I’m so buying this book. John Piper is one of the best ministers I’ve ever seen. His passion for God and God’s Word is beautiful.❤ Thank you John Piper for all the years of service in the faith.
@damianwhite504
Жыл бұрын
Pastor John, you sir are a lighthouse on a rocky coastline.
@JamesAustinHall
Жыл бұрын
God bless you in the name of Jesus amen!
@deannerobertson1552
Жыл бұрын
Amazing are you Lord Jesus! Increase my love for your appearing!
@ghess
Жыл бұрын
I’m 100% buying this once it’s published …provided Christ doesn’t return first 😉
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@johncraske
Жыл бұрын
Don't worry, George, I rate the chances of the Second Coming to be zero. And that includes the next 2,000 years. So you can buy your book knowing you'll be able to read it from start to finish.
@criticallycheesycaleb6681
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 no
@theskyisfaling
Жыл бұрын
@Benjamin better to go into the Bible itself to find the answer... many people say yes, many say no. Or ask what chapter or book when Jesus was baptized cause I don't remember. but i do know that he was baptized cause I read it. And I'll say this. Jesus got baptized in water by Judah. I think his name was or is.
@criticallycheesycaleb6681
Жыл бұрын
@@theskyisfaling Jesus was baptized by John (the Baptist), his cousin.
@cariboogospel
Жыл бұрын
**Update** I got delivered praise the Lord! Thank you for your prayers. It was a 3 month battle but I am in the clear and my wife and I are repairing. I truly almost lost everything. Just kept praying, knocking, and fasting and eventually received holy breakthrough. Amen and grace to you! Please pray for me people. I am currently wrestling with potentially having committed the unpardonable sin. I haven't felt or believed in the Lord for weeks. I need prayer desperately that He returns his presence to me.
@lolaoh2001
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻 ..renew a right spirit within ..I pray.
@johnharvey1356
Жыл бұрын
My friend the fact that you are concerned about it proves HE has not left you. I have struggled with the same thing before. Pick up HIS word. Pray. Regardless of how you feel. I am praying for you. Don't stop.
@wokedudeels2943
Жыл бұрын
Remember that faith is based on a promise, the promise is that if you believe that Jesus is the Christ then you already have eternal life(1John 5:13)(1 John 5:1), that is all that matters not what you feel or sense but that you believe that Jesus is the Christ, He does the saving work you just have to believe what you already believe, keep things simple, God is Love as the scripture reveals and He wants to utterly save fallen men through his Son.
@stueve
Жыл бұрын
If you're worried that you may have committed the unpardonable sin, that's evidence that you haven't. The unpardonable sin isn't unbelief. Specifically it's attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan. Unbelief in God also requires faith. Without God, how did everything come from nothing? How did life come from non life? How did consciousness arise from purposeless matter? Who's to say that anything is morally wrong? We all doubt from time to time. Doubt your doubts. Don't build your faith on how you feel. Our hearts lie.
@irenicrose
Жыл бұрын
If you’re worrying about committing it, you haven’t. Our faith should not be based on if we “feel” God, but rather trusting that He is there when we *can’t* feel Him. Rest assured brother or sister in Christ that you have NOT committed the unpardonable sin.
@ltilley7343
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Let's be busy about His business until He comes for us! 💕
@AuthenTech
Жыл бұрын
This sounds awesome. Glad to hear it's so much more than just addressing timing, but more importantly stirring up our affections
@cesargonzalez9449
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor John. Your life is a blessing for me.
@EstevaoDanielBR
Жыл бұрын
Glory to the Sovereign Triune God. Psalm 115.1 🙏🙌
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 No, water baptism doesn't save. We are justified by faith (Romans 5:1).
@simiohh
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love John Piper.
@konnormusic17
Жыл бұрын
We don't know when He's going to come back, but honestly it's so much better to focus on the second coming of Christ and just loving God now because one day our sin and shame will be erased! :)
@philrica
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Can't wait to get my own copy. Just listening to John Piper explain the Luke passage brings tears to my eyes. Oh, come Lord Jesus! Come!
@NKSoulMusic
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to reading this. Thank you John Piper 🙏🏿
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
These things already happened in first century: "Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matthew 24:34).
@pauljomento8357
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 No, you only have to be Baptized with the Holy Spirit and Fire (which happens at the moment when you believe in the Gospel)
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@pauljomento8357 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@pauljomento8357
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 Theologians I listen to say that this is referring to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (which is Baptism literally "in" the Name of Jesus) Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Also, it says in Acts that those who heard the preaching of Peter already received the Holy Spirit, and only afterwards were they baptized with water. Acts 10:44-47 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? What do you think of these verses?
@YoungitaLama
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor John.
@hollayevladimiroff131
Жыл бұрын
Amen, Pastor Piper!
@tyadams7140
Жыл бұрын
Providence was a blessing, Thanks so much ! Can’t wait for this one
@barifulbelakpen2312
Жыл бұрын
This book as it's being introduced by John Piper is a must read for all Christian of this very time. I very much love to have the hard copy. Henc
@adesojialu1051
Жыл бұрын
Pastor John, God bless you 🙏🏼
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@annetecson
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John Piper for your love of our Lord who is soon to come. I recommend following FAI Studios here on YT also. Theyre teaching Maranatha Global studies. I hope it will bless you like it did to me.
@Setapart4hisglory2016
Жыл бұрын
May we keep our hand to the plow until Harvest day 😊
@24Revelation
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless!
@NicholasPaulFranks
Жыл бұрын
Maranatha
@springlove231
Жыл бұрын
I truly am excited about Jesus coming again!!! I can't wait although I must work for him here while I'm waiting. 💗
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
"Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matthew 24:34). It already happened.
@equal2adimepiece222
Жыл бұрын
I cannot wait for my book to arrive- thank you ❤
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@isaacmwangaza
Жыл бұрын
Your a blessing to this Generation and the next Pastor John, I look forward to reading all your books and soak on the Wisdom God has revealed though your words I pray that I see more of Chris in them 🙏
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@williamcopeland6683
Жыл бұрын
ALL GLORY TO CHRIST.. NO MATTER WHEN! LORD JESUS COME QUICKLY
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@williamcopeland6683
Жыл бұрын
@Benjamin baptism witnesses to the unseen realm that you are no longer a slave to sin and therefore Glorifies YHWH.. then clears the conscience GOD DOES THE SAVING.. please stop asking the same repeating question
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@williamcopeland6683 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@johncraske
Жыл бұрын
Well, you've been waiting for his return for 2,000 years, so you'll just have to be patient.
@williamcopeland6683
Жыл бұрын
@John Craske right!.. a day with the LORD is as a thousand years.. to Him its just been a couple days.. this we do know.. every day that goes by leaves us one day closer.
@christipaz8081
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pastor John Piper for your joyful Ministry and Biblical Theology(: LUKE 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when HE comes. Truly, I say to you, HE will dress Himself for service and have them recline at table, and HE will come and serv them. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
@wayNAY87
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful title
@joesousa8481
Жыл бұрын
This ministry has been a blessing to me ever since I first picked up "Don't Waste Your Life," and I realized that the glory of God the central and ultimate in the Christian life, and not MY salvation or MY faith, but God's salavtion and God's election done for me for His glory. I am happy and eager to read another God glorifying book by John Piper, one that seems to place prominence on the Lord Jesus Himself, while also discussing the timing of His arrival. I am sure this book will indeed put the Person of the Last Things, Jesus Christ Himself, first. Thank you, John Piper, for this book.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@joesousa8481
Жыл бұрын
@Benjamin it is a command to be baptized, but baptism does not accomplish salvation
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@joesousa8481 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@TheCreepypro
Жыл бұрын
may we look forward to our Lord's second coming
@HellisReal22
Жыл бұрын
thank You.
@garyh497
2 ай бұрын
...when we see these things coming to pass LOOK UP! His return draws near... 🕊️
@firstmaw86dogs43
Жыл бұрын
Amen All The Glory Be To God Thank you Pastor Piper 🙏🏻
@helendeacon7637
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking up this subject of the Lord's "glorious appearing". God bless you. Your book, 'Providence' has been so helpful, an excellent resource to share with brothers and sisters. Much encouraged by your writing to search the scriptures, God's Living Word, to persevere in the hope of glory. So looking forward to reading this one. Thank you for sharing your process too, from prayer to page.
@rach1258
Жыл бұрын
Much love and respect
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@BloodCovenant
Жыл бұрын
Amen. Looking forward to reading your new book.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@mendesyou
Жыл бұрын
God bless you a lot, Pastor John. We're blessed and encouraged with your passion, engagement and desiring of our Lord. Thank you so much!
@mmichy
Жыл бұрын
Wow. What an important book for the Body of Christ. I can’t wait to read it ❤
@Kondwachabs196
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to read this. Sold by the video.
@lesliedanielmolina
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know. I pre order my copy just now. I hungry to learn more about his second coming. Come Jesus Come. I have been waiting for this book since you announced it a little while ago.
@fernandojatobavalencaneto2251
Жыл бұрын
Pastor John Piper, I wanna read that book in portuguese. Jesus bless you! Amen.
@tommypin6925
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait!!!
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@HugoDiasNeto
Жыл бұрын
Exciting
@BenB-ts1ci
Жыл бұрын
So glad this is written!!! Thank you!
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@BenB-ts1ci
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 The Bible says "no"
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@BenB-ts1ci Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 It looks like you weren't looking for an answer, but are looking to tell people what you think in the by beginning in the form of a question.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@ProphetGreg94 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@matt76716
Жыл бұрын
Halfway through this, and it is absolutely excellent so far. It's really helpful and a great blessing. To me, it may be the best John Piper book I have read after "The supremacy of God in preaching." (Now finished, excellent. I'm glad, by the way, to read that he doesn't believe in a secret rapture years before Christ's return, a belief I have always considered unbiblical. David Pawson talks about the origin of that erroneous belief in his books.)
@erikturkelson9500
Жыл бұрын
So glad you took the time to point out the wonder in the second coming, Dr. Piper. I've been looking into and writing about how even the judgment will garner worship of our good God and Father, the Judge of all the Earth who'll do right. Glad more are talking about these topics.
@pintusarode8878
Жыл бұрын
Please prayer my life walk me 🙏 jesus please healp
@josefk1380
Жыл бұрын
Still crying. The description of that moment when our Lord takes off His robe and serve... May we be more and more like Jesus in this life...
@tylerhewlett4124
Жыл бұрын
Amen! 😇✝️❤️
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@tylerhewlett4124
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they will be baptized at anytime, if they confess and believe that Jesus is our Lord and savior.
@JCIK33
Жыл бұрын
❤
@johnpannebaker5757
Жыл бұрын
Yesterday I was wondering when this book was coming out. Then the video comes out today!
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@johnpannebaker5757
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 No. Baptism is an outward sign of inward change.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@johnpannebaker5757 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@mukisaemmanuel2512
Жыл бұрын
Great!
@morningstar6187
Жыл бұрын
So much looking forward to the Kindle version!
@IanBur
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t even finished Providence yet!! You write faster than I read.
@seaknightvirchow8131
Жыл бұрын
I am watching every day. If there is anything I want to see, it is Jesus planting his flag on earth.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@seaknightvirchow8131
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 We are commanded to be baptized but baptism does not save you. Only trusting Jesus for salvation because you are a sinner like me and only Jesus death paid the penalty of our sin and only the righteousness of Jesus satisfies the Father.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@seaknightvirchow8131 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@seaknightvirchow8131
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 I thought you were merely asking a real question. Baptism does not save you, Christ does. If someone were converted by a street preacher and was killed on the way home, do you think they go to hell? Baptism is commanded but it is a sign of being washed, a covenant sign, but it does not effect salvation. I nearly did not respond to you because I didn’t want to get into an argument.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@seaknightvirchow8131 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@shannonadams8871
Жыл бұрын
Wow....sounds like a good book about the greatest event for the Christian other than conversion.
@Stevie1da313
Жыл бұрын
I want to read this 🙏
@HearGodsWord
Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping getting this book outside of the US will be easier than in trying to get your last book. I look forward to eventually getting my hands on a copy. Keep up the good work Pastor John.
@AnHebrewChild
Жыл бұрын
Where will you be ordering from? I'm guessing you're in Europe
@HearGodsWord
Жыл бұрын
@@AnHebrewChild It looks like it might be available in the UK, but from a different company.
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@HearGodsWord
Жыл бұрын
You wouldn't listen before Benjamin so I'm not going to worry about your spam. You need to get out of pentecostaliam and its heresies.
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
"Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matthew 24:34).
@2BeLikeChrist
Жыл бұрын
Pedal to the Metal!
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@cindyajumbo
Жыл бұрын
❤️🔥
@wimdngfromrwanda929
Жыл бұрын
Does the hymn at the end of the book have a tune yet? Please share it. Loving and singing go together!
@saintvanguard
Жыл бұрын
My motto, pull the throttle, till the motor yell; come King Jesus!
@chefimranmashi1019
Жыл бұрын
Hi john my name pastor kamran from pakistan i need this book.. But i believe on pre.Trabulation
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@BrayzenBull
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to buy 2 copies but you do not ship to the UK
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@sofiafeitosa6485
Жыл бұрын
Já tem o livro traduzido para o português, para venda? Onde comprar?
@sekieriab292
Жыл бұрын
can I download it in soft
@deborahbarnard
Жыл бұрын
But what about my unsaved children? How can I be fully in love with the coming of my LORD Jesus Christ if my babies aren't going to live in eternity with us?
@Kaff231
Жыл бұрын
How do you know for certain they will not be there. Thought the same about my brother who died suddenly until I realized he could have asked Jesus into his heart. Was so surprised he had a Bible next to him before he past away. With God all things are possible
@BrayzenBull
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't ship to the UK?
@HearGodsWord
Жыл бұрын
I know :(
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@JH324
Жыл бұрын
Did Abraham Piper fall away or was he not predestined?
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
Do people have to be baptized with water to be saved?
@JH324
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianJune32002 maybe
@ChristianJune32002
Жыл бұрын
@@JH324 Acts 2:38 says, “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38 proves that people have to be baptized with water to be saved.
@aeiplanner
Жыл бұрын
Paul refers to Jesus first coming
@KNO1412
Жыл бұрын
Is this the book John MacArthur has being openly criticizing about not having any reference to the book of Zechariah? Just curious.
@johncraske
Жыл бұрын
Well, all I can say is that if the guy is coming back, then he had better do it pretty damn soon. After all, it's 2000 years and counting. It's enough to make anyone think that he's NEVER coming back. But surely that's not possible.....is it?
@lucarichards1945
Жыл бұрын
Bros got some big hands
@charlesvandenburgh5295
Жыл бұрын
I was rasied in a church where the pastor believed Christ was returning any day, and definitely before 1995. He didn't, of course. So I'm not holding my breath now.
@kmakedo
Жыл бұрын
Creation is revelation. It is full and clear. Unbelief is without excuse Romans 1:20. Holy, holy holy, is the Lord God, Almighty, the earth, is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3.
@rogelioancheta2430
Жыл бұрын
Who is the second coming of Christ? The existence of "duality" in the Lord... It is said , "the word of the Lord is a two-edged sword...one edge is at one side , and the other edge is at the opposite side...so we have a sword with two sides or edges which are actually opposites...this is the very foundation of the word of the Lord , it is no wonder that words that seem to be "adversaries" are actually bosom buddies... The book of job had it stated clearly , Job 12:16 (ESV) 16 With him are strength and sound wisdom; the DECEIVED and the DECEIVER are His... Take note that both words DECEIVED and DECEIVER are opposites...you will notice also that one is the recipient of the action of the other...in this regard , they are inseparable and they are essential parts of the works of the Lord...men should not put them asunder...the Lord made them one , and had them dwell in one body which is the temple of God... One great example are the words , "Christ" and "antichrist"...christ is at one side of the sword of the Lord while the antichrist occupies the other side of the two-edged sword of the Lord which is the Word of God... As you can see now , the Christ and the antichrist are bosom buddies for they dwell together in the word of the Lord-this is the so-called "mystery of Christ" foretold in the Book of Revelation , that Christ has a companion , his opposite... The antichrist which the whole world is calling as their enemy is , in reality , the other self of Christ or his alter ego...if Christ had been a friend of sinners once , he will be returning as the enemy of sinners , and this second time he shall destroy sinners and their evil works...this is why Christ has an "anti" prefixed to his name , he shall go against the world of sins and sinners , and shall annihilate all their evil works... If one man hates this antichrist , he is actually hating Christ for this antichrist is the second coming of Christ...this is now the revelation of that "mystery of Christ"...
@kennethdoughty644
Жыл бұрын
So Jesus and Satan are 'Brothers '? HERESY
@Thefaceoftheword
Жыл бұрын
These fools have been listening to a broken record and haven't gotten it yet
@onelightindark6269
Жыл бұрын
I think Rashi should be renamed "rush shit" or diarrhea cause every time he rushes to disprove His own Messiah in His own Tanakh, he makes "rush shit" or diarrhea of the whole Tanakh, disregarding/opposing/ manipulating/ editing/ taking out if context the sacred scriptures inspired by God Himself. In doing so, "rush shit" also had to go against his predecessors the other rabbis who disagree with his diarrhea. People ignorant enough to accept "rush shit" end up like Calvin who admitted he is too ignorant to understand revelation. Hence, calvinism is spiritual diarrhea. When Calvin is blind about book of revelation, how can his successors not be blind too. As it is written, no disciple is greater than his master. One example of rush shit diarrhea is saying everything in genesis 3 is natural when natural snake doesn't make speeches, however Tanakh specifically in genesis 3 stated snake is an orator. Example of rabbis diarrhea is saying snake and satan had sex with eve, making eve pregnant with Cain, in contrast with Tanakh stating specifically both Cain and Abel were result of Adam knowing his wife Eve. Moral of the story, to relieve oneself of diarrhea, leave rush shit and rabbinic interpretation of the Tanakh in the toilet where it belongs.
@mannyade2890
Жыл бұрын
John Piper, a black man’s granddad.. yes, I’m that black man😂
@Thefaceoftheword
Жыл бұрын
They have not love the coming at all they have showed their true colors not all but very few have been real
@parkermurray7435
Жыл бұрын
is christianity a cult? asking for a friend.
@KNO1412
Жыл бұрын
It is a cult to God. Seek him or perish my friend. He’s coming back.
@ProphetGreg94
Жыл бұрын
The SECOND coming already happened in the first century. All has been fulfilled in 70AD. Even Jesus prophesied that all those things would be accomplished in that generation (a generation is 40 years). "Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matthew 24:34).
@kyloooooo
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That was a judgment not the actual second coming.
@kaioken654
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John Viper is such a snake, he's leading people to hell
@camerson1313
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Wow John Piper, I must concede you are coming very close to writing on the actual important issue. You get 99% of the way there, then back out just before reaching it, focusing all your efforts on the wrong topic. Whatever happens in the time leading up to the 2nd coming, and even the events of the 2nd coming itself, are NOTHING in comparison to what happens AFTER it. That is, the actual day to day lives of the saved living in the newly established kingdom, and continuing on for eternity. If the book was about THAT topic, you would actually have something notable worth sharing. But alas, it is more of the same religious-jargoned, short-sighted nonsense characteristic of all who are too wrapped up with the present workings of this world to even attempt to imagine, in any significant amount of detail, the daily lifestyles of the saved people on the New Earth. No theologian or scholar, nor priest or pastor, had even attempted to write a book tackling this topic. Which is disappointing, because I would very much like to read one, but am met with a void of nothing, aside from Dante’s Paradiso (whose conception of the 9 spheres of Heaven is so far off from the Bible it’s not even worth grouping in there). This is the error of all historical Christians. Everyone puts Heaven forth as this perfect world, but can never describe it in detail. And it is this error which I, and I alone, shall fix once my novel is written. The story shall BEGIN with the 2nd coming, then the hundreds of pages which follow will encompass everything after. I submit that no protagonist in any novel has experienced pleasures comparable to what my Pandora will. She will show you all what true Heaven is like. Anyway, here’s what I’m getting at: I’m not saying I’m a better author than you, I am merely stating that your efforts are focused on a (comparably) irrelevant issue. You want people to be exited about the 2nd coming? Well sorry to break it to you, but nobody can get excited over something if they have no idea what it is. No amount of authoritative scriptures telling people they “should” be excited can shortcut that. That is my challenge to you: to write a novel following a protagonist as they live out their daily life in Heaven. I am curious to see what you would come up compared to me; being the sole author in this genre is lonely and boring. Will anyone else please step up? I need some competition!
@HearGodsWord
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I'll stick with theology over your fiction.
@camerson1313
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So will I. Every description of Heaven given in the Bible will be attempted to follow as closely as possible (but given there’s not a whole lot them, there’s a lot of room for imagination). It is only the specific things said and done by the characters that will be made up. The book will have one theme, and one theme only: a perfect universe where everyone is happy, and nobody will ever wish to die. The world that was always meant to be from the beginning before it was tainted by sin.
@HearGodsWord
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@@camerson1313 imagination isn't theology.
@camerson1313
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The fact that you have an imagination as part of being made in God’s image is a crucial aspect of theology. :)
@ghess
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There is a time and place for fiction. I just don’t think that’s Piper’s lane. He sticks close to what HAS been revealed. It would be hard to stay true to the text and write a book about something that cannot be fathomed. “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” But best of luck to you!
@Polimuni
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Unfortunately that doesn't apply to Calvinism! 🤦♂
@ReformedFamilyWorship
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Whah whah whah....👎🏻
@glassworks4850
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He's the Calvinist, and yet he applied it.
@HearGodsWord
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John Piper seems to think is does, so I guess that makes your opinion wrong.
@markusw.2690
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Oh, it DOES apply. Calvinism is nothing but a nickname for biblical theology.
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