Desiring God Meditations of a Christian 1st Edition by Hedonist Piper ISBN 1590521196 9781590521199

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ISBN 10: 1590521196  
ISBN 13: 9781590521199
Author: Hedonist Piper

Satisfaction…Happiness…Joy. According to John Piper, the pursuit of pleasure in God is not only permissible, it’s essential.

Desiring God is a paradigm-shattering work that dramatically alters common perspectives on relating to God.  Piper reveals that there really is no need to choose between duty and delight in the Christian life. In fact, for the follower of Jesus, delight is the duty as Christ is most magnified in His people when they are most satisfied in Him.

Constantly drawing on Scripture to build his case, Piper shows why pursuing maximum joy is essential to glorifying God. He discusses the implications of this for conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering.

Piper beckons us to approach God with the hedonist’s abandon. Finally, we are freed to enjoy Jesus—not only as our Lord and Savior, but also as our all-surpassing, soul-satisfying Treasure.

Desiring God may turn your Christian world upside down. And that will be a good thing, for the glory of God, and for your deepest joy.

Desiring God Meditations of a Christian 1st Table of contents:

• Part 1: The Foundation of Christian Hedonism

  • Chapter 1: The Pleasure of God
    • God’s Delight in Himself
    • God’s Delight in His Creation
    • Implications for Human Happiness
  • Chapter 2: The Pursuit of Happiness
    • Is Happiness Morally Right?
    • The Difference Between Worldly and Christian Happiness
    • Biblical Examples of Seeking Joy
  • Chapter 3: Love as the Labor of Pleasure
    • Love and Self-Denial
    • The Relationship Between Love and Joy
    • Love as the Overflow of Joy in God

• Part 2: Implications for Christian Living

  • Chapter 4: Worship: Celebrating God’s Glory with Joy
    • The Purpose of Worship
    • Worship as a Feast
    • The Role of Emotions in Worship
  • Chapter 5: Prayer: The Power of Delight in God
    • Prayer as a Pursuit of Intimacy with God
    • The Pleasure of Communion
    • Prayer and the Fulfillment of Desires
  • Chapter 6: The Word: Feasting on God’s Truth
    • The Bible as a Source of Joy
    • Meditating on Scripture
    • The Power of God’s Promises
  • Chapter 7: Conversion: Turning to Joy
    • The Misery of Sin
    • The Joy of Forgiveness
    • The Transforming Power of Delight in Christ
  • Chapter 8: Missions: Spreading the Joy of God
    • The Motivation for Missions
    • Sharing the Good News of Salvation
    • The Ultimate Goal: Global Worship
  • Chapter 9: Suffering: The Path to Deeper Joy
    • The Problem of Pain
    • Suffering as a Gift
    • Finding Joy in the Midst of Trials
  • Chapter 10: Love: The Labor of Pleasure
    • The Nature of Christian Love
    • Love as a Sacrifice
    • The Joy of Serving Others
  • Chapter 11: Money: The Ally of Joy
    • The Dangers of Materialism
    • Using Money for God’s Glory
    • The Joy of Generosity
  • Chapter 12: Marriage: A Crucible of Joy
    • The Purpose of Marriage
    • Finding Joy in Intimacy
    • Marriage as a Reflection of Christ and the Church
  • Chapter 13: Singleness: A Gift of Joy
    • The Biblical View of Singleness
    • The Freedom of Singleness
    • The Joy of Serving God Without Distraction
  • Chapter 14: The Church: A Fellowship of Joy
    • The Purpose of the Church
    • Finding Joy in Community
    • The Church as a Family
  • Chapter 15: Work: A Means of Joy
    • The Biblical View of Work
    • Finding Meaning in Labor
    • The Joy of Accomplishment
  • Chapter 16: Fighting for Joy
    • The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
    • Strategies for Overcoming Discouragement
    • The Importance of Perseverance

• Part 3: The Future of Christian Hedonism

  • Chapter 17: Death: The Door to Ultimate Joy
    • The Christian View of Death
    • The Hope of Resurrection
    • The Joy of Heaven
  • Chapter 18: Hell: The Loss of All Joy
    • The Reality of Hell
    • The Justice of God’s Wrath
    • The Urgency of Evangelism
  • Chapter 19: Heaven: The Fullness of Joy
    • The Beauty of Heaven
    • The Joy of Being with God
    • The Eternal Inheritance

• Conclusion: Living for Joy

  • The Challenge of Christian Hedonism
  • The Reward of Christian Hedonism
  • A Call to Embrace God’s Glory and Our Joy

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