Light + Truth From Resistance to Rest in Christ
Jul 22, 2025
John Piper, a renowned pastor and the founder of DesiringGod.org, shares insights on transforming resistance into restful faith. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual humility and God's grace in understanding and belief. Piper recounts his faith journey, highlighting gratitude for divine assurance and the hope of salvation. He underscores the significance of sharing Christ's message of love and repentance, encouraging listeners to engage courageously with their own faith.
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Divine Drawing Overcomes Resistance
- No one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws them first.
- Grumbling results from false reliance on human perceptions over God's sovereign grace.
Pray for Spiritual Sight
- Stop relying on your own senses and reasoning about spiritual matters.
- Pray that God would open your heart to see and embrace the truth of Christ.
Human Will Is Spiritually Impotent
- Human will is blind and utterly powerless in spiritual matters without sovereign grace.
- Most people overestimate their will's competence to come to Christ.
