Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, rev. ed.
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Overview
John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper’s ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this “Christian Hedonism”Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ.
In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls.
- Explains Christian Hedonism:Human life should be a pursuit of godly pleasure
- Written by John Piper:Desiring God, first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper’s teaching and ministry
- Wise Theological Insights:Delves into Piper’s famous statement that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him”
- Includes a Study Guide for Individual or Group Use
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- Proves to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers.
- Addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure.
- Challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God.
Preface: Revised for the 2025 Edition
Introduction: How I Became a Christian Hedonist
Chapter 1: The Happiness of God: Foundation for Christian Hedonism
Chapter 2: Conversion: The Creation of a Christian Hedonist
Chapter 3: Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism
Chapter 4: Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism
Chapter 5: Scripture: Kindling for Christian Hedonism
Chapter 6: Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism
Chapter 7: Money: The Currency of Christian Hedonism
Chapter 8: Marriage: A Matrix for Christian Hedonism
Chapter 9: Missions: The Battle Cry of Christian Hedonism
Chapter 10: Suffering: The Sacrifice of Christian Hedonism
Epilogue: Why I Have Written This Book: Seven Reasons
Appendix: Why Call It Christian Hedonism?
Person Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
Desiring God Note on Resources
- Title: Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, rev. ed.
- Author: John Piper
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2025
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 368
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: God (Christianity) › Worship and lov; Desire for Go; Happiness › Religious aspects--Christianit; Praise of Go
- ISBNs: 9781433595974, 1433595974
- Resource ID: LLS:DSNGDMDTNCNHST
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-10-29T21:51:39Z
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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