I urge pre-tribulational proponents to carefully weigh the arguments that the author proposes.įinally, the book focuses on practical concerns that relate to the second coming of Christ. The second part of the book is the most controversial as Piper presents the rationale for the post-tribulational return of Christ. Each reason is grounded in God’s Word and loaded with encouragement. The author sets forth twelve reasons why followers of Christ should love his appearing.
Part one is the heart of the book and the most helpful part of the book. Part 1: Reasons to Love Christ’s Appearing Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
Piper stands with Paul the apostle who wrote:
The book's goal is to help readers love the second coming of Jesus Christ. John Piper sets out to challenge this problem in his new book, Come Lord Jesus. Tragically, the blessed hope is often eclipsed by love for things of the world. The second coming of Christ is a critical theme that emerges in the New Testament. Written by Bestselling Author John Piper: Author of Don’t Waste Your Life, Desiring God, and Providence Practical: The final 5 chapters are devoted to how Christians should live in this age between the first and second appearing of Christ He also explores important questions such as, Could Jesus come at any moment, or must certain events happen first? What does it mean to “Watch, for you know neither the day nor the hour”? and What should we be doing when he comes? With a special focus on the teachings of Jesus, Paul, and Peter, Come, Lord Jesus portrays not only the glory of the revealed Savior, but also the glorification of the resurrected saints.Įssential, Christ-Exalting Eschatology: Piper guides Christians to examine whether they long for the appearing of Christ, and what this event will mean for Christians, non-Christians, and for Christ himselfĬareful Exegesis: Piper pays close and precise attention to the words of Scripture, especially with a view to showing how Jesus and Paul were of one mind about the second coming Piper examines key biblical texts around the second coming while encouraging readers toward a Spirit-awakened affection for Jesus’s return. In his latest book, Come, Lord Jesus, John Piper addresses all these issues, but stresses that those who love the second coming of Christ will receive a crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:6–8). Many people are curious about the second coming of Christ―what it will be like, when it will happen, and what signs will come first. Bestselling Author John Piper Examines End-Times Theology and Scripture’s Command to Love the Second Coming of Christ
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