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Genocide. Terrorism. Hate crimes. In a world where racism is far from dead, is unity amidst diversities even remotely possible?Sharing from his own experiences growing up in the segregated South, pastor John Piper thoughtfully exposes the unremitting problem of racism. Instead of turning finally to organizations, education, famous personalities, or government programs to address racial strife, Piper reveals the definitive source of hopeteaching how the good news about Jesus Christ actively undermines the sins that feed racial strife, and leads to a many-colored and many-cultured kingdom of God.Learn to pursue ethnic harmony from a biblical perspective, and to relate to real people different from yourself, as you take part in the bloodline of Jesus that is comprised of "every tongue, tribe, and nation."

Although he never went abroad, Andrew Fuller was a zealous promoter of world missions, influencing countless missionaries, such as William Carey, and championing the importance of sound doctrine for the perseverance and fruitfulness of world evangelism. In this short biography, John Piper puts Fullers movement-inspiring life and theology on display, calling all Christians to devote themselves to knowing, guarding, and spreading the true gospeleven to the very ends of the earth.

Our appetites control much of what we do each daywhether it is the cravings of our stomachs, the desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God. But for the Christian, the hunger for anything apart from God is ultimately detrimental to spiritual health and enduring joy. In this classic meditation on fasting, John Piper helps Christians apply the Bibles teaching on this long-standing spiritual discipline, highlighting the profound contentment that comes from delighting in God above all else. Piper helps readers put to death self-indulgence by directing them to the all-satisfying, sin-conquering glory of Christ. This volume is now redesigned with a new cover and a foreword by New York Times best-selling authors David Platt and Francis Chan.

En esta entretenida síntesis de su obra más trascendental, Sed de Dios, John Piper revela cómo el deleite en Dios es lo único que puede transformar una vida llena de deseos insatisfechos a una vida de gozo rebosante. Este libro puntual, escrito a partir de su clasico Sed de Dios, John Piper enfatiza la importancia de fortalecer una relacion personal con el Creador a traves del deleite en El y en su creacion.La atrapante ideologia del autor, denominada #Hedonismo Cristiano#, se presenta aqui en una extension considerable que le permitira absorber conceptos y ponerlos en practica de manera rapida, llevandolo a una experiencia de fe radicalmente nueva y llena de gozo.Este mensaje transformador, cargado de razones biblicas para vivir una vida de celebracion, le ayudara a descubrir como y por que deleitarse por completo en Dios.

Athanasius. John Owen. J. Gresham Machen.Each of these men stood for the truth of Gods Word in the face of opposition-all out of a deep love for Christ and a desire for people to know God in his fullness. Popularity was not a concern, and they took no joy in controversy for arguments sake. However, these men were willing to suffer for the sake of guarding the sanctity of the gospel. Many threats, years of exile, deaths of loved ones, opposition from friends and authorities, sickness and pain-none of these setbacks could keep these three from maintaining their efforts for the furthering of Christs Kingdom or quench their zeal for Christ himself.In his fourth book of The Swans Are Not Silent series, Contending for Our All, John Piper has given us biographies of Athanasius, John Owen, and J. Gresham Machen-bishop, pastor, and seminary founder. In the life of each one, personal holiness was emphasized publicly and privately despite suffering. They were true soldiers for the sake of the cross, and each man offers life lessons for Christians today. Athanasius The deity of Christ and all its worth consumed Athanasius. He devoted his life to defending it. The great adversary was the Arian heresy. Athanasius would be banished by the emperor five times. He was contending for his all-the essential, life-giving truth of Christ and his gospel. John Owen Communion with Christ was the focus of John Owens vast intellect and expansive heart. He battled Christ-belittling errors of the mind and heart with passion and skill. Going deeper in the understanding of Christ was for him the key to going deeper in fellowship with him. J. Gresham Machen Representing Christ in all his fullness with all of Scripture drove J. Gresham Machen. He saw in the liberal Christianity of the early twentieth century another religion. His exposure of its subtleties and his emphasis on the facts of history are astonishingly relevant for our time in the early twenty-first century. The Swans Are Not Silent When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in A.D. 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, "The swan is silent," fearing the spiritual giants voice would be lost to time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent-and neither have those who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God.Part of the The Swans Are Not Silent series.

The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his death? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was Gods Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this answer.The central issue of Jesus death is not the cause, but the meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons in answer to the most important question that each of us must face : What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die?

John Piper challenges fellow baby boomers to forego the American dream of retirement and live out their golden years with a far greater purpose in mind.They say its a persons reward for all those years of labor. "Turn in your time card and trade in your IRAs. Let travel plans and golf-course leisure lead the way." But is retirement really the ideal? Or is it a series of poor options that ignore a greater purpose-and will kill a person more quickly than old age?John Piper responds: "Lord, spare me this curse!" And his resounding message is for anyone who believes theres far more to the golden years than accumulating comforts. Its for readers who long to finish better than they started, persevere for the right reasons (and without fear), experience true security, value what lies beyond their cravings, and live dangerously for the One who gave his life in his prime. With this brief book, Piper is sure to spur fellow baby boomers in their resolve to invest themselves in the sacrifices of love-and to grow old with godly zeal.

In his essay The End for Which God Created the World, the great theologian Jonathan Edwards proclaimed that Gods ultimate end is the manifestation of his glory in the highest happiness of his creatures.Pastor John Piper has devoted his years of ministry to exploring the implications of this stunning truth for life and ministry. Understanding that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him has made all the difference for John Piper-and can transform your life as well.Here Piper passionately demonstrates the relevance of Edwardss ideals for the personal and public lives of Christians today through his own book-length introduction to Edwardss The End for Which God Created the World. This book also contains the complete essay supplemented by almost a hundred of Pipers insightful explanatory notes. The result is a powerful and persuasive presentation of the things that matter most in the Christian life.

Advent is for adoring Jesus.The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year. But its also a season of reflection and preparation for that special day when we mark Immanuels comingthe arrival of our eternal God in our own frail humanity.This is the greatest of historys many wonders, something too stupendous to celebrate just on one day. Advent is a way of lengthening and intensifying the joy of Christmas.These 25 brief devotional readings from John Piper begin on December 1 and carry us to Christmas Day. Our hope is that God would use these meditations to deepen and sweeten your adoration of Jesus and help you keep him at the center of your Christmas season.

A FONTE DA VERDADEIRA SATISFAÇÃONão é verdade que só conhecemos de fato uma pessoa quando entendemos o que a faz feliz? Com Deus também é assim!O que será que dá prazer ao Ser mais feliz do universo?

O racismo, o ódio e o sentimento de superioridade racial têm sido elementos trágicos da condição humana desde a Queda, no mundo inteiro. E a cada vez que esses elementos se manifestam, encontramos po

"God has appointed preaching in worship as one great means of accomplishing his ultimate goal in the world." John PiperJohn Piper makes a compelling claim in these pages about the purpose of preaching: it is intended not merely as an explanation of the text but also as a means of awakening worship by being worship in and of itself. Christian preaching is a God-appointed miracle aiming to awaken the supernatural seeing, savoring, and showing of the glory of Christ.Distilling over forty years of experience in preaching and teaching, Piper shows preachers how and what to communicate from Gods Word, so that Gods purpose on earth will advance through Biblesaturated, Christ-exalting, God-centered preachingin other words, expository exultation.

O milagre do novo nascimento revela que o Espírito Santo nos dá nova vida ao conceder-nos nova mente e coração. Ainda assim, não somos perfeitos, o que nos leva à pergunta: "Como podemos, de fato, al

Are There Two Wills in God?Divine Election and Gods Desire for All to Be Saved In this short, theological essay, John Piper builds a scriptural case that Gods unconditional election unto salvation is compatible with Gods genuine desire and offer for all to be saved. Helping us to make sense of this seemingly paradoxical relationship, Piper wisely holds both truths in tension as he explores the Bibles teaching on this challenging topic, graciously responds to those who disagree, and motivates us to passionately proclaim the free offer of the gospel to all people.

"Besides Jesus, no one has kept me from despair, or taken me deeper into the mysteries of the gospel, than the apostle Paul." John PiperNo one has had a greater impact on the world for eternal good than the apostle Paulexcept Jesus himself. For John Piper, this impact is very personal. He does not just admire and trust Paul. He loves him. Piper gives us thirty glimpses into why his heart and mind respond this way.Can a Christian-killer really endure 195 lashes from a heart of love? Can a mystic who thinks he was caught up into heaven be a model of lucid rationality? Can an ethnocentric Jew write the most beautiful call to reconciliation? Can a person who lives with the unceasing anguish of empathy be always rejoicing? Can a mans description of the horrors of human sin be exceeded by his delight in human splendor? Can a man with a backbone of steel be as tender as a nursing mother?If we know this manif we see what Piper seeswe too will love him. Pauls testimony is a matter of life and death. Piper invites you into his relationship with Paul in the hope that you will know life, forever.

Who is Jesus Christ?Youve never met him in person, and you dont 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." Its like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet.The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross.Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in Gods Word. Jesus said, "If anyones will is to do Gods will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do his will, and you will see the truth of his Son.John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.

Não é fácil ter de passar por uma enfermidade. A combinação de desconforto físico, estresse emocional, pensamentos de ansiedade e prolongados períodos de tédio pode afastar a lembrança de que o nosso

Até mesmo o cristão mais fiel e dedicado pode passar por períodos de depressão e escuridão espiritual, momentos em que a alegria parece inalcançável. Isso pode acontecer por diversas razões: pecado,

Dinheiro, sexo e poder. Todo ser humano está inclinado a adorar essas dádivas. Os cristãos as enxergam com certa suspeita, mas Deus nos criou para desfrutar de todas elas. Descubra nesta obra como ma

From Bestselling Author John Piper: 27 Biographies of Notable Figures from Church History, including Augustine, John Calvin, and Martin LutherThroughout church history, the faithful ministries of Christian leadersthough full of struggle, sin, and weaknesshave magnified the worth and majesty of God. Their lives and teachings are still profoundly relevant. Their voices live on in the stories we read and tell today.In this book, John Piper celebrates the lives of 27 such leaders from church history, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering. Let the resilience of these faithful but flawed saints inspire you toward a life of Christ-exalting courage, passion, and joy.Written by Best-Selling Author John Piper: The author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God; Dont Waste Your Life; Providence; The Supremacy of God in Preaching; Expository Exultation; and Why I Love the Apostle PaulShort Biographies of 27 Inspiring Figures from Church History: Features short biographies of Augustine, John Calvin, John Bunyan, Martin Luther, John Newton, William Wilberforce, and more Updated from 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Includes new chapters about Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Jonathan Edwards, Bill Piper, J. C. Ryle, Andrew Fuller, and Robert Murray McCheyne