Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Great Missionary Hope
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Oct 25, 2025 Explore the power of God's irresistible call to faith that conquers all resistance. John Piper highlights how faith is created through the preaching of the gospel, illustrated by the resurrection of Lazarus. The discussion emphasizes that only God can open hearts and bring the spiritually dead to life. Dive into the concept of divine calling as infallibly effective, showcasing the hope of sovereign grace through the gospel. This journey into faith and transformation reveals profound truths about God's mission.
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God's Call Creates Saving Faith
- John Piper explains that when the gospel is preached, God accomplishes what humans cannot by creating faith that saves.
- This divine call irresistibly produces the faith that justifies and raises spiritually dead hearts to life.
Lazarus Illustrates Irresistible Calling
- Piper likens God's summons to Jesus calling Lazarus out of the tomb to show divine power over death.
- The comparison emphasizes that God's call infallibly creates the obedience and faith necessary for justification.
Irresistible And Infallible Divine Call
- Piper argues God's call is irresistible because it overcomes all resistance and infallibly accomplishes his purpose.
- He uses Romans and Ezekiel to show only God can change hearts and draw people to Christ.
