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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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Proclaiming the Excellencies of Christ, Not Prosperity, Among the Nations
Oct 26, 2008 • 41 min
All nations will be reached only with the wealth-renouncing witness of cross-cultural missionaries.
Filling Up What Is Lacking in Christ's Afflictions
Oct 19, 2008 • 59 min
To fill up the afflictions of Christ means to present Christ’s completed, atoning work to those whom he died for by means of our own self-sacrificing love.
Job: When the Righteous Suffer, Part 2
Oct 18, 2008 • 1h 25m
God’s merciful purpose is shown in the conclusion of the book of Job as he demonstrates his own worth and sovereign goodness, and secures the restoration and reconciliation of Job and his friends.
Job: When the Righteous Suffer, Part 1
Oct 17, 2008 • 1h 18m
The book of Job teaches us that God is ultimately sovereign over all things, including Satan and any calamity he brings.
John Was Not the Light, but a Witness to the Light
Oct 12, 2008 • 43 min
Let's join John the Baptist in saying, “Jesus must increase, but I must decrease.”
The Ultimate Meaning of True Womanhood
Oct 9, 2008 • 46 min
True womanhood is not wimpy. It exists to uniquely display the glory of God.
In Him Was Life
Oct 5, 2008 • 46 min
Not only is Jesus the Life that created all material life, but he is the Life that creates all eternal life.
Is There Christian Eloquence? Clear Words and the Wonder of the Cross
Sep 28, 2008 • 1h 24m
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In the Beginning Was the Word
Sep 21, 2008 • 54 min
Whatever else you may enjoy about Jesus, John’s Gospel wants you to know and treasure Jesus in his infinite majesty.
The New Commandment of Christ: ‘Love One Another As I Have Loved You’
Sep 14, 2008 • 48 min
What's new about Jesus' new commandment?
The Pursuit of God in Corporate Worship
Sep 12, 2008 • 50 min
John Piper | Corporateness in the early church was a given. Lone Christians were not the norm, and Christians came together in various ways to pursue God together.
The Story of His Glory
Sep 10, 2008 • 1h 6m
The call of the Christian life is to join God in his grand plan to magnify his own glory over all.
Ruth: May the Redeemer's Name Be Renowned
Sep 4, 2008 • 48 min
The book of Ruth exists to show us that God is always at work, even in our darkest hours, to bring us to worship him and display his glory.
...So Send I You
Sep 3, 2008 • 34 min
As Lord of all, Jesus Christ will claim people for himself from every tribe, tongue, and nation no matter what — but he has chosen his body, the church, to send and proclaim the message.
The Mind of Christ: Looking Out for the Interests of Others
Aug 31, 2008 • 44 min
Jesus calls his people to the same humble service he so beautifully displayed in his life and death.
Teaching and Admonishing One Another in All Wisdom
Jul 27, 2008 • 51 min
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What Is Baptism and How Important Is It?
Jul 20, 2008 • 47 min
Baptism: Immersion or sprinkling? Infants or adults? Does it matter?
How Important Is Church Membership?
Jul 13, 2008 • 44 min
All believers should join a church if possible, because the local church is an expression of the universal church.
Welcome One Another for the Glory of God
Jul 1, 2008 • 46 min
When we accept and welcome one other across barriers and boundaries as Christ did for us, not only is God glorified, but our joy in him expands in the joy of others.
Declare His Glory Among the Nations
Jun 29, 2008 • 49 min
God summons us to sing, and in doing so to summon the nations to sing a new song with us.