John Piper

Mais si quelqu'un - m me un ange venu du ciel - annonce un vangile s' cartant de la Parole de Dieu, il est maudit. Tous les chr tiens, sans exception, doivent r fl chir s rieusement ces paroles que Paul a adress es aux Galates. L' vangile est le cadeau le plus pr cieux que l' glise ait re u. Celle-ci doit le ch rir, le prot ger et le proclamer. Nous avons la responsabilit de v rifier la validit de nos croyances et de nos enseignements en nous posant cette question: est-ce vraiment l' vangile ? Est-ce l' vangile que Dieu nous a r v l dans la Bible ? Il y a un faux vangile - l' vangile de la prosp rit - qui se r pand un peu partout travers le monde. Plusieurs glises pr chent ce faux vangile. Il s'agit cependant d'un mensonge extr mement dangereux qui se cache sous les apparences de la religion. Tous ceux qui sont affect s par cette tromperie s' loignent de la Bonne Nouvelle de Dieu et embrassent un mensonge centr sur l'homme. Tout comme l'ap tre Paul, les auteurs de ce livre prennent au s rieux le danger d'annoncer un vangile qui serait contraire l' vangile de Christ. En effet, il n'y a rien de plus crucial que de conna tre le vrai vangile, car le salut de nos mes en d pend. Auteurs: Wayne Grudem Professeur de th ologie et d' tudes bibliques, Phoenix Seminary Phoenix, Arizona Michael Otieno Maura Pasteur, Bethesda Baptist Church Nairobi, Kenya Conrad Mbewe Pasteur, Kabwata Baptist Church Lusaka, Zambie Ken Mbugua Pasteur, Emmanuel Baptist Church Nairobi, Kenya John Piper Pr sident, Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, Minnesota

Having proven himself as a poet, John Piper has written another masterpiece, retelling the story of Esther. This two-part poem begins with Mordecai talking with his teenage cousin Hadassah (Esther), whom he is raising. He explains how her grandfather had a prophetic dream about freedom in the land of Susa, and how his aunt and uncle (Esther's parents) began the journey. Esther's mother, he explains, died in childbirth, and her father died only two years later. Part two fast-forwards to Esther looking back and explaining how she became queen to her son, and what God's providential purposes were in saving the Jews. This moving story is complete with illustrations by artist Glenn Harrington, and will inspire faith in God through fictional poetry about the nonfictional story of Esther.

A Narrative Poem to Ponder the Sacrifice, Hope, and Redemption of Christmas Only two weeks from his crucifixion, Jesus stopped in Bethlehem. He returned to visit someone important—the innkeeper who made a place for Mary and Joseph the night he was born. But his greater purpose in coming was to pay a debt. What did it cost the innkeeper to house the Son of God? Through this imaginative poem, John Piper shares a tale of what might have been—the story of an innkeeper whose life was forever altered by the arrival of the Son of God. Ponder the sacrifice that was made that night. Celebrate Christ’s birth and the power of his resurrection. Rejoice in the life and light he brings to all. And encounter the hope his life gives you for today—and for eternity. Classic Christmas Poem: This beautiful book will help you celebrate Jesus’s birth and the power of his death and resurrection Written by John Piper: Author of Don’t Waste Your Life; Come, Lord Jesus; Desiring God; and Providence Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-3025-8

The Biblical Path to Severing Sin and Pursuing Holiness How can we overcome sin and live in a way that honors God? Many believers attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past. But John Piper encourages men and women to look ahead to the grace God provides for us daily—putting faith into action by laying hold of God’s promises for the challenges we face. Future Grace offers meditations grounded in solid biblical reflection to help readers understand that the penalty of sin is paid by the righteous blood of Christ, while the power of sin is broken by banking on the promises of Christ. By cherishing these promises, readers will be better equipped to break free from anxiety, despondency, covetousness, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, and misplaced shame, enabling them to pursue superior pleasure for the ultimate glory of Christ. Explores Sanctification: Helps readers put sin to death and trust in the power of God instead Practical: Application chapters show how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust Written by John Piper: Author of Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; Providence; and more

John Piper’s Meditations for a Heart Satisfied in Christ “Taste and see that the Lord is good!” (Psalm 34:8). Spiritual hunger longs for rich, substantial nourishment. Skillfully prepared by pastor and author John Piper, these fresh meditations will whet your appetite for more of God himself and bring sweetness in your daily communion with Christ. In Taste and See, Piper asks hard questions and finds poignant but practical truths from the Bible on topics as diverse as adoption, God’s sovereignty, body image, retirement, prayer, mental health, computer usage, assurance, rest, and many more. This substantive spiritual food will brace your mind with truth and nourish your heart with God’s satisfying grace. Scripture-Soaked Meditations: 125 short, rich readings rooted in God’s word help readers taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8) Comprehensive in Scope: Covers a wide range of topics from the Christian life, including adoption, God’s sovereignty, body image, retirement, hypocrisy, prayer, mental health, computer usage, assurance, gender, race, gay marriage, rest, and more Written by John Piper: Author of Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; Providence; and more

John Piper’s Meditations for Leading a Godward Life Amid the incessant demands of daily life, it's easy to misplace our affections. This devotional volume by John Piper features 120 meditations that focus on the radical difference it makes when we choose to live with God at the center of all that we do. Ideal for daily reflection, these brief, Scripture-soaked readings touch on issues relevant to our daily lives, including the character of God, the pursuit of holiness, suffering in our broken world, marriage and parenting, prayer, and more. A Godward Life is a passionate, moving, and articulate call for all believers to live in conscious and glad submission to the sovereignty and glory of God. Scripture-Soaked Meditations: 120 short, rich readings rooted in God’s word help readers connect doctrine to daily life Comprehensive in Scope: Covers a wide range of topics regarding the Christian life, including holiness, suffering, prayer, marriage, parenting, cultural issues, and more Written by John Piper: Author of Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; Providence; and more

Severing the Root of Sin with the Promises of God No one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. That promise enslaves us--until we believe that God is more desirable than life itself (Psalm 63:3). Only the power of God's superior promises in the gospel can emancipate our hearts from servitude to the shallow promises and fleeting pleasures of sin. Pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins that ensnare us: anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust. Delighting in the bounty of God's glorious gospel promises will free us for a less sin-encumbered life, to the glory of Christ. Rooted in solid biblical reflection, this book aims to help guide you through the battles to the joys of victory by the power of the gospel and its superior pleasure. Practical: fresh introduction and conclusion paired with distilled application chapters from John Piper's larger volume, Future Grace Explores Sanctification: Helps readers put sin to death and trust in the power of God instead Written by John Piper: Author of Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; Providence; and more

Discovering Who God Is Through What Makes God Glad Christians long to know God. They seek him by studying his words and tracing his works. But there is another pathway into God’s wonders—a surprising one. It is not the pathway of God’s deeds but his delights. What a person enjoys most deeply shows the deep things of a person’s character. So it is with God. What makes God glad reveals more of his glory than most of us ever dreamed. In this beloved classic, pastor and bestselling author John Piper searches Scripture to uncover the pleasures that delight the heart of God. Each chapter focuses on a specific joy: the glory of his Son, the beauty of creation, the richness of his grace, the prayers of his people, and more. Invitation to Know God: As we behold God, we are transformed into his likeness, and our joy unites with his as we delight in the beauty of his perfections Written by John Piper: Author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; and Providence Explores Who God Is Through What Makes Him Glad: Saturated with Scripture, the book digs deep into the character of God Perfect for Individual or Group Study: Ideal for those seeking to deepen their faith and understanding of God

John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper’s ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this “Christian Hedonism” Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ. In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls. Explains Christian Hedonism: Human life should be a pursuit of godly pleasure Written by John Piper: Desiring God, first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper’s teaching and ministry Wise Theological Insights: Delves into Piper’s famous statement that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him"

Vårt hjärta är oroligt tills det finner vila i dig. Sankt Augustinus Om jag inom mig känner en längtan som inget i denna värld kan tillfredsställa är den mest sannolika förklaringen att jag föddes för en annan värld. Om vi betraktar de ogenerade löften om belöningar som utlovas i evangelierna och vilka hisnande belöningar det är fråga om, verkar det snarare som om Kristus upplever våra högsta önskningar som alltför blygsamma än som alltför överdrivna. Vi är halvhjärtade varelser som envist nöjer oss med drycker, sex och världslig framgång när vi erbjuds glädje utan gräns, precis som ett okunnigt litet barn som vill försöka baka lerkakor i slummen för att det inte kan föreställa sig vad ett erbjudande om en semester vid havet innebär. Vi nöjer oss med alldeles för lite. C.S. Lewis Käre läsare, Jag skriver denna lilla bok eftersom sanningen och skönheten hos Jesus Kristus, Guds Son, är hisnande… ingen verklighet är mer svindlande än Jesus Kristus. Han är inte ofarlig, men han är hänförande. John Piper Med utgångspunkt hos kristna tänkare, men framför allt Bibeln, visar John Piper nödvändigheten i att söka sin glädje i Jesus. Välkommen att följa med på resan från desperat längtan till oändlig glädje. Upptäck hur du finner din djupaste tillfredsställelse i Jesus Kristus och hur detta förvandlar allt – relationer, pengar, tillbedjan. Allt.

《神眼中的罪》一书的目标不是要满足人们当下感受到的需要，而是要唤醒那些不久便会感受到的需要，从而在邪恶力量占据上风的艰难时期，使我们的信心得到坚固，进而刚强壮胆。本书要谈的都是重大、深刻、沉重、有力的真理，关乎疫病、战争和个人患难。这些真理是我们信仰的磐石。希望你能借着阅读本书得到力量和勇气，去爱所有人，包括你的仇敌，并且永不放弃......将来必会发生许多的事，需要我们付出忍耐。若不瞩目于基督的至高主权，并借此重建世界观，来应对无尽的恶事和无休的痛苦，我们势必掉入自怜或愤怒的网罗。这些恰恰是爱的反面。我们若想凡事忍耐与包容、相信与盼望，就必须从神的眼光去看待历史上那些惊人的罪行。

本书中谈及的三个人物是伟大的布道家司布真，关心孤儿并支持宣教事工的穆勒，和中国内地会创始人戴德生。"他们生活在同一个时代，都是英格兰人。尽管他们彼此有差异，但是基于对上帝的信心结出了深厚的情谊。他们在强调圣经、基督在十字架上的代赎工作、重生和归信的必要性，以及由此产生的行动主义和宣教工作上，都是彻底的福音派。但是各自生命中经历的苦难，使他们对上帝大能的良善生出了无比的信心。他们传讲信心，也单纯地相信上帝会在日常生活中实现他的应许，是因为他们深深地认识到，上帝有权力和大能掌管一切大事和小事、坏事和好事，而不受任何拦阻。

约翰-派博不断地引用圣经来建立他的案例，向我们展示了为什么追求最大的喜乐是荣耀神的必要条件。他讨论了对转变、崇拜、爱、圣经、祷告、金钱、婚姻、使命和苦难的影响。作者呼召我们以享乐主义者的态度接近上帝。最后，我们被释放，享受与耶稣的同在，不仅因为祂是我们的主和救主，更是我们超越一切的，满足灵魂的珍宝。John Piper continually quotes Scripture to build his case, showing us why pursuing the greatest joy is necessary to glorify God. He discussed the implications for transformation, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, mission, and suffering.The author calls us to approach God with a hedonistic attitude. Finally, we are released to enjoy the presence of Jesus not only as our Lord and Savior, but as our transcendent, soul-satisfying treasure.

公元426年，奥古斯丁卸任希波主教时，继任者埃拉克利乌斯曾说："蟋蟀鸣叫，而天鹅沉默。"然而，奥古斯丁没有沉默，在他之后也不断有天鹅发出鸣唱。《至高喜乐的传承》讲述了奥古斯丁、路德和加尔文的生平和侍奉。派博牧师视角独特，他没有着力讲述三位圣徒的伟大成就，而是透过他们的软弱，展现了上帝的恩典和荣耀如何贯穿他们的侍奉，帮助他们胜过生命中的瑕疵。因恩典的大能，奥古斯丁摆脱了情欲的捆绑，发现了"至高喜乐"；路德不断研读圣言；加尔文则毕生传讲上帝的话语。这三位圣徒的生命见证至今仍然向我们说话，他们的不完全告诉我们：尽管我们有许多瑕疵，这些瑕疵却无法拦阻上帝使用我们。

人们往往把追求成功、舒适和快乐作为人生追求的最高目标，但是上帝为人类设计的远不止这些。约翰-派博恳求下一代,为避免浪费生命，叫我们勇于承担风险和做出牺牲,在生活的每个领域都能活出使别人因神欢喜而快乐的激情人生。The pursuit of success, comfort, and happiness is often the highest goal in life, but God designed much more for mankind. John Piper pleaded with the next generation to avoid wasting our lives by taking risks and making sacrifices, and in every area of our lives, we can live a life of passion that pleases and delights others.