Be Transformed by Trusting Jesus | John Piper

An episode of the Reformed Thinking podcast, hosted by Edison Wu, titled "Be Transformed by Trusting Jesus | John Piper" was published on July 28, 2025 and runs 19 minutes.

July 28, 2025 ·19m · Reformed Thinking

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Summary

Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - Do the Will of My Father Who Is in Heaven - Be Transformed by Trusting JesusJesus profoundly transformed the understanding and application of Old Testament law by fulfilling it rather than abolishing it. This meant that while the Law and the Prophets were not done away with, their original use changed dramatically with Jesus's arrival, ushering in a "new era."One significant change was the virtual nullification of Old Testament ceremonial laws. Jesus declared all foods clean on his own authority, setting aside ceremonial purity. Choices are now guided by love.Secondly, Jesus re-centered the entire Law around love. He taught that "whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." This shifted focus from strict adherence to individual commandments to a relationship with Him that produces the "fruit of love."A third major transformation involved the identity of God's people. Jesus stated the kingdom of God would be taken from ethnic Israel and given to a people producing its fruits, now defined by faith in Jesus and the fruit of love. This meant Old Testament civic and punitive laws, woven into Israel's theocratic government, no longer apply to Jesus's globally scattered followers who lack a specific ethnic or political identity.Finally, Jesus brought about the end of the temple and sacrificial system. Through His death and resurrection, He Himself became the ultimate sacrifice and the true temple, fulfilling and ending all laws governing reconciliation through the old system.Therefore, for believers today, keeping the commandments involves filtering them through Jesus's fulfillment. Guidance comes directly from Jesus's life, death, and teaching, and reliance is placed on His power, ensuring that Christ, not Moses, receives all the glory.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

Episode Description

Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - Do the Will of My Father Who Is in Heaven - Be Transformed by Trusting Jesus

Jesus profoundly transformed the understanding and application of Old Testament law by fulfilling it rather than abolishing it. This meant that while the Law and the Prophets were not done away with, their original use changed dramatically with Jesus's arrival, ushering in a "new era."

One significant change was the virtual nullification of Old Testament ceremonial laws. Jesus declared all foods clean on his own authority, setting aside ceremonial purity. Choices are now guided by love.

Secondly, Jesus re-centered the entire Law around love. He taught that "whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." This shifted focus from strict adherence to individual commandments to a relationship with Him that produces the "fruit of love."

A third major transformation involved the identity of God's people. Jesus stated the kingdom of God would be taken from ethnic Israel and given to a people producing its fruits, now defined by faith in Jesus and the fruit of love. This meant Old Testament civic and punitive laws, woven into Israel's theocratic government, no longer apply to Jesus's globally scattered followers who lack a specific ethnic or political identity.

Finally, Jesus brought about the end of the temple and sacrificial system. Through His death and resurrection, He Himself became the ultimate sacrifice and the true temple, fulfilling and ending all laws governing reconciliation through the old system.

Therefore, for believers today, keeping the commandments involves filtering them through Jesus's fulfillment. Guidance comes directly from Jesus's life, death, and teaching, and reliance is placed on His power, ensuring that Christ, not Moses, receives all the glory.

Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian

https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730