Desiring God

Meditations of A Christian Hedonist

By: John Piper

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic, newly revised and expanded, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: Delight is our duty. Join him as he unveils stunning, life impacting truths you saw in the Bible but never dared to believe.

John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis since 1980, is the author of The Dangerous Duty of Delight, Desiring God, Future Grace, A Godward Life, and The Pleasures of God. He received his doctorate in theology from the University of Munich and taught biblical studies for six years at Bethel College, St. Paul, before becoming a pastor. He and his wife, Noel, have four sons and one daughter.

©2003 John Piper (P)2005 Christian Audio

What I learned

Two things off the top of my head:
1. Don’t do things out of “duty” but out of love(agape) for the Lord. IE, give, pray
2. Christian Hedonism is...well, I don’t want to give away ending...I’ll just say, it was better than I expected!

Amazing life-altering perspective

John Piper paints a beautiful picture in this book which depicts how the life of a Christian should be used to glorify God in all that you do by delighting in the lord. He cites many great passages of scripture and encourages the reader to challenge his assumptions and ultimately listen to God over all else.

A Modern Counter-Culture Christian Classic

If you have been searching for a book that will challenge you to a deeper relationship with your creator, this is the book. A true Christian classic with eternal perspective and counter-culture to the core.

John Piper illuminates Gods design!

Piper helps to bring understanding to what can at times seem complicated. He illuminates Gods design and intention and make it clear to the reader.

A must read for every preacher

I loved it. life changing. makes one take notice. I think I am going to become a fan of John Piper

Great view of John Piper

Really good book. A restoration of Johnathan Edwards theology. I do recommend for all Christians who are looking for a bible based view of being fullfiled in Gods glory!

Simply amazed...

great audio book, very informative and detailed in referencing books in the bible to better illustrate. very good book to keep in the library

powerful and provocative

My first encounter with John Piper. Solid doctrine, good Bible examples. Good, clear audiobook narration.

An essential perspective.

John Piper's Christian Hedonist perspective on God is essential to any aspiring Theologist and Christian.

An “Ah-haaa!” Book

This book goes a long way at putting words to something I have been experiencing. What a pleasure!