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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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His Body: The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All
Sep 20, 1992 • 34 min
God means to fill the universe with the glory of his Son by putting the church on display as the embodiment of his Son.
To Finish the Aim of Christ’s Afflictions
Aug 30, 1992 • 35 min
The world sees the suffering love of Christ for sinners in the suffering love of his people for sinners.
That We Might Gain Christ: Called to Suffer and Rejoice
Aug 23, 1992 • 37 min
We come to know Christ better when we share his sufferings.
For Holiness and Hope: Called to Suffer and Rejoice
Aug 16, 1992 • 32 min
God has a purpose for every obstacle and every frustration and every pain and every affliction that comes into our lives.
How Then Shall We Run?
Aug 9, 1992 • 39 min
Our eternal destiny hinges on the way we run our race. Let us strive to win the eternal prize.
The Echo and Insufficiency of Hell, Part 2
Jun 21, 1992 • 34 min
Fear of hell is no proof of love for God.
Should Not I Pity That Great City...Minneapolis?
Jun 7, 1992 • 34 min
God has made the cities of this world, and he cares for them. So should we.
Behold, I Make All Things New
Apr 26, 1992 • 32 min
God wants us to have assurance that no matter how much evil and suffering and futility we see now, he will make all things new.
Christ and Those in Him Will Never Die Again
Apr 19, 1992 • 33 min
What if it's true that Christ rose from the dead?
God Sanctifies His People
Apr 12, 1992 • 35 min
Assurance does not come from making holiness optional. It comes from knowing God is faithful.
God Called Us into Life and Hope
Apr 5, 1992 • 35 min
God’s call is effective. It doesn’t go out and then return empty, but creates the faith it commands.
God Justified the Ungodly
Mar 22, 1992 • 37 min
Being justified means being forgiven, being reckoned righteous, being loved by God, and being secured by God forever.
God Vindicated His Righteousness in the Death of Christ
Mar 15, 1992 • 37 min
God put sent Christ to die in order to demonstrate his righteousness.
Receiving Children in Jesus' Name
Feb 23, 1992 • 41 min
Children prove whether you are truly great or not—whether you live to serve or live to be praised.
Insanity and Spiritual Songs in the Soul of a Saint
Jan 29, 1992 • 1h 33m
William Cowper’s life was wrought with sadness and depression. But he still produced glorious hymns that resound loudly in our churches today.
Exposing the Dark Work of Abortion
Jan 26, 1992 • 35 min
How can Christians serve as the conscience of our culture?
Enough for Us
Jan 19, 1992 • 35 min
The Bible teaches that God's aim is not for us to be rich in material goods, but rather for us to be rich in good works.
Angels and Prayer
Jan 12, 1992 • 46 min
Take the supernatural seriously and realize that we are in warfare.
How to Pray for a Desolate Church
Jan 5, 1992 • 31 min
God will accomplish his purpose for the church, even if he choses to use a remnant to do it.
Daniel's Defiance of Darius in Prayer
Dec 29, 1991 • 37 min
Daniel was immersed in secular life but he still lived by prayer—daring, defiant, disciplined prayer.