Life as a Vapor
Overview
Life Is Short. Eternity Is Long. Live Like It. You will exist forever. You and God are both in the universe to stay—either as friends on his terms, or enemies on yours. Which it will be is proven in this life. And this life is a vapor. Two seconds, and we will be gone. Surely God means for our time on earth to count for something significant. In these thirty-one meditations, John Piper will connect you to a fresh understanding of God and a renewed relationship with him. You’ll find your faith stirred to make every day count for Christ as you consider life as a vapor.
Praise for the Print Edition
I will forever live my life trying to remember the important message I have learned from Pastor Piper—to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.
—Mac Powell, Third Day
John Piper remains a trustworthy and faithful voice, urging God’s people to behold, partake of, delight in, and live for the glory of God.
—Steve Green
John Piper’s books continue to renew my sense of wonder at the mystery and wildness of our Creator God. I am thankful for his sensitivity to both the head and the heart of the gospel of Jesus.
—Charlie Lowell from Jars of Clay
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Product Details
- Title: Life as a Vapor
- Author: John Piper
- Publisher: Multnomah
- Publication Date: 2004
- Pages: 180
About John Piper
John Piper, pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota since 1980, is a widely respected theologian and bestselling author. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Piper attended Wheaton College where he majored in literature and minored in philosophy. He completed his Bachelor of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he studied under Dr. Daniel Fuller. Piper received his Doctorate in Theology from the University of Munich and taught biblical studies for six years at Bethel College.
His preaching and teaching is featured daily on the radio program, Desiring God. His books include The Passion of Jesus Christ, Desiring God, The Pleasures of God, Life as a Vapor, and the Gold Medallion Award-wining Pierced by the Word.
Top Highlights
“How you see reality determines whether you are in the dark or not.” (Page 24)
“Confess your sin of anger to some trusted friend, and, if possible, to the offender.” (Page 38)
“Ponder how much you have been forgiven, and how much mercy you have been shown.” (Page 37)
“Ponder your own sinfulness and take the beam out of your own eye.” (Page 37)
“Ponder how harbored anger gives place to the devil.” (Page 38)
- Title: Life as a Vapor: 31 Meditations for Your Faith
- Author: John Piper
- Publisher: Multnomah
- Print Publication Date: 2004
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: God (Christianity) › Meditations; Christian life › Meditations
- Resource ID: LLS:LFEVAPOR
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T08:34:40Z
John Piper (b. 1946) is a widely respected theologian and bestselling author who serves as founder and lead teacher at Desiring God and is chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, Piper served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He has authored more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and writing are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. Piper resides in the Minneapolis area with his wife of 51 years, and has five children and 14 grandchildren.
Piper attended Wheaton College where he majored in literature and minored in philosophy. He completed his Bachelor of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he studied under Dr. Daniel Fuller. Piper received his Doctorate in Theology from the University of Munich and taught biblical studies for six years at Bethel College.
In 1994, Piper founded Desiring God Ministries, which provides Piper’s sermons, articles, and information on titles he has authored. One of his bestsellers, Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, prompted the name of the ministry.
Several of Piper’s books have been Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Christian book award winners including What Jesus Demands from the World, Pierced by the Word, and God’s Passion for His Glory. The Crossway John Piper Collection (39 vols.) includes 39 titles from Piper, including Love Your Enemies and A Hunger for God. His preaching ministry of more than 30 years is available in the John Piper Sermon Archive (1980–2014).
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