Tag: Dr. John Piper

Obedient Son, Ultimate Purifier, All-Providing Bridegroom

October 6, 2011

We see overflowing grace in our reading for today, John 2:1-11.  Here is the concluding summary of a sermon, Obedient Son, Ultimate Purifier, All-Providing Bridegroom, by John Piper: Each of these three manifestations of glory—obedient Son, ultimate Purifier, all-providing Bridegroom—is overflowing with grace. From his fullness, we receive grace upon grace. As the obedient Son of … More Obedient Son, Ultimate Purifier, All-Providing Bridegroom

Where God and Man Meet

October 5, 2011

John 1:51 And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” John Piper explains: In this strange passage, Jesus is calling to mind the picture from Genesis 28 where Jacob has a dream and sees angels … More Where God and Man Meet

Piper: If you treat the word of God like your kidneys, you are making a big mistake.

October 3, 2011

James 1:21  Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. John Piper, in a sermon, “Receive With Meekness the Implanted Word” Receive it—this implanted word. In other words, if you treat the word of God like your kidneys, you are making … More Piper: If you treat the word of God like your kidneys, you are making a big mistake.

The God of peace does two things for us through our Great Shepherd.

September 25, 2011

John Piper, in a sermon “The God of Peace Brought from the Dead the Good Shepherd” And what will that mean for you? Our text mentions two things. Hebrews 13:20-21: “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of … More The God of peace does two things for us through our Great Shepherd.

Can you see the significance of the ascension of our Lord Jesus?

September 25, 2011

John Piper, in a sermon, “The Ascent of Joy” Text: Luke 24:50-53 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth. We believe, Jesus, that you died for our sins, rose on the third day, ascended to the right hand of the Majesty on high, and that you are coming again. … More Can you see the significance of the ascension of our Lord Jesus?

God’s Ultimate Goal Is That His Name Be Known and Praised by All the Peoples of the Earth.

September 25, 2011

For I know their works and their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see my glory,  and I will set a sign among them. And from them I will send survivors to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, who draw the bow, to Tubal and … More God’s Ultimate Goal Is That His Name Be Known and Praised by All the Peoples of the Earth.

Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow?

September 25, 2011

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. John Piper comments, in a sermon “Jesus Christ is the Same Yesterday and Today and Forever” Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow? Let me try to put the significance … More Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow?