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Future Grace: The Purifying Power of the Promises of God
The Biblical Path to Severing Sin and Pursuing Holiness
How can we overcome sin and live in a way that honors God? Many believers attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past. But John Piper encourages men and women to look ahead to the grace God provides for us daily—putting faith into action by laying hold of God's promises for the challenges we face.
Future Grace offers meditations grounded in solid biblical reflection to help readers understand that the penalty of sin is paid by the righteous blood of Christ, while the power of sin is broken by banking on the promises of Christ. By cherishing these promises, readers will be better equipped to break free from anxiety, despondency, covetousness, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, and misplaced shame, enabling them to pursue superior pleasure for the ultimate glory of Christ.
Explores Helps readers put sin to death and trust in the power of God instead Application chapters show how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust Written by John Author of Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; Providence; and more
How can we overcome sin and live in a way that honors God? Many believers attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past. But John Piper encourages men and women to look ahead to the grace God provides for us daily—putting faith into action by laying hold of God's promises for the challenges we face.
Future Grace offers meditations grounded in solid biblical reflection to help readers understand that the penalty of sin is paid by the righteous blood of Christ, while the power of sin is broken by banking on the promises of Christ. By cherishing these promises, readers will be better equipped to break free from anxiety, despondency, covetousness, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, and misplaced shame, enabling them to pursue superior pleasure for the ultimate glory of Christ.
Explores Helps readers put sin to death and trust in the power of God instead Application chapters show how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust Written by John Author of Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; Providence; and more
504 pages, Hardcover
Published September 8, 2026
About the author
John Piper
608 books4,820 followersJohn Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem.
John is the author of more than 50 books and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren.
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He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem.
John is the author of more than 50 books and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
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October 14, 2026
In Future Grace, John Piper writes about the purifying power of the promises of God and the way God’s grace sustains us throughout the Christian life. This masterful book shows how grace is not merely something God gave us in the past when he saved us, but something he continues to give us in the present and promises to give us in the future. God’s grace is not only the foundation of our faith, but it is also what sustains us in every moment as we learn to trust him and live by faith.
Practical Applications of the Grace of God
Early in the book, Piper examines the debtor’s ethic, which says that “paying back God” is what drives us forward in the Christian life. Piper shows why this is a problem. Our response to God’s grace in the past is not to attempt to repay him, as though we could ever settle our debt. Rather, we are called to continue trusting in his grace and his promises for the future.
I was deeply encouraged by how practical this book is. God gives us grace through his promises, and Piper walks through the Bible to build a compelling case for how God’s promises speak directly to the struggles we face. He applies this truth to anxiety, showing how we fight for faith by looking to what God has promised us. This particular approach was how I learned to fight the fight of faith: by turning to God’s promises and trusting that his grace will sustain me.
Regarding pride, Piper says, “Humility can only survive in the presence of God,” and “pride is an issue of what you are trusting in for your future.” In ministry, as a husband, and as a father, Piper reminds me that I must continually learn to trust in God’s grace rather than in myself. As I grow in confidence in his promises, my pride is put down, and I am reminded that my hope and strength are found in him.
Paradigm-Shifting for Understanding What Grace Is and What Grace Does
Piper also examines shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust, showing how the promises of God speak to each of these struggles. Rather than treating grace as an abstract theological concept, he demonstrates how it meets us in the real battles of the Christian life and teaches us to look beyond our immediate desires, fears, and circumstances to the goodness God has promised us.
Finally, Piper shows how even in suffering and dying, it is the grace of God that sustains us. The promises of God are not merely helpful for the ordinary struggles of life, but they are sufficient even when we face suffering, weakness, and death. The same grace that has carried us in the past will sustain us in the present and give us hope for the future.
This is a paradign-shifting book that will deepen your understanding of what grace is and what it does. Grace is not merely a reality of the past, but of the present and the future. It is a blessing and a source of strength. It is enduring power. It teaches us to trust God, sustains us in the fight of faith, and gives us hope in every circumstance. God’s grace is for our good, and his promises give us every reason to keep trusting him.
I received a media copy of Future Grace and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
Practical Applications of the Grace of God
Early in the book, Piper examines the debtor’s ethic, which says that “paying back God” is what drives us forward in the Christian life. Piper shows why this is a problem. Our response to God’s grace in the past is not to attempt to repay him, as though we could ever settle our debt. Rather, we are called to continue trusting in his grace and his promises for the future.
I was deeply encouraged by how practical this book is. God gives us grace through his promises, and Piper walks through the Bible to build a compelling case for how God’s promises speak directly to the struggles we face. He applies this truth to anxiety, showing how we fight for faith by looking to what God has promised us. This particular approach was how I learned to fight the fight of faith: by turning to God’s promises and trusting that his grace will sustain me.
Regarding pride, Piper says, “Humility can only survive in the presence of God,” and “pride is an issue of what you are trusting in for your future.” In ministry, as a husband, and as a father, Piper reminds me that I must continually learn to trust in God’s grace rather than in myself. As I grow in confidence in his promises, my pride is put down, and I am reminded that my hope and strength are found in him.
Paradigm-Shifting for Understanding What Grace Is and What Grace Does
Piper also examines shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust, showing how the promises of God speak to each of these struggles. Rather than treating grace as an abstract theological concept, he demonstrates how it meets us in the real battles of the Christian life and teaches us to look beyond our immediate desires, fears, and circumstances to the goodness God has promised us.
Finally, Piper shows how even in suffering and dying, it is the grace of God that sustains us. The promises of God are not merely helpful for the ordinary struggles of life, but they are sufficient even when we face suffering, weakness, and death. The same grace that has carried us in the past will sustain us in the present and give us hope for the future.
This is a paradign-shifting book that will deepen your understanding of what grace is and what it does. Grace is not merely a reality of the past, but of the present and the future. It is a blessing and a source of strength. It is enduring power. It teaches us to trust God, sustains us in the fight of faith, and gives us hope in every circumstance. God’s grace is for our good, and his promises give us every reason to keep trusting him.
I received a media copy of Future Grace and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
October 14, 2026
Excellent book, reminding us to draw strength for today from God's promises for tomorrow (and not just the cross, which is already finished). The introduction alone was eye-opening and faith-strengthening, with further chapters applying this mindset from everything from forgiveness to judgement.
October 15, 2026
Being ran over by the grace of God compels the individual to put faith in action. This material is a beautiful book about God loves transforming one whom surrendered their lives and that sanctification continues until we see Him face to face. Great informative book. Recommended
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