The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, John Piper
The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, John Piper
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The Legacy of Sovereign Joy
God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin

Author: John Piper

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 3 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/16/2019

Synopsis

We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions, Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue, and John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each of these men will always be remembered for the messages they declared—messages that still resound today.John Piper explores these men’s lives, integrating Augustine’s delight in God with Luther’s emphasis on the Word and Calvin’s exposition of scripture. Through their strengths and struggles, we can learn how to live better today. When we consider their lives, we behold the glory and majesty of God and find power to overcome our own weaknesses.

About John Piper

John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, A Peculiar Glory, and Reading the Bible Supernaturally.

About Bob Souer

Bob Souer is a full-time professional storyteller, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has narrated broadcast and nonbroadcast projects for corporations and ministries across North America. His voice has been heard on PBS, the History Channel, the Military Channel, and many other networks. He has also narrated radio and television programs for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, D. James Kennedy Ministries, SIM, and Compassion International.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ValeReads on January 31, 2022

I first read this in 2001, when I was pretty newly reformed, and wrote this hymn based on it: Verse 1 O Sovereign Joy that with a sweeter pow’r Drives out all lesser loves and takes their place O God, my true salvation, wealth and light Let all my life be captive to Your grace. Verse 2 O Sovereign Grace th......more

Goodreads review by Brian on November 13, 2021

I read this book in high school. It (along with other Piper books) shaped how I viewed ministry, preaching, and the sovereignty of God.......more

Goodreads review by Neil on January 25, 2019

This book contains short biographies on Augustine, Luther and Calvin. The section on Luther was the highlight of the book and pinpoints his devotion to God's Word. I really wanted to appreciate this book more, but I just did not find it as beneficial. Part of the reason is that Augustine and to a cer......more

Goodreads review by Phil on November 23, 2022

Wonderful!......more

Goodreads review by Elliot on September 01, 2024

A short yet encouraging biographical look into 3 foundational theologians for the Reformed tradition: Luther, Calvin and Augustine.......more

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