Timothy Keller was a prominent pastor, theologian, and bestselling author known for his works exploring Christian faith in modern contexts. He gained widespread recognition for books such as "The Reason for God" and "The Prodigal God," both of which became New York Times bestsellers and were translated into multiple languages. As the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, Keller built a thriving congregation while also chairing Redeemer City to City, an organization dedicated to planting churches in urban centers worldwide. His writings and leadership earned him praise as a pioneer of contemporary urban Christianity.
Educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary, Keller brought academic rigor to his pastoral and literary work. Before establishing Redeemer Presbyterian Church, he served as a pastor in Virginia and taught practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Keller's writings often addressed the intersection of faith with intellectual and cultural challenges, making his work accessible to both believers and skeptics. His influence extended beyond his New York congregation through his books, which have sold over a million copies globally.
Encounters with Jesus Books
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Year
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1
The Skeptical Student
2012
2
The Insider and the Outcast
2013
3
The Grieving Sisters
2013
4
The Wedding Party
2013
5
The First Christian
2013
6
The Great Enemy
2013
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The Two Advocates
2013
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The Obedient Master
2013
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The Father and Son
2013
10
The Mother of God
2013
God's Word for You Books
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Year
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1
Galatians For You
2013
2
Judges For You
2013
3
Titus for You (By: Tim Chester)
2014
4
1 Samuel for You (By: Tim Chester)
2014
5
Romans 8-16 for You
2015
6
Ephesians For You (By: Richard Coekin)
2015
7
James For You (By: Sam Allberry)
2015
8
Exodus For You (By: Tim Chester)
2016
9
Luke 1-12 for You (By: Mike McKinley)
2016
10
Philippians For You (By: Steven J. Lawson)
2017
11
Luke 12-24 For You (By: Mike McKinley)
2017
12
2 Samuel For You (By: Tim Chester)
2017
13
Revelation For You (By: Tim Chester)
2019
14
Ruth For You (By: Tony Merida)
2020
15
Psalms For You (By: Christopher Ash)
2020
16
2 Corinthians For You (By: J. Gary Millar)
2020
17
Proverbs For You (By: Kathleen Nielson)
2020
18
Isaiah For You (By: Tim Chester)
2021
19
Nehemiah For You (By: Eric Mason)
2022
How to Find God Books
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Year
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On Death
2020
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On Marriage (With: Kathy Keller)
2020
3
On Birth
2020
Non-Fiction Books
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Year
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Resources for Deacons: Love Expressed through Mercy Ministries
1985
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Louvor
2002
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This Land is My Land
2006
4
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
2008
5
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
2008
6
Heralds of the King: Christ-Centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney
2009
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Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
2009
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Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just
2010
9
King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus
2011
10
Gospel-Centered Ministry (With: D.A. Carson)
2011
11
The Meaning of Marriage (With: Kathy Keller)
2011
12
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
2012
13
Mercy Ministry in the Church
2012
14
Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
2012
15
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work (With: Katherine Leary Alsdorf)
2012
16
Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing
2012
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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
2013
18
Why God Made Cities
2013
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Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions
2013
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Center Church Europe: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
2014
21
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
2014
22
Roman for You Set
2015
23
Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism
2015
24
The Songs of Jesus (With: Kathy Keller)
2015
25
My Rock; My Refuge
2015
26
Generosity Devotional: How God's Radical Grace Changes Our Perspective on Money and Possessions Devotional
2016
27
Shaped by the Gospel: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
2016
28
Loving the City
2016
29
Serving a Movement
2016
30
Prayers of the People: Enriching Your Experience with God through the Personal Prayers of Others
2016
31
Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical
2016
32
Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ
2016
33
NIV, Faith and Work Bible
2016
34
The Journal of Biblical Counseling Must Reads: On Counseling in the Church
2016
35
God's Wisdom for Navigating Life
2017
36
The Prodigal Prophet
2018
37
Plugged In: Connecting Your Faith with Everything You Watch, Read, and Play
2019
38
In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World
2019
39
Together for the City: How Collaborative Church Planting Leads to Citywide Movements
2019
40
A Seal Upon the Heart: God’s Wisdom and the Meaning of Marriage: a Devotional
2019
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How to Reach the West Again: Six Essential Elements of a Missionary Encounter
2020
42
Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal
2020
43
Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter
2021
44
Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division
2022
45
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?
2022
46
Eye Has Not Seen: A Vision and Model for Discipleship and Catholic Community
2022
The Gospel Coalition Books
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Year
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Don't Call It a Comeback
2011
2
The Scriptures Testify about Me
2013
3
The Gospel of Luke
2013
4
The New City Catechism
2014
5
His Mission
2015
6
Word-Filled Women's Ministry
2015
7
Missional Motherhood
2016
8
Pursuing Health in an Anxious Age
2016
9
Glory in the Ordinary
2017
10
The New City Catechism Devotional
2017
11
15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me
2018
12
Resurrection Life in a World of Suffering
2018
13
Joyfully Spreading the Word
2018
14
Remember Death
2018
15
Confronting Christianity
2019
16
Faithful Endurance
2019
17
Christ Has Set Us Free
2019
18
Finding the Right Hills to Die on
2020
19
Growing Together
2020
20
Everyday Faithfulness
2020
21
God's Design for the Church
2020
22
The Plurality Principle
2021
23
Rediscover Church Study Guide
2021
24
Demystifying Decision-Making
2022
25
Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission
2022
26
Letters Along the Way
2022
27
A Hunger for More
2022
28
A Better Encouragement
2022
29
Confronting Jesus
2022
30
The Gospel and the Modern World
2023
31
How Church Could Save Your Life
2025
The Gospel Coalition Booklets Books
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Year
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Gospel-Centered Ministry (With: D.A. Carson)
2011
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Restoration of All Things (By: D.A. Carson, Sam Storms)
2011
3
What Is the Gospel? (By: Bryan Chapell)
2011
4
Creation ( By: Andrew Davis)
2011
5
The Holy Spirit (With: D.A. Carson, Kevin DeYoung)
2011
6
The Plan (By: D.A. Carson)
2011
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The Kingdom of God ( By: Stephen T. Um)
2011
8
Sin and the Fall (By: Reddit Andrews III)
2011
9
The Gospel and Scripture (By: Mike Bullmore)
2011
10
Baptism and the Lord's Supper (By: Thabiti M. Anyabwile)
2011
11
Justification (With: Philip Graham Ryken, D.A. Carson)
2011
Explore by the Book Books
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Year
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1
90 Days in Ruth, Jeremiah, and 1 Corinthians (By: Mike McKinley, Mark Dever)
2016
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90 Days in John 14-17, Romans and James (With: Sam Allberry)
2017
3
90 Days in Genesis, Exodus, Psalms and Galatians (By: Martin Luther, John Calvin, Lee Gatiss, Heinrich Bullinger, Thomas Cranmer)
2017
4
90 Days in Galatians, Judges and Ephesians (With: Richard Coekin)
2017
Timothy J. Keller Anthologies
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Year
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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter
2009
2
When Life Isn't Perfect
2011
3
Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven?
2011
4
The Gospel as Center: Renewing Our Faith and Reforming Our Ministry Practices
2012
5
Here Is Our God: God's Revelation of Himself in Scripture
2014
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Volatile When Mixed
2016
7
Coming Home: Essays on the New Heaven and New Earth