Future Grace

by John Piper

Paperback, 2005

Status

Available

Collection

Publication

Multnomah (2005), 448 pages

Description

In Future Grace, author John Piper helps readers discover the key to overcoming sin and living a life that honors God. Many men and women attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past, but Piper encourages believers to look ahead to the grace God provides for us on a day-by-day, moment-by-moment basis--putting faith into action by laying hold of God's promises for the challenges we face. Sever the Root of Sin No one sins out of duty. We sin because we want to. Sin promises happiness, and we buy the lie. So how can the root of sin be severed in our lives? The penalty of sin must be paid by the righteous blood of Christ. And the power of sin must be broken by banking on the promises of Christ. John Piper's meditations are rooted in rock-solid biblical reflection. Chapter by chapter--one for each day of the month--he reveals how, by cherishing the promises of God, you can break the power of anxiety, despondency, covetousness, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, misplaced shame, and more. From the Trade Paperback edition.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member joannaholbrook
This book revolutionized my idea of what it means to live by FAITH and transformed the way I read Scriptures. Now I look at statements God has made to us as unchangeable, unshakable promises--promises I can build the foundations of my life upon.
LibraryThing member billmeister16
This is the definitive book on "Faith." Without a doubt, Future Grace is the most important book in my life apart from God's Word.
LibraryThing member thewykoffs
Some helpful ideas; book gets redundant after a while
LibraryThing member justindtapp
One of the best books I have ever read, period. Had more impact on my life than perhaps any other book.
LibraryThing member HGButchWalker
Very challenging and thought-provoking book discussing the motivation for our obedience. Commonly we are told to obey God out of gratitude for God's grace to us in the past. While affirming the importance of gratitude, Piper argues that it is a poor motivation for obedience, which is why God offers
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us so many promises for grace in the future as motivations. He then demonstrates how faith in God's future grace offers the best motivation for victory over various plaguing sins and how it enflames our passion for God.
I found myself challenged several times through the book, yet I found that Piper had the weight of Scripture on his side. Highly recommended, but come ready to consider what he says. I also recommend the 1 chapter a day for a month approach.
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

1590521919 / 9781590521915
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