Piper invites us to experience the profound effects of knowing the God of all-pervasive providence: the intensifying of true worship, the solidifying of wavering conviction, the strengthening of embattled faith, the toughening of joyful courage, and the advance of God's mission in this world. And its goal is the Christ-exalting glorification of God through the gladness of a redeemed people in a new world.ĭrawing on a lifetime of theological reflection, biblical study, and practical ministry, pastor and author John Piper leads us on a stunning tour of the sightings of God's providence-from Genesis to Revelation-to discover the all-encompassing reality of God's purposeful sovereignty over all of creation and all of history. Piper, the chancellor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who served for 33 years as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, offered 'biblical realities' he hopes will encourage parents to 'gladly submit to Gods word and adjust their parenting strategies. Providence is "God's purposeful sovereignty." Its extent reaches down to the flight of electrons, up to the movements of galaxies, and into the heart of man. Whether you’re a pastor, grandmother, biblical scholar, or businessman young in the faith or seasoned pilgrim a slow read and thoughtful application of Providence is guaranteed to deepen your joy, for His glory.From Genesis to Revelation, the providence of God directs the entire course of redemptive history. Piper has structured it in such a way that you can dive into any chapter from the table of contents (as I like to do), but after an initial browsing, I found myself wanting to start back at page one and work my way through from start to finish. It’s a book I’ve underlined, read aloud to my wife, and savored–a page or two at a time. I’ve had an advance copy of Providence sitting on the bedside table for several weeks, and have more often than not found myself reaching past The Lord of the Rings for it at bedtime. In brief and soul-satisfying chapters, Piper expertly weaves Scripture and exposition that flow together into a wonderfully readable text. Providence–John Piper’s “magnum opus”–holds its own as a piece of literature, yet is written like the best kind of sermon. John Piper draws on a lifetime of theological reflection, biblical study, and practical ministry to lead readers on a stunning tour of the sightings of Gods. “Just because a book has lots of pages doesn’t mean it’s high-brow academic shelf-candy.
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