Fasting sounds so simple, and yet all sorts of complications keep it from happening. It is quite evident through his many books his love for god and his love for gods word. Why i no longer follow john piper or desiring god ministry. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. It is the path john piper invites you to travel in this book. This is an excellent book about fasting according to biblical principles.
For 33 years, he served as pastor at bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. First of all, fasting, as a deliberate abstinence from food for religious, cultural, political, or health reasons, is a practice found in all societies, cultures and centuries. Apr 08, 2020 thankfully, john piper can write a book in his sleep and another before breakfast, and has given much thought to this question. Dec 27, 2017 so fasting and prayer help to saturate our lives with his presence. He is the author of more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free of charge at. So if certain elements of pipers theology has turned you off, dont let that keep you from benefiting from his writing on more practical subjects. He extensively references great church fathers statements on fasting. Desiring god through fasting and prayer, session 1, john piper. Rather than being a physical howto, piper focuses more on how we should spiritually approach the discipline of fasting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The longtime preacher apologized to his congregation for not a specific deed but for the sins of my own soul, ongoing character flaws and stresses that they have caused to others. Desiring god through fasting and prayer by john piper available from rakuten kobo. Desiring god through fasting and prayer 9781596444232.
Desiring god through fasting and prayer 9781433537264 by john piper. So i did another search on that topic, prayer, fasting and the presence of god, and i found a book called, a hunger for god by john piper, that focuses just on that. This book has helped me cherish the giver rather than the gift. Our appetites dictate the direction of our liveswhether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for. His exploration of fasting will help you understand how this ancient biblical practice can nourish your spiritual life and satisfy your longings. Mar 26, 2020 john piper is an american reformed baptist continuationist pastor and author who is the founder and leader of. On may 1, 2011 john piper sat down with rick warren in the studios of saddlebackchurchto discuss the doctrine surrounding warrens book, purpose driven life 2002. For when god is the supreme hunger of your heart, he will be supreme in everything. This was the first book i read by john piper and he has become one of my favorite nonfiction christian authors.
In these pages i felt gods extravagant love at each turn. In almost every way this is the best book ive read on fasting. Piper really sells the importance of this oftneglected discipline, particularly for our current. So fasting and prayer help to saturate our lives with his presence. This is a practical book, and though pipers assumptions may shine through here and there, hes willing to make statements like, the fasting in acts changed the course of history. Mar 12, 2020 in this book john piper argues that fasting is an expression of homesickness for god. John piper outlines the spiritual benefits of fasting and how fasting should be approached.
The following comment on fasting from john macarthur. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dang. Desiring god through fasting and prayer 9781433537264 by john piper, david platt, francis chan. John piper books list of books by author john piper. And when you are most satisfied in him, he will be most glorified in you.
Desiring god through fasting and prayer piper, john, platt, david, chan, francis on. This is a practical book, and though piper s assumptions may shine through here and there, hes willing to make statements like, the fasting in acts changed the course of history. Desiring god through fasting and prayer redesign by john piper, david platt, francis chan isbn. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently why i love the apostle paul.
John piper is an american reformed baptist continuationist pastor and author who is the founder and leader of. It is like an exclamation point at the end of our prayers saying, this much, o god, i want you. Desiring god through fasting and prayer by john piper 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. My favorite part of the book is the exploration of isaiah 58 in chapter 6. We hope these four minutes, with stunning aerial footage, will help inspire you to new heights in the life of prayer. I shared links to their blog articles, retweeted their tweets, shared their materials over every social media platform i. Jun 20, 20 but in 2006, there was an uproar within the christian community after john piper extended an invitation to a young, filthy mouthed, unabashed preacher from washington state, mark driscoll, to be one of the speakers at his desiring god national conference. Thankfully, john piper can write a book in his sleep and another before breakfast, and has given much thought to this question.
John piper biography, age, family, children, books, quotes. John piper shows clearly with scripture gods purpose and view of our fasting for the joy of our soul and the glory of his name. Few books have had such an impact on my life as a hunger for god. John piper brings out the biblical reasons for fasting, as well as the idolatrous aspects food had taken on in my life.
In this book john piper explores fastings role in christian history and suggests its place today. Through careful and cogent analysis of the bible, piper shows. Jun 24, 2014 a free book from john piper on the coronavirus. John piper exposes the bible so well and you dont guess whether the truth is being extracted or not because it is.
Desiring god through fasting and prayer john piper download bok. John piper invites readers to turn from the dulling effects of food and other appetites to the allsatisfying glory of god through fasting and prayer. Desiring god, revised edition meditations of a christian hedonist written by john piper. For when god is the supreme hunger of your heart, he will be supreme. A hunger for god desiring god through fasting and prayer. Used softcover exlibrary book with library markings in book.
Piper invites you to turn from materialism and sharpen your appetite for god. Desiring god through fasting and prayer 9781433537264 by john. Christian fasting, at its root, is the hunger of a homesickness for god. The pleasures of god by john piper paperback book the fast free shipping. Since i read this book years ago, ive gone back on many occasions to look something he said up or. The discipline of fasting not only expresses a longing for god to break in and change us, but also awakens a hunger for his sovereignty in our lives. He is a well respected believer and i hold him in high regard. Piper served as pastor for preaching and vision of bethlehem baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota, for 33 years. Find out more about his wife, children, net worth, books, sermons, and quotes.
Ward on 122001 teaching bible study from the pulpit of main street baptist church. John piper invites you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast. Having read the purpose driven life in careful detail, piper presents warren with direct and relevant questions about why he wrote the book, and how he defends the declarations he. Desiring god through fasting and prayer john piper. Piper served as pastor for preaching and vision of bethlehem baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota, for.
He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. In this book john piper argues that fasting is an expression of homesickness for god. You can also listen to the audiobook below for free. His latest book coronavirus and christ releases today and is available for free on desiring gods website in pdf, kindle, epub, and mp3 versions. Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including desiring god. So if certain elements of piper s theology has turned you off, dont let that keep you from benefiting from his writing on more practical subjects. Our hope is that a few coupleswhether dating and considering marriage, or engaged and preparing for mar. The following comment on fasting from john macarthur the following question was asked by a member of the congregation at grace community church in panorama city, california, and answered by their pastor, john macarthur jr. A hunger for god came to me in a time in my life when pain and heartache brought about a thirst that only our savior can fill. In this book john piper explores fasting s role in christian history and suggests its place today. To help you start down the slow path to good fasting, here are six simple pieces of advice.
Between the dangers of selfdenial and selfindulgence is this path of pleasant pain called fasting. Elder dj ward a hunger for god john pipers book on. His books include ecpa christian book award winners spectacular sins, what jesus demands. It was transcribed from the tape, gc 7017, titled bible questions and answers. If we are full of what the world offers, then perhaps a fast might express, or even increase, our souls appetite for god. He is author of more than 50 books, including a peculiar glory. A complete list of jesus parables in the new testament.