• The Legacy of Sovereign Joy

  • God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
  • By: John Piper
  • Narrated by: Bob Souer
  • Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (320 ratings)

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By: John Piper
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We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions, Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue, and John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each of these men will always be remembered for the messages they declared - messages that still resound today.

John Piper explores these men's lives, integrating Augustine's delight in God with Luther's emphasis on the Word and Calvin's exposition of scripture. Through their strengths and struggles, we can learn how to live better today. When we consider their lives, we behold the glory and majesty of God and find power to overcome our own weaknesses.

©2019 John Piper (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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The more you get to know God, the more His joy and delight pours into your life!

I enjoyed this book, and am pleased to have discovered this series.

The heroes of faith, features in this book, were only names to me. I had briefly heard of them.

I really enjoyed and was very much inspired in their relentless persistence in the discipline of prayer, Bible study and worship. And yes, I heartily agree that the more we get to know God - which comes from those disciplines, the more His joy and delight pours into us!

Thank you to both author and narrator for bringing to life the joy and delight of the Father that these heroes show in their lives.

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Great summary

the three men who are highlighted remind of us of the bed rock we have in the word of God

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SO GOOD

If you love Gospel “meat” or if you are a history buff, or both! This book is for you! This is book 1 of 7 compiled under “21 Servants of Sovereign Joy”. The narrator is good, this book is MOST DEFINITELY worth your time! Do it! ❤️

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Can’t go wrong.

John Piper-how Good uses him! Biographies are so good. And such a good price! Another blessing.

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Joy in Christ

What a wonderful book. What a wonderful way to know these three, their lives, their preaching, their love for God’s Word. I’m about to start reading/listening to this audio book again.

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Must read for every Christian!

If only Christians all over the world would know the lives of these saints, they would live passionately and courageously for God. They would know how to fight our modern oppositions in Christendom.

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So needed today..with all the evil falsely attempting to expose the truth…

We desperately must yield to God’s word and sovereignty…. Daily committing our being to becoming soldiers for Christ… defending God’s word by committing ourselves to total obliteration of all evil posing as the word… wolves in sheep clothing……

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Fantastic

Every Christian who would endeavor to set their heart aflame read this book. God has graced us with the stories of saints in ages gone by to helpstir our affections for Him and His glory.

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Life changing!

It is filled with simple yet deep truths of God for our lives and our purpose. Also, it is easy to follow and makes it fast. I could listen to it again and again, and I probably will, but try take notes.

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Enjoyed very much

This is a great book to listen to when you are relaxing and quiet. When you can close your eyes,
Not for multi-tasking.

I have absolutely no problem with the reader, Bob Souer. He reads
“Table talk with Martin Luther”
which this book doesn’t hold a candle to. Highly recommend if you are interested in Martin Luther, or the Reformation

. This book just skims the surface of these theologians lives.It was nice for me this afternoon, to unwind. And it was free!

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