This is part 3 of 6 in a series of quotes and endorsements anticipating the release of Finally Alive.

Quote

What's the relationship between God's work in the new birth and ours? From Finally Alive:

God’s role in bringing about the new birth is decisive, and our role in bringing about the new birth is essential. (166)

Endorsements

Adrian Warnock, blogger:

Have I been born again? is not a question to be answered hastily. In this book, Piper strips away our complacency, arguing that many people falsely believe they are Christians.

By examining the Bible’s teaching on the new birth, he shows us how to be certain our faith is genuine. Because no issue could be more critical, I believe this is the most important book Piper has written.

Iain H. Murray, biographer:

Many will be thankful that John Piper is here addressing the key need of our times. Every awakening begins with the renewed discovery of Christ's teaching on the new birth. Here is that amazing teaching in lucid yet comprehensive form; with a relevance to readers worldwide.

Topic: Regeneration / New Birth  

David Mathis (@davidcmathis) is an elder at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Twin Cities, and works as executive pastoral assistant to John Piper. He and his wife Megan have twin sons (Carson and Coleman) and live in Minneapolis. David is co-editor (with John Piper) of Thinking, Loving, Doing, most recently, and Finish the Mission, forthcoming. Yep, he plays rec softball and went yard in his last game.