|
| 
 enlarge | Author: John Piper
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $10.19
You Save: $4.80 (32%)
New (40) Used (23) from $6.30
Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 6340
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised and Expanded
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 358
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6 x 1.2
ISBN: 1590521196
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9781590521199
ASIN: 1590521196
Publication Date: March 1, 2003
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
|
| Customer Reviews:
 How did Jesus glorify God? What did He say? January 23, 2008
11 out of 20 found this review helpful
This review has Dr. Piper's "Desiring God" book in mind, but I am spreading this post around for those who, like me, feel uneasy with Dr. Piper's main point. I am restricting my review to that because--from what I can tell--it has become central to his whole outlook on God and life. It appears to have metastasized into almost all his writings. He spoke at a plenary session of our denomination and if I remember correctly he said something like, "this is my theology." Here it is:
"What is the chief end of man? To glorify God BY enjoying Him forever." And, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him."
Dr. Piper teaches that this is the supreme testimony of Scripture regarding glorifying God. He would have us adopt it as the highest priority in our lives. He is saying, in effect, God being glorified in us ultimately rests on whether or not this is happening.
I read this years ago and the more I have thought about it in the light of the life of Christ the more uneasy I have become. But it has taken me years to find words for my uneasiness. Here is my best attempt so far.
My question has been, What does Jesus Himself have to say about glorifying God? Or, more specifically, did He say anything about HOW He personally glorified God? If Dr. Piper's theme is, in truth, at the heart of glorifying God on earth, then we can be sure Jesus certainly would have spoken to it. I cannot believe that He would have left the question open on a matter of such transcendent importance.
What did Jesus say about how He brought glory to God on earth? One reference emerged in my study. He said, in His High Priestly prayer: "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." John 17:4, niv. (If I missed a passage please point it out in the comments. I welcome correction.)
Do you read anything in those statements to the effect that the Son of God glorified God primarily through enjoying Him or through being satisfied in God? I have no doubt that Jesus certainly did. But I don't see here or in any aspect of His life and teaching that He made that foundational.
As I see it, my Master brought glory to God by completing His Father's assignment, and so with me as His disciple. I do not doubt that He will give me joy and satisfaction in Him throughout the journey. He has already--far more than I can possibly contain--but if that were the main point in glorifying God, I am convinced that Jesus would have told us explicitly that that is the main point.
Why only a one star review? Because how we glorify God is immeasurable in terms of its significance and impact. We are talking about ultimate reasons that affect everything we do all day long. Like having the right motive in something--if we get that wrong, everything is wrong. Dr. Piper, in my estimation, has substituted in a secondary good for the primary one Jesus revealed in His prayer. And whereas in other matters in life that may not do much damage, with ultimate concerns it ends up being a colossal distraction.
In stark contrast to "Christian Hedonism," consider what Thomas Kelly wrote in his "Testament of Devotion:" "When you are obeying to the uttermost you even forget about yourself."
 Very deep December 16, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is a lot of Scripture in every page and just by reading this I feel closer to God, understand Him more and love to spend time with Him. If you are hungry to learn more about the Bible and understand Christ more you will love this book.
Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! September 16, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is a tremendous grace that a friend directed me towards this dear book, and because of it I will never be the same. This book is a jar that has been carefully filled at the fountain of living waters. "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good." I have tasted and seen here...
This book will take you soaring on the winds of the manifold Glories of God. He is the treasure to be ultimately delighted in now and for eternity.
Any resource that helps one to see more clearly that God alone can completely satisfy the heart's infinite thirst is priceless. This book is such a resource and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Life Changing! August 26, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one book is worth 50 stars. It is that great and wonderful a read. What I love about Dr. Piper is his exegetical skills. He is able to work with the language and context to bring out what is normally overlooked.
In this book, you will find that God is to be desired in every facet of your life. Desiring God, after all, is command by God (Psa. 37:4).
Unbelievably Good August 9, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is so life-changing that I bought copies for everyone in our church and am leading a book study on it.
It will answer many questions you've had for years and some you didn't know you had on the glory of God and why we worship Him.
It will also help you understand better the relationship between us and him and will help you see who you are in Christ.
In my opinion, this book is required reading for all Christians.
|
|
|
Powered by CBN AssociateStore
| |
