When facing cancer, Tim Keller found comfort in a passage from Lord of the Rings, visualizing Earth as a small dark spot within a vast, loving universe.
He felt assured that even if he died, he and his family would be okay.
Keller discussed the Christian concept of eternity, where time doesn't exist, suggesting that everyone might experience it simultaneously.
He believes that upon leaving this world, people might feel like they're arriving at the same point in eternity, transcending earthly limitations of time.
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In this episode, Tim Keller responds to audience questions based on his “Hopefulness” talk.
This Q&A session was recorded before a live audience on April 18, 2019 in New York City.
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