The Roots of Endurance

Invincible Perseverance in the Lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce

By: John Piper

Narrated by: Bob Souer

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's Summary

John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce suffered lifelong opposition and endured for the causes of gospel truth, missionary zeal, and political justice. They found, in solid doctrine and humble joy, the tough roots for habitual tenderness in response to their adversaries - without doctrinal or moral flinching. They are examples of remarkable grace. 

In the third book of the Swans Are Not Silent series, best-selling author John Piper looks at the lives of these three great men and focuses on how they not only endured great opposition but did so with joy and without bitterness. Their lives exemplify how to set a pace and finish the race before us, encouraging every heart that it is possible to jump the hurdles in our paths.

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

Encouraging

Piper covered three men who actually had much in common. Newton, Simeon, and Wilberforce crossed paths frequently, if not in person, then in their writings. And if not in their writings, then in their impact. A lot of what you already know about these men is covered by Piper, and then a few more steps are taken into deeper water. Piper picked these 3 men for this book because all three were faced with unprecedented hardship and difficulties in their lives, especially for Newton and Wilberforce in the slave trade. But their endurance is to be admonished and, if at all possible, mimicked.

A great message!

This was a great message from John Piper on the need to endure and the practical applications of how to endure. This is the type of teaching that we need in this time that we are currently living in. A voice for living through the valleys and the difficult times that we will undoubtedly live through.

Great way to spend a Sunday

The people talked about in this book are good men who have a lot to teach us about christian living and that there is more than one way to love a good life. learned a lot about these men I didn't know. great read

Wonderfully Eye Opening

I loved this book, it was well written and executed. I am now anticipating listening to the remaining books in this series. I learned so much and have been inspired by the message.

Incredible testimonies of endurance

I was challenged by the way in which John Newton, Charles Simeon and William Wilberforce endured and struggled for decades in their lives and respective ministries/careers. I realized that I give up too quickly and am too quick to doubt the work or call of God based on difficulty. The stories of these mens' lives are powerful and impactful.

Powerful tools to help in your journey of endurance

It was the title of the book, more than anything else, that initially attracted me to this book. So, it was a wonderful surprise when Mr Piper used the lives of some of the heroes of faith to illustrate what these men held onto to endure as they journeyed in their call and purpose. Truly inspiring, but it is my heartfelt prayer that the lessons learned from their lives will be engraved on my heart and that I too, will walk in faith and endurance too. Thank you to both the author and narrator for being about this powerful book!

Excellent subjects

The author couldn't have chosen finer men as subjects for his exploration of perseverance. I had to pause while listening to the section about John Newton. I had to tell my sister what he said about talking to an adversary. She loved it so much that she wanted me to send the quote to her. What a kind and gentle soul he was! If you're looking for a book that inspires you to be a better, kinder person, this is it.