Light + Truth Who Are We Before God?
Apr 15, 2025
John Piper, a renowned pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, dives deep into the essence of identity in his conversation. He challenges listeners to pursue God's calling over societal definitions of success. By unpacking 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, Piper emphasizes the power of divine grace and faithfulness. He encourages embracing one's God-given identity, highlighting how it shapes our assurance and purpose. This insightful dialogue inspires a transformative view of self rooted in faith.
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Paul's God-Centered Identity
- Paul has a clear God-centered self-understanding of his identity and mission.
- This gives him strength and stability in who he is and where he's going.
Be a Free Agent in Identity
- Don't let the world define your identity through possessions or achievements.
- Know who you are by God's will and stand firm in His grace to be free.
Decisive Sanctification Explained
- Becoming a Christian involves a decisive past sanctification: a break from sin and new allegiance to Jesus.
- This sanctification is both God's call and our response in faith, establishing our new identity.
