John Piper's newest book will help Christians think about thinking. Focusing on the life of the mind helps us to know God better, love him more, and care for the world. Along with an emphasis on emotions and the experience of God, we also need to practice careful thinking about God. Piper contends that "thinking is indispensable on the path to passion for God."
So how are we to maintain a healthy balance of mind and heart, thinking and feeling? Piper urges us to think for the glory of God. He demonstrates from Scripture that glorifying God with our minds and hearts is not either-or, but both-and. Thinking carefully about God fuels passion and affections for God. Likewise, Christ-exalting emotion leads to disciplined thinking. Readers will be reminded that "the mind serves to know the truth that fuels the fires of the heart."
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"Very helpful in understanding how the mind, and rigorous thinking, can serve the glory of Christ. Appendix 2, the Fish, the Student and Agassiz, had a big impact on how carefully and how long I spend on a biblical text unaided by commentaries, encouraging me to spend longer on the passage itself to the point of boredom and beyond to new insights."
— Mike (5 out of 5 stars)
" Challenged me to think for the Glory of God! "
— Kala, 2/12/2014" A great book for those who have experienced anti-intellectualism in the church. For those who do not come from that background, the book is less helpful. "
— Shane, 1/25/2014" Piper attempts to rescure evangelicalism from its historic anti-intellctual sin. "
— Gary, 1/22/2014" Aptly named. "
— Joshua, 1/18/2014" Excellent. If you're familiar with Piper's preaching and writing, you'll recognize many of the ideas here (thinking leads to affections, etc.), but it's nice to have them in one place. "
— Josh, 1/15/2014" Very stimulating, certainly well written, but when it's all over, kind of obvious. "
— Zeke, 1/3/2014" Much of the beginning is painfully basic but there are some gems throughout. "
— Aaron, 12/26/2013" Been a few months since I've read a Piper book. This one, his most recent, takes a look at the importance of thinking (primarily in the form of reading) in the Christian life. "
— Marshall, 12/22/2013" Some interesting thoughts on anti-intellectualism and relativism. "
— Amy, 12/9/2013" Particularly recommended for educators, students entering high school or college, or for parents who homeschool or are considering homeschooling. "
— Sarah, 11/23/2013" John Piper gives a clear challenge to use the minds God gave us in our approach to life and to Him. "
— Ron, 9/5/2013" John Piper does a thorough job of explaining our need to glorify and love God with our mind. He shows the error of both elevating intellect and anti-intellectualism. I recommend this book to both the intellectual and the non-thinker. "
— Mary, 3/4/2013" Nothing astoundingly deep, written from a Christian hedonist's perspective. "
— Lauralea, 2/4/2013" Another wonderful book by John Piper. Really well done. "
— Taylor, 12/11/2012" Wonderful, humble insight on using logic and understanding to love God and others better. Piper's emphasis on God's demand that we eliminate pride from our lives is humbling and challenging. "
— John, 4/24/2012" How do you balance feeling, faith and thinking? Follow John Piper burrow into a thought and with passion and precision light logic on FIRE, connecting mind and heart. Enjoyable book. "
— Jason, 2/20/2012" Do not be fooled by the three star rating. That rating is in comparison to Piper's other works rather than my general feel about the book. "
— Tyler, 5/31/2011" Another great book by Mr. Piper. The premise of this book is that thinking is a legitimate and important part of a Christian's life. He presents a great case for the of "The Life of the Mind" and how it correlates with "the Love of God." This is quite a thought provoking book! "
— Chase, 4/23/2011" I found Think to be a beautifully written encouragement to love God and people more through thinking well, and I would highly encourage it for anyone. "
— Jennifer, 4/12/2011" Really good - like a drink of cool water on a hot day. "
— Chris, 3/24/2011" This is a must read. Best I have read on the topic. Second best Piper I have read. "
— Seth, 3/24/2011" The book is a good analysis of how to use our mind for the glory of God. It addresses anti-intellectualism that is still common today. I enjoyed the book. "
— David, 2/5/2011" A really good book. One of my favorites from JP.<br/>The section on relativism is the best part. "
— Luke, 1/22/2011" A clear, intelligent call for the combination of logic and faith. A good read. "
— Gradon, 1/2/2011" To the point, immediately relevant, and clear. Excellent. "
— Christopher, 12/1/2010" This was a very fine book. I enjoyed it immensely. "
— Douglas, 10/19/2010" Wonderful Biblical exposition and call to think hard for the love of God and neighbor, all for the glory of God and our enjoyment in Him! Great chapters on the poison of relativism and others. "
— Danny, 10/12/2010John 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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