John Piper

De viktigaste frågorna någon kan ställa sig är: Varför korsfästes och vållades Jesus så mycket lidande? Vad har det med mig att göra? Och, inte minst, vem var det som ytterst sett ville att Jesus skulle korsfästas? Detta är vad denna bok handlar om. John Piper lägger ut 50 skäl från Nya testamentet, och besvarar den viktiga frågan: Vad vann Gud för syndare som oss när han sände sin Son att dö? John Piper var under mer än 30 år pastor i Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis Minnesota, en ursprungligen svensk församling grundad av svenska emigranter på 1800-talet. Han är också författare till ett stort antal böcker, varav Guds stora passion är den första utgiven på svenska. Piper skriver med passion och intensitet om den kristna trons absoluta kärna. På anmärkningsvärt få sidor blottlägger han något av den mångfaldiga rikedomen i hur bibeltexterna förklarar Jesu Kristi död och uppståndelse. En bok som väcker längtan efter fördjupning i dessa viktigaste av frågor. Johnny Lithell föreståndare i Göteborgs Baptistförsamling Tabernaklet John Pipers förkunnelse förmedlar en svindlande vision av Guds ära och härlighet. Den har varit ett viktigt redskap som utmanade min självupptagenhet i jakten på berömmelse och framgång i min förkunnargärning. Hans devis ”Gud blir som mest förhärligad i oss, när vi är som mest tillfredsställda i honom” drabbade mig och blev en vägvisare till att finna en djupare förtröstan och tillfredsställelse i Gud själv. Magnus Persson pastor i United Malmö En bok i reformationens tecken! Piper värjer inte för gudsbegrepp som ger skäl för djupet och bredden av Guds kärlek. Bruno Frandell lärare Korteboskolan och studieledare ALT, Akademi för Ledarskap och Teologi John Piper gör en lysande presentation av Nya testamentets förklaring av Jesu död och vad den betyder för oss. Det finns minst 50 goda skäl att läsa boken! Stefan Gustavsson generalsekreterare Svenska Evangeliska Alliansen

Un llamamiento a la perseverancia de los santos, con la colaboraci n de John Piper, John MacArthur, Randy Alcorn, Jerry Bridges y Helen Roseveare. La respuesta moderna para mejorar su vida suele ser "dejar atr s el pasado y seguir adelante". Pero la Palabra de Dios valora una norma diferente que, si bien dif cil, conduce a una profunda satisfacci n y una gran recompensa: la perseverancia. Se necesita perseverancia constante y duradera especialmente en la actual generaci n confusa. Cada autor es un devoto seguidor de Cristo que contribuye con un cap tulo distinto sobre la perseverancia. A call for the endurance of the saints with contributions by John Piper, John MacArthur, Randy Alcorn, Jerry Bridges, and Helen Roseveare. The modern answer for bettering your life is usually "move on." But God's Word values a different standard that, while difficult, leads to deep satisfaction and a great reward: endurance. Long, steady, hold-the-course perseverance is especially needed within today's vacillating generation. Each author is a devoted Christ-follower who contributes a chapter about a different kind of endurance.

Aqu , hay un llamado al cristianismo hol stico: un reto a ser pensadores comprometidos y serios respecto a conocer a Dios, a ser sentidores que laten con pasi n por Jes s y su evangelio, y ser hacedores que se esfuerzan por hacer grandes actos de amor por otros. Nuestro Salvador mismo nos muestra que el cristianismo hol stico se compone de mente, coraz n y manos. l nos ense a tambi n que la vida cristiana es multidimensional: pensar, amar y hacer son conceptos que no se pueden reducir ni separar. Con las colaboraciones de Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Albert Mohler, R. C. Sproul y Thabiti Anyabwile, Pensar. Amar. Hacer. extiende una invitaci n profunda y convincente a experimentar la plenitud de la vida cristiana. Here is a call to holistic Christianity: . A challenge to be thinkers, engaged and serious about knowing God. And to be feelers, pulsing with passion for Jesus and his gospel. And to be doers, endeavoring great acts of love for others. Our Savior himself shows us that holistic Christianity is comprised of mind, heart, and hands. And he shows us that the Christian life is multidimensional--irreducibly and inseparably thinking, loving, and doing. With contributions from Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Albert Mohler, R. C. Sproul, and Thabiti Anyabwile, Thinking. Loving. Doing. extends a thorough and compelling invitation to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

This volume explores how God used suffering in the lives of Tyndale, Judson, and Paton to spread the gospel and advance his kingdom.

Seminary is exhilarating . . . and dangerous. Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to inspire and equip church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. But it’s not without its risks. For many who have ignored the perils, seminary has been crippling. But with an extra dose of intentionality, and God’s help, this season of preparation can invigorate your affections for Jesus. How to Stay Christian in Seminary takes a refreshingly honest look at the seminarian’s often-neglected devotional life, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with a flourishing faith.

Treasuring the God Who Loves You

God is the happiest being in the universe. To know Him in His pleasures is to see Him as He truly is. John Piper studies 10 ways which God reveals gives Him pleasure.

The sermon is under attack. This comprehensive biblical theology of preaching examines what it is, how to do it, and why it’s so important, exploring the concept’s canonical development and relevance for key doctrines.

""The Drawings of Henry Fuseli"" by Paul Ganz is a comprehensive collection of the drawings of Henry Fuseli, a Swiss artist who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Fuseli is best known for his vivid and often grotesque depictions of mythological and supernatural subjects, and this book showcases over 1,000 of his drawings, many of which have never been published before. The book is organized thematically, with chapters devoted to subjects such as ancient mythology, Shakespearean plays, and Gothic horror. Each drawing is accompanied by detailed commentary from Ganz, who provides insight into Fuseli's artistic process, influences, and themes. The book also includes a biographical introduction to Fuseli and a bibliography for further reading. This is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of Henry Fuseli or the history of drawing in general. This is a new release of the original 1949 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

We all want to experience liberating, love-producing, risk-taking satisfaction in God. But the reality is that we often struggle to find, and hold onto, true and lasting joy-even when we have embraced the good news of God's grace. So we face a crucial question: What should I do when I don't desire God? John Piper aims to help us find joy in Jesus that is so deep and so strong that it frees us from bondage to comfort and security, and impels us to live merciful and missional lives. Written with the radical hope that all Christians would experience the fullness of life in Christ, this book will help you fight for joy daily by leading you to rediscover the soul-satisfying glory of God.

Are There Two Wills in God? Divine Election and God’s Desire for All to Be Saved In this short, theological essay, John Piper builds a scriptural case that God’s unconditional election unto salvation is compatible with God’s genuine desire and offer for all to be saved. Helping us to make sense of this seemingly paradoxical relationship, Piper wisely holds both truths in tension as he explores the Bible’s teaching on this challenging topic, graciously responds to those who disagree, and motivates us to passionately proclaim the free offer of the gospel to all people.

Grace is the heart of God to do you good when you deserve it least. But do we really know how deeply we don’t deserve it? Only God can reveal that to us. He does it through the Bible. And when he does, the wonders of his grace explode with brightness as never before. These Five Points are about how Christians come into being, and how we are kept forever. It reaches back into times past when we were freely chosen. It reaches forward into the future when we will be safe and happy forever. It reaches down into the mysteries of the work of Christ, purchasing the gift of faith for all God’s children. And it reaches into the human soul, glimpsing the mysteries of the Spirit’s work as he conquers all our rebellion and makes us willing captives of King Jesus. Piper believes that our experience of grace grows with our grasp of God’s gracious work. He invites us to come with him on this quest.

"I had to read this book twice. I don't think I'll ever be able to preach the same again." —Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas This is not just another book about the problem of evil. It is more specific and more radical. The focus is not on spectacular calamities, but spectacular sins. The question is not, Where was God in the storm? but, What is God’s design in sin? Piper’s claim is that God does not just rule the wind; he rules wickedness, your sin, and the sin of those who have hurt you. How can this be good news—for you and for the world? That is the question. Piper answers with unswerving allegiance to God’s Word. And it is good news.

"We encourage you to read this book, asking great things from God." —David Platt and Francis Chan, best-selling authors Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives—whether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God. But for the Christian, the hunger for anything besides God can be an archenemy, while our hunger for God—and him alone—is the only thing that will bring victory. Do you have that hunger for Him? As John Piper puts it: “If we don’t feel strong desires for the manifestation of the glory of God, it is not because you have drunk deeply and are satisfied. It is because we have nibbled so long at the table of the world. Our soul is stuffed with small things, and there is no room for the great.” If we are full of what the world offers, then perhaps a fast might express, or even increase, our soul’s appetite for God. Between the dangers of self-denial and self-indulgence is this path of pleasant pain called fasting. It is the path John Piper invites you to travel in this book. For when God is the supreme hunger of your heart, He will be supreme in everything. And when you are most satisfied in Him, He will be most glorified in you.

Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus’s words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith, counsel for how to trust God’s promises more than our perceptions, and the way to find rest in the faithfulness of God.