notable author Timothy Keller schedules a time on Twitter to answer questions about the Bible, ministry, book recommendations, and his personal life. Below is the most recent #AskTK event that took place July 28, 2014. Special thanks to Cameron Moore for compiling this and the two previous #AskTK events which […]
Six Biblical Motivations to Believe the Gospel
What’s the best way to present the gospel? Is there a best way? There is no cookie cutter, one-sized-fits-all approach to sharing the gospel (although there are common elements that should be present in each presentation). The “best” way to present the gospel is the way that best meets the specific needs of the hearers (both believers […]
Religion vs. the Gospel
In the following excerpt, Timothy Keller contrasts Religion vs. the Gospel. One of the things that makes Tim Keller a powerful teacher is how he is able to contrast two things with surgeon-like precision. Below, he contrasts living a merely religious life, dependent on our performance over the performance of Christ for us, and grace-filled, gospel-motivated […]
How to Write a Sermon like John Piper, Tim Keller, John Stott, Matt Chandler, Alistair Begg, and Colin Smith
Preparing a sermon is more than merely writing good spiritual thoughts down on paper and presenting them. Good biblical preaching comes from a man who has been changed and transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ; someone who has had a life changing encounter with God. Taking God’s life changing message through His Word and writing […]