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Contending for Our All
- Defending Truth and Treasuring Christ in the Lives of Athanasius, John Owen, and J. Gresham Machen
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Athanasius. Owen. Machen.
When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, "The swan is silent", fearing the spiritual giant's voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent - and neither have the men who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God.
In his fourth book in the Swans Are Not Silent series, John Piper explores the lives of Athanasius, John Owen, and J. Gresham Machen - a bishop, a pastor, and the founder of a seminary.
Each of these men stood for the truth of the gospel in the face of intense opposition - all out of a deep love for Jesus and a desire for people to know him in his fullness. They took no joy in controversy for argument's sake, and they were willing to suffer for the sake of guarding the sanctity of the gospel. Threats of harm, years of exile, the death of loved ones, opposition from friends and authorities, sickness and pain - none of these setbacks could keep these three from maintaining their efforts to further the gospel or quench their zeal for Jesus himself.
In each of their lives, personal holiness was emphasized publicly and privately despite suffering. They were true soldiers for the sake of the cross, and each man offers life lessons for Christians today. We pray that their perseverance, courage, and resolve will arouse such Christ-honoring passions in you.
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When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, “The swan is silent”, fearing the spiritual giant’s voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent - and neither have the men who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God.
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Every Christian needs to read this book.
- By KathMcP on 09-20-21
By: John Piper
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What Jesus Demands from the World
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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Piper has gathered many of Jesus' demands from the four Gospels and puts the demands in a redemptive, historical context, then concisely examines each. The result is an accessible introduction for thoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as meditative meat for veteran believers who want to know Jesus better.
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Clear Guidance
- By Joanne on 08-29-16
By: John Piper
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Romans
- An Expositional Commentary
- By: R. C. Sproul
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 20 hrs and 56 mins
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Often called Paul’s magnum opus, Romans has been pivotal to Christians’ understanding of salvation for generations. It had a profound influence on Augustine and Luther. Calvin saw it as the key to understanding all of Scripture. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history. Verse by verse, Dr. Sproul unfolds the vast truths that Paul has clearly and carefully woven throughout this book.
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Great commentary
- By Jim on 01-03-24
By: R. C. Sproul
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Shaped by God
- Thinking and Feeling in Tune with the Psalms
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: George W. Sarris
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
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The whole Bible teaches truth and awakens emotions, but the Psalms are in a category of their own. They do not just awaken the heart; they put it in the foreground. They do not merely invite our emotions to respond to God's truth; they put our emotions on display. The Psalms are more than commanding-they are contagious. We are not just listening to profound ideas and feelings. We are living among them in their overflow.
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This is a amazing book for bringing me closer to my savior
- By Todd Adair on 03-28-24
By: John Piper
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Bloodlines
- Race, Cross and the Christian
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Racism, hatred, and claims to ethnic superiority have been tragic elements of the human condition since the Fall. In every manifestation, the root of racial sin is an unbelieving heart resistant to the grace and mercy of God. The gospel of Jesus Christ, therefore, is the only hope for any meaningful racial solutions. John Piper brings the light of the gospel to bear on racial issues in this groundbreaking book.
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timely
- By kamarr richée on 02-16-17
By: John Piper
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Spectacular Sins
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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John Piper delivers powerful biblical reassurances to bolster readers' trust in the sovereignty of God and the supremacy of Christ when evil and tragedy come. If God governs the sinful acts of men, then does the devastation caused by those terrorists, dictators, murderers, cheats, and abusers discredit Jesus' words: "All authority in heaven and earth belongs to me"?
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Powerful Perspective as Darkness Descends
- By John Erickson on 12-27-23
By: John Piper
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Finally Alive
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Raymond Todd
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
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Why is the church so ineffectual and characterized by the mosaic generation as unchristian? The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Recent social studies surveys have shown that those who regard themselves as born again Christians have the same tendency to divorce as people who aren't Christians at all! In these surveys, being born again is defined by what people say they believe.
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Good but with some disagreement in perspective
- By Rachel M. on 07-16-24
By: John Piper
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Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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The central issue of Jesus' death is not the cause, but the meaning - God's meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament 50 reasons. Not 50 causes, but 50 purposes - in answer to the most important question that each of us must face: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die?
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I feel like I didn't get very much out of it.
- By C. Williams on 11-05-12
By: John Piper
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Reading the Bible Supernaturally
- Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
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The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love.
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Book was great, narrator was mediocre
- By JRThompson95 on 11-02-17
By: John Piper
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This Momentary Marriage
- A Parable of Permanence
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
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Reflecting on 40 years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons. Even in the days when people commonly stayed married "'til death do us part," there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times.
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A dangerous book in a fallen society.
- By Ryan Yoder on 06-23-17
By: John Piper
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Hunger for God
- Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Cris Obrien
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
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There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast: "This much, O God, I want you."Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives - whether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God.
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Proper Perspective
- By J. Tague on 11-13-09
By: John Piper
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Does God Desire All to Be Saved?
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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Drawing explicitly from the Bible, pastor John Piper argues that God’s choice to elect some and not others is completely compatible with his genuine desire that all people would be saved. With humility and grace, Piper addresses common Arminian pillar texts, showing how they do not contradict God’s absolute sovereignty in salvation. Aiming to encourage passionate worship and energetic mission - not intellectual pride - this short book serves as a helpful introduction to this often debated issue.
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Short, thorough and informatively helpful.
- By Sandra on 04-23-23
By: John Piper
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When I Don't Desire God
- How to Fight for Joy
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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What do you do when you discover that you're not satisfied in God the way he wants you to be? Joy is more than an afterthought of the Christian life; it is the sustaining fruit of a relationship with God. With a radical passion for Christ's glory, John Piper helps you find the joy God wants you to have.
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Spiritual awakening in a book!
- By Nobody's business on 10-03-13
By: John Piper
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- Judy
- 01-30-22
Good Book, information to think on
This is a good book of 3 men most of us probably haven't studied. Very interesting as they all were in some way involved in Christian development yet "in the world" also. The first two, in politics and religion. I enjoyed the short book. Gave me a lot to think about.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-03-20
I found the concept of this book a little hard to understand
Again, I am thrilled will this series.
However, I struggled a little bit with understanding this book. I had restart this book several times in order to grasp the concept.
Again, I enjoy hearing about of the heroes of faith and I must admit that I’d never heard of these men. But I am grateful for these men that were able to bring us a deeper understanding of who our God is.
Thank you to both author and narrator.
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- Don
- 10-17-21
John Piper
Just read the book! I’ll read it again. Anything for, about Jesus is worth a read!!
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-30-22
Am important read for Christians!
Piper with his usual powerful eloquence turns to great saints of the faith to elucidate the importance of contending for our faith!
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