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There are many ways in which [Bloodlines] will help the church in its struggle with the sin of racism.

First, John takes us to all the biblical texts that speak most directly to the subject of race. But—and this was most helpful to me—John does not stop there.

He then goes to most of the central doctrines and themes of our faith and shows the implications of each one for our understanding of race. He demonstrates how Jesus’s proclamation of the kingdom, his substitutionary atonement, the doctrine of conversion, of union with Christ, of justification by faith—all transform our attitude toward our own race and culture as well as to those belonging to other races and cul…

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I am writing from Brazil where this week a team from Desiring God is participating in the annual FIEL Conference in the city of Aguas de Lindoya. Pastor John Piper and Pastor Bob Glenn from Minnesota have joined the roster of speakers addressing the topic of global missions. (Follow the conference live online.)

While we are ministering in a Portuguese-speaking country, we decided this would be a good time to launch our latest translated website. Last night we announced the release of satisfacaoemDeus.org, with online content in Portuguese.

The 7th Largest Language Worldwide

From its origin in Portugal, the Portuguese language spread during colonization to countries such as Mozambique…

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Noel Piper, that is.

Back in August Noel addressed the ladies at Oxygen 11 in Sydney, Australia.

Stream or download Faithful Women. Faithful God.

The Great Commission was not an afterthought for Jesus. It is a mandate that reflects the heart and mission of God from before the foundations of the world.

In this 16-minute episode of Theology Refresh, Jerry Rankin discusses unreached and unengaged peoples, the dynamics of mission strategy, and international church planting. His aim is to encourage pastors and local churches to be involved in global outreach.

Stream or download the interview.

[Subscribe to Theology Refresh through iTunes.]

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Recent Theology Refresh podcasts —

• John Piper on the Gospel and Sanctification (Part 2)
• John Piper on the Gospel and Sanctification (Part 1)
• Francis Chan on the Sovereignty of God

Two-minute video from John Piper on why he wrote Bloodlines —

. . . I've come to the conclusion that for all the good things that could be done, the gospel has in it not only the keys to reconciliation, but also the keys to all the sins that keep us from pursuing reconciliation. It's really important that we tackle this continually. I have resolved that this is an issue I will tackle until I'm dead. It will not go away.

Watch the trailer to the documentary by Crossway and get a free download of the Introduction [PDF]. You can also pre-order the book from Amazon, or directly from Desiring God by calling us at 888.346.4700 between 9:00 and 5:00 (CDT), Monday to Friday.

Matthew 24:12-14 gives us the juxtaposition of two surprising things:

1. the love of many will grow cold (v. 12),
2. and the gospel of the kingdom will be preached to all peoples (v. 14).

The end of the age will be a giant glacier of lovelessness, but the gospel will also advance. This implies that someone's love hasn't grown cold. Someone is taking the gospel to the unengaged and unreached. There will be a band of someones who will finish the mission. And then the end will come.

This was John Piper's introduction to a series of lectures on world evangelism given at Westminster Theological Seminary in 1994. The content features the biblical and theological foundations to God's sovereignty in the…

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Pastor John's newest book, Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian, is now available. Earlier this year Crossway traveled with Pastor John to his hometown of Greenville, SC to revisit the world in which he grew up.

Here's a two-minute trailer for the 18-minute documentary that will be released in a few weeks:

Get a free download of the Introduction [PDF]. You can order the book online, or call us at 888.346.4700 between 9:00 and 5:00 (CDT), Monday to Friday.

Editorial Reviews

“John Piper has given us an exquisite work on the matter of race. He addresses the issue with biblical and theological soundness coupled with personal sensitivity and practical advice. This is a mus…

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With the tenth anniversary of 9/11 this Sunday, consider these resources from Pastor John:

• A Service of Sorrow, Self-Humbling, and Steady Hope in Our Savior and King, Jesus Christ
• Terrorism, Justice, and Loving Our Enemies
• How Shall We Minister to People After the World Trade Tower Terrorism of September 11, 2001?
• Why I Do Not Say, "God Did Not Cause the Calamity, but He Can Use It for Good"
• Obstacles to the Eternal Life of Muslims
• Where Is God?
• Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ
• "I Will Build My Church" — From All Peoples
• Jesus Christ: The End and Ground of Tolerance
• Lessons from Lisa
• Three 9/11's We Need to Know
• That Great Steel Cross: More Reflections on the Calamity of Sep…

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There are insidiuos perils to not knowing our sin.

This is the message of Romans 7:7-12 that John Piper expounds in two sermons from 2001, including an explanation of the law and grace, and a practical illustration of our fight against temptation.

Stream or download the sermons, The Importance of Knowing Our Sin and How We Come to Know Sin.

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Recent posts from "Expository Exultation" —

• The Providence of God: Ten-Part Course from John Piper
• Spiritual Warfare and Prayer
• Five Reasons to Memorize Scripture

In this 12-minute episode of Theology Refresh, Kevin DeYoung discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in our understanding of the Bible and our assurance of salvation.

Stream or download the podcast.

[Subscribe to Theology Refresh through iTunes.]

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Recent Theology Refresh podcasts —

• John Piper on the Gospel and Sanctification (Part 2)
• John Piper on the Gospel and Sanctification (Part 1)
• Francis Chan on the Sovereignty of God