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John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper's ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this "Christian Hedonism" Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ.

In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls.

  • Explains Christian Hedonism: Human life should be a pursuit of godly pleasure
  • Written by John Piper: Desiring God, first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper's teaching and ministry
  • Wise Theological Insights: Delves into Piper's famous statement that "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him"

John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper's ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this "Christian Hedonism" Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ.

In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls.

  • Explains Christian Hedonism: Human life should be a pursuit of godly pleasure
  • Written by John Piper: Desiring God, first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper's teaching and ministry
  • Wise Theological Insights: Delves into Piper's famous statement that "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him"
Über den Autor

John Piper is founder and lead teacher of [...] and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; and Providence.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Fachbereich: Praktische Theologie
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781433595974
ISBN-10: 1433595974
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Piper, John
Auflage: Revised
Hersteller: Crossway Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 233 x 157 x 25 mm
Von/Mit: John Piper
Erscheinungsdatum: 09.09.2025
Gewicht: 0,658 kg
Artikel-ID: 133968122

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