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For Your Joy
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"The question - who do you say that He is? - is the most important question you can ask and answer. In this book, John Piper answers some of the most common and important questions about Jesus: who He is, why He came, what He accomplished -- and why we should care." -- p. 8-9. John Piper is the Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible: English Standard Version.
"The question - who do you say that He is? - is the most important question you can ask and answer. In this book, John Piper answers some of the most common and important questions about Jesus: who He is, why He came, what He accomplished -- and why we should care." -- p. 8-9. John Piper is the Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible: English Standard Version.
39 pages, Pamphlet
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
John Piper
558 books4,661 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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June 15, 2021
A couple of takeaways from this pamphlet:
Therefore sin is not small, because it is not against a small Sovereign. The seriousness of an
insult rises with the dignity of the one insulted. The Creator of the universe is infinitely worthy of
respect and admiration and loyalty.
&
God made us to magnify his greatness—the way telescopes magnify stars. He created us to put his goodness and truth and beauty and wisdom and justice on display. The greatest display of God’s glory comes from deep delight in all that he is. This means that God gets the praise and we get the pleasure. God created us so that he is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
NB: This pamphlet among other books can be downloaded for free from the Desiring God website!
Therefore sin is not small, because it is not against a small Sovereign. The seriousness of an
insult rises with the dignity of the one insulted. The Creator of the universe is infinitely worthy of
respect and admiration and loyalty.
&
God made us to magnify his greatness—the way telescopes magnify stars. He created us to put his goodness and truth and beauty and wisdom and justice on display. The greatest display of God’s glory comes from deep delight in all that he is. This means that God gets the praise and we get the pleasure. God created us so that he is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
NB: This pamphlet among other books can be downloaded for free from the Desiring God website!
March 16, 2022
“Therefore sin is not small, because it is not against a small Sovereign.”
“I have heard it said, “God didn’t die for frogs. So he was responding to our value as humans.” This turns grace on its head. We are worse off than frogs. They have not sinned. They have not rebelled and treated God with the contempt of being inconsequential in our lives. God did not have to die for frogs. They aren’t bad enough. We are. Our debt is so great only divine sacrifice can pay it.”
“I have heard it said, “God didn’t die for frogs. So he was responding to our value as humans.” This turns grace on its head. We are worse off than frogs. They have not sinned. They have not rebelled and treated God with the contempt of being inconsequential in our lives. God did not have to die for frogs. They aren’t bad enough. We are. Our debt is so great only divine sacrifice can pay it.”
March 17, 2022
“I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy.” Psalm 43:4
John Piper always puts our faith into proposer perspective through crucial depictions of the Gospel and Jesus’ work on the cross! Soli Deo Gloria!
John Piper always puts our faith into proposer perspective through crucial depictions of the Gospel and Jesus’ work on the cross! Soli Deo Gloria!
May 8, 2012
An excellent quick read for those who want to know what following Christ is all about...and a good reminder of those of us who already do exactly what our purpose in life should be. The reminder that, "We have all belittled the glory of God. How? By preferring other things above him. By our ingratitude, distrust, and disobedience", is timely and needed. Piper also says, "Coming home to God is where all deep and lasting satisfaction is found." This is SO true. Very uplifting and encouraging. Piper uses Scripture to back up everything he writes.
September 22, 2020
Quotes:
Is not then the suffering of Jesus Christ meant by God to show the world that there is no sin and
no evil too great that God, in Christ, cannot bring from it everlasting righteousness and joy?
The greatest display of God’s glory comes from deep delight in all that he is. This means that God gets the praise and we get the pleasure. God created us so that he is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
January 4, 2018
Excelente livro. De forma clara e objetiva o pastor Piper discorre sobre a importância de Jesus para a humanidade e em como reconhecê-Lo como fonte de alegria completa.
May 2, 2019
Good
January 25, 2022
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March 27, 2024
Short, sweet, to-the-point, and full of richness all at once. Great quick read and reminder.
June 6, 2025
Leído Jun 2020.
En tiempos de pandemia, esas pequeñas páginas que me dieron fortaleza e momentos demasiado difíciles.
En tiempos de pandemia, esas pequeñas páginas que me dieron fortaleza e momentos demasiado difíciles.
March 26, 2016
Got this free ebook from www.desiringGod.org! :)
What Jesus did on the cross 2000 years ago proved how much He loves us and how God cares for us that He offered His only son for us to be cleansed of our sins. If only everyone of us would believe that truth then the world would be a better place and all of us can have an eternal life.
But the reality is that, not all of us here believes in that. It takes a lot of courage and faith to believe and to appreciate what Jesus had done. Piper answered in this book these following questions:
1. Why Jesus have to die?
2. How can God love me?
3. What if I don't love God?
4. How can I love a God who allows so much evil?
5. Why is it all about God?
6. What does all this mean to me?
7. What should I do?
By reading this, you'll have a deeper understanding about God and his son Jesus.
What Jesus did on the cross 2000 years ago proved how much He loves us and how God cares for us that He offered His only son for us to be cleansed of our sins. If only everyone of us would believe that truth then the world would be a better place and all of us can have an eternal life.
But the reality is that, not all of us here believes in that. It takes a lot of courage and faith to believe and to appreciate what Jesus had done. Piper answered in this book these following questions:
1. Why Jesus have to die?
2. How can God love me?
3. What if I don't love God?
4. How can I love a God who allows so much evil?
5. Why is it all about God?
6. What does all this mean to me?
7. What should I do?
By reading this, you'll have a deeper understanding about God and his son Jesus.
December 31, 2016
This is a great little book for anyone who is trying to understand Christianity and Christ. It presents the gospel in a concise, easy to understand way and explains lots of questions unbelievers may have about God. This would be a great pamphlet to give to someone you may be witnessing to, or even for believers if you're having a hard time articulating different questions that arise in sharing Christ!
August 16, 2021
The topics discussed include:
1. Why did Jesus have to die?
2. How can God love me?
3. What if I don't love God?
4. How can I love a God who allows so much evil?
5. Why is it all about God?
6. What does all this mean for me?
7. What should I do?
1. Why did Jesus have to die?
2. How can God love me?
3. What if I don't love God?
4. How can I love a God who allows so much evil?
5. Why is it all about God?
6. What does all this mean for me?
7. What should I do?
December 30, 2012
This tiny little booklet is one that, in my opinion, should be translated into every language. It's a short read but is saturated with gospel-centered truth. It is not too heady but balances the true joys found in seeking Christ both intellectually and emotionally.
February 22, 2014
Simple and to the point, this short book brings together some of the basic principles Piper uses in other materials as a quick biblical presentation of joy found in Christ through salvation. Not wordy. A great tool for anyone.
August 12, 2009
The gospel!
December 31, 2009
This is the closest thing to a “tract” that I would say I really like. A good, and brief, overview of the reality and necessity of the Gospel.
May 14, 2013
"Break the power of sin's promises by faith in the superior satisfaction of God's promises."
March 6, 2024
Evangelistic tract/minibook.
March 6, 2024
Šajā bukletā izklāstīts evaņģēlijs - Labās Ziņas, kas nepieciešamas katram cilvēkam. Šis buklets palīdzēs Tev iedot kādam izpratni par evaņģēlija saturu un nozīmi katra dzīvē.
August 8, 2013
great little booklet
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