{"product_id":"providence","title":"Providence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe providence of God is his purposeful sovereignty by which he will be completely successful in the achievement of his ultimate goal for the universe. God’s providence carries his plans into action, guides all things toward his ultimate goal, and leads to the final consummation. Pastor and author 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 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. Exploring the goal, nature, and extent of God’s purposes for the world, Piper offers an invitation to know the God who holds all things in his hands yet remains intimately involved in the lives of his people.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In what is perhaps his most important book so far, John Piper demonstrates with great cogency and exegetical skill that God’s providence ‘is his purposeful sovereignty in which he will be completely successful in the achievement of his ultimate goal for the universe.’ This book will enlarge your vision of God and thereby strengthen your faith.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—D. A. Carson, Cofounder and Theologian-at-Large, The Gospel Coalition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper, with his characteristic clarity and focus on the biblical text, shows us the pervasiveness of God’s providence in the Scriptures. Piper lingers over the biblical text, and we see in text after text that God rules over all of reality, from the smallest atom to horrific disasters. As we have come to expect from Piper, he turns our eyes to the infinite greatness and beauty of God, while reminding us that God’s providence constitutes amazing good news for those of us who know Jesus Christ.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are many books by John Piper that I would recommend to believers because of the depth and freshness of thought in his writings. \u003cem\u003eProvidence\u003c\/em\u003e will rank among the highest on the list. The breadth of God’s providence that is covered here is breathtaking. Piper leaves no stone unturned! Read it and see for yourself. This is a landmark work!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“While some see God’s hand only in miracles, and others don’t see his hand at all, providence is the wonderful truth that God is sovereign in and over everything that happens. Combining passion with a curious spirit, John Piper has cherished and proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. This engaging book is not just about one doctrine, but ranges throughout the alpine vistas of God’s work in our world, our redemption, and our lives today. It is deeply faith invigorating.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In this remarkable book, John Piper reveals the personal side of sovereignty, helping us glimpse the intricate complexity, winsome beauty, and ultimate purpose of God’s plans in action. Piper is able to write about a multifaceted doctrine in a way that is easy to grasp and so practical!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper’s magisterial book is a robust antidote to the weak view on God’s providence held by many Christians today. His exposition of the subject is thorough in scope and saturated with biblical insight. Piper is a model of the pastor-theologian as he not only describes providence but also shows how our understanding of providence can deepen our lives.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Tremper Longman III, Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Westmont College\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With the publication of \u003cem\u003eThe Justification of God\u003c\/em\u003e in 1983, John Piper showed that he was a man unflinching in his adherence to the sovereignty of God’s grace. Now, nearly four decades later, that adherence remains. This massive book affords food for thought in a way that will stretch the minds and hearts of its readers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Paul Helm, Former Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a book about the providence of God, written by a man who has spent his life expounding the glory of God. This volume is substantial, as its subject matter demands. Piper moves from the time before creation to the second coming of Christ, showing that the providential acts of God are pervasive through time, circumstances, and people as he explains the staggering power of the self-sufficient God.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Miguel Núñez, Senior Pastor, International Baptist Church of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“By nurturing humility and assisting us to tremble at God’s word, John Piper’s \u003cem\u003eProvidence\u003c\/em\u003e helps our eyes to catch the eye of the King in his awesome and terrifying beauty (Isa. 33:17; 66:2). He is not a safe lion, but he is good.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Jason S. DeRouchie, Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper’s careful exposition is coupled with insightful theological reflection and pastoral application. Here is hope when health fails, enemies assail, dreams unravel, relationships crumble, and calamities destroy. Here is strength for enduring difficulty, facing uncertainty, and overcoming anxiety. Here is the sweet experience of our Father’s bountiful goodness in the special care and conduct of his providence.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Stephen Yuille\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Piper has the gift of making complex ideas easily understandable. Under the general theme of providence, he deals with some of the most difficult themes of the Christian faith—the relation of God’s sovereignty to man’s decisions, the origin of evil, God’s use of evil people and the devil to accomplish his goals, and election. From a South American standpoint, where so many questions about God’s ways arise from a context of rampant neopentecostalism, health-and-wealth gospel, poverty, and corruption, this book is much needed.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Augustus Nicodemus Lopes, Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Recife, Brazil; Vice President, Supreme Council, Presbyterian Church of Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In our profusely man-centered age, John Piper’s book heals the mind and soul with gospel truth. This is not just a theological work on God’s providence, but also pastoral guidance full of biblical yet practical wisdom. This book will help the modern generation of Christians enjoy the truth of God’s sovereign power and help those around them to stand on the solid foundation of the gospel instead of the shaky ground of human pride. Piper lights a radiant flame of God’s glory in the lighthouse of God’s love where people will find true hope in a raging ocean of errors and fears. His book is very relevant for residents of post-Soviet countries, who need to see the greatness and beauty of the true King and ruler of this world while committing themselves to building his kingdom for the spiritual prosperity of their nations for the glory of Christ!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Evgeny Bakhmutsky, Pastor, Russian Bible Church, Moscow, Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper helps us see and savor God’s purposeful sovereignty by inductively demonstrating what the whole Bible teaches about its ultimate goal, its nature, and its extent.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Andy Naselli, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament, Bethlehem College and Seminary; Elder, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Through this magnum opus, John Piper leads hearts to joyful worship by unfolding the often-neglected doctrine of God’s providence. This book is both a textbook for serious students of theology as well as devotional reading for the layman. Read this book and worship the God who will achieve all his purposes for his glory and for the best of his elect.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Matthias G. Lohmann, Chairman, Evangelium21; Pastor, Free Evangelical Church Munich-Central, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In my estimation, this book represents the most mature and the fullest biblical-theological reflections of John Piper. As a pastor and teacher, I’m often asked, ‘How can I reconcile what I know about God, man, and creation in the Bible with how I experience them?’ Thanks to Piper, I now have a definitive work to help me answer these questions. This book will move readers to delight in God and in his revealed reality as they wonder at God’s intended purpose for his creation.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Biao Chen, Chinese Project Coordinator, Third Millennium Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper’s works have always emphasized the glory of God and the joy of his people. Now Piper offers us a masterful treatise on the consoling doctrine of God’s providence, moving between biblical theology and systematic theology with precision and a deep knowledge of Scripture without losing focus on the pastoral aspects of such important biblical teaching. May the Lord of glory use this book for the edification and joy of his people!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Franklin Ferreira, Academic Director, Martin Bucer Seminar, São José dos Campos-SP, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper skillfully shows how the truth of providence directly relates to diverse areas of theology. \u003cem\u003eProvidence\u003c\/em\u003e mixes his thorough theological and biblical insights with more than forty years of pastoral ministry. It is a real treasure for the global church and will be a valuable resource for the church of God for years to come.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Sherif A. Fahim, Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Biblical Studies, Alexandria School of Theology, Egypt; General Director, El-Soora Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“John Piper unfolds the glorious doctrine of God’s providence throughout the Scriptures. This work feeds the mind and warms the heart as it brings the reader to contemplation and adoration.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Pascal Denault, Pastor, Église Réformée Baptiste, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec; author, \u003cem\u003eThe Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction: Four Invitations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Definition and a Difficulty\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: What Is Divine Providence?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Is Divine Self-Exaltation Good News?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: The Ultimate Goal of Providence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 1: The Ultimate Goal of Providence before Creation and in Creation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Before Creation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: The Act of Creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 2: The Ultimate Goal of Providence in the History of Israel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Overview: From Abraham to the Age to Come\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: The Exodus Unfolds\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Remembering the Exodus\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The Law, the Wilderness, and the Conquest of Canaan\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: The Time of the Judges and the Days of the Monarchy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: The Protection, Destruction, and Restoration of Jerusalem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 3: The Ultimate Goal of Providence in the Design and Enactment of the New Covenant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: The Designs of the New Covenant\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Christ’s Foundational Act in Establishing the New Covenant\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: The Entrance of Sin into Creation and the Glory of the Gospel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: The Glory of Christ in the Glorification of His People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: The Nature and Extent of Providence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 1: Setting the Stage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Knowing the Providence of the God Who Is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 2: Providence over Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: The Loss and Recovery of a Theater of Wonders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Earth, Water, Wind, Plants, Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 3: Providence over Satan and Demons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Satan and Demons\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: The Ongoing Existence of Satan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 4: Providence over Kings and Nations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Israel’s Divine King Is King of the Nations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: Human Kingship and the King of Kings\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: To Know and Rejoice That the Most High Rules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 5: Providence over Life and Death\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: A Bath of Truth and the Gift of Birth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: “The Lord Has Taken Away; Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25: We Are Immortal till Our Work Is Done\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 6: Providence over Sin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26: Natural Human Willing and Action\u003cbr\u003eChapter 27: Things We Know and Do Not Need to Know\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28: Joseph: God’s Good Meaning in a Sinful Act\u003cbr\u003eChapter 29: Israel Hated, Pharaoh Hardened, God Exalted, Helpless Saved\u003cbr\u003eChapter 30: Broken Families\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31: Deception and Dullness of Heart\u003cbr\u003eChapter 32: “Though He Cause Grief, He Will Have Compassion”\u003cbr\u003eChapter 33: A Wickedness God Especially Abhorred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 7: Providence over Conversion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 34: Our Condition before Conversion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 35: Three Biblical Pictures of How God Brings People to Faith\u003cbr\u003eChapter 36: Saving Faith as the Gift of Providence\u003cbr\u003eChapter 37: Driven Back to the Precious Roots of Election\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 8: Providence over Christian Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 38: Forgiveness, Justification, and Obedience\u003cbr\u003eChapter 39: God’s Command-and-Warning Strategy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 40: “Those Whom He Called . . . 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