John Piper

Description: (American pastor)

John Piper is the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church and is dedicated to spreading the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through his sermons, over the radio and on the internet. He is the author of over 50 books and now frequently travels around the world to give seminars on the supremacy of God. Apart from his religious activities, he regularly writes poems to rejoice special family occasions as well as creating story-poems for the Advent churchgoers every year. An ex-student of University of Munich, he completed his doctorate in New Testament Studies and went on to become of one of the most influential and eminent theologians around the world in modern times. Many of his publications including, ‘Pierced by the World’, ‘The Passion of Jesus Christ’, ‘God’s Passion for His Glory’ and ‘Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist’ have been the recipients of the ECPA Christian Book Awards and various other honors. During his tenure as a pastor and a fellow ‘Christian Hedonist’, he founded ‘Desiring God Ministries’, which provides all of his sermons and articles collated in the last three decades through annual conferences and more recently, multimedia. If you would like to learn more about this interesting personality, scroll further.

Overview

Birthday January 11, 1946 (Capricorn)
Alternative names John Stephen Piper
City Chattanooga, Tennessee
Spouse/Ex- Noël Henry
Parents Bill
Ruth

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What is John Piper known for? John Piper is known for being a prominent American Reformed Baptist pastor, author, and theologian.
What are some of John Piper's popular books? Some of John Piper's popular books include "Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist," "Don't Waste Your Life," and "The Supremacy of God in Preaching."
What is John Piper's stance on theology? John Piper is known for his adherence to Reformed theology, particularly the doctrines of grace and the sovereignty of God.
How did John Piper contribute to the New Calvinism movement? John Piper played a significant role in the New Calvinism movement through his emphasis on the doctrines of grace, the centrality of God in all things, and the importance of passionate, joyful obedience to God.
What is John Piper's perspective on missions and evangelism? John Piper is a strong advocate for missions and evangelism, emphasizing the importance of sharing the gospel with all nations and the necessity of living a life that reflects the glory of God.
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