The Legacy of Sovereign Joy

God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin.

God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin. We read their books, their commentaries, their sermons, and we admire them for their greatness. We see them as almost perfect giants of faith, peacefully secluded in their studies, writing tirelessly, undisturbed, enjoying a mystical union with God that only they could know. However, John Piper captures the truth: Their experience of God's majesty and grace in their weakness, and in the face of countless injustices and adversities, was what changed everything in their lives. It led Augustine to abandon the frivolous pleasures of the world, Luther to continuous study of the Word, and Calvin, not only to tireless biblical preaching, but also to proclaim: "I would rather die a hundred times than subject Christ to... disgusting mockery." And it can have that same effect in your life. If you ever start to feel satisfied with sin, if you ever lose the joy of Christ, if you ever become dulled by the influences of the world, the lives of these men can help you grasp anew the wonders of God. And so, John Piper takes you back to the times of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin, inviting you to observe their imperfections, read about their transformation, and contemplate the reflection of God in their lives, so that yours may be inspired to a greater passion for the glory of God.

Pages: 148

ISBN: 9781629461007