Tag: Dr. John Piper

Piper: five reasons why the fight of faith is a good fight and not a bad one.

August 10, 2011

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.  Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. —1 Timothy 6:11-12 John Piper, … More Piper: five reasons why the fight of faith is a good fight and not a bad one.

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of LIFE.”

August 10, 2011

A longer-than-usual post today, but worth reading the whole thing… John Piper on Proverbs 10:11 (entire sermon text included here) Several things are clear and lie right on the surface of today’s text. The first obvious thing is that God is a lover of life; he likes to promote life, not violence and death. “The … More “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of LIFE.”

Expectations

August 6, 2011

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.  John Piper, in a sermon, “Let No One Despise You For Your Youth” This is one of Paul’s words to the younger Timothy who needed to be reminded that … More Expectations

John Piper on what the church needs: “leadership that has a caring heart, and a caring heart that has the strength to lead.”

August 4, 2011

1 Timothy 3:4-5 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?  John Piper comments: The word “manage” is a wonderful word with at least two dimensions of meaning to it. It … More John Piper on what the church needs: “leadership that has a caring heart, and a caring heart that has the strength to lead.”

Jesus: “Warning! This repayment may be dangerous to your health!”

August 4, 2011

John Piper asks, “Whom Shall We Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?” (Luke 14:1-14) Up till now Jesus has talked to the guests. Now he turns to the host. “Don’t touch that snake, lest it bite you and you die.” “Don’t climb that rope, lest it break and you fall.” “Don’t invite your friends and brothers and … More Jesus: “Warning! This repayment may be dangerous to your health!”

Got wisdom?

August 4, 2011

John Piper mentions five biblical instructions for how to get real wisdom: First, desire wisdom with all your might. Proverbs 4:8 says, “Prize her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you for your embrace.” These are not cheap words. To prize something and to embrace someone are signs of intense desire and love. Wisdom must be valuable for us. We … More Got wisdom?

Don’t belittle the mercy of God by saying that you cannot be changed!

August 2, 2011

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him … More Don’t belittle the mercy of God by saying that you cannot be changed!