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John Piper

John Stephen Piper (born January 11, 1946) is a Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor. Specializing in New Testament studies, he is chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[5] Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years (1974–1980), before serving as pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Converge) in Minneapolis for 33 years (1980–2013).

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Doctrinal Depth and Gospel Advance
Sep 7, 2013 • 1h 4m
Doctrinal depth is crucial for the work of gathering Christ’s lost sheep through the proclamation of the gospel.
The Glory of God in the Sight of Eternity
Jul 26, 2013 • 1h 5m
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Glorifying God by Reaching the Lost
Jul 18, 2013 • 39 min
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Glorifying God by Being Compelled by God’s Love
Jul 16, 2013 • 48 min
You are precious to God, and the greatest gift he has for you is not to let your preciousness become your god, but to enable you to make much of him as your God.
Glorifying God . . . Period
Jul 15, 2013 • 42 min
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Reflecting on 33 Years in the Pastorate
May 8, 2013 • 50 min
We should not be afraid to pray that God would make us maximally influential, provided that influence means people getting saved and becoming like Jesus. In this interview, John Piper reflects on 33 years in pastoral ministry.
God Works for Those Who Wait for Him
May 5, 2013 • 51 min
There are many gods, but there is no God like our — a God who works for those who wait for him.
Live in Hope, Live in Holiness, Live in Holy Fear
May 3, 2013 • 1h 3m
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Jesus Is Most Magnified in Us When We Are Most Satisfied in Him
Apr 28, 2013 • 51 min
We are all created for God’s glory, and the way we most glorify God is by being satisfied in him.
What Happens in the New Birth
Apr 27, 2013 • 59 min
The new birth is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that cleanses us from all our sin and makes us into a new creation.
The Life and Ministry of Charles Spurgeon
Apr 10, 2013 • 59 min
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Jesus the Son of God, the Son of Mary
Apr 8, 2013 • 58 min
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Future Grace (Part 2)
Apr 5, 2013 • 1h 10m
Trusting future grace in all that God promises to be for us in Jesus is the only way to successfully put sin to death and live a life of love.
Future Grace (Q&A)
Apr 5, 2013 • 54 min
Living by faith in future grace does not undermine the importance of gratitude, but rather emphasizes the repeated biblical testimony that the Christian life is a life of faith.
Future Grace (Part 1)
Apr 4, 2013 • 1h 4m
Faith in future grace is essential for God to be glorified in our lives of holiness.
God Raised Your Great Shepherd from the Dead
Mar 31, 2013 • 40 min
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The Essential and Prominent Place of Preaching in Worship
Mar 21, 2013 • 41 min
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A Hunger for God: The Foundation for Faithful and Effective Ministry
Mar 19, 2013 • 1h
Every pastor must work hard for the joy of his people. But he can only do this from the overflow of a hunger for God.
Q & A with Eric Metaxas
Mar 8, 2013 • 48 min
Is Dietrich Bonhoeffer a theological liberal? How should the church respond to the current political trend to legalize so-called “gay marriage”? In this interview, John Piper and Eric Metaxas discuss these questions and more.
How to Give the Bible Functional Authority in Your Speech and Writing
Mar 7, 2013 • 38 min
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