Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons
Overview
John Piper, a best-selling author and popular pastor who has preached to thousands around the world, claims no person other than Jesus Christ himself has had a greater impact on his life than the apostle Paul. In this book, Piper reflects on the ministry of this famous persecutor-turned-missionary, drawing on the six decades he has spent “getting to know” Paul through the New Testament, which records his conversion, missionary journeys, and 13 letters he penned to churches throughout the ancient world. Offering readers 30 reasons why he loves the apostle Paul, this book of short meditations on the wonder of the gospel, perseverance through suffering, love for unbelievers, and God’s work through weakness will encourage readers to imitate Paul’s example of unwavering confidence in God’s grace and love toward others.
- Chronicles Piper’s own journey and interaction with Paul
- Commends Paul as a trustworthy witness
- Contains short meditations on various topics related to Paul
- Part 1: The Beautiful Transformation
- Part 2: Loving the Man Who Shaped My Life
- Part 3: A Mind for Logic, a Heart for Love
- Part 4: Making the Mysteries Sing
- Part 5: A Personal Passion for Precious Community
- Part 6: Counting Others More Significant than Himself
- Part 7: The Best Gift Paul Could Give
- Title: Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons
- Author: John Piper
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2019
- Pages: 208
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Paul, the Apostle, Saint
- ISBNs: 9781433565045, 9781433565076, 9781433565052, 9781433565069, 1433565048, 1433565072, 1433565056, 1433565064
- Resource ID: LLS:WHYLVPSTL30RSNS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:49:50Z
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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