I thought it to be a very good view of what the bible really does teach about the return of our lord. John piper teaching at vmware, palo alto, ca in february 2020. Dec 07, 2010 the opening of the seals is the course of history leading up to the end, and the rest of the scroll is the story of the end of the world and gods final triumph. Then death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The final chapter in any book is often the best, and yet many christians do. Piper served as pastor for preaching and vision of bethlehem baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota, for 33 years. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. The main point of the book of revelation is that christ wins in the end. John walvoord, for example, writes, the preterist view, in general, tends to destroy any future significance of the book, which becomes a literary curiosity with little prophetic meaning.
For 33 years, he served as pastor at bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. And why does piper ignore the very last warning in the book of revelation. John s visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The book of revelation and the book of genesis stand like the great bookends of gods creation. So, in josephs dream, the sun betokened his father. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Desiring god ministries john piper best commentaries. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series monergism. In a new book, coronavirus and christ, john piper writes, the coronavirus is gods thunderclap call for all of us to repent and realign our lives with the infinite worth of christ. In this study, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure. That silence was broken by john the baptist as god spoke once more prior to the nt age.
Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. However, the theme of the book is still the exaltation of jesus. Why i no longer follow john piper or desiring god ministry. Doug concurred with the partialpreterist view that the book of revelation was written before 70 ad and the prophecies were fulfilled in the destruction of the jerusalem temple. The only book of the bible which actually mentions eternal torment is the book of revelation. He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition. Since we have seen that revelation is a book of prophetic visions, the elements of which are symbols of spiritual realities, it makes sense that the numbers present in the book would be symbols of something else, not just random quantities. Oct 02, 2009 doug concurred with the partialpreterist view that the book of revelation was written before 70 ad and the prophecies were fulfilled in the destruction of the jerusalem temple.
It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. John in 65 chapters horatius bonar 19 december 1808 31 may 1889 was a scottish churchman and poet. Usa is on its mountainskingdomsheads along with rest of west. Things like sin, satan, creation, the curse, heaven, earth, redemption, etc, come full circle by the time you reach revelation. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. Revelation is the book of revelation verse by verse as preached by dr.
He tells us to imagine that theres no heaven, no hell, but only sky. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. So what does this practically mean for our preaching style. We are going to study the book of the revelation of jesus christ. After all, this is the theme of the entire word of god. This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Hebrews james 1 peter 2 peterjude johannine epistles revelation. Mike bickle, the onetime charismatic leader of the highly controversial 1 kansas city prophets in the 1980s and 1990s, is now positioning himself to become an endtime specialist to thousands of christian young adults around the world. 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. Romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 12 thessalonians pastoral epistles philemon. There is an intro to the many studies on our library page.
It is prime example of what comes from letting the clear and plain truths expressed in scripture dictate our beliefs on a subject rather than being molded into the. Doug concurred with the partialpreterist view that the book of revelation was written. An excerpt from john pipers new book, coronavirus and christ wheaton. The angel at philadelphia likewise had in their sight but a little strength. At first he was put in charge of mission work at st. But remember, when he, the spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth john 16. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. Jul 21, 2017 piper quotes from revelation to support ect. Before you explore what man thinks, listen to the author. The bible study page is a study on what the bible says about the last days and includes an outline of scriptures used in the study.
John piper is wrong about hell but i still thank god for. The book of revelation is full of symbolic numbers. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Shocking revelation concerning john pipers theology a. Shocking revelation concerning john pipers theology a cry. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. He preaches an obscure interpretation of the book of revelation 2 and proclaims, with sure conviction, that the world is now entering an eschatological. After the impossible experience that caused me to write the post when matthew 18 breaks down, with no other options available, i filed a formal grievance in the pca presbytery against the pastors. In this lab, pastor john helps us read the last pages of scripture. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Keep in mind that john piper writes these things as a futurist who sees most of the book of revelation as yet unfulfilled. Boasting only in the cross john piper passion oneday 2000 duration. John is responsible for writing the gospel of john, the 3 epistles, and the book of revelation. These letters are a kind of sevenfold preface to the book. Meditations of a christian hedonist 1986 and has continued to publish. When the apostle john had dead men and angels appear before him on the mount of transfiguration and in his experiences described in revelation, he wasnt seeking counsel from the dead or angels in the sense of initiating contact with them. Carsonreflection and discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently coronavirus and christ. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed.
Christ now appears in the form of a man, not yet under the emblem of a lamb, and speaks mostly in proper, not in figurative, words. Passion conference duluth, georgia john piper, founder of desiring god and chancellor of bethlehem college and seminary, presented a panoramic view of history as he shared. John pipers book coronavirus and christ is available in audio read by john himself. Piper hit the evangelical scene after the publication of his book desiring god.
The book of the life of the lamb who was slain is an eternal book, pledging gods redemptive act in history, and securing gods eternal praise. John macarthurs strange fire conference has come and gone and the book will be shipping next week. John piper has once again given us a book that provokes us to earnestly reconsider the center of our personal walks with christ, the aim of our ministries, and the very pulse of our churches. John piper books list of books by author john piper. John and his wife, patricia, live in southern california and have four married children. God then moved various men to record the books of the nt, and the last of these was revelation, also the last book in our bibles.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. And the glory of god in the gospel of christ did the same to the apostle john revelation 1. John piper, founder of desiring god and chancellor of bethlehem college and seminary, speaks from the book of revelation at the passion 2016 conference sunday morning, january 3, 2016, in duluth, georgia. Punta gorda, flin a revelation that has spawned controversy for the former pastor, a set of photos apparently showing john piper in the act of collecting seashells on a beach has been leaked onto the internet by an unknown source.
Pipers books are peppered with unwholesome sex talk that i have never found in theology books before. In the aftermath of the event, and with the book on its way, i think we all have questions wed like to ask dr. Shocking revelation concerning john pipers theology a cry for. The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb john piper. Duluth, georgia john piper, founder of desiring god and chancellor of bethlehem college and seminary, presented a panoramic view of history as he shared unique insights and application from the book of revelation at the passion 2016 conference sunday morning. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. The glory of god seems a bit incompatible with the. John piper is wrong about hell but i still thank god for him. Revelation esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible. May 25, 2017 revelation can be difficult to interpret.
John piper hosts an evening of eschatology pursuing truth. This is a book full of visions which use a lot of symbolism. Many things that have their commencement in genesis have their conclusion in revelation. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. His books include ecpa christian book award winners spectacular sins, what jesus demands from the world. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
Piper fails to note that john gives us the interpretation of the lake of fire symbol. And that to have your name written in the lambs book of life, so that you dont get any mark of. Apr 08, 2020 in a new book, coronavirus and christ, john piper writes, the coronavirus is gods thunderclap call for all of us to repent and realign our lives with the infinite worth of christ. His books include ecpa christian book award winners spectacular sins, what jesus demands from the world, pierced. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Shocking revelation concerning john pipers theology. The progress of the gospel is apparent here on earth. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb john piper passion 2016 duration.
The book of the life of the lamb who was slain is an eternal book, pledging gods. My job here is not to imagine, as in john lennons famous song. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote. John piper and john macarthur are still faithful expositors of gods word who are involved in coordinating some of the best preaching conferences in the land for pastors, such as together for the gospel, shepherds conference, etc. The opening of the seals is the course of history leading up to the end, and the rest of the scroll is the story of the end of the world and gods final triumph.
Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to. In 1980, piper became pastor of bethlehem baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota, where he ministered until march 31, 20. John piper posted some followup thoughts two days after we attended this forum. The gospel of john is a recorded radio broadcast series by dr. Revelation 1 english standard version esv prologue. Clear explanations on all passages of scripture by gifted bible teachers. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
It has been misunderstood, misrepresented and misinterpreted by many. Pipers citation of isaiah 8 doesnt prove what he suggests it does. Whatever you felt about the conference, there is little doubt that a lot of work and a lot of discussion remain as we, the church, consider the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit. 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. Is the united states talked about in the book of revelation. Currently the presbytery is investigating my claims of their misconduct. A study on the 7 churches in revelation churchleaders. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. The book of revelation is a book of prophecy about what is to come. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. Apr 08, 2020 an excerpt from john pipers new book, coronavirus and christ wheaton.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. Mar 01, 2017 alan piper notes this when he comments. And that to have your name written in the lambs book of life, so that you dont get any mark of belonging to any beastly power, is absolutely essential. In this lab, pastor john illustrates how to begin to understand the symbols, and apply them to life today. Piper, who famously decried the practice of collecting seashells in a 2000 message at the oneday passion. All of johns 3,000 sermons, spanning more than four decades of ministry, are available for free on the grace to you website. Defending truth and treasuring christ in the lives of athanasius, john owen, and j. John enters upon that grand vision which takes up the residue of the book.
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