On Death (How to Find God)

If you are looking for insights for finding help on times of upheaval and chaos, then look to this book on death. Tim Keller gives death a look from the perspective the Scriptures give. It is a most needed work which points to the horrors of death and the hope of Christ. The different devotions at the end of the book are worth the reading alone.

Tim Keller has passed on, he’s in the great light now, so grateful for the wisdom he left behind. This is a good, quick read to help face what we all share.

The book is not long but has many reassuring insights when contemplating death or dealing with the death of a loved one. Well worth the short read about a difficult subject.

I did like the book, for the most part, but, wish it was bigger and provided more thoughts on how a believer should live their lives in light of the reality of death. Also, it was a bit confusing on the subject of salvation. On the one hand, the author defined salvation as a "free gift of grace." Then immediately after that definition,the author says that you must turn and repent "for all you have done wrong." Salvation is indeed a gift. You receive a gift, you don't work for a gift. "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12 (ESV) Should we acknowledge our sins? Yes. Should we admit we cannot save ourselves? Yes. Should we personally trust in Christ to save us? Definitely. But let us never think that by promising to clean up our own lives or trying to live better or drop off bad habits, that we can somehow "earn" the gift of salvation. We don't heal ourselves in order to become eligible to be healed. Believe in Christ for who He is and what He has done. Accept Him. He will make us new. He will cleanse us. Then He will empower us to turn from sin and live holy lives.

On Death - As a Pastor and Hospice Chaplain, I found this to be a be a storehouse of information and insight - read it straight through when I received it! A compact and well written book for those of us who are either facing our own deaths (all of us) or for those walking alongside a loved one as they come to grips with their death (eventually, most of us). I also liked how it is devotional and comforting as it addresses the most fearful - but inevitable of topics. I will continue to refer to it as a helpful resource in the future.

I can't imagine a better explanation will ever be written about the gift we received from Jesus through his incarnation, death and resurrection. As such this book is an ideal preparation for Easter. And I also think an ideal subtitle for On Death is "Living and Grieving With Hope."

The book was very small. I'm sure the content is good but I was very disappointed in the size of the book, it did not indicate that it was a tiny book. Thank you.

Gods people need to be prepared for life and death. We need to know the truth and and we have a responsibility to be there for others going through these things. This book will help prepare you.

Tim Keller, as ever, is hugely engaging to read. I have found the current coronavirus pandemic has brought 'death' to the forefronts of our minds. Working in Intensive Care, I have had the opportunity to talk about death and dying - and the fear of death - with my colleagues. This short book has been really helpful and I have bought a couple of hardback copies to give away to people I have been having these discussions with.The only criticism I have is that, for a book on the Christian view of death and the afterlife, it only mentions 'hell' twice in passing. It certainly is evangelistic: it explains sin, condemnation, and the good news of the Gospel, but does not really deal with punishment, judgement and eternal damnation. Jesus did not shy away from talking about hell (hades/gehennah) - take for example Luke 16:19-31. The section in 'On Death' on grieving a close relative's death is so pastoral and helpful, but assumes your relative was a believer - which will clearly not be the case for everyone reading this. I hope Pastor Keller revises this for a second edition that deals with hell too.

Very good book by Tim Keller on the topic of death - the approach is quite pastoral. This is a subject that is seldomly discussed/ often avoided in our current culture despite the fact that death is inevitable for everyone.Broadly speaking, the book is divided into 3 parts.- The first covers our personal view/approach to death.- The second, on how we should view/approach the death of someone else.- Lastly, practical examples on how we could pray for the dying (self and others).Given 4 stars as the book is fairly short - only wished if there is more :'(

Comforting for me.