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Because I live, you will live too. In that day you will know that I am in My Father, you are in Me, and I am in you. The one who has My commands and keeps them is the one who loves Me. And the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father. I also will love him and will reveal Myself to him. John 14:19b-21 (HCSB)
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Behold Christ
Kenny Stokes
Imperatives Rooted in the Indicative
Ed Trefzger
The Christian: Anointed by God
David Frampton
Correcting Jewish Pride and
Presumption (1)
Dr. Steve Orr
The Monoethnic Nature
of the Mosaic Covenant
Steven Coxhead
Revealed Apart From the Law
John Dunn
Kenny Stokes
Imperatives Rooted in the Indicative
Ed Trefzger
The Christian: Anointed by God
David Frampton
Correcting Jewish Pride and
Presumption (1)
Dr. Steve Orr
The Monoethnic Nature
of the Mosaic Covenant
Steven Coxhead
Revealed Apart From the Law
John Dunn
52 OF JOHN PIPER'S MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGES
MESSAGE NINE
Trevin Wax
Editorial Director of the Gospel Coalition. Brother Wax has served at LifeWay Christian Resources as managing editor of The Gospel Project. In addition he blogged regularly at Kingdom People since October 2006. He frequently contribute articles to other publications, such as Christianity Today.
Editorial Director of the Gospel Coalition. Brother Wax has served at LifeWay Christian Resources as managing editor of The Gospel Project. In addition he blogged regularly at Kingdom People since October 2006. He frequently contribute articles to other publications, such as Christianity Today.
Studying the Trinity Is an Exercise in Love
“Why does a doctrine like the Trinity matter?” some ask. After all, the idea of one God existing eternally as three Persons is complex. A brief survey of Christian theology will show you that most heresies are heresy precisely because they get the Trinity wrong.
Even more… is it possible to completely understand the Trinity anyway? If finite human beings are unable to fully exhaust the teaching of the Trinity and full explanations are impossible, then why is it important to get the Trinity right?
Gregory of Nazianzus said in the 4th century:
“It is difficult to conceive God, but to define him in words is an impossibility.”
So words may help us along in our effort, but God will not be bound by them.
Why Bother? ....."
[Continue Reading at The Gospel Coalition]
“Why does a doctrine like the Trinity matter?” some ask. After all, the idea of one God existing eternally as three Persons is complex. A brief survey of Christian theology will show you that most heresies are heresy precisely because they get the Trinity wrong.
Even more… is it possible to completely understand the Trinity anyway? If finite human beings are unable to fully exhaust the teaching of the Trinity and full explanations are impossible, then why is it important to get the Trinity right?
Gregory of Nazianzus said in the 4th century:
“It is difficult to conceive God, but to define him in words is an impossibility.”
So words may help us along in our effort, but God will not be bound by them.
Why Bother? ....."
[Continue Reading at The Gospel Coalition]
A Prayer for Recovering Performers
and Those with Residual Legalism
A Sampling: For too long I believed that by my doing I could intensify your loving; that by my obedience I could earn more of your blessings; that by my good works I could deserve less hard things in life. The recovering performer and residual legalist in me still defaults to that foolish way of thinking, so I praise you for the ongoing teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. I praise you for showing me more about living in line with the truth of the gospel (Gal. 2:14). I praise you for all the freedoms you have won for us, including the freedom to obey you from our hearts.
Thank you for setting us free from a wage-earning view of salvation and obedience. We run for a crown; we don’t work for a paycheck, and, ultimately, every crown will be laid at your feet, Jesus, for you have earned our salvation for us; you deserve every crown. It’s what you have already done for us that enables us to serve you as a beloved Bride, not a fearful slave. Though our obedience demonstrates our love for you (John 14:15), it merits absolutely nothing-zilch, nada, zero.
Thank you for setting us free from beating ourselves up out of shame, or bloating ourselves up out of pride. We now train ourselves for godliness, not acceptance. As we bring our appetites and bodies in submission....
[Continue reading at The Gospel Coaltion]
and Those with Residual Legalism
A Sampling: For too long I believed that by my doing I could intensify your loving; that by my obedience I could earn more of your blessings; that by my good works I could deserve less hard things in life. The recovering performer and residual legalist in me still defaults to that foolish way of thinking, so I praise you for the ongoing teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. I praise you for showing me more about living in line with the truth of the gospel (Gal. 2:14). I praise you for all the freedoms you have won for us, including the freedom to obey you from our hearts.
Thank you for setting us free from a wage-earning view of salvation and obedience. We run for a crown; we don’t work for a paycheck, and, ultimately, every crown will be laid at your feet, Jesus, for you have earned our salvation for us; you deserve every crown. It’s what you have already done for us that enables us to serve you as a beloved Bride, not a fearful slave. Though our obedience demonstrates our love for you (John 14:15), it merits absolutely nothing-zilch, nada, zero.
Thank you for setting us free from beating ourselves up out of shame, or bloating ourselves up out of pride. We now train ourselves for godliness, not acceptance. As we bring our appetites and bodies in submission....
[Continue reading at The Gospel Coaltion]
John Piper
Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John is the author of more than 30 books and more than 25 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org.
Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John is the author of more than 30 books and more than 25 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org.
How the Gospel Should Shape Your Web Strategy
- A Video Presentation
- A Video Presentation
Matt Perman
Matt is the director of strategy at Desiring God in Minneapolis, MN. He has an M.Div. from Southern Seminary.
Matt is the director of strategy at Desiring God in Minneapolis, MN. He has an M.Div. from Southern Seminary.
"Productivity and leadership are not ends in themselves; they are means of doing good for others. Everything we do as Christians needs to be understood in that light: as a means of serving others and putting them first, not ourselves. This perspective changes the way you think about everything." MP
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FEATURED FROM PIPER'S NOTES
Free eBook on Abortion
From John Piper: We are children of the light. Abortion is a work of darkness. The apostle Paul said, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them” (Ephesians 5:11).
Our aim, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ, through the authority of his word, is to glorify God by making much of his image in the unborn, and his mercy in forgiving sinners.
We would like to give you a free eBook based on three sermons I preached on abortion. We hope it helps you speak out. Please feel free to download it, print it, copy it, and share it with as many people as you like.
[Continue reading and Download from Desiring God]
From John Piper: We are children of the light. Abortion is a work of darkness. The apostle Paul said, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them” (Ephesians 5:11).
Our aim, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ, through the authority of his word, is to glorify God by making much of his image in the unborn, and his mercy in forgiving sinners.
We would like to give you a free eBook based on three sermons I preached on abortion. We hope it helps you speak out. Please feel free to download it, print it, copy it, and share it with as many people as you like.
[Continue reading and Download from Desiring God]
Editorial Director and writer for The Gospel Coalition and author of Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists.
Graeme Goldsworthy Interviewed
by Collin Hansen
Christ-Centered Biblical Theology
Graeme Goldworthy has already given us a shelf of indispensable books that help us discover the God who works in mysteriously diverse but unified ways from Genesis to Revelation. Works such as According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible and Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture have helped readers delight in God by seeing him a whole new way through the lens of biblical theology. The retired lecturer in Old Testament, biblical theology, and hermeneutics at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, Goldsworthy has recently published yet another work designed to reveal Jesus Christ across the whole of Scripture. I corresponded with him about....
[Continue Reading at The Gospel Coalition]
by Collin Hansen
Christ-Centered Biblical Theology
Graeme Goldworthy has already given us a shelf of indispensable books that help us discover the God who works in mysteriously diverse but unified ways from Genesis to Revelation. Works such as According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible and Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture have helped readers delight in God by seeing him a whole new way through the lens of biblical theology. The retired lecturer in Old Testament, biblical theology, and hermeneutics at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, Goldsworthy has recently published yet another work designed to reveal Jesus Christ across the whole of Scripture. I corresponded with him about....
[Continue Reading at The Gospel Coalition]
Download Bloodlines for Free
From John Piper: Bloodlines is one of the most autobiographical books I have written. It tells my story from racism to the path of redemption. I preached on the theme of Bloodlines yesterday to mark Martin Luther King weekend. The title of the message was “From Bloodlines to Bloodline.” I argued that God is calling his people to move from the alienation of many bloodlines to the reconciliation of the single bloodline that began on the cross of Christ.
I urged my people to read the book. Not because I care about selling books, but because I want them to know my story, to be aware to the global relevance of the issue, and to feel the hope that comes from the power of the gospel.
In making the book available in a PDF version online for free we are trying to remove every obstacle that might keep you from that experience.
[Continue reading and Download from Desiring God]
From John Piper: Bloodlines is one of the most autobiographical books I have written. It tells my story from racism to the path of redemption. I preached on the theme of Bloodlines yesterday to mark Martin Luther King weekend. The title of the message was “From Bloodlines to Bloodline.” I argued that God is calling his people to move from the alienation of many bloodlines to the reconciliation of the single bloodline that began on the cross of Christ.
I urged my people to read the book. Not because I care about selling books, but because I want them to know my story, to be aware to the global relevance of the issue, and to feel the hope that comes from the power of the gospel.
In making the book available in a PDF version online for free we are trying to remove every obstacle that might keep you from that experience.
[Continue reading and Download from Desiring God]
View the Video Introduction
An exclusive video documentary featuring Pastor John Piper as he walks through his personal story of growing up with segregation in the South. His personal story boldly champions the transforming power of the gospel and the beauty of racial diversity and harmony in Christ.
An exclusive video documentary featuring Pastor John Piper as he walks through his personal story of growing up with segregation in the South. His personal story boldly champions the transforming power of the gospel and the beauty of racial diversity and harmony in Christ.
Scotty Smith
At Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN Scotty has assumed the new title of Founding Pastor where he now serves as Pastor for Preaching, Teaching and Worship; he also serves as adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary, and teaches at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.
At Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN Scotty has assumed the new title of Founding Pastor where he now serves as Pastor for Preaching, Teaching and Worship; he also serves as adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary, and teaches at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.
