the passion of jesus christ by john piper

There were some chapters that surprised me and that I did not know about the death of Jesus Christ. For me there wasn’t a lot of new information but it was a joy to read and I still got something out of this book. It would be a great book to recommend to a new believer. I really enjoyed John Pipers style of writing and his clear biblical theology. This was the first book of John Pipers that I have read. It was written so that the reader will know 50 ways why Christ came to die. The passion of Jesus Christ was a great book. And that is worth taking the time to read, think, and pray about.

This little paperback contains beauty and wisdom surrounding one of the cornerstones of the Christian faith- the death of Jesus Christ. Still, I'll say a little more because 1)since when do I not say unncessary things? and 2) I really did enjoy this book. If Piper's words didn't convince you that this is worth reading, my words certainly aren't. 'Love is the labor- whatever the cost- of helping people be enthralled with what will satisfy them most, namely, Jesus Christ.' -page 117 He died to wean us from poisonous pleasures and enthrall us with his beauty.' -page 83 'What Christ did for is not that we might help him, but that we might see and savor him as infinitely valuable. I knew what His death meant, of course, but diving into it with this much detail gave me a greater respect and awe of the gift of salvation!Īs usual, John Piper's words are on point: It helped to really center my focus on what Jesus has done for me through the cross, and for that I am very grateful. I'd read one of the blog-post length chapters (or two or three!), then read some of the quoted books and chapters of the Bible more fully. Molly lent me this book, and I've been enjoying reading it with my Bible during devotions.

The passion of jesus christ by john piper