Light + Truth The Servant Called Death
Aug 18, 2025
John Piper, a renowned theologian and pastor known for his impactful sermons, takes listeners on a profound journey through the lens of death in this discussion. He challenges the common perception of death, suggesting it can serve rather than destroy. By exploring Acts 7:54–8:1, Piper emphasizes faith in Jesus as a means to conquer death, transforming it into a source of comfort and hope. He highlights how death can deepen one’s relationship with God, illustrated through the life of Stephen, ultimately fostering spiritual growth even in the face of life's end.
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Death As A Teacher
- Andrew Revey, a 77-year-old theologian, experienced death as a profound teacher in his final days.
- He reported deeper spiritual learning in ten days of illness than in fifty years of study.
A Student Who Called Death Sweet
- John Piper recalls Zeke Rudolph calling death "sweet names" in his last hours.
- That memory challenges the listener to rethink death beyond mere enmity.
Defeated But Useful Enemy
- Death is both an enemy and a defeated, chained foe through Christ's resurrection.
- God can bind death and put it into service for believers, making them "more than conquerors."
