Marriage exists to magnify the worth and greatness of God. Learn more at desiringGod.org. I think that’s like saying, “Poison is inevitable, and I’m just going to get used to taking poison.”. And finally, and this is true for everyone, but especially, Ben, for people with your background. Look at the Book. Daily devotional with John Piper. John Piper Dec 15, 2012 13.5K Shares Article. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. And that leads me to the next part of your path toward hope — namely, that you, perhaps even more than most husbands (though we all need it), will need to talk with her very frankly about what pleases her. I could guess. And she would like it if he wouldn’t do them. His sermons, books, articles, and more are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. His sermons, books, articles, and more are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. MAJESTY OF GOD John Calvin.01821.i03.indd 1 10/22/08 9:23:28 AM. Satisfaction. The answer is that there is hope for a loving, godly, healthy intimacy in marriage — if, in God’s mercy, a cluster of miracles happens in you and in your future wife. This volume collects all twenty-one of John Piper’s biographical sketches, from Augustine and Athanasius to Spurgeon and Lewis. ... Jesus does not hesitate to designate them as thieves, entering God's flock with the intention of stealing, killing, and destroying. Now, that’s a mysterious and wonderful and paradoxical thing to say, right? If we knew more of the sinfulness of our remaining sin, how much sweeter would the song of God’s grace fall on us in Christ? Aug 4, 2016. Jesus Is Precious Because He Gives Eternal Life. Questions and answers with John Piper. John Piper Dec 17, 2015 789 Shares Article. Scripture: John 10:10. Desiring God. John Piper Feb 28, 1982 58 Shares Sermon. Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and author of more than fifty books. Apr 9, 1995 . We should embrace unconditional election primarily because it’s true. Look at the Book. Here’s what I mean. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? Or another way to say it would be this: each of you strive to find your greatest sexual pleasure in the greatest sexual pleasure of your spouse. 1 John 2:19. That’s why there should be a lot of talking. The Son of God Appeared to Destroy the Works of the Devil. . Mar 30, 2008. ], for you were bought with a price [namely, the blood of Jesus]. No longer is your body, and its sexual desires, and its engagement with your wife — no longer is it vulgar; it is holy. And what can I do now to ensure it?”. So, Ben, if you are a Christian, your perversely distorted brain belongs to God. We’re on a mission to change that. ASK PASTOR JOHN Daily audio clips of John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions. He introduced his idea of “Christian hedonism” and provided a quick explanation of why he believes in it. Happiness. Solid Joys. John Piper Mar 30, 2008 18 Shares Message. Don’t you dare hide this from her, spring it on her after you’re married, and know then that there’s no way out. According to John Piper, the pursuit of pleasure in God is not only permissible, it’s essential.Desiring God is a paradigm-shattering work that dramatically alters common perspectives on relating to God. Every pastor experiences dry seasons. Look at the Book. 1. We embrace, delight in, receive, live in, experience the miracle of being remade in Christ through our faith. Dec 15, 2015. I’m talking about Spirit-given, subconscious transformation of your instincts — what you unthinkingly do — and conscious steps you can take together with this woman that you might fall in love with, based on God’s word for guarding … ?F J;84GBA