Light + Truth The Beauty That Transforms
Nov 3, 2025
John Piper, a Reformed pastor and theologian renowned for his teachings on joy and God’s supremacy, dives into the transformative power of beauty in our lives. He discusses how beholding God's glory reshapes us into His likeness, emphasizing the need for admiration in spiritual formation. The conversation highlights biblical truths that strengthen believers and outlines five steps to glorify God through a changed life. Piper also reflects on the joy found in meditating on God's delights, leading to a richer, more fulfilling faith.
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Visitor Called The Service "Solid"
- A new visitor told Piper, "That was solid," about the church service.
- He used it to express his desire to build solid, rooted believers over time.
Delight Reveals Soul Quality
- What you delight in measures the worth and excellence of your soul.
- Piper extends this to God: meditate on the pleasures of God to know His excellency.
Study God's Pleasures Intentionally
- Study every biblical reference to what pleases God to learn His excellency.
- Piper practiced this by collecting and categorizing passages and teaching them as sermons.
