Supernatural reading of the Bible

Author: John Piper
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In Supernatural Bible Reading, John Piper seeks to show us how God works through His written Word as we engage in the natural act of reading the Bible, so that we may experience His insight-giving power—a power that goes beyond reading the words on the page. John Piper explains to the reader that something miraculous happens in the seemingly ordinary act of reading the Bible: we gain eyes to behold the glory of the living God.

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Foreword
Introduction


Part 1. The highest goal of reading the Bible

Introduction to part 1

1.Reading the Bible for the sake of achieving God's highest purpose
"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"

2.Reading the Bible for the sake of fervent worship
"But as you are warm... I will spew you out of My mouth"

3.Reading for the sake of seeing the highest dignity and beauty. Part 1
"...You, reading, can see my understanding of the mystery of Christ..."

4.Reading for the sake of seeing the highest dignity and beauty. Part 2
"...When they turn to God, then this cover is removed"

5.Reading for the sake of seeing the highest dignity and beauty. Part 3
"...My eyes saw the King, the Lord of hosts"

6.Reading for the sake of enjoying Ego's superiority. Part 1
"...For you have bitten that the Lord is good"

7.Reading for the sake of enjoying Ego's superiority. Part 2
"...I say this... so that they may have My joy in themselves..."

8.Reading for the sake of transformation. Part 1
"All of us... looking at the glory of the Lord, are transformed... from glory to glory..."

9.Reading for the sake of transformation. Part 2
"They are... overflowing with joy and... abundant in generosity!" (SRP)

10.Reading leading to a climax
"...Redeemed us to God from every knee..."

Part 2. The supernatural process of reading the Bible

Introduction to part 2

11.The necessity and possibility of supernatural reading of the Bible
"Then open their minds to understand the Scriptures"

12.Why the Pharisees could not read supernaturally
"...Have you never read the Scriptures?..."

13.New Testament examples of reading the Bible as examples of a supernatural process
"...Meekly accept the planted word..."

Part 3. The natural process of supernatural reading of the Bible

Introduction to part 3

14.Save us, God despises His natural gifts
"Understand what I'm saying. May the Lord give you understanding in everything"

15.Humility opens thousands of windows
"...Guides the meek to the truth and teaches the meek in His ways"

16.The irreplaceable role of prayer in the supernatural reading of the Bible: the awakening of our thirst for the Word
"Bend my heart to Your revelations, not to profit"

17.The indispensable role of prayer in the supernatural reading of the Bible: to see, enjoy and love with a confirmed heart
"Open my eyes, and I will see the wonders of Your law"

18.Reading the Bible by faith in God's promises
"...I... live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me"

19.Reading the Bible with faith in His promise will guide us
"The Lord is good and righteous, therefore he guides sinners on the way..."

20.The usual purpose of reading is to understand the essence of meaning
"...We write to you nothing but what you read or understand..."

21.Simple purpose of reading. Five reasons to define the meaning as what the author intended to communicate to the readers
"I wrote you in a letter... But I didn't mean..."

22.The simple purpose of the reading: God's intention through man's intention
"... What I am writing to you is a commandment of the Lord" (RBO. Joyous News)

23.The power of patience and attentiveness
"...If you search for it like silver, and find it like a treasure..."

24.Active reading means asking questions
"Understand what I'm saying. May the Lord give you understanding in everything"

25.Ask questions about words and phrases
"The revelation of Your words enlightens, enlightens the simple"

26.Assertions — collections of nuggets or links in a chain?
"...He boldly preached... disputing and persuading..." (trans. Ep. Cassian)

27.Text research: paradoxes, pleasures and a transformed life
"The foundation of Your word is true, and every judgment of Your righteousness is eternal"

Conclusion
Appendix
Words of gratitude
Notes
Thematic index
Biblical index

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 978-617-7662-21-0
Year 2022
Cover Hardcover, dust jacket
Pages count 512
Language Russian
Weight 800 g
Size 160 x 235 x 37
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Price ₴550.00
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