Christianity that is not lived is no Christianity at all. It is great to know Jesus loves you and that He sacrificed everything for us. It is even better to take this knowledge and find ways to apply it to our lives. Consider these books when thinking about how you can live more like Jesus.
Tim Keller On The Christian Life: The Transforming Power Of The Gospel by Matt Smethurst
Timothy J. Keller founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City in 1989. He served as pastor of the church until he retired in 2017. Pastor Keller also founded The Gospel Coalition, which has changed the way the Gospel of Jesus Christ is conveyed in the United States. Tim Keller died on May 19, 2023. During his lifetime, he wrote 31 books, which sold more than six million copies worldwide.
Matt Smethurst presents what he believes to be the most significant teachings of Timothy Keller in the book, Tim Keller On The Christian Life: The Transforming Power Of The Gospel. Each chapter highlights a key aspect of Christian living with Keller’s view at the center. Smethurst draws from nearly 50 years of Pastor Keller’s sermons, books, and conference messages to create a manual for those interested in learning more about the practices that shape the lives of believers.
The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live The Gospel And Restore The World by Gabe Lyons
The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live The Gospel And Restore The World by Gabe Lyons made its debut in 2012. Back then, the author believed there was a new wave of believers who were turning the tide back towards the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Lyons thought this transition he observed to be radical. The world, after all, was becoming more secular by the minute.
Now, in 2025, we have the opportunity to read Lyons’ argument and compare it to the society in which we now live. Are these “Restorers” still present and relevant? Did the tide fully turn, and has the Western world experienced the restoration Lyons presents in his book? We’ll have to read The Next Christians to find out!
Which books do you plan to add to your TBR list?