![]() ![]() John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else. ![]() " Ask God for the grace to do his will, and you will see the truth of his Son. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. But it is important that we not only learn to see him but delight in him and the truth of the gospel. Even those who have caught a glimpse of him do not see perfectly, says best-selling author John Piper. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. In 2 Corinthians, the apostle Paul described one of the central problems facing humanity in every age: people fail to see Christ for who he is. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. ![]() " It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth. Who is Jesus Christ? You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. ![]()
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