Ask Pastor John Keeping Sovereign Grace in Gospel Partnerships
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Dec 8, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, John Piper, a renowned Reformed pastor and theologian, shares insights on why defining a gospel-driven ministry as Reformed is crucial for preserving grace. He emphasizes that grace is central to the gospel and highlights the significance of the five solas, particularly 'grace alone,' to protect God's glory. Piper contrasts Reformed sovereign grace with Wesleyan prevenient grace, illustrating how grace overcomes human resistance. He passionately argues that the doctrines of grace safeguard and celebrate God's sovereign work in salvation.
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Define Ministry To Protect Grace
- Define a gospel-driven ministry as Reformed because it strategically protects the doctrine of grace.
- Doing so is wise and helpful, though not the only legitimate option.
Gospel Is Centered On God's Grace
- The gospel's core is the glory of God's grace and that shapes ministry identity.
- Reformed theology highlights and guards that grace as central to salvation and mission.
Five Solas Emphasize Divine Decisiveness
- The five solas crystallize the gospel's emphasis on God's decisive work in salvation.
- 'Grace alone' denies ultimate human self-determination in conversion.
