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Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ Audiobook
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John Piper delivers powerful biblical reassurances to bolster readers’ trust in the sovereignty of God and the supremacy of Christ when evil and tragedy come. If God governs the sinful acts of men, then does the devastation caused by those terrorists, dictators, murderers, cheats, and abusers discredit Jesus’ words: “All authority in heaven and earth belongs to me”? When heart-rending news comes of the latest accident, illness, or natural disaster, can we really believe that in Jesus, “all things hold together”? Though God has not answered all of our questions about sin and suffering, there are things he wants us to know, things he declares in his Word—such as what’s at stake in the “spectacular” sins of others and the horrible tragedies of this life; their global purpose, both historically and today; and what these events say to us personally. As John Piper works through these biblical truths, this book will bolster readers' trust in the utter sovereignty of God such that they'll be less timid in their witness and less afraid of whatever may come. It is also a joy-infused declaration that because everything occurs through Christ and for Christ and his glory, they are forever secure in him.
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"This is a book that has opened my eyes to how the New Testament is so intertwined with the Old Testament. Dr. Piper has done a great job in showing how the Spectacular Sins in the bible only point to the Soveriegnty of God throughout all of eternity. This is a must read for all people in the Church."
— Dave (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Very insightful, scriptural look at the sovereignty of God even over evil. "
— Vincent, 1/20/2014 -
" LOVED this book. Not only did it make me think about God's sovereignty in all the spectacular sins of the Bible, but also His sovereignty over all the sins in my life and how He has purpose in the sins that I struggle with. Easy to read - short chapters. "
— Angela, 12/30/2013 -
" I read this while in the hospital. This is the first time I ever looked at Jesus on the cross as murder. Eye opening. "
— Barbara, 12/29/2013 -
" Fantastic presentation of God's absolute sovereignty over the most spectacular sins of human history. John Piper deals with some of the biggest questions against Christianity, namely, the problem of the origin of evil. Loved this book. Highly recommend! "
— Sam, 12/13/2013 -
" If you want a better understanding of the biblical doctrine of God's sovereignty in all things, including sin and suffering, this book serves a cornerstone text. Short, concise and full of biblical reference, this small book will help put your Christian walk into greater perspective. "
— Christopher, 11/12/2013 -
" A small gem. "
— Nicole, 11/1/2013 -
" Incredibly edifying. Definitely not a wimpy book creating wimpy worldviews "
— Lindsay, 10/18/2013 -
" God is sovereign over all the events of this life. There is great comfort in the thought. "
— Duane, 10/12/2013 -
" Dynamite offering to my theology. The truth of sin and its grand purpose in the hands of a Holy God, all-wise and knowing, is a reassuring venture that has shaped the way I relate to my faith and the situations around me. This is truly life changing. "
— Chris, 12/31/2012 -
" Good read if you like Piper's style, but if you don't it will sound like all his other books. "
— Justin, 9/28/2012 -
" A powerful book. Piper tackles the tough question of suffering and the sovereignty of God. He came to the same conclusion as Joseph after being sold into slavery: Man meant it for evil -- God meant it for good. "
— Joshua, 4/28/2012 -
" This book is intense and answers some huge questions. At only 100 or so pages, it's a quick read. Take your time, though, there's much to soak in. "
— Eric, 9/12/2011 -
" Other than the fact that I don't particularly like Piper's style of writing, this was excellent. "
— Dana, 6/13/2011 -
" Incredibly edifying. Definitely not a wimpy book creating wimpy worldviews "
— Lindsay, 12/24/2010 -
" God uses the worst sins for His good purposes "
— Steve, 12/24/2010 -
" Dynamite offering to my theology. The truth of sin and its grand purpose in the hands of a Holy God, all-wise and knowing, is a reassuring venture that has shaped the way I relate to my faith and the situations around me. This is truly life changing. "
— Chris, 12/12/2010 -
" God uses the worst sins for His good purposes "
— Steve, 3/1/2010 -
" Other than the fact that I don't particularly like Piper's style of writing, this was excellent. "
— Dana, 2/6/2010 -
" God is sovereign over all the events of this life. There is great comfort in the thought. "
— Duane, 10/31/2009 -
" LOVED this book. Not only did it make me think about God's sovereignty in all the spectacular sins of the Bible, but also His sovereignty over all the sins in my life and how He has purpose in the sins that I struggle with. Easy to read - short chapters. "
— Angela, 1/15/2009
About John Piper
John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, A Peculiar Glory, and Reading the Bible Supernaturally.
About Arthur Morey
Arthur Morey has won three AudioFile Magazine “Best Of” Awards, and his work has garnered numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed him as a finalist for two Audie Awards. He has acted in a number of productions, both off Broadway in New York and off Loop in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. He has won awards for his fiction and drama, worked as an editor with several book publishers, and taught literature and writing at Northwestern University. His plays and songs have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Milan, where he has also performed.