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John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce suffered lifelong opposition and endured for the causes of gospel truth, missionary zeal, and political justice. They found, in solid doctrine and humble joy, the tough roots for habitual tenderness in response to their adversaries—without...

When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, “The swan is silent,” fearing the spiritual giant’s voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent—and neither...

The fifth volume in Piper’s acclaimed The Swans Are Not Silent series illustrates powerful and enduring lessons through the missional sufferings of Tyndale, Judson, and Paton. Jesus’ words in John 12 are sobering: unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it will bear little...

We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions, Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue, and John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each of these men will always be remembered for the messages they...

In the sixth volume of the Swans Are Not Silent series, John Piper celebrates the importance of poetic effort by looking at three influential Christians whose words magnificently display a commitment to truth and a love of beauty. Examining the lives of George Herbert, George Whitefield, and C...

Athanasius. Owen. Machen. When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, “The swan is silent,” fearing the spiritual giant’s voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not...

Advice on how to care for pastors’ kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity. Pastors’ kids are often burdened by others’ expectations, but there is a wonderful solution, both at home and in the church: grace. In this revised, refreshed version of Barnabas Piper’s...

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.

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.

A FONTE DA VERDADEIRA SATISFAÇÃO Não é verdade que só conhecemos de fato uma pessoa quando entendemos o que a faz feliz? Com Deus também é assim! O que será que dá prazer ao Ser mais feliz do universo? Para John Piper, apenas quando compreendemos o que torna Deus feliz é que conheceremos a grandeza de sua glória. Portanto, é preciso entender quais são "os prazeres de Deus".

Nos envies orientent tout ce que nous vivons au quotidien, que ce soit lappétit de notre estomac pour de la bonne nourriture, notre soif de pouvoir et de possession ou encore le désir profond de notre 'me dexpérimenter Dieu. Pour le chrétien, avoir faim de toute autre chose que de Dieu lui-même est ultimement néfaste à une bonne santé spirituelle et une joie profonde.

Der Advent ist eine Zeit der Vorbereitung auf das Weihnachtsfest, an dem wir die Menschwerdung Jesu feiern. Es ist das größte Wunder der Menschheitsgeschichte: der ewige Gott wird Mensch. Dieses Wunder ist zu großartig, um es nur in den kurzen Weihnachtstagen zu feiern. Die Adventszeit bietet eine Möglichkeit, die Freude über das Weihnachtswunder auszuweiten.

Die Bibel zeigt uns von Anfang bis Ende einen handelnden Gott, der die gesamte Geschichte lenkt. Gottes Vorsehung umfasst alles – vom kleinsten Molekül bis zur entferntesten Galaxie, ebenso auch die Gedanken und Handlungen der Menschen. John Piper definiert Gottes Vorsehung als seine "zielgerichtete Souveränität". Sie wird zum Ziel kommen: Ein begnadigtes und erlöstes Volk wird über seinen herrlichen Gott jubeln und ihn in alle Ewigkeit loben, zur Ehre und Freude Gottes.

Die wichtigsten Fragen, die sich jeder Mensch stellen kann, sind: Warum wurde Jesus Christus gekreuzigt? Warum musste er so viel leiden? Was hat das mit mir zu tun? Und wer schickte ihn letztendlich in den Tod? Jesu Leiden war ohnegleichen. Doch warum musste Christus leiden und sterben? Bei Jesu Tod geht es nicht um die Frage nach der Ursache, sondern um den Sinn - Gottes Sinn. John Piper hat aus dem Neuen Testament 50 Gründe gesammelt.

When the extortionist targets his victims, they either pay or suffer the consequences. And the consequences can be fatal! All he wants is one per cent of your cash: is that too much to risk your life for?

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.

The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. 

God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is the object of the soul's happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind's certainty.

Helping listeners walk the line between idolatry and ingratitude, this audiobook emphasizes our responsibility to glorify God by joyfully embracing his good gifts without letting them become worldly distractions that steal our affection.

The subtitle to this work, "defeating sin with superior pleasure," says it all. There is godly pleasure in applying the faith that first saved us in everyday circumstances, defeating the unbelief and lies that Satan throws at us. Fighting these lies, and the resultant anxiety, pride...