Light + Truth Taught by God, Drawn to Christ
Jul 24, 2025
John Piper, a renowned pastor and theologian known for his insights on Christian Hedonism, discusses what it means to be taught by God. He unpacks how divine teaching differs from traditional education, highlighting its transformative power in fostering a genuine faith in Christ. Piper emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in reshaping our will and the necessity of humility in our spiritual journey. His reflections illuminate the internal changes that guide believers closer to Christ, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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God's Teaching Effectively Draws
- Being taught by God is the definitive draw to come to Jesus, making the teaching completely effective.
- Everyone who learns from the Father inevitably comes to Christ, with no exceptions or failures in this teaching.
New Covenant: Teaching on Hearts
- The new covenant is about God's instruction written on hearts, enabling a deep internal transformation.
- This inward teaching makes Jesus irresistibly attractive and changes the heart to truly see and come to Him.
Will Determines Knowing
- Knowing God's teaching depends on a willing, humble heart aligned with God's will.
- A compliant will opens the eyes to spiritual truth, while rebellion blinds understanding.
