Light + Truth The Gain That Death Cannot Take
Nov 26, 2025
John Piper, a renowned Reformed pastor and theologian, passionately delves into the profound question of whether death can truly be gain. He emphasizes that God's glory should shape our understanding of the gospel and explains how death can magnify Christ. Piper unpacks Philippians 1:20–21, highlighting that longing to be with Christ reflects a deeper satisfaction in Him. He argues that our fulfillment in Christ, even in death, ultimately brings Him the greatest glory.
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Start With God's Supremacy
- Seeing God as the supreme value reorients all reality and prevents man-centered distortions of the gospel.
- Piper argues that recognizing God's centrality helps us properly interpret the cross and our satisfaction.
Movies And Mountains As Springboards
- Piper uses The Lord of the Rings and natural wonders as examples that point beyond themselves to God.
- He explains that such delights can springboard us into worship rather than become idols.
Glory And Gladness Unite
- God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him.
- John Piper argues that joy in Christ unites God's glory and our happiness, removing the supposed conflict between them.
