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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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Ten Effects of Believing the Five Points of Calvinism
Mar 15, 2008 • 50 min
John Piper | The doctrines of grace, rightly understood, have several powerful affects on the Christian life.
Perseverance of the Saints
Mar 15, 2008 • 57 min
John Piper | The doctrine of perseverance is not meant to elicit passivity, but rather to impart assurance to us in the fight of faith to the end.
Limited Atonement
Mar 15, 2008 • 59 min
John Piper | The doctrine of limited atonement teaches that God did more in the cross than obtain a bonafide offer of forgiveness for all who believe; namely, he also secured the saving faith of all the elect.
Unconditional Election
Mar 14, 2008 • 51 min
John Piper | Unconditional election is demonstrated throughout Scripture, especially in the Gospel of John.
No One Born of God Makes a Practice of Sinning
Mar 9, 2008 • 54 min
Being born again doesn't mean being sinless. It means coming to Jesus as your advocate.
Total Depravity - Unconditional Election
Mar 8, 2008 • 58 min
John Piper | The doctrine of unconditional election concerns how God chooses people for salvation according to his own sovereign, free, and gracious purposes, apart from any faith or good works in them.
Irresistible Grace - Total Depravity
Mar 8, 2008 • 47 min
John Piper | The doctrine of total depravity concerns how humanity is pervasively sinful due fundamentally to their rebellion against God.
Assumptions - Irresistible Grace
Mar 7, 2008 • 1h 5m
John Piper | Seven assumptions are given that guide this message series, as well as the biblical foundations for irresistible grace.
TULIP: Introduction
Mar 7, 2008 • 43 min
John Piper | The doctrines of grace are not meant to be used for starting arguments, but for worship and survival in an embattled life of faith.
Regeneration, Faith, Love: In That Order
Mar 2, 2008 • 49 min
Faith must come first and be the root of love. Otherwise, love will be destroyed.
How I Distinguish Between the Gospel and False Gospels
Feb 26, 2008 • 1h 32m
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How My Pastoral Ministry Shapes My Pulpit Ministry
Feb 26, 2008 • 1h 17m
What has driven and shaped John Piper’s ministry over the years? Here are sixteen core convictions.
Why I Trust the Scriptures
Feb 25, 2008 • 1h 33m
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Everyone Who Has Been Born of God Overcomes the World
Feb 24, 2008 • 49 min
Newborn believers obey God's commandments, knowing that even when they fail they will never ultimately fall away.
Faith: Unique and Fruitful Effect of the New Birth
Feb 17, 2008 • 44 min
The Gospel is news and we are born again by believing that it is true and embracing it.
Why We Believe the Bible
Feb 15, 2008 • 44 min
John Piper | There are several reasons why it is vital to have confidence in the Bible as God’s infallible word.
What Man Does in the New Birth
Feb 10, 2008 • 44 min
Our believing does not cause new birth. The new birth causes our belief.
Evangelist Bill Piper: Fundamentalist Full of Grace and Joy
Feb 5, 2008 • 1h 27m
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Through the Washing of Regeneration
Feb 3, 2008 • 44 min
New birth is God's kindness, philanthropy, and mercy to us. It has nothing to do with even our best deeds.
Abortion: The Innocent Blood of Our Sons and Daughters
Jan 27, 2008 • 48 min
How is abortion similar to the child-sacrificing in the Old Testament?