Bøger af John Piper

When Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'You must be born again', the devout and learned religious leader was unsure what Jesus meant. It would seem nothing has changed. Today 'born again christians' fill churches that are seen as ineffectual at best, and even characterised by the 'mosaic' generation as 'unchristian'. The term 'born again' has been devalued both in society and in the church. Those claiming to be 'born again' live lives that are indistinguishable from those who don't; they sin the same, embrace injustice the same, covert the same, do almost everything the same. Being 'born again' is now defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament however defines Christians very differently. "When Jesus said to Nicodemus, "You must be born again" (John 3: 7), he was not sharing interesting and unimportant information. He was leading him to eternal life]] If he does that for you (or if he already has), then you are (or you will be) truly, invincibly, finally alive." John Piper

全书紧紧围绕着 "神的护理"展开论述，几乎涉及了我们所关心的所有主题：自然与历史、生命与死亡、罪与苦难、神的主权与荣耀、基督的受苦、人的归信、基督徒的生命。派博的视野十分开阔，从浩瀚的宇宙写到内布拉斯加平原上摇曳的麦穗，从创世以先写到基督再来。他让我们看到神对这世界的介入是如此普遍深入，如此大有能力；他让我们知晓，神远比我们所认识的更伟大、威严、慈爱，若非他的许可，没有什么能临到他儿女身上。我们发现，神在苦难中依然掌权，我们的笃定盼望是以神不可抗拒的护理为担保。 派博的描述让我们看到，这个广阔的世界是一个战场，也是一座展现神荣耀的大剧院，这荣耀在基督为不配的罪人受苦时发出最耀眼的光芒。这个世界是神亲自进入历史的剧院，也是我们经历救赎的剧院。惟愿这本书，能够帮助你看清这剧院中发生的一切。惟愿神的护理这一真理，能够带给读者不可撼动的笃定力量，安慰正在受苦的人，激励更多人奔赴禾场！

"Many spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, "Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it," calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made."--

"The four Gospels are filled with commands straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. They are not the harsh demands of a taskmaster, but Jesus's way of showing his followers who he is and how to be more like him. In All That Jesus Commanded, John Piper walks through Jesus's commands, in 50 short chapters, explaining their context and meaning to help readers understand Christ's vision of the Christian life and what he still requires today. The result is a helpful guide for thoughtful inquirers and new Christians, as well as veteran believers, whether for their own study or as a resource in disciple-making."--

In Foundations for Lifelong Learning, John Piper offers 6 habits to cultivate a lifetime of wisdom and wonder--helping readers grow in their understanding of God's word and our world to find Christ in and above all things.

Leaders are a gift. God has given leaders to the church to equip the saints for the work of ministry, building her up in the faith and knowledge of God (Ephesians 4:12). But how does the Bible define spiritual leadership? What characteristics are essential in leading biblically? And what is the ultimate goal? In this short essay, John Piper answers these questions by explaining the true marks of a spiritual leader. Saturated in Scripture, and loaded with practical illustrations, this booklet will be instructive and challenging for anyone in a position of Christian leadership, as well as for anyone aspiring to lead spiritually.

Jesus willingly endured unimaginable depths of suffering for his friends. John 13:1 says he loved us to the uttermost. To love to the uttermost is to love freely, without reserve or limit, and without flaw or failure. As we journey with Jesus for eight days-from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday-from triumphal entry, to arrest and trial, to death and burial and triumphant resurrection, we gaze on a God-man who begrudges no pain or reproach on his pathway to redeem lost sinners. Here is the one who "humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross" (Philippians 2:8). In Love to the Uttermost: Devotional Readings for Holy Week, John Piper calls you to fix your eyes steadily on Jesus as he loves you to the uttermost.

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Prepararse bien para el matrimonio implica preguntarse mutuamente todas las cosas difíciles. Llegar a conocer esa persona especial incluye el aprender sobre su familia y amistades; escuela y preferencias deportivas; pasatiempos, libros y películas favoritas; así como también sobre los mejores y peores momentos de su vida, los lugares más brillantes y más oscuros de su trasfondo.Pero, ¿qué pasa con la teología? ¿Alguna vez pensaron en preguntar sobre eso? Una de nuestras páginas más visitadas en DesiringGod. org, es un conjunto de preguntas que el pastor John Piper copiló para las parejas que se están preparandopara el matrimonio (capítulo 1 de este libro).Allí encontramos los temas típicos -tales como amistades y entretenimiento, así como también estilo de vida y niños- pero muchos han encontrado que la manera en que el pastor Piper hace estas preguntas abre la puerta para tratar temas mucho más profundos.

"This is a time when the fragile form of this world is felt. The seemingly solid foundations are shaking. The question we should be asking is, Do we have a Rock under our feet? A Rock that cannot be shaken-ever?"-John PiperOn January 11, 2020, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reportedly claimed its first victim in the Hubei province of China. By March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization had declared a global pandemic. In the midst of this fear and uncertainty, it is natural to wonder what God is doing.In Coronavirus and Christ, John Piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid Rock, who is Jesus Christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign God who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him. What is God doing through the coronavirus? Piper offers six biblical answers to that question, showing us that God is at work in this moment in history.

Mau mau cùng nhau ¿¿n tôn th¿. ¿i¿p khúc yêu th¿¿ng trong Mùa V¿ng này b¿t l¿y tr¿ng tâm c¿a mùa Giáng sinh. Mùa V¿ng là ¿¿ yêu quý Chúa Jêsus. M¿t giai ¿ön chu¿n b¿ t¿m lòng ¿ón ti¿p s¿ vinh hi¿n c¿a ngày Giáng sinh khi chúng ta k¿ ni¿m s¿ giáng th¿ làm ng¿¿i c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i ¿¿i ¿¿i. Quy¿n sách 25 bài t¿nh nguy¿n súc tích c¿a tác gi¿ John Piper mu¿n giúp chúng ta t¿p chú vào ¿¿ng Christ là tr¿ng tâm c¿a Mùa V¿ng.

"Every Christian should read this book"John Piper's bestselling Let the Nations Be Glad! shows that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. This thirtieth anniversary edition incorporates insights from Piper's refined thinking over the past decade."This book changed how I read the Bible and how I saw my life, and I believe it will do the same for you too. I'm excited to commend this new edition to a new generation of readers."--J. D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author of Just Ask and What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?"I recommend this book as a practical and theological primer for those desiring a heart and a passion aligned with our beautiful Savior."--Paul L. Davis, president, Association of Baptists for World Evangelism"No book has had such a broad-ranging impact on modern missions as Let the Nations Be Glad! But don't read the book because it's a classic, don't read the book for the riveting missionary stories, and don't read the book because of the man. Read this book because it will teach you to cherish God and worship him alone. Every Christian should read this book."--J. Mack Stiles, director, Messenger Ministries"When working on my PhD, I asked top missiologists for their list of the best books on missions. Let the Nations Be Glad! featured on every one of those lists. Thirty years after it was first published, may this new edition give yet another generation of God's children a high view of God in missions!"--Conrad Mbewe, pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church; founding chancellor of the African Christian University"Churches, seminaries, and missionaries for the last thirty years have drawn heavily on this resource in recognizing the theological underpinnings to the Great Commission. May the King be pleased to use it as powerfully for another thirty years."--Brooks Buser, president, Radius International

El reconocido pastor John Piper examina la teología de los últimos tiempos y el mandato de las Escrituras de amar la segunda venida de Cristo. Muchas personas tienen curiosidad acerca de la segunda venida de Cristo: cómo será, cuándo sucederá y qué señales vendrán primero. En su último libro, Ven, Señor Jesús, John Piper aborda todos estos temas, pero enfatiza que aquellos que aman la segunda venida de Cristo recibirán una "corona de justicia" (2 Ti. 4:6-8). Con un enfoque especial en las enseñanzas de Jesús, Pablo y Pedro, Ven, Señor Jesús presenta no solo la gloria del Salvador revelado, sino también la glorificación de los santos resucitados. Piper examina textos bíblicos clave sobre la segunda venida mientras anima a los lectores a amar el regreso de Jesús con afecto despertado por el Espíritu. Explora cuestiones importantes como: ¿Podría Jesús venir en cualquier momento, o deben suceder ciertos eventos primero?; ¿Qué significa "Velad, porque no sabéis ni el día ni la hora"?; y ¿Qué deberíamos estar haciendo cuando Él venga? Ven, Señor, Jesús provee a los lectores una: Escatología esencial que exalta a Cristo: Piper guía a los cristianos a examinar si anhelan la venida de Cristo y qué significará este evento para los cristianos, para los no cristianos y para Cristo mismo. Exégesis cuidadosa: Piper presta atención especial y precisa a las palabras de las Escrituras, especialmente con miras a mostrar cómo Jesús y Pablo estaban de acuerdo acerca de la segunda venida. Aplicación práctica: Los últimos cinco capítulos están dedicados a cómo deben vivir los cristianos en esta era entre la primera y la segunda venida de Cristo. Renowned pastor John Piper examines end-time theology and Scripture's command to love Christ's second coming. Many people are curious about the second coming of Christ: what it will be like, when it will happen and what signs will come first. In his latest book, Come, Lord Jesus, John Piper addresses all these issues, but emphasizes that those who love Christ's second coming will receive a "crown of righteousness" (2 Tim. 4:6-8). With a special focus on the teachings of Jesus, Paul and Peter, Come, Lord Jesus presents not only the glory of the revealed Savior, but also the glorification of the resurrected saints. Piper examines key biblical texts on the second coming while encouraging readers to love Jesus' return with Spirit-awakened affection. He explores important questions such as: Could Jesus come at any time, or must certain events happen first; what does "Watch, for you know neither the day nor the hour" mean; and what should we be doing when He comes? Come, Lord, Jesus provides readers with one: Essential Christ-exalting eschatology: Piper guides Christians to examine whether they long for the coming of Christ and what this event will mean for Christians, for non-Christians and for Christ Himself. Careful Exegesis: Piper pays special and precise attention to the words of Scripture, especially with a view to showing how Jesus and Paul were in agreement about the second coming. Practical application: The last five chapters are devoted to how Christians should live in this era between the first and second coming of Christ.

Có m¿t s¿ ¿ói khát ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i. Có th¿ ¿¿¿c ¿ánh th¿c. Tôi m¿i b¿n t¿ b¿ nh¿ng ¿nh h¿¿ng chán ch¿¿ng c¿a ¿¿ ¿n và nh¿ng nguy hi¿m c¿a s¿ th¿ hình t¿¿ng, mà th¿t lên m¿t câu kiêng ¿n ¿¿n gi¿n nh¿ là: "Chúa ¿i, con mün Ngài nhi¿u h¿n n¿a!"Nh¿ng ham mün trong lòng th¿¿ng ¿i¿u khi¿n h¿¿ng ¿i trong ¿¿i c¿a chúng ta - dù ¿ó là s¿ thèm ¿n c¿a bao t¿, s¿ thèm mün v¿t ch¿t höc quy¿n l¿c, höc là tâm linh c¿a chúng ta mong ch¿ ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i. Nh¿ng C¿ ¿¿c nhân ¿ói khát ¿i¿u gì khác ngoài ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i thì ¿i¿u ¿ó s¿ tr¿ thành k¿ thù s¿ m¿t. Còn n¿u chúng ta ¿ói khát ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i - và ch¿ m¿t mình Ngài thôi - thì ¿ó là ¿i¿u duy nh¿t d¿n chúng ta ¿¿n chi¿n th¿ng.B¿n có ¿ói khát Ngài nh¿ th¿ ch¿ng? Nh¿ John Piper nói r¿ng: "N¿u chúng ta không hoàn toàn ¿¿¿c th¿a mãn trong s¿ vinh hi¿n c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i, thì không ph¿i chúng ta ¿ã üng c¿n chén và ¿ã ¿¿¿c th¿a mãn r¿i ¿âu. ¿y là vì chúng ta ¿ã nh¿m nháp quá lâu t¿i bàn ti¿c c¿a th¿ gian. Linh h¿n c¿a chúng ta b¿ nh¿i nhét b¿i nh¿ng th¿ nh¿ m¿n, cho nên không còn ch¿ nào cho s¿ v¿ ¿¿i n¿a". N¿u chúng ta no nê tr¿¿c các v¿t c¿a th¿ gian, thì s¿ kiêng ¿n s¿ ph¿i bày ra, höc th¿m chí s¿ gia t¿ng s¿ ¿ói khát ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i trong linh h¿n c¿a chúng ta.¿ gi¿a nh¿ng nguy hi¿m c¿a vi¿c t¿ b¿ chính mình và ¿¿i s¿ng luông tüng là con ¿¿¿ng ¿au kh¿ mà khoái l¿c ¿¿¿c g¿i là kiêng ¿n. John Piper m¿i b¿n ¿i trên con ¿¿¿ng ¿¿¿c ¿¿ c¿p trong quy¿n sách n¿y. Khi ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i là s¿ ¿ói khát t¿t cùng ¿ trong lòng b¿n, thì Ngài s¿ là ¿¿ng t¿i th¿¿ng ¿ trong m¿i s¿. Khi b¿n ¿¿¿c th¿a mãn nh¿t ¿ trong Chúa, thì Ngài s¿ ¿¿¿c vinh hi¿n nh¿t ¿ trong b¿n.

In this repackaged edition of What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper walks through Jesus's commands, explaining their context and meaning to help readers understand Christ's vision of the Christian life and what he still requires today.

Este es un libro sobre el nuevo nacimiento, sobre la regeneración, sobre lo que significa nacer de nuevo. El término "nacer de nuevo" es muy preciado y crucial en la Biblia. Y nuestra preocupación principal debe ser saber lo que Dios desea cuando la Biblia usa ese lenguaje, de manera que por su gracia podamos experimentarlo y ayudar a otras personas a lograr lo mismo. Saber lo que de verdad significa ser nacido de nuevo tiene enormes consecuencias. This is a book about the new birth, about regeneration, about what it means to be born again. Born again is a term we hear often these days, both within the walls of the church and without. But it seems that the term is so often used in a different way than the doctrine as we find it in Scripture. Piper's aim in writing this book is 'to explain the new birth as clearly as I can from the Bible so that readers can see it for themselves". And he does so in just the way we've come to expect from John Piper-with clear exposition of Scripture and with undeniable passion and integrity.

English title: Expository Exultation L'adoration par la prédication est l'un des grands moyens prévus par Dieupour accomplir son but ultime dans le monde. L'objectif principal de la prédicationest d'amener le peuple de Dieu dans une adoration fervente quiserait aussi personnelle que le désir le plus profond du coeur, aussi étendueque l'univers, aussi infinie que l'éternité, et aussi visible que l'éclat de l'amourou de la création.> John Piper est l'un des prédicateurs les plus influents de notre génération.Alors que la majorité des ouvrages modernes sur la prédication se concentresur la méthodologie, Piper démontre qu'il n'y a rien de plus pratique qu'unebonne théologie. Ce livre est un vibrant plaidoyer pour un retour à la prédicationglorifiant Dieu, centrée sur Jésus et animée par le Saint-Esprit. Je lerecommande fortement. > S'il existe de nos jours un guide sûr sur le sujet de la proclamation desrichesses insondables du Christ, c'est bien Piper. Ses enseignements ont surésister à l'épreuve du temps. Ce livre est extrêmement perspicace sur le planexégétique, théologiquement correct, pénétrant dans ses applications et soigneusementpratique. >JOHN PIPER est le fondateur du ministère Desiring God.Pendant plus de 30 ans, il a été le pasteur d'une Église baptiste àMinneapolis, aux États-Unis. Il a maintenant pris sa retraite etse consacre à un ministère plus élargi. Il est l'auteur de nombreuxouvrages, dont plusieurs sont traduits en français.

Este libro es una invitación. Dios quiere nuestros corazones. Él los tomará como los encuentre. Y luego, con el bálsamo sanador de los Salmos, los moldeará. Acepta Su invitación a venir y descansar tu corazón en Él. This book is an invitation. God wants our hearts. He will take them as he finds them. And then, with the healing balm of the Psalms, he will shape them. Accept His invitation to come and rest your heart in Him.

Aquí, hay un llamado al cristianismo holístico: un reto a ser pensadores comprometidos y serios respecto a conocer a Dios, a ser sentidores que laten con pasión por Jesús y su evangelio, y ser hacedores que se esfuerzan por hacer grandes actos de amor por otros. Nuestro Salvador mismo nos muestra que el cristianismo holístico se compone de mente, corazón y manos. Él nos enseña también que la vida cristiana es multidimensional: pensar, amar y hacer son conceptos que no se pueden reducir ni separar. Con las colaboraciones de Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Albert Mohler, R. C. Sproul y Thabiti Anyabwile, Pensar. Amar. Hacer. extiende una invitación profunda y convincente a experimentar la plenitud de la vida cristiana. Here is a call to holistic Christianity: . A challenge to be thinkers, engaged and serious about knowing God. And to be feelers, pulsing with passion for Jesus and his gospel. And to be doers, endeavoring great acts of love for others. Our Savior himself shows us that holistic Christianity is comprised of mind, heart, and hands. And he shows us that the Christian life is multidimensional--irreducibly and inseparably thinking, loving, and doing. With contributions from Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Albert Mohler, R. C. Sproul, and Thabiti Anyabwile, Thinking. Loving. Doing. extends a thorough and compelling invitation to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

There are few doctrines more difficult or divisive than election. With humility and grace, Piper argues for God's absolute sovereignty in salvation, explains challenging texts, and winsomely engages with key opponents.

Piper guides us through the difficulties of racial sin, turning us to the gospel as our source of a common bloodline. Through Christ's blood, race and ethnicity become secondary for a common people of God.

John Piper explores Scripture's command to love the second coming of Christ, and what it is about this event that makes it so desirable. While encouraging Christians to have a genuine longing for Jesus's presence, Piper addresses pressing questions about the end times.

In this 10th anniversary edition, Piper offers us practical encouragement for holding onto the only source of true and lasting joy: God himself. Redesigned with an updated cover and new preface.

"Love Your Enemies..."This is one of the few statements Jesus made that is readily accepted by believers and skeptics alike. Its authenticity is not seriously questioned and yet it is a revolutionary command.Giving attention to various critical theories, John Piper presents evidence that the early church earnestly advocated for non-retaliatory love, extending it to those who practiced evil in the world. Such love was key to the church's own ethical tradition or paraenesis.Piper illuminates the Synoptics and passages in Romans, as well as 1 Thessalonians and 1 Peter, with non-canonical evidence, investigating the theological significance of Jesus's love command.Originally published as #38 in the Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, this is John Piper's doctoral dissertation from the University of Munich. It is a serious work of Christian scholarship by a long-time respected author and pastor. This repackaged edition features a new, extensive introduction and will be of interest to scholars, students, and lay people who have training in New Testament studies.

What will our scholarship and pastoral ministry be if we are heads without hearts or hearts without heads? Recognizing the need for pastors and scholars to embody both theological depth and practical focus, John Piper and D. A. Carson have boldly advanced what it means to be a pastor-theologian and a theologian-pastor.Weaving testimony and teaching, Piper and Carson challenge those in academia and in the pastorate to think carefully and holistically about their calling. Piper centers on the importance of careful thinking in his role as pastor, while Carson focuses on the importance of a pastoral heart in his career as scholar.With insight and balance, Piper and Carson give critical guidance to help us span interdisciplinary gaps to the glory of God and the good of his church. These chapters are revised and expanded versions of the messages originally given following the 2009 Gospel Coalition conference.

Los temas eternos como sexo, tensión racial y los desconcertantes y perfectos planes de Dios son hoy día tan parte de nuestra experiencia humana como también lo fueron para Rut y Booz hace más de tres mil años. En Bajo las alas de Dios, el libro de Rut cobra vida en forma de una historia en que el Señor utiliza las más arriesgadas y frágiles circunstancias para lograr sus acertados y misericordiosos propósitos. El lector experimentará el libro de Rut en una manera distinta y recibirá inspiración a fin de que pueda tomar grandes riesgos para un Dios grandioso y soberano. Sex. Race. Scripture. Sovereignty. The book of Ruth includes them all. So readers shouldn't be fooled by its age, says Pastor John Piper. Though its events happened over 3,000 years ago, the story holds astounding relevance for Christians in the twenty-first century. The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of humanity, and the gospel of God's mercy for the undeserving--these massive realities never change. And since God is still sovereign, and we are male or female, and Jesus is alive and powerful, A Sweet and Bitter Providence bears a message for readers from all walks of life. But be warned, Piper tells his audience: This ancient love affair between Boaz and Ruth could be dangerous, inspiring all of us to great risks in the cause of love.

Chúa Jêsus là ai?B¿n ch¿a bao gi¿ g¿p Ngài tr¿c ti¿p, b¿n c¿ng không bi¿t ai ¿ã g¿p Ngài nh¿ th¿. Nh¿ng có m¿t cách ¿¿ bi¿t Ngài là ai. ¿ó là gì? ¿¿c Chúa Jêsus Christ - là Con ng¿¿i ¿ã ¿¿¿c bày t¿ trong Kinh Thánh - có m¿t ph¿m ch¿t ¿¿c nh¿t vô nh¿ và m¿t v¿ ¿¿p thu¿c linh có th¿ cho linh h¿n chúng ta bi¿t tr¿c ti¿p r¿ng: "Th¿t ¿úng là chân lý". Gi¿ng nh¿ nhìn th¿y m¿t tr¿i thì bi¿t r¿ng có s¿ sáng, höc là n¿m th¿ m¿t ong thì bi¿t r¿ng có v¿ ng¿t v¿y.S¿ sâu nhi¿m và ph¿c t¿p v¿ Chúa Jêsus phá v¿ k¿t c¿u ¿¿n s¿ trong tâm trí chúng ta. Ngài làm b¿i r¿i các th¿y d¿y lu¿t t¿ cho mình là khôn ngoan nh¿ng l¿i ¿¿¿c các em thi¿u nhi yêu m¿n và hi¿u rõ. Ngài ¿ã làm yên c¿n bão b¿ng ti¿ng phán nh¿ng l¿i không t¿ c¿u mình kh¿i th¿p t¿ giá.Hãy nhìn vào Chúa Jêsus c¿a Kinh Thánh. Hãy gi¿ cho ¿ôi m¿t c¿a b¿n m¿ to, r¿i làm ¿¿y góc nhìn c¿a b¿n b¿ng hình ¿nh c¿a Chúa Jêsus ¿ trong L¿i c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i. Chúa Jêsus phán r¿ng: "N¿u Jesus said, "N¿u ai kh¿ng làm theo ý mu¿n c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i, thì s¿ bi¿t ¿¿o lý ta có ph¿i là b¿i ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i, hay là ta nói theo ý ta". Hãy c¿u xin ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i ban ân ¿i¿n ¿¿ làm theo ý Ngài, thì b¿n s¿ th¿y chân lý c¿a Con ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i.John Piper ¿ã vi¿t quy¿n sách n¿y v¿i hy v¿ng h¿t th¿y chúng ta s¿ nhìn th¿y Chúa Jêsus th¿t nh¿ chính Ngài và s¿ s¿ng th¿a mãn ¿ trong Ngài h¿n m¿i ¿i¿u khác.

Chúa Jêsus là ai?B¿n ch¿a bao gi¿ g¿p Ngài tr¿c ti¿p, b¿n c¿ng không bi¿t ai ¿ã g¿p Ngài nh¿ th¿. Nh¿ng có m¿t cách ¿¿ bi¿t Ngài là ai. ¿ó là gì? ¿¿c Chúa Jêsus Christ - là Con ng¿¿i ¿ã ¿¿¿c bày t¿ trong Kinh Thánh - có m¿t ph¿m ch¿t ¿¿c nh¿t vô nh¿ và m¿t v¿ ¿¿p thu¿c linh có th¿ cho linh h¿n chúng ta bi¿t tr¿c ti¿p r¿ng: "Th¿t ¿úng là chân lý". Gi¿ng nh¿ nhìn th¿y m¿t tr¿i thì bi¿t r¿ng có s¿ sáng, höc là n¿m th¿ m¿t ong thì bi¿t r¿ng có v¿ ng¿t v¿y.S¿ sâu nhi¿m và ph¿c t¿p v¿ Chúa Jêsus phá v¿ k¿t c¿u ¿¿n s¿ trong tâm trí chúng ta. Ngài làm b¿i r¿i các th¿y d¿y lu¿t t¿ cho mình là khôn ngoan nh¿ng l¿i ¿¿¿c các em thi¿u nhi yêu m¿n và hi¿u rõ. Ngài ¿ã làm yên c¿n bão b¿ng ti¿ng phán nh¿ng l¿i không t¿ c¿u mình kh¿i th¿p t¿ giá.Hãy nhìn vào Chúa Jêsus c¿a Kinh Thánh. Hãy gi¿ cho ¿ôi m¿t c¿a b¿n m¿ to, r¿i làm ¿¿y góc nhìn c¿a b¿n b¿ng hình ¿nh c¿a Chúa Jêsus ¿ trong L¿i c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i. Chúa Jêsus phán r¿ng: "N¿u Jesus said, "N¿u ai kh¿ng làm theo ý mu¿n c¿a ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i, thì s¿ bi¿t ¿¿o lý ta có ph¿i là b¿i ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i, hay là ta nói theo ý ta". Hãy c¿u xin ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i ban ân ¿i¿n ¿¿ làm theo ý Ngài, thì b¿n s¿ th¿y chân lý c¿a Con ¿¿c Chúa Tr¿i.John Piper ¿ã vi¿t quy¿n sách n¿y v¿i hy v¿ng h¿t th¿y chúng ta s¿ nhìn th¿y Chúa Jêsus th¿t nh¿ chính Ngài và s¿ s¿ng th¿a mãn ¿ trong Ngài h¿n m¿i ¿i¿u khác.