He writes: ‘I am deeply grieved in my heart to write this post as I am most certainly sure I will not only suffer the cost of exposing a man who is considered by many to be orthodox and thoroughly Reformed, but I anticipate that I will also suffer the loss of friendships as the same man is loved by the masses of Christian young people everywhere. What I do know is that I have been handed the responsibility to deal with the book for the sake of those in my flock and the salvation of many souls.’īutler understands the cost of contending for the gospel. I originally asked the same question as you, why now after 30 plus years? Why haven’t the leading pastors of the past 30 years dealt with this book? I don’t know. After researching what most of the young people had in common, I found a tie to Piper’s Desiring God. The difficulty comes from a perversion within the doctrine of God’s Love. Now that I have been in the pastorate I have experienced the most troubling situations in communicating the gospel with young people. ‘Oddly enough I have never read Piper until after I graduated from TMS. It is a supernatural life.Michael Butler explains the reason for his review. And for most of us this is a call to earnest prayer. “Be imitators of me as I am of Christ” ( 1 Corinthians 11:1). If we are not yet like Paul, he calls us to be. “We also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance and perseverance, proven character and proven character, hope” ( Romans 5:3–4). Seventh, it comes from the sanctifying effects of tribulations. “We are workers with you for your joy” ( 2 Corinthians 1:24). Sixth, it comes from fellow believers who work hard to help us focus on these sources of joy, rather than deceitful circumstances. “Rejoice in the Lord always” ( Philippians 4:4).
“I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith” ( Philippians 1:25).įifth, it comes from seeing and knowing Jesus as Lord. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing” ( Romans 15:13). “The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” ( Romans 14:17).įourth, it comes through faith, that is, from believing God.
Third, it comes from belonging to the kingdom of God. “You received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit” ( 1Thessalonians 1:6). Second, it comes from the Holy Spirit, not our own efforts or imagination or family upbringing. Troubles for Jesus compound your interest in heaven - which last a lot longer than earth.
Be glad in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven” ( Luke 6:22–23).
What is extraordinary about Paul is how unbelievably durable his joy was when things weren’t going well.įirst of all it was taught by Jesus: “Blessed are you when men hate you. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
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