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About John Piper
American Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor
John Stephen Piper is an American Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor. He is known for his work in New Testament studies and for his long ministry in Minneapolis. He taught biblical studies at Bethel University from 1974 to 1980, then served for 33 years as pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is also chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and his writing and teaching are shaped by theology and Scripture.
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- “I am wired by nature to love the same toys that the world loves. I start to fit in. I start to love what othe…”John Piper
- “The saving love of God is his doing whatever must be done, at great cost to himself, and for the least deserv…”John Piper
- “The logic of the Bible says: Act according to God's "will of command," not according to his "will of decree."…”John Piper
- “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”John Piper
Humility: more sayings
- “O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.”Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
- “Many search for God in dramatic events, but he is more often veiled in simplicity and humility.”Kristelle Angelli
- “If someone were to ask whether communications skills or meekness is most important to a marriage, I'd answer…”John Bytheway
Explore Pride
- “If there's one thing that chafes French pride, it's seeing the British steal the limelight.”Marine Le Pen
- “Simply minding one's own business is more offensive than being intrusive. Without ever saying a word one can…”Criss Jami
- “You must love your work, and not be always looking over the edge of it, wanting your play to begin. And the o…”George Eliot