What a great, Gospel saturated book on marriage! I learned several valuable things about marriage from the perspective of the Gospel and how it infiltrates every part of our lives. The Gospel not only opened my eyes to my sinful, hell-bound state and need for Christ, but it daily humbles me so ...
Very extensive Theology on Regeneration. If you like the technical; "need to know every detail to be sure" kind of book? This is it. It is an intellectually challenging read. Answered a few of my questions well, ie: is getting saved a mutual assent kind of deal? is it wholly and only God who save...
First, Piper asks his readers this very fundamental question:-Have you been born again?Then he scrutinizes 1 John and 1 Peter to answer a few other questions that stem out from the most accurate definition of being born again.What is the new birth?Why must we be born again?How does the new birth ...
What do you think when somebody intentionally hurts you? An ex ruins your finances? A co-worker spoils your reputation? A company for profit terminates your job leaving your family helpless? A senseless tragedy strikes you to the core? Wimpy theology leads to wimpy Christians.If you have ever wo...
This is more of a long blog post than a book. I haven't read much on Risk but I've read a lot of Piper and this is token Piper. He successfully builds a Biblical case that risk motivated by a passion for the glory of God and love for others is right. Several Biblical examples effectively assist h...
These were really good meditations on the Christ-centeredness of Advent, one for every day of Advent. The daily meditations are short enough to get through in a few minutes of reading out loud and they foster good discussion afterwards. With some younger children, parents will need to boil some...