My mother is now in stage 4 cancer, please include her in your prayers. I'm crying right now as I type this. But I am hopeful that Lord will heal her. God bless us all!
Praying for you both. Trust the Lord, whether He heals her now or she goes to be with Him, He cares for you and His plan is good. I lost my Dad to cancer. It was so hard but the Lord is faithful.
im 62 and trusting in gods plan for me as ive seen him draw me out of years of deception as a carnal christian and get closer to him even with its challenges
63; same testimony 😢 Got into so much bad teaching; what I now call american-christianity (,alot of flesh and selfish prayers without full surrender to God). Still alive though! God has a plan for me!!
@@steveobrien3673 yes Amen and he determined me to learn through and to give him glory for getting me out if it into being a true Christian. What a great and amazing God I serve.
To want to be happy was the first step. I searched all over but nothing made me happy, so I tried God, and there I found happiness!! I’m happy being a child of God.
Happy is a carnal word try joy. Joy is the goal of God and godliness. You can never find “happiness” it’s fleeting in this world. Ecclesiastes describes it best
Hi, John: From 1972~78, I was in the University of Minnesota, mainly in Saint Paul studying Agronomy and Agricultural and Applied Economics, then back to Taiwan, and since 1999 my wife, daughter, and I, became Christians and chorus singers, and later my son also became a Christian.
I am a Bible believer women, I believe in all the scriptures , including speaking in tongues, all gifts of the holy soirit , women preaching all that , but I love John piper so much, I feel so blessed and fed by his teachings, it’s not about this denomination or that , but if we all love Jesus and agree in the words of God , no matter our differences we still brothers and sisters in Christ. I love you John piper. Thank you for all your teachings of the words of God, I am so influenced by you to serve the lord. Great interview,
with the young interviewer's demeanor over our dear Dr. Piper, for us from the different part of the world, our differences in respecting the Elders/Fathers, we can "gracefully" say it's cultural considerations. On the other hand, in the lens of manhood, just as Christ (Groom) to the Bride (church), I believe respect & reverence to the Elders & Fathers are sign of maturity and humble "considerations" #imho
Jesus, I feel so purposeless in my life. I used to be excited to get up everyday and live but now I've fallen so far off from that i dont even know why im here and alive. Jesus, please have mercy on me.
Hmmmmm. This is true. I am a Ghanaian. I was in Egypt for 2weeks for a summer school and I saw the need. As a Ghanaian I can say I am so privileged and must not take the availability of a plethora of pastors for granted. God will send workers among your people in Egypt, and many will come to the saving knowledge of Christ. Till then, be encouraged to share the light you have found with many of those around you. God will confirm His Word in your mouth. God bless you. Your land and its rich history of pyramids are beautiful. I enjoyed entering and climbing to the highest point possible.
Take heart that Jesus will deliver those searching and he w will work in all lands. I hear that it is difficult in other countries to find pastors but ultimately we look up to our Lord and not other people and it is through this that we stay strong by the Holy spirit. I'm telling myself this because it is so easy to worship other people but it is the word of their testimony which encourages us and should point us to God. Easy for me to say in the UK but I pray that you are surounded by and meet other Christians and encourage one another. In Jesus name I pray.
May the Lord bless you brother. In Heaven we’ll all be lucky. We all must be sure we’re in the Ark! We must be in the Ark when the floods come. I try to search the scriptures daily to make sure I’m in the faith. Thank you Jesus for the blood you shed for our sins. The only thing I have to offer you is the BLOOD! 🩸 Forgive me Lord, I’m a wicked sinner who turned from my sin and live Holy before you. Thank you for saving me. I press towards the goal in the midst of all the struggles, affliction, spiritual warfare, great weakness, and many sorrows. It’s all going to be worth it in the end. I’ve made an eternal investment that was established by the sinless Lamb of God who was more than enough to conquer my sins, and the sins of the whole world. 🙏🏼
I had wished the young man could have shown more honor and respect to an elder in the Christian circle. Pastor John is more like a father to me than a brother. Every word that comes from his mouth are deep from his heart of love for the church. Yes I am once reminded " God is most glorified when I am most satisfied in HIM"
Believe me John wants it that way: Mat 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth `father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called `teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ. The greatest among you will be your servant.
The culture of the West, is different to that of Africa. In the West there is an informal culture between the young and the old which might seem strange to an African. They may not call their Christian leaders ‘daddy’ and ‘mommy’ but it is totally ok, so far as there is still respect and honour In someway. In Africa, sometimes we overdo the respect and honour with our elders to the point where we start exalting them above God Himself, which is wrong. At the end of the day, Pastor John Piper may be a pastor, but he is indeed a brother to us all in Christ. Matthew 23:9-12.
“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” Proverbs 14:15 ESV If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time. Planning is a Biblical principle, the key is to listen and adjust when the Lord speaks.
Those adjustments can be major, it’s why it’s hard to plan especially after 30yrs of doing what you planned and one day it goes out the window. I guess that’s life… many people have to conjure up the energy to change their plan or way of life.
We have 6 days to use for work. God made the Sabbath for man, wherein we are allowed and encouraged to putz around and rest from our work, literally with God's blessings.
21:49 I can relate to this point about finding your calling through serving in a local church. I work in the media today and it was in my local church i discovered my gift for talking.
Awesome 🎉🎉🎉 This is Truth. Surrendering to the Holy Spirit and not fighting whatever I am put through. That's the Path. American -christianity is about getting from God, not giving up everything to be One with Him. SO THANKFUL to be pulled from error. There's still a purpose for me 😊
My King may have finally found me at 49. ME, the queen that first had to find herself, find healing from parental abandonment and then love herself in Christ. Love herself Securely in God, not running to a relationship in hopes of filling her loneliness. This is a recipe for Disaster. Been there done that. Ladies, sisters I bless you. Do the inner work that Pastor Blakes requires and get ready!! 👑 When you’re ready, your king will find you. 🙂❤ I tell you… there’s Nothing like being treated by one. You’ll forget Every hobo, simp, pimp, Clown and whatnot you have ever met! Here in support of your inner success. 🙏🏽❤
Thank you Pastor John P. This is the love of God for you John P. 1 John 5: 3-5 ! So Command those who are Rich. In this present World ! 1 Timothy 6: 17-21 To the Glory of God, in Christ Jesus Name Amen. My Brother in Christ. Amen . Love Your Friend Eddy .
Thank you Pastor John P. The Fear of God is the Beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 1: 7 Remember? Ecclesiastical 12: ff In Jesus Name, to the Glory of God. Amen .
Totally love John Piper. He's one of the solid ones. The story he told by John newton was so greatkk. It's so inspiring. I hope to think of it remember it often. Suppose a man was going to New York to take possession of a large estate, and his carriage should break down a mile before he got to the city, which obliged him to walk the rest of the way; what a fool we should think him, if we saw him ringing his hands, and blubbering out all the remaining mile, “My carriage is broken! My carriage is broken!”
Mr. Piper, I was a member of your church at Bethlehem Baptist Church. I am not of any one of importance but I would like you to consider speaking in some forum to Jordan Peterson. He is one of the leading thinkers of this generation and whether you like him or not is worthy of your time and attention. I think you would actually have a lot to learn from each other. Not meaning that he would change you but he is brilliant and you are as well. I think having you both in the room at the same time would be electric. Because you both have a great deal to share that would be beneficial to all of us.
This conversation would turn humanistic and all about psychology. All good earthly things, but completely lacking the point of the centricity of the gospel, which is Jesus Christ. In fact modern psychology is anti-christian by design. It tells you that the cure for your problems comes from inside of you. When the Bible tells you that your big problem is sin and only Christ can fix it. Peterson is a great modern thinker, but I think Psychology and Christianism should not mix.
9:09 according to Piper's introduction, there's no point in thinking. Apparently, God even predetermined someone to have his legs crossed 10 million years ago.
I absolutely respect and adore Brother John for his devotion to the LORD. My stance is this on calvinism, methodists, and Lutherans: All I know as a man after God is that Christ died and rose just as brother Paul wrote. I know no other way to live, breathe, eat, or be, other than Christ crucified for my sins. Oh so merciful and mighty is our LOVELY KING. He is HOLY. I know JESUS IS MY LIFE LINE. MY HOPE RESTORED. MY DOOR OPEN. He is my JUSTIFICATION. HE IS MY SOUL. I can't move without him. All I KNOW IS JESUS. NO OTHER NAME BUT JESUS!
I think that Mr Pipers explanation of why not if he could go back in time and just remain single all his life rambling and off point and doesn’t give a good reason for himself. This seems so typical of many modern pastors trying to pressure people who want to be married into thinking the single life will be so much better. I personally know that growing old single can be extremely difficult but that is something they probably can not empathize with being married.
John Piper was in Medical School so he could meet Noelle! Yea! I finally agree with John Piper! I have been his enemy forever. But I agree with him Here. Fathers Will Be Done! Let Go! Just Be! ToDay! God Provides..Totally! We learn this in Job too! 😊❤
I’d like to make an important point here…..God brings your spouse when you serve Him. You don’t search for your spouse., please see this comment and make sure it is known and shared widely. Can I get an Amen ?
God will decide that some Lady/fella will need you for marriage . God will form them and prepare them for marriage. God will lead you to your future husband/wife . And God will determine your marriage with your future spouse . Amen . Blessings.
Calvinism creates the mystery! Very well said. Regarding not choosing anything... 1 Timothy 3:1 KJV - This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Joshua 24:15 KJV - And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
I went to Pr. John's seminary, and I appreciate much of what he says. That said, I do think there's a missing emphasis young people need to consider. Around the 13:40 mark, I think, he mentions the American dream being an unholy ambition, with a dichotomy to holy ambitiion in Romans 15 in making your life about getting the Gospel to where Christ hasn't been named? But couldn't a holy ambition be to live a quiet and dignified Christ-exalting and generationally discipling life that ends up in the suburbs with you, your household, and an inheritance saved up for your great grandkids? Proverbs 13:22 comes to mind, along with 1 Timothy 2:2. Seems that there are more than cross cultural holy ambitions.
If you don't love money, hoard, and are generous, and are not turned inward, I suppose you can live a more conventional life. But I don't think we should be fixated on the here and now and perfect food, perfect houses, perfect clothes, perfect educations, etc. You know, manicured, self-absorbed lives.
Absolutely, and this is my ultimate ambition, but we have to be willing to have and work toward a goal and then "be able to walk away easily when the call comes," if God has better ideas. The only reason a good ZGod would ask something different of us than this good idea is if He has something better than that.
I was wondering about the route I took. Was it all in God's will or was some of it God will turn/use my mistakes for good? Or were all my mistakes and learning in His will anyway?
I absolutely feel the same way as you. I had different plans from God . Then when I surrendered it to him and ask God for clear signs and wonders . He absolutely did . He knows what is best for us. Amen . Blessings
You choose to move forward to believe and journey with Jesus! He is straight away to clarify his being! We can choose to ask for forgiveness! To really accept Christ in rejoice and receive! Endeavours!
The sovereignty of God was one of the eye opening things the Lord Jesus revealed to me. I can look back at my life and see when I was borderline atheist, helping with the worship team in prison for a 20 yr sentence for crimes I committed when I was 16, that He was working and I couldn't see it. He than led me to an old country church where the pastor had been praying about 2 services as the services were growing and had at least 1 time where people couldn't stay because there wasn't anymore room. He had been praying and hoping for a more contemporary worship style. I told him when asked ...this is all I know... being i had helped for the last 5 yrs in prison not knowing Jesus was working for His glory. My salvation, my family, this life has all been His plan. Look at the book of Esther. Gods sovereignty all over it.
Why You Should Be Part of a Local Church? 1. You'll find out what your gifts and calling are by embedding yourself in a local church and using whatever gifts you can to serve other people. 2. You will find out who you are in relation to other people. 3. You'll probably find your spouse at Church or a church-related thing.
We can choose to obey the saviour, righteousness! The law! Not offend others. To learn in trust from saviour! To accept his grace! To live in his forgiveness and love!
Sir, I have a few disagreements with you on certain subjects but overall i really enjoyed the discussion. It resonates with my own life experiences. Please tell me how can I buy your book?
I find married pastors' comments on true Christian singleness hard to hear. I often shut off the podcast/video, which is what I did with this video. They speak of it as if it is so easy, even in the anti-Christian world we live in. How can they express so easily what Christian singleness is like when they married in their early-to-mid 20s (in a very different era for this nation), have a good marriage despite challenges, and have children and grandchildren? They have no concept of what it is like, especially for women who want children and a male leader in the home who provides a covering. I've lost track of the number of exceptional, adult Christian women I know who are unmarried and weary of all the responsibilities they carry. He discusses the single, chaste Christian life with casual ease as if he has actually experienced it. He has not. I am waiting for single male pastors, 30+ to start speaking on this topic. As much as I respect John Piper, his comments speak of a severe lack of understanding and, dare I say, empathy.
23:00 Ps Piper talks about finding a spouse, most likely at Church, what I can’t work out is the Apostle Paul, Christ and even Timothy and Peter (perhaps) forsake having a spouse for the sake of the Gospel, how else could the Apostle Paul do what he did if he was instead house bound with responsibilities?
You were created to be God's temple on earth in these last days indwelled by the third person of God's trinity. Gifted with the irrevocable ability to choose which makes you responsible for all you do and say. That responsibility will enable God's presence to be displayed to all of Humanity.
To attempt to teach the young and impressionable that the reason they may have their legs crossed at the moment was determined 10million years in the past , is to cultivate irresponsibility and recklessness in the future of the real world, and it has.
In John you see the soul at work - emotions and not spirit. Consequently, his entire learning is reasoned philosophy from Augustine and Calvin who cite all the ancient philosophers. See, 1 Corinthians 2
