Today, Multnomah releases a revised edition of one of John Piper's most significant books, The Pleasures of God. An excerpt: There is only one fountain of lasting joy – the overflowing gladness of God in God. Without beginning and without ending, without source and without cause, without help or assistance, the spring is eternally self-replenishing. From this unceasing fountain of joy flow all grace and all joy in the universe – and all the rest of the book. Let everyone who is thirsty come (p. 45). Multnomah is simultaneously releasing a DVD of Pastor Piper teaching on themes from The … [Read more...] about John Piper – The Pleasures of God
Theology
John Piper: I was a Full-Blooded Racist
John Piper's recent book, Bloodlines, chronicles his upbringing in the segregated south and how his racist views were ultimately rectified. Today, Desiring God and Crossway have made Bloodlines available as a free PDF download. … [Read more...] about John Piper: I was a Full-Blooded Racist
Does God Care Whether Tim Tebow Wins on Saturday?
Owen Strachan, in the pages of The Atlantic, gives an outstanding answer to the question burning in all our minds: Does God Care Whether Tim Tebow Wins on Saturday?. An excerpt: But what happens when Tebow loses?...... This is easier than your average late-night philosophical chat in the college lounge might make it seem. The Bible teaches that no believer is assured an easy road. In other words, contrary to what health-and-wealth teachers like Joel Osteen say (to the tune of massive earnings), God nowhere promises to unendingly bless his people in worldly terms. On the contrary, it seems … [Read more...] about Does God Care Whether Tim Tebow Wins on Saturday?
John Piper and Darrin Patrick on Manhood and Womanhood
Piper is the author of What's the Difference? (freely available online) and Patrick is the author of Church Planter: The Man, the Message, the Mission: … [Read more...] about John Piper and Darrin Patrick on Manhood and Womanhood
WTS Bookstore – 50% off sale on 2011 bestsellers
This is a great sale on some fantastic books -- sale ends Jan 12: … [Read more...] about WTS Bookstore – 50% off sale on 2011 bestsellers
Real Marriage – Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll's new book, Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Togetheris drawing a significant amount of attention. You can read Chapter 1 for free. Aaron Armstrong reviews the book for The Gospel Coalition, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses. Tim Challies writes a review that ends this way: "Having read the book through two times, I’ve found myself wondering how to best measure or evaluate it, but perhaps these criteria are useful: Would I want to read it with my wife or would I encourage her to read it on her own? Would I recommend it to the people in my … [Read more...] about Real Marriage – Mark Driscoll