All That Jesus Commanded: Introduction | John Piper

Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - IntroductionJohn Piper’s book, All That Jesus Commanded, aims for God-glorifying obedience to Jesus, directly fulfilling His final commission to "make disciples of all nations . . . teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." The book emphasizes that true obedience means not just knowing commands but actively living them out, a task humanly impossible but possible with God. This is achieved through teaching, Jesus’s atoning death, the Holy Spirit’s work, and prayer.The ultimate goal of this obedience is the glory of God, displaying Him as the most beautiful reality in the world. The book connects Jesus’s commands intrinsically to His person and work, as these are the primary ways God has revealed His glory. Therefore, obedience showcases Jesus’s worth and the effect of His work, ultimately revealing God’s glory.Jesus, while acknowledged as Messiah and Son of God, favored the title "Son of Man". This allowed Him to convey both His true humanity and an exalted claim of universal authority, without fueling popular political expectations of an immediate earthly kingdom. The Kingdom of God arrived in Jesus’s ministry, but its full triumph awaits a second glorious stage, with His first coming focusing on suffering and dying for the forgiveness of sins.Jesus’s kingdom advances globally not by force, but through truth, love, sacrifice, and the power of God. His mission is one of teaching, not terror, calling followers to self-denial and even death, yet promising His continuous presence and help. This costly mission is ultimately a joyful one, as the cause of Jesus cannot fail. The book structures commands from inner transformation to outward action, as obedience flows from savoring Jesus’s value within to displaying it externally.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730