Tim Keller on the Christian Life

The Transforming Power of the Gospel

By: Matt Smethurst

Narrated by: Matt Smethurst

A Topic-by-Topic Look at Tim Keller's Best Teaching on Christian Living

Pastor and author Timothy Keller (1950-2023) built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church and cofounding the Gospel Coalition. With sharp biblical insight that has shaped countless church leaders, along with counsel on the Christian life that has stirred and strengthened audiences worldwide, Keller's teaching promises to influence generations to come.

Synthesizing Keller's work topic by topic, each chapter of this audiobook highlights a key aspect of the Christian life—covering his views on prayer, suffering, friendship, vocation, intimacy with God, and more. Written by pastor Matt Smethurst, Tim Keller on the Christian Life draws from Keller's nearly 50 years of sermons, conference messages, and books to share practical theological insight that will galvanize leaders and laypeople alike.

• A Look Back at Tim Keller's Prolific Ministry: Draws from four decades of sermons and 30-plus books, as well as dozens of conference messages and published interviews
• Explores Key Theological Topics: Features Keller's insightful instruction on idolatry, grace, justice, prayer, suffering, and more
• Accessible: Channels Keller's clear, compelling communication style
• Great Gift and Study Resource: Valuable for Christian leaders who hope to learn from Keller's methods, as well as laypeople who want biblical help for everyday life

©2025 Matt Smethurst (P)2025 Crossway

The perspective of the author while an admirer of Keller he did not hesitate to say he had differing opinions on some subjects.

As always Tim Keller is a force in spreading the Gospel both when he was living and even in his passing. What an inspiration, especially in the fact that Keller was always learning and always discovering therefore always growing in his faith. I was particularly moved when the author stated that Keller revealed later in life that he wished he would have prayed more and that he didnt feel like he had done a good job in teaching his congregation to pray. What a revelation and an insight to Keller's humility.

Inspirational insights

Smethurest has synthesized Keller’s deepest insights on Christian living into a very readable, short book. The Gospel comes through on every page, as Keller would want. I pray many will be discipled through these pages as I have been by Keller in his writings and preaching over the years.

Must Read

As someone who has read and listened to countless hours of Tim Keller, this book is a wonderful summary of Keller’s main point in all of his teaching on Jesus.
If you are reading this review 50 years from now, unfamiliar with Tim Keller’s teaching, start with this book, then go read Parodical God.

Miss you Tim

Such a great and concise review of Tim Keller’s teachings over several decades. Such an amazing legacy he has left behind, and just like all of Tim’s teachings, this book is not really about him, but all about Jesus.

Great book on Tim Keller’s ideas about life

I have always appreciated Tim Keller’s sermons and books and this book reminded me why. Matt does a formidable job of synthesizing Keller’s work into several topics including but not limited to sin, friends, prayer, justice, work and suffering. The end notes are a vast trove of information that I have only just begun to explore. I was challenged, convicted, and encouraged to address these areas in my life with my eyes on Jesus and my heart’s desire to see the transforming power of the gospel changing me on a daily basis to look more like Him