Ask Pastor John Piper, Did You Miss Something?
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Jan 8, 2026 Explore the balance between rejoicing in God and the joy of salvation. Delve into the essential tension of delighting in God's gifts while keeping Him at the center. Discover biblical examples that highlight dual joys, and gain insights from two guiding principles for right rejoicing. Learn how both creation and salvation reveal God's glory and lead to true worship. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes that our delight in salvation should elevate our joy in God.
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Listener Question From Savannah
- Matt from Savannah asked whether rejoicing in salvation conflicts with saying God is the gospel.
- John Piper acknowledges the question and admits he hadn't addressed those specific texts in God Is the Gospel.
Gifts Reveal God's Glory
- Rejoicing in God's gifts is right when those gifts point you to God's glory and character.
- John Piper argues that salvation and creation reveal God's excellence and lead us to delight in him.
Rejoice In The Full Work Of Salvation
- Rejoice explicitly in the whole saving work of God: incarnation, cross, justification, adoption, sanctification, and preservation.
- Celebrate each aspect because they display God's mercy and lead you to glorify him.
