John Piper Books

The John Piper Sermon Manuscript Library (1980–2009) by John Piper

Since 1980 John Piper has labored in the ministry of preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church under the conviction that “People are starving for the greatness of God.” More than success, or riches, or esteem, or sex, or family, or sport, the glory of God satisfies the yearnings of our souls … more

John Piper Collection (24 vols.)

Piper shows us what we can learn from the personal struggles of Augustine and Luther; how Bunyan could endure years in prison for preaching; and how Wilberforce persevered in his admirable attempts to change British laws and customs regarding the slave trade. Piper’s books on what it … more

The Pleasures of God by John Piper

This classic volume by John Piper (revised and expanded from his 1991 work) contains ten chapters, each focusing on a different but related aspect of God’s pleasure in His own character or work. The chapters move logically from the initial focus on God’s greatness and majesty in Himself … more

Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper

The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his death? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God’s Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole … more

Finally Alive by John Piper

In Finally Alive, inspired by a sermon series on Jesus’ peculiar command, “You must be born again,” John Piper points out that Jesus “wasn’t simply sharing interesting information; he was directing us toward eternal life.” As it is essential to know what God intends when he uses this … more

Desiring God by John Piper

Take $5 off today! Coupon code MEMDAY2013 Sale ends May 27. Get it now Overview The pursuit of pleasure is not optional. It is essential. Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering work, John Piper reveals that … more

The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23, 2nd ed. by John Piper

“I find The Justification of God the most compelling and forceful exposition of Romans 9:1–23 that I have ever seen,” says Richard Muller of Calvin Theological Seminary. The Justification of God brings together the best scholarship on and exegesis of Romans 9. Undergirded by the author’s … more

Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper

John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the secularization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry. We pastors are being killed by the professionalizing of the pastoral ministry. The mentality of the professional is not the mentality of … more

What Jesus Demands from the World by John Piper

The four Gospels are filled with demands straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. These demands are Jesus’ way of showing us who he is and what he expects of us. They are not the harsh demands of a taskmaster. For example, the demand that we come to Jesus is like the demand of a father to … more

The Supremacy of God in Preaching, rev. ed. by John Piper

John Piper contends that preaching is not simply an exercise in motivational speaking. The goal of preaching is to worship God, and proclaim Him as Supreme. It is God’s desire to be glorified through the preacher, and the aim of the preacher is to respond accordingly. The Supremacy of God … more

Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

John Piper writes, “I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider this story from the February 1998 Reader’s Digest: A couple ‘took early retirement from their jobs in the Northeast five years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta … more

When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper

For over twenty-five years John Piper has trumpeted the truth that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” He calls it Christian Hedonism. The problem is that many people, after being persuaded, find that this truth is both liberating and devastating. It’s … more

A Hunger for God by John Piper

There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. John Piper invites you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast: “This much, O God, I want you.” Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives—whether it be the cravings … more

Future Grace by John Piper

What is future grace? It is all that God promises to be for us from this second on. Saving faith means being confident and satisfied in this ever-present future grace. This is why saving faith is also sanctifying faith. The power of sin’s promise is broken by the power of a superior … more