Desiring God (2003 Edition) - John Piper (Book)

John Piper

Written by: John Piper.

Description

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 the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: Delight is our duty.

Join him as he unveils stunning, life-impacting truths you saw in the Bible but never dared to believe.

What's New in the 2003 Edition?
Preface
Introduction: How I Became a Christian Hedonist
What Is Christian Hedonism? Lessons from a Love Poem

1. The Happiness of God: Foundation for Christian Hedonism
2. Conversion: The Creation of a Christian Hedonist
3. Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism
4. Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism
5. Scripture: Kindling for Christian Hedonism
6. Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism
7. Money: The Currency of Christian Hedonism
8. Marriage: A Matrix for Christian Hedonism
9. Missions: The Battle Cry of Christian Hedonism
10. Suffering: The Sacrifice of Christian Hedonism

Epilogue: Why I Have Written This Book: Seven Reasons

Appendix 1: The Goal of God In Redemptive History
Appendix 2: Is the Bible a Reliable Guide to Lasting Joy?
Appendix 3: Is God Less Glorious Because He Ordained That Evil Be? Jonathan Edwards on the Divine Decree
Appendix 4: How Then Shall We Fight for Joy? An Outline
Appendix 5: Why Call It Christian Hedonism?

Scripture Index
Person Index
Subject Index
A Note on Resources---Desiring God Ministries

Length:	391 pages
Size:	6 x 8 1/2 inches
Format:	Softcover
Available Date:	March 2003
Published By:	Multnomah Publishers
ISBN:	1-59052-119-6