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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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The Reformed Faith and Racial Harmony
Jan 19, 2003 • 46 min
Where racial harmony doesn’t flourish, the cross of Christ is dishonored and the sovereignty of God is obscured.
The Freedom and Justice of God in Unconditional Election
Jan 12, 2003 • 45 min
The nature of being God means that he has absolute free will. He has mercy on whom he will have mercy according to his sovereign choice.
How to Receive the Word of Man as the Word of God
Jan 5, 2003 • 53 min
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Be Devoted to Prayer
Dec 29, 2002 • 45 min
The Christian life is one of prayer. Without it, we’ll wither away, but with it, we’ll flourish like a tree beside water.
God's Word Stands: Christ Came to Confirm It
Dec 22, 2002 • 41 min
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Unconditional Election and the Invincible Purpose of God
Dec 15, 2002 • 36 min
We exist to know and enjoy and praise and display the invincible glory of God’s free and sovereign grace.
God's Word Stands
Dec 8, 2002 • 37 min
God’s election of the children of promise is what guarantees that his word never fails.
God’s Word Stands: Not All Israel Is Israel, Part 1
Dec 1, 2002 • 32 min
A child of promise is an heir of God’s saving grace, not because of ethnic origin or physical birth, but because of God’s sovereign word.
Thank God for Famous Faith
Nov 24, 2002 • 41 min
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How Great Is the Honor of Israel?
Nov 17, 2002 • 45 min
Recognizing Israel's privileges only underlines the tragedy that so many Jews are accursed and cut off from Christ because of unbelief.
My Anguish: My Kinsmen Are Accursed
Nov 10, 2002 • 41 min
Don’t think that God's sovereignty nullifies the need to pray for a sinner's salvation. Rather, see it as the ground for praying with hope.
Imparting a Passion: A Challenge to Youth Workers
Nov 8, 2002 • 45 min
Only leaders who burn with bright passion for Jesus and his word can ignite the same flame in their people.
The Absolute Sovereignty of God: What Is Romans Nine About?
Nov 3, 2002 • 38 min
God’s unimpeachable sovereignty grounds our salvation. He has mercy on whom he will have mercy.
The Radical Cost of Following Jesus
Oct 27, 2002 • 41 min
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This Is the Will of God for You: That You Abstain from Sexual Immorality
Oct 13, 2002 • 45 min
Knowing God is the path to sexual purity. If you’re struggling with sexual sin, the immediate and long-term strategy is to know God better.
Breaking Nets, Sinking Boats and Saving Men
Sep 29, 2002 • 41 min
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The Mighty and Merciful Message of Romans 1–8
Sep 22, 2002 • 40 min
Only the mighty and merciful power of the gospel can break the forces that bind suffering souls in darkness.
Inseparable from God While "Going Without Going"
Sep 15, 2002 • 39 min
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Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ
Sep 8, 2002 • 38 min
Nothing — not hunger, not debt, not abuse, not death — can separate you from the love of Christ. These ten insights will show you why.
The All-Conquering Love of Christ
Sep 1, 2002 • 42 min
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