<p>In his essay <em>The End for Which God Created the World</em>, the great theologian Jonathan Edwards proclaimed that God's ultimate end is the manifestation of his glory in the highest happiness of his creatures.</p> <p>Pastor John Piper has devoted his years of ministry to exploring the implications of this stunning trut… Read more…
This eight-week companion to the God Is the Gospel DVD reinforces John Piper’s powerful teaching about the ultimate good of the good news with five assignments per week. It’s your best resource for leading your class, small group, church, or family to embrace God as the gospel in every area of their lives.
John Piper awakens you to the… Read more…
<p>Are Christians merely forgiven, or do they possess the righteousness of Christ? Recently the time-honored understanding of the doctrine of justification has come under attack. Many question how-or if-we receive the full righteousness of Christ.</p> <p>Martin Luther said that if we understand justification 'we are in the clearest ligh… Read more…
<p><em>This valuable resource is designed to be used in a ten-session, guided group study that examines each chapter of John Piper's best-selling book.</em></p> <p>The average person would sum up his ideal life in words that describe the American dream: College. Job. Marriage. House. Kids. Comfortable income. Retire. But did… Read more…
<p>Who is Jesus Christ?</p> <p>You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, 'Yes, this is truth.' It's like seein… Read more…
Bunyan • Cowper • Brainerd John Bunyan suffered long-term imprisonment, even when a simple promise to cease preaching would have freed him, and he was moved to rely on God even more… Despite month after month of debilitating depression, William Cowper's poetry reflected the sustaining character of God and led him to worship more deeply… David Bra… Read more…
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 doctrinal or moral flinching. They are examples of remarkable grace… Read more…
"John Piper's succinct and superbly perceptive study of William Wilberforce deserves to become an acclaimed bestseller. It not only tells the story of a great man's life-it also tells us how to understand the ultimate source of his greatness and happiness. Moreover, that understanding goes far deeper than the abolitionist achievements for which W… Read more…