According to Warren Wiersbe, The Supremacy of God in Preaching "'calls us back to a biblical standard for preaching, a standard exemplified by many of the pulpit giants of the past, especially Jonathan Edwards and Charles Spurgeon." This newly revised edition is an essential guide for preachers who want to stir the embers of revival. Piper focuses his study on the example of Jonathan Edwards as an illustration of a leader who submitted to God.
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"I believe this is the third time I've read this book, the last (according to my notes) having been in 2009. It's a shot in the arm and a clonk over the head and a bolt of lightning straight to the heart. I will most likely read this again and strongly recommend it to anyone who ministers the Word on a regular basis."
— Ruth (5 out of 5 stars)
" A powerful and compelling call to God-centered, God-glorifying preaching. "
— Russ, 1/19/2014" Such a good and helpful book. The passionate heart and ethos behind this book is commensurate with the subject. "
— Jonathan, 12/25/2013" Great book! Should be read by anyone who desires to step into the pulpit! "
— Jeremy, 12/24/2013" Best book I know of to explain the purpose of preaching. Also does a great job of reminding preachers of the true source of power for preaching. "
— Seth, 11/20/2013" Excellent book, especially for anyone who preaches. Loved the section on Jonathan Edwards. "
— nate, 11/17/2013" This was encouraging. Certain chapters were 5 star chapters. Others less so. Glad I read it though. "
— Jason, 11/14/2013" Excellent guide for those who are preaching. "
— Stacy, 10/11/2013" also read 9/12/99; 5/29/98 "
— Brian, 10/9/2013" My first John Piper book! What a classic 5-pointer book. I loved how Piper refocusses the reader on God and His part in the preaching event. "
— Evan, 8/9/2013" Everything in preaching should point to the Supremacy of Christ from Genesis to Revelation. Law and Grace hand in hand. Not one or the other, but both. "
— Jared, 6/26/2013" Wow! A powerful little book- loved it! Must read for pastors. Argues that so much of our preaching today is Atheological-(it is missing God). Piper argues that God (His attributes) are seldom talked about and that God is little relied upon in the pulpit today. "
— Brian, 2/16/2013" I you preach, this is a must read... "
— Josh, 10/23/2012" spent the afternoon re-reading this classic by Piper after hearing his chapel message at SEBTS this morning. It's been about 7 years since I read it the first time. Every pastor needs to read this book. "
— Scott, 4/3/2012" Really loved the book. Full of passion and instructive advice "
— Michael, 2/22/2012" The theology of this book and examination of the life of John Edwards were absolutely refreshing and totally a blessing to my thirsty soul... "
— Joseph, 2/17/2012" Great book on preaching. Much of is read like standard reformation literature. The seventh chapter was exceptionally helpful in outlining ten basic aspect of good preaching used by Jonathan Edwards. "
— Doug, 12/25/2011" John Piper's book challenges us in all areas of our life. "
— Andrew, 11/19/2011" A very solid and short book on the theology of preaching. "
— Wade, 11/6/2011" The first half of this book is one of my favorite explanations of Christian missiology. The rest is a bit dry, and perhaps overstated. But the first half is great! "
— Josh, 5/23/2011" I actually read the 3rd edition and feel quite confident that I will be thumbing its pages again very soon. "
— Jstrick, 1/26/2011" Must read for anyone thinking about missions and, more to the point, what all of life is about. The kneecap of his argument is summarized well in the Conclusion, which is only five pages in my old edition. "
— Brad, 12/7/2010" Do you think Piper is against evangelism? Read this book. This definitely helped to expound my vision for God's global purpose of His church. "
— Skipper, 10/7/2010" Great stuff greatly hampered by a reduction of the promises for all the nations to be discipled to only a few from all nations to be discipled. "
— Jerry, 5/12/2010" excellent paradigm-shifting teaching about living out faith in a truly God-centered way "
— Brian, 4/27/2010" The best book I have read about the nature of missions! Packed with good theology, wonderfully biblical, and courageous enough to tackle the difficult issues. Top recommendation "
— Jim, 1/10/2010" I read this book in preparation for a mission trip to Ecuador in fall 2004. This is a nice book explaining the importance and significance of missions work. "
— Frank, 5/24/2009" This book changed my life. It gave me a greater appreciation and understanding of missions and challenged me to be willing to go to hard places to share the gospel. The 4th and 5th chapter are a bit hard to get through though.... good content though. "
— Tracy, 3/5/2009John 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.
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