Finally Alive by John Piper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Finally Alive by John Piper The term New Birth has been devalued by the multitudes who claim to be born again while living like everybody else. The New Testament defines new birth and new life completely differently. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Jesus said to Nicodemus, You must be born again, the devout and learned religious leader was unsure what Jesus meant. It would seem nothing has changed. Today born again Christians fill churches that are seen as ineffectual at best, and even characterised by the mosaic generation as unchristian. The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Those claiming to be born again live lives that are indistinguishable from those who dont; they sin the same, embrace injustice the same, covet the same, do almost everything the same. Being born again is now defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament however defines Christians very differently. "When Jesus said to Nicodemus, "You must be born again" (John 3:7), he was not sharing interesting and unimportant information. He was leading him to eternal life… If he does that for you (or if he already has), then you are (or you will be) truly, invincibly, finally alive." John Piper Author Biography John Piper served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota for 33 years. He is the founder of desiringGod.org, a chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, and he has written more than 50 books including Desiring God and Dont Waste Your Life. Review ... simply terrific. Finally Alive begins with Christ and ends with preaching Christ. It certainly moved me to keep doing that. -- The Briefing Magazine"It is an incisive examination of a topic of profound importance. I think it represents Piper at his very best as an author...Pipers tone is gracious and compassionate throughout this book. He shows the heart of a pastor from the first page to the last. But he also shows the skill of a theologian and the passion of a prophet...I cannot recommend this book too highly. I really believe it is Pipers best." -- Challies.com(Author, Seasons of Sorrow)"Nothing could be more eternally important than Christian people knowing what the Bible teaches about the new birth and knowing that they have experienced it. One wonders why its taken so long for a book on the new birth to be written! But now it has and I pray every reader rejoices in God for the rich beauties of Christ Jesus so compellingly shared in its pages." -- Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands(Pastor, Anacostia River Church, Washington, D.C.)"An accurate and scriptural explanation of what the new birth really comprises is a most pressing need for the modern church. Finally Alive, by John Piper, fulfills that need admirably. In his book, Piper explains just what it means to be born again, and shows how the scriptural teaching on that subject is designed to give all glory to God, and to cast us in utter dependence upon him." -- Nathan Pitchford Reformed Books.Net"I cannot too strongly celebrate the publication of this book. Owing in part to several decades of dispute over justification and how a person is set right with God, we have tended to neglect another component of conversion no less important. Conversion under the terms of the new covenant is more than a matter of position and status in Christ, though never less: it includes miraculous Spirit-given transformation, something immeasurably beyond mere human resolution. It is new birth; it makes us new creatures; it demonstrates that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. All the creedal orthodoxy in the world cannot replace it. The reason why "You must be born again" is so important is that you must be born again." -- D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois(Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois)"Piper sets the record straight on this oft neglected Christian truth by clearly telling us what the Bible teaches us about the New Birth: what it is, why we need it, how it comes about, what are its effects and how we can help others to be born again. This is not a book of dry doctrine. On the contrary, it is a book that leads to self-examination and God exaltation. I simply loved this book and now rank it as my favourite of Pipers and would highly recommend it to others." -- Barnabus, Sovereign Grace Fellowship of CanadaThis book is an invaluable asset to the church. It should be read and its message spread! Piper takes every reader by the hand and leads them through the material in a way that ensures those who are new to it all will not feel out of their depth. At the same time, those who have been through it before are guaranteed to either see things they have not noticed before, or see what they do know in new light. -- The Monthly Record- Free Church of Scotland Magazine(Magazine of the Free Church of Scotland)That prolific author John Piper has done it again. We dare not allow the new birth to be lost in the mists of our activity and emphasis. Often we hear sports commentators say that a certain mature sportsman has been born again meaning that he is having another season of success following a dark period. The new birth should never be regarded as merely having another go.John Piper, with consummate skill, sets forth the Biblical doctrine of the new birth in all its magnificence and radical impact on lives that were formerly without form and void. -- Founder of New Frontiers and well known Bible Teacher(Founder of Newfrontiers and well-known Bible Teacher, London)"When I was a boy my grandmother asked me, Have you been born again? Though I didnt understand what she meant at the time, that question led to my conversion to Christ. In this wonderful book, Pastor John Piper rescues the term born again from the abuse and overuse to which it is subject in our culture today. This is a fresh presentation of the evangelical doctrine of the new birth, a work filled with theological insight and pastoral wisdom." -- Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama(Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama)"Theologically thorough and yet heart-warmingly pastoral and practical, this important book should help Gods people to value the remarkable status and responsibility of being born again." -- Richard Cunningham, Director of Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), United Kingdom(Former Director, Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), United Kingdom)Finally Alive: What Happens When We Are Born Again by John Piper is a marvellous description of what the Bible says it means to be born again and the life which flows from this new birth. This book is worth reading for the first chapter alone. Piper shows us how far apart the world-view of being born again and actual biblical truth has drifted in recent years. He writes: The term born again is very precious and very crucial in the Bible. So our main concern is to know what God intends when the Bible uses this language, so that by his grace we may experience it and help others to do the same...The beauty and glory of Christ and the gospel shine out of every page. Finally Alive is dense yet readable, challenging, encouraging and refreshing." -- Julie Ferguson, Gilcomston South Church, AberdeenJohn Piper has done it again... with consumate skill, sets forth the Biblical doctrine of the new birth in all its magnificence and radical impact on lives that were formerly without form and void. -- New Frontiers Magazine"Regeneration, or new birth, meaning simply the new you through, with, in, and under Christ, is a largely neglected theme today, but this fine set of sermons, criss-crossing the New Testament data with great precision, goes far to fill the gap. Highly recommended." -- J .I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada((1926–2020), Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada)"Expository and practical, this rich survey of New Testament teaching explores the nature of the new birth and the life which flows from it. Full of refreshment and encouragement, it reveals more deeply the glory of Christ and the gospel and motivates a renewed commitment to live out this good news and share it with others." -- David Jackman, President of The Proclamation Trust, London(Past President, The Proclamation Trust, London)"This is an excellent book. It combines the virtues of clarity and comprehensiveness, maintaining lucidity withut skimping on truth or avoiding difficulty. It is a clarion call to get this essential doctrine right - for our own sakes, and for the sakes of our churches, our friends, and those who follow after us." -- Banner of Truth MagazineThis is the most biblically grounded and theologically solid treatment of the new birth that youll ever read. -- Sam Storms(President, Enjoying God Ministries)"For those curious about the Christian faith to those deeply committed to Christ and his ways, come read and behold the glory of any and every sinners only hope—the miracle of the new birth that brings forth new life in Christ that will never end." -- Bruce Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky(Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky & author of Big Truths for Young Hearts)"Classic Piper—crystal clear exposition and a must read." -- Alistair Begg, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio(Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio)"Many will be thankful that John Piper is here addressing the key need of our times. Every awakening begins with the renewed discovery of Christs teaching on the new birth. Here is that amazing teaching in lucid yet comprehensive form; with a relevance to readers worldwide." -- Iain Murray( Co-Founder of Banner of Truth, Edinburgh, Scotland)"Have I been born again? is not a question to be answered hastily. In this book, Piper strips away our complacency, arguing that many people falsely believe they are Christians. By examining the Bibles teaching on the new birth, he shows us how to be certain our faith is genuine. Because no issue could be more critical, I believe this is the most important book Piper has written." -- Adrian Warnock, blogger(Author of Raised with Christ and Hope Reborn and prolific blogger at adrianwarnock.com ) Long Description When Jesus said to Nicodemus, You must be born again, the devout and learned religious leader was unsure what Jesus meant. It would seem nothing has changed. Today born again Christians fill churches that are seen as ineffectual at best, and even characterised by the mosaic generation as unchristian. The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Those claiming to be born again live lives that are indistinguishable from those who dont; they sin the same, embrace injustice the same, covet the same, do almost everything the same. Being born again is now defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament however defines Christians very differently. "When Jesus said to Nicodemus, "You must be born again" (John 3:7), he was not sharing interesting and unimportant information. He was leading him to eternal life... If he does that for you (or if he already has), then you are (or you will be) truly, invincibly, finally alive." John Piper Review Text "It is an incisive examination of a topic of profound importance. I think it represents Piper at his very best as an author...Pipers tone is gracious and compassionate throughout this book. He shows the heart of a pastor from the first page to the last. But he also shows the skill of a theologian and the passion of a prophet...I cannot recommend this book too highly. I really believe it is Pipers best." ~ Tim Challies (Blogger at ) "For those curious about the Christian faith to those deeply committed to Christ and his ways, come read and behold the glory of any and every sinners only hope--the miracle of the new birth that brings forth new life in Christ that will never end." ~ Bruce Ware (Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky) "Regeneration, or new birth, meaning simply the new you through, with, in, and under Christ, is a largely neglected theme today, but this fine set of sermons, criss-crossing the New Testament data with great precision, goes far to fill the gap. Highly recommended." ~ J. I. Packer (Well known Author & Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada) "Nothing could be more eternally important than Christian people knowing what the Bible teaches about the new birth and knowing that they have experienced it. One wonders why its taken so long for a book on the new birth to be written! But now it has and I pray every reader rejoices in God for the rich beauties of Christ Jesus so compellingly shared in its pages." ~ Thabiti Anyabwile (Assistant Pastor for church planting, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.) "When I was a boy my grandmother asked me, Have you been born again? Though I didnt understand what she meant at the time, that question led to my conversion to Christ. In this wonderful book, Pastor John Piper rescues the term born again from the abuse and overuse to which it is subject in our culture today. This is a fresh presentation of the evangelical doctrine of the new birth, a work filled with theological insight and pastoral wisdom." ~ Timothy George (Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama) "Classic Piper--crystal clear exposition and a must read." ~ Alistair Begg (Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio) "I cannot too strongly celebrate the publication of this book. Owing in part to several decades of dispute over justification and how a person is set right with God, we have tended to neglect another component of conversion no less important. Conversion under the terms of the new covenant is more than a matter of position and status in Christ, though never less: it includes miraculous Spirit-given transformation, something immeasurably beyond mere human resolution. It is new birth; it makes us new creatures; it demonstrates that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. All the creedal orthodoxy in the world cannot replace it. The reason why "You must be born again" is so important is that you must be born again." ~ D. A. Carson (Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois) This book is an invaluable asset to the church. It should be read and its message spread! Piper takes every reader by the hand and leads them through the material in a way that ensures those who are new to it all will not feel out of their depth. At the same time, those who have been through it before are guaranteed to either see things they have not noticed before, or see what they do know in new light. ~ The Monthly Record- Free Church of Scotland Magazine John Piper has done it again... with consumate skill, sets forth the Biblical doctrine of the new birth in all its magnificence and radical impact on lives that were formerly without form and void. ~ New Frontiers Magazine ... simply terrific. Finally Alive begins with Christ and ends with preaching Christ. It certainly moved me to keep doing that. ~ The Briefing Magazine "Many will be thankful that John Piper is here addressing the key need of our times. Every awakening begins with the renewed discovery of Christs teaching on the new birth. Here is that amazing teaching in lucid yet comprehensive form; with a relevance to readers worldwide." ~ Iain Murray ( Co-Founder of Banner of Truth, Edinburgh, Scotland) That prolific author John Piper has done it again. We dare not allow the new birth to be lost in the mists of our activity and emphasis. Often we hear sports commentators say that a certain mature sportsman has been born again meaning that he is having another season of success following a dark period. The new birth should never be regarded as merely having another go.John Piper, with consummate skill, sets forth the Biblical doctrine of the new birth in all its magnificence and radical impact on lives that were formerly without form and void. ~ Terry Virgo (Founder of Newfrontiers and well-known Bible Teacher, London) This is the most biblically grounded and theologically solid treatment of the new birth that youll ever read. ~ Sam Storms (Lead Pastor, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) "This is an excellent book. It combines the virtues of clarity and comprehensiveness, maintaining lucidity withut skimping on truth or avoiding difficulty. It is a clarion call to get this essential doctrine right - for our own sakes, and for the sakes of our churches, our friends, and those who follow after us." ~ Banner of Truth Magazine "Piper sets the record straight on this oft neglected Christian truth by clearly telling us what the Bible teaches us about the New Birth: what it is, why we need it, how it comes about, what are its effects and how we can help others to be born again. This is not a book of dry doctrine. On the contrary, it is a book that leads to self-examination and God exaltation. I simply loved this book and now rank it as my favourite of Pipers and would highly recommend it to others." ~ Barnabus, Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Canada Finally Alive: What Happens When We Are Born Again by John Piper is a marvellous description of what the Bible says it means to be born again and the life which flows from this new birth. This book is worth reading for the first chapter alone. Piper shows us how far apart the world-view of being born again and actual biblical truth has drifted in recent years. He writes: The term born again is very precious and very crucial in the Bible. So our main concern is to know what God intends when the Bible uses this language, so that by his grace we may experience it and help others to do the same...The beauty and glory of Christ and the gospel shine out of every page. Finally Alive is dense yet readable, challenging, encouraging and refreshing." ~ Julie Ferguson, Gilcomston South Church, Aberdeen "An accurate and scriptural explanation of what the new birth really comprises is a most pressing need for the modern church. Finally Alive, by John Piper, fulfills that need admirably. In his book, Piper explains just what it means to be born again, and shows how the scriptural teaching on that subject is designed to give all glory to God, and to cast us in utter dependence upon him." ~ Nathan Pitchford Reformed Books.Net "Theologically thorough and yet heart-warmingly pastoral and practical, this important book should help Gods people to value the remarkable status and responsibility of being born again." ~ Richard Cunningham (Director of Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), United Kingdom) "Expository and practical, this rich survey of New Testament teaching explores the nature of the new birth and the life which flows from it. Full of refreshment and encouragement, it reveals more deeply the glory of Christ and the gospel and motivates a renewed commitment to live out this good news and share it with others." ~ David Jackman (engages in a worldwide ministry for Proclamation Trust, London) "Have I been born again? is not a question to be answered hastily. In this book, Piper strips away our complacency, arguing that many people falsely believe they are Christians. By examining the Bibles teaching on the new birth, he shows us how to be certain our faith is genuine. Because no issue could be more critical, I believe this is the most important book Piper has written." ~ Adrian Warnock (Author of Raised with Christ and Hope Reborn and prolific blogger at adrianwarnock.com ) Review Quote "When I was a boy my grandmother asked me, Have you been born again? Though I didnt understand what she meant at the time, that question led to my conversion to Christ. In this wonderful book, Pastor John Piper rescues the term born again from the abuse and overuse to which it is subject in our culture today. This is a fresh presentation of the evangelical doctrine of the new birth, a work filled with theological insight and pastoral wisdom." Details ISBN1845504216 Author John Piper Short Title FINALLY ALIVE Language English ISBN-10 1845504216 ISBN-13 9781845504212 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.4 Year 2009 Imprint Christian Focus Publications Ltd Place of Publication Tain Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence Minneapolis, MN, US UK Release Date 2009-03-20 AU Release Date 2009-03-20 NZ Release Date 2009-03-20 Illustrator Sean Michael Lucas Birth 1868 Death 1936 Affiliation Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Position Professor of Early Medieval History Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Pages 208 Publisher Christian Focus Publications Ltd Edition Description Revised ed. 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