The Reason For God
I just received my shiny new copy of the much awaited Tim Keller book “The Reason for God,” and so far (2 chapters into it) it has not disappointed. The first part (“Leap of Doubt) handles the 7 “defeater beliefs” he has identified as the top seven reasons Americans do not believe the gospel. The second part (The Reason for Faith) deals with 7 classical arguments for faith in Christ. Keller’s approach is Schaefferian, and his writing reads as one of his sermon manuscripts, which are generally well informed, not too heady, and always humble. So far I would disagree with the Newsweek reporter that claimed his sermons are better. It’s hardly indistinguishable at this point. Anyway, I have always appreciated Tim Keller’s body of work (Almost all audio up till now), and I hope you all pick up a copy of this book, read it, and give a copy to that skeptical friend you are witnessing to at work, or in the neighborhood!
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I truly appreciate the sermons each week. They are Keith Green without the music. Keith never minced words and took a lot of flack for it. But he’s in good company, Jesus never minced words either.
These sermons cut me like a knife. I don’t want to be told I’m a good person with no sin, no faults. I’ve heard that sermon many, many times. A person can only eat so many Twinkies before they begin looking for steak. I found some steak. If I need a Twinkie I know where to look.
Cathy
I agree whole heartedly! I love Tim Keller’s sermons, what I said/meant, is the book is up to an equal task. That wasn’t to downplay his sermons, but to buoy the content of the book!
Thanks much!
I found ‘The Reason for God’ very informative and quite insightful. Keller’s humble conversational tone is an example for us all. Love is far more cruel to skeptical sensibilities than is the spectacle of gladiator debates. It reminds me of Jesus’ date with the woman at the well.