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2008 Desiring God Conference: The Power of Words and the Wonder of God
2008-09-30 21:25:00 I am blessed to be a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where my pastor is John Piper. His sermons and writings have made a lasting impact in my walk with Christ. He is a very humble man, even though he is an evangelical leader with an ever-growing influence. Desiring God is the ministry our church ...
Why Do We Say ?Legalism?
2008-09-19 17:02:00 A friend of mine just posted an interesting list of definitions by John Piper on a variety of topics. He linked to the online sermon or article from which the definition was taken, and gave a summary of the definition. One of those definitions was legalism. Let me give Piper’s definition here. (1) Treating biblical standards of ...
ESV Study Bible News
2008-09-12 17:22:00 Samples and tidbits of the upcoming ESV Study Bible continue to be made available online. Introductions, sample chapters and full color maps can be seen for the following books: Jonah Psalms Revelation Ezekiel Isaiah Ephesians Colossians Also, a number of the 50 articles that will be in the ESVSB have been uploaded to the web: Overview of the Bible: A Survey of the History of ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
Pierced by the Word ? John Piper
2008-09-02 20:14:00 If you’ve never read one of John Piper’s devotional books, you’re missing out. The 31 meditations in Pierced by the Word cover a variety of topics — some practical, others theological. From drinking orange juice to battling lust, from thinking about suffering to thinking about politics — each devotional reading stresses the importance of ...
Why Would God Have Bothered?
2008-08-23 23:13:00 The really wonderful moments of joy in this world are not the moments of self-satisfaction, but self-forgetfulness. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon and contemplating your own greatness is pathological. At such moments we are made for a magnificent joy that comes from outside ourselves. And each of these rare and precious moments ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
John Piper?s Respect for Fundamentalists
2008-06-02 23:42:00 Here are John Piper’s 20 reasons for not taking “potshots” at the fundamentalists. 1. They are humble and respectful and courteous and even funny (the ones I’ve met). 2. They believe in truth. 3. They believe that truth really matters. 4. They believe that the Bible is true, all of it. 5. They know that the Bible calls for some ...
The Heavens Declare God?s Infinity
2008-04-24 21:14:00 “If there is a God, why would He create such a vast universe and put mankind on such a tiny planet?” Ever been asked that kind of question? I found this thought by John Piper to be insightful on the matter. Sometimes I’m asked how I explain the disproportion between the size of the ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
How Calvinism Informs Evangelism
2008-04-15 02:07:00 Despite what many have said or heard, Calvinism does not negate or downplay evangelism. Charles Spurgeon, George Whitefield, William Carey, and Adoniram Judson were not exceptions to the rule. Rather, they are simply some noteworthy examples of evangelists and preachers who were both Calvinistic in theology and evangelistic in practice. Of course, Spurgeon said ...
Make War! (Otherwise Titled "Beat Up That Sermon")
2008-02-21 13:27:00 John Piper’s exhortation to constantly make all-out war against temptations that we face, our pride, our fleshly cravings and all-enslaving desires in the sermon featured below definitely spoke to me. Yes, I am guilty of murmuring and murmuring “oh, how I wish to be free of this” and not do anything concrete about it, much less ...
By: Joie de Vivre
YouTubesday: Prosperity Gospel, Soccer, Grand Central and Satan
2008-02-12 10:58:00 Here’s your Videos friends. An Awesome spoken word piece about the Women at the Well Improv Everywhere makes time stand still at Grand Central (NYC) [hat tips here] John Piper’s take on the Prosperity Gospel [ht. Joe and Munster] Satan uses Turbo Tax! [ht. LifeChurch I wish I could play soccer like these guys John Piper, Prosperity Gospel, Satan, soccer, Spoken ...
By: Trying to Follow
Thank You John Piper
2008-02-08 20:45:00 Some of you may recall back in October a letter was sent by 138 Muslim leaders to the Christian community. It was a call for both religions to come together in peace. The "Christian" response... (there were many) but the one labeled by some as the "official" response was definitely something I disagreed with. You can check out my response to both letters here.All that to say... John Piper recorded a video concerning these letters and here it is...(if you can't see it, click here)Link to original letter from the Muslim leadershipLink to Christian response letter
By: Rend the Heavens
Faith And Technology
2008-01-31 18:25:00 It’s worrying me a little. I’ve been slow on the adoption of ‘new’ technologies in the past couple of years. Take, for example, this wonderful technology called a ‘podcast’. I’ve seen it everywhere, but never really paid any attention to it, nor took the time to find out what it does or how it can benefit me. In ...
By: Joie de Vivre
The Big ?If?: John Piper?s Father on Perseverance and Eternal Security
2008-01-26 14:43:00 Regular readers of this blog know I am not big on the “once saved, always saved” idea. I think it belittles the Bible’s emphasis on the necessity of persevering faith, and I don’t think it represents an orthodox view of eternal security. Salvation is no “tattoo”, Pastor Charles Stanley, not withstanding (see post ...
John Piper Responds to Christian document to Muslims
2008-01-24 02:14:00 Muslim Clerics and Christian Response A group of 138 Muslim Clerics originally wrote back in October ?A Common Word Between Us and You? to foster conversation between Christian and Muslims about “Loving God and Loving People”. In Response to this document, over 300 Christian Scholars, Pastors, Missions Leaders, and Organizations published their own document through the ...
By: Missionary Road
The Encouragement Of Saints
2008-01-18 14:11:00 Here are some of my favorite quotes from two of the most faithful and true teachers of God’s Word — John Piper and Paul Washer. I hope that they, too, encourage you and spur you on to examine your Christian walk. John Piper “Many people are willing to be God-centered as long as they feel that God ...
By: Joie de Vivre
Ooh, This Just Makes Me So Mad!
2008-01-03 02:20:00 I get both really riled up and sad at the same time whenever I hear or read of those who profess to be serving God fleece gullible people out of their hard-earned money while giving them false promises. Oh, you wolves in sheep’s clothing! Woe to you! Just read about this poor woman — Cindy Fleenor’s a ...
By: Joie de Vivre
Prosperity gospel: Not the Gospel!
2007-12-24 23:49:00 Possessions 2 Corinthians 12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Philippians 4:11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine ...
John Piper on Ayn Rand
2007-10-11 01:56:00 John's take from Desiring God, on the 50th anniversary of Atlas Shrugged, sums up the fallacies in her philosophy when put into the light of Christianity. I love the book, also her other works, including Anthem and The Fountainhead. At their most basic the books put forth her argument for "egoism". It all goes along well, with her points on using your abilities to their fullest to your ultimate glory and not allowing others to get a free ride on your ideas, living off your genius without putting forth effort of their own. Where she veers is a result of her atheistic beliefs. We should use our God Given talents to the best of our ability for His glory, and while not allowing the freeloaders to steal your earthly reward is good business, not using the fruits of His gifts to better the lives of others and draw them to Him is an unforgivable offense.
John Piper on Small Groups and Perseverance
2007-10-09 20:58:00 I’m getting ready to pick up my series on man-centered Christianity (see posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) again. And I thought highlighting what my pastor, John Piper said in a recent message would help move us back into thinking about perseverance, eternal security, and God-centered Christianity. Every year Pastor Piper preaches a message in ...
The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World
2007-08-24 02:02:00 Desiring God has posted the videos from this years conference, looks like some great viewing to be had!Here's the titles and speakers:The Supremacy of Christ and Joy in a Postmodern World - John PiperThe Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World - David WellsThe Supremacy of Christ and the Gospel in a Postmodern World - Tim KellerThe Supremacy of Christ and Love in a Postmodern World - D. A. CarsonThe Supremacy of Christ and Truth in a Postmodern World - Voddie BauchamThe Supremacy of Christ and the Church in a Postmodern World - Mark DriscollA Conversation with the Pastors - Piper, Driscoll, KellerSpeaker Panel
Video & Television :: John Piper - The Renewed Mind & How to Have It
2007-07-30 04:50:00 Author: Eric Subject: John Piper - The Renewed Mind & How to Have ItPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:50 pm (GMT -4) I'm really on this John Piper kick. God is really using him to speak to me right now. This is an important message. We, as Christians, are supposed to have renewed minds! But how? This is the work of the Holy Spirit, so how does He do it? Pray and watch this. It might be extremely helpful. God bless!!! http://video.google.com/videopl-ay?docid=5840397055839747317
Video & Television :: John Piper - Watch Out for Those Who Lead Astray
2007-07-17 04:41:00 Author: Eric Subject: John Piper - Watch Out for Those Who Lead AstrayPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:41 pm (GMT -4) The following is a link to a message preached by John Piper entitled, "Watch Out for Those Who Lead You Away from the Truth." It is a great message necessary for believers of this generation. It emphasizes the need for us to firmly stand upon truth for the purpose of genuine, godly unity. Please watch! http://video.google.com/videopl-ay?docid=7578646137870347113
Video & Television :: John Piper - The Word of God Abides in You
2007-07-04 23:24:00 Author: Eric Subject: John Piper - The Word of God Abides in YouPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:24 pm (GMT -4) The following is a link to an exceptionally inspiring sermon by John Piper entitled, "The Word of God Abides in You, and You have Overcome the Evil One." The material is based on 1 John 2:14, with, of course, some other key Scripture. This sermon has caused me to have a new affinity for Piper's material. Please check it out and enjoy! http://video.google.com/videopl-ay?docid=7286895796285504815
Free books from John Piper in .pdf format.
2007-06-11 00:03:00 It seems the more poking around you do at desiringGod, the more resources you find. I was excited to see that the desiringGod camp offers most, if not all, of John Pipers books in .pdf format free of charge. They are free for download in their entirety. They only ask that you please not sell them ...
Pastor John Piper?s Father Receives, ?Good and Faithful?
2007-03-08 21:06:02 My pastor, John Piper, was priveleged to be with his father as he slipped away into heaven this week. As I read the obituary, which John Piper wrote himself, and as I read Pastor John’s moving testimony (a journal entry) of his father’s last moments, my soul was blessed and challenged. So I thought I’d encourage you all to read these as well. Desiring God Blog also posted a summary of a sermon Pastor John preached on Father’s Day 2005 where he paid special tribute to his father. Bill Piper served Christ faithfully, as an evangelist for most of his life. He graduated from Bob Jones University and remained associated with them his whole life, from what I can tell. It is a blessing to think that the far reaching and influential ministry of John Piper today was in a large part shaped by his faithful parents raising him to serve the Lord. May God give us grace to serve God faithfully all our days. And may He give us grace to raise our children in accordanc...
John Piper on the NPP and the Pharisees
2006-12-11 14:03:02 Just a quick link to a good article by John Piper which discusses the New Pauline Perspective and their view of Phariseeism. The article strongly suggests that NPP proponents are not considering properly what Jesus Himself says concerning the Pharisees. Here is the link: “Jesus, Islam, Pharisees, and the New Perspective on Paul“. The article is important reading, but it is also devotional reading. We must not be relying on our own merits for favor with God. Let us remember this as we go “serve” God today in worship. Let us come expecting to receive more than give, and come as needy not worthy. Thank you Jesus for such undeserved and altogether glorious grace! ?striving for the unity of the faith for the glory of God? Eph. 4:3,13 ? Rom. 15:5-7
?Imitate their faith?: The Godly Example of John Piper
2006-08-06 19:00:11 1 Cor. 11:1 “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” Heb. 13:7b “Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” Pastors and elders are the de facto leaders of the congregation. And more than that, they are called to lead. And still more, we are called to follow. Throughout history and in each age God has graciously blessed the church with Godly leaders. The Christian biographies on my shelf each tell the story of a life worth emulating. Many leaders are men of insignificance from a human standpoint, yet God takes note of them. Others are destined given by God to be the prime leaders and movers in His Church in each era. Some leaders fail the test of insignificance while more, possibly, fail the test of influence. Rare are those who have passed both. In encouraging you to read this article (see below) I do not want to deify man. I want to lift up a good, though fallible example of a leader God wants us to imitate. I respect my ... |
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