A Deeper Experience Of God s Grace Written By Dr. Piper

The conversation started in the gospel of John, has been picked up by another theologian named John. John Piper. Dr. Piper is not only a best-selling author, but is also one of the most well-known theologians of the twenty-first century. Dr. Piper grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and after high school he attended Wheaton College. He earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Divinity from the University of Munich. Dr. Piper served as the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis Minnesota for 33 years. Today, he serves as the Chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. Dr. Piper’s long tenure as a pastor and author has honed his ability to explain theological topics in clear and†¦show more content†¦Dr. Piper demonstrates that those who are truly elect cannot fall away from grace. The doctrine of preservation, based not on human fallibility, but the Trinity’s holiness, can never fail. God â€Å"has not lef t us [Christians] to ourselves to confirm our calling and election†. Preservation of the saints is not just espoused by Dr. Piper, but he sites numerous Biblical texts to support his argument. One of the pillars of preservation, as described by Dr. Piper, is that the maintenance of everlasting faith rests on the holiness of God. However, God cannot preserve someone in salvation, if their faith is not active. This is demonstrated in 2 Peter 1:10 which says, â€Å"Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.† Dr. Piper uses this verse to demonstrate his understanding of election as a relationship, a two-way street. Our actions do not save us, but true faith cannot help but be active, growing and changing. True faith demands that the believer be â€Å"diligent to confirm†. Some charge that the concept of preservation can cause true believers to despair. Dr. Piper points o ut verses such as 1 John 1:8-9 â€Å"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.† ThoseShow MoreRelatedThe, Death And Blind Sheep3005 Words   |  13 PagesIntroduction Ever since the Fall we have been unable to physically restore our Eden experience on our own. Nor could we fix the mistake that Adam started with either good living or hard work. No council could be gathered, no theologian could negotiate their way out of our deserving judgment. We were indebted with total sin, unable to choose good from bad running around since birth with no clue as to who are or what was in us. It could be described as lost, death and blind sheep aimlessly movingRead MoreThe Technological Advances Of The Great Gatsby3475 Words   |  14 Pages1. Introduction Ever since the fall we have not been unable to physically restore our glorious Eden experience, nor could we fix the mistake that Adam started with either good living or hard work. No council could be gathered; no theologian could negotiate his or her way out of our deserving judgment. We were indebted with sin, unable to choose right from wrong. God’s creation was just running around since birth with no clue as to who are or what was if any power was in us. We are like blind sheep