Brothers, we are not professionals

Author: John Piper
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We, pastors, are being killed by the professionalization of pastoral ministry. The thinking of a professional is not the thinking of a prophet. This is not the mindset of Christ's servant. Professionalism has nothing to do with the essence of Christian ministry. The more we strive to become professionals, the more spiritual death we leave behind. After all, it is actually impossible to professionally be like children (Mt. 18:3), professionally be compassionate (Eph. 4:32), professionally thirst for God (Ps. 41:2).

Brothers, we are not professionals! We are outcasts. We are strangers and sojourners on earth (1 Pet. 2:11). Our residence is in heaven, from where we await the Lord (Phil. 3:20). Impossible professionally. will love His appearance, he did not kill this love at the same time, but they continue to kill it.

The world dictates its agenda to professionals; the plans of a spiritual person are confirmed by God. The strong wine of Jesus Christ breaks the skins of professionalism - John Piper

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Preface to the new edition

1. Brothers, we are not professionals
2. Brethren, God loves His glory
3. Brothers, God is love
4. Brothers, God really values us
5. Brethren, preach justification by faith and live accordingly
6. Brothers, the Gospel is God
7. Brothers, beware of the debtor's ethics
8. Brothers, tell people you do not serve God
9. Brethren, think about Christian hedonism
10. Brothers, let us pray
11. Brothers, beware of sacred substitutions
12. Brothers, fight for your lives
13. Brethren, preach based on the Bible, not entertainment
14. Brethren, examine the text
15. Brothers, Bitzer was a banker
16. Brothers, read Christian biographies
17. Brothers, show your parishioners why God inspired difficult texts
18. Brethren, adhere to the tone of the text
19. Brothers, save the saints
20. Brothers, feel the reality of hell
21. Brothers, lead people to repentance because of their pleasure
22. Brothers, help people will perform a miracle
23. Brothers, extol the meaning of baptism
24. Brothers, our suffering is for their consolation
25. Brothers, let the river be deep
26. Brothers, don't go to the flesh tanks with a toy gun
27. Brothers, physical exercise is still useful
28. Brothers, do not confuse uncertainty with humility
29. Brothers, tell them that copper will do
30. Brothers, help your people to strengthen themselves and serve in times of calamity
31. Brothers, convey to them God's passion for missionary work
32. Brethren, cut off the root of racism
33. Brethren, sound the alarm for the sake of the unborn
34. Brethren, focus on the essence of worship, not on the ego form
35. Brothers, love your wives
36. Brothers, pray for seminaries

Thematic index
Index of biblical quotations

Джон Пайпер

John Piper is a writer and preacher; the author of more than 50 books, many of which have become Christian bestsellers. He has served as a pastor and Bible teacher for more than 30 years. The founder of the Desiring God mission, the creator and apologist of the doctrine of "Christian hedonism", which claims that God is glorified in us most when we find the greatest satisfaction and joy in Him.

Author John Piper
Vendor Левит
ISBN 978-617-7662-05-0
Year 2019
Cover Hardcover, dust jacket
Pages count 316
Language Russian
Weight 535 g
Size 160 x 240 x 23
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Price ₴380.00
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