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Desiring God

Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
Book • 2011
Desiring God is a seminal work by John Piper that challenges traditional views on the Christian life.

Piper argues that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, and that the pursuit of joy and pleasure in God is not only permissible but essential.

The book delves into various aspects of Christian living, including conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering, all through the lens of Christian hedonism.

Piper draws heavily from Scripture and the writings of historical figures like Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, and C.S.

Lewis to support his thesis that true and lasting joy can only be found in God.

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Mentioned by Ethan when asking Pastor John a theological question about God's will.
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as a book he wrote, with a blurb by J.I. Packer.
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as a relaxing bedtime read.
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in relation to the importance of desire in discipleship.
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Ben Greenfield
as an author whose books he reads during downtime.
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Jose Saenz
as a book he's been slowly reading since January, focusing on the idea that joy is found in Christ's glory.
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John Piper
as the book where he discusses missions as the battle cry of Christian hedonism.
Our Quest to Be Satisfied

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