Light + Truth The Beauty We Cannot See Without God
Aug 5, 2025
John Piper, Pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, passionately discusses the importance of divine help in understanding the beauty of the Bible. He emphasizes that often God's word feels flat, urging listeners to seek spiritual enlightenment through prayer and a transformed heart. Piper contrasts rule-based morality with the joy of beholding God's glory, highlighting how true engagement with Scripture can lead to profound personal transformation and growth into Christ's likeness.
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Seeing Glory Requires God
- The Bible contains immense glory and beauty that we cannot see without God opening our eyes.
- John Piper teaches that supernatural enabling is required to behold wonderful things in God's Word.
Behold Glory To Be Changed
- Transforming into Christlikeness happens as we behold the glory of the Lord, not by rule-keeping.
- Pray for God to open your eyes to see glory and allow the Spirit to change you from one degree of glory to the next.
Combine Spirit With Word Study
- Combine the Holy Spirit's eye-opening work with the mind-informing work of studying God's Word.
- Avoid praying for revelation without actively engaging your mind with Scripture to truly see God's glory.
