Desiring God, Revised Edition: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

John Piper, 2011

Overview

John Piper's classic work presents an enthusiastic explanation of Christian hedonism, asserting that the primary purpose of life is to 'glorify God by enjoying Him forever.' Drawing extensively from Scripture, Piper demonstrates why the pursuit of maximum joy is fundamental to glorifying God. The book delves into the consequences of this perspective for conversion, worship, love, scripture, prayer, finances, marriage, missions, and enduring hardship. This paradigm-shifting book offers a fresh view on relating to God, revealing that duty and delight are not mutually exclusive in the Christian life; in fact, delight becomes the duty for followers of Jesus. Piper concludes that Christ is most honored when His people are most satisfied in Him.

Who it's for

• Individuals interested in theological exploration of joy and worship.
• Christians seeking to deepen their understanding of God's role in personal satisfaction.
• Readers interested in the intersection of faith, duty, and delight.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Random House (USA)
• Year: 2011
• ISBN: 9781601423108