EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 26 MIN
Do This in Remembrance of Me, for I Will Build My Church | John Piper
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - Do This in Remembrance of Me, for I Will Build My ChurchJesus, recognizing there would be a significant period between his first and second coming when he would be physically absent from his "flock," made crucial provisions to ensure his church's continued vitality and mission. He explicitly promised, "I will build my church," defining the church not as a building, but as a people whom he, the King, would gather through the power of his kingdom, likening this to a net gathering fish from the sea of humanity.His primary provision was sending the Holy Spirit. Jesus assured his followers he would not leave them as orphans but would "come" to them by sending the Spirit of truth. This Holy Spirit serves as Jesus's own presence among his followers, providing strong encouragement, peace, and the necessary power for ministry. Jesus commanded his disciples to wait for this spiritual empowerment before engaging in their mission, indicating that all subsequent generations would receive this Spirit for their work.Another vital provision was the preservation of inspired truth in the writings of his apostles, which forms the origin of the New Testament. Jesus carefully chose twelve apostles, praying all night, establishing them as the foundation for the "true Israel," the church. He guaranteed the truthfulness of their teaching by promising the Spirit of truth would guide them into all truth and bring his words to their remembrance. This authoritative, Spirit-guided teaching was intended to be preserved for all future generations who would come to faith "through their word."Crucially, the Spirit and the Word are inseparable. Jesus provided both for his church. While the New Testament provides objective teachings that serve as the standard, individuals cannot properly grasp these truths without being "born again by the Spirit," which remedies spiritual blindness and enables true understanding. Through these provisions—the indwelling Spirit, the authoritative written Word, guidelines for handling sin, and ordinances like baptism and the Lord's Supper—Jesus continues to care for and sustain his church.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - Do This in Remembrance of Me, for I Will Build My ChurchJesus, recognizing there would be a significant period between his first and second coming when he would be physically absent from his "flock," made crucial provisions to ensure his church's continued vitality and mission. He explicitly promised, "I will build my church," defining the church not as a building, but as a people whom he, the King, would gather through the power of his kingdom, likening this to a net gathering fish from the sea of humanity.His primary provision was sending the Holy Spirit. Jesus assured his followers he would not leave them as orphans but would "come" to them by sending the Spirit of truth. This Holy Spirit serves as Jesus's own presence among his followers, providing strong encouragement, peace, and the necessary power for ministry. Jesus commanded his disciples to wait for this spiritual empowerment before engaging in their mission, indicating that all subsequent generations would receive this Spirit for their work.Another vital provision was the preservation of inspired truth in the writings of his apostles, which forms the origin of the New Testament. Jesus carefully chose twelve apostles, praying all night, establishing them as the foundation for the "true Israel," the church. He guaranteed the truthfulness of their teaching by promising the Spirit of truth would guide them into all truth and bring his words to their remembrance. This authoritative, Spirit-guided teaching was intended to be preserved for all future generations who would come to faith "through their word."Crucially, the Spirit and the Word are inseparable. Jesus provided both for his church. While the New Testament provides objective teachings that serve as the standard, individuals cannot properly grasp these truths without being "born again by the Spirit," which remedies spiritual blindness and enables true understanding. Through these provisions—the indwelling Spirit, the authoritative written Word, guidelines for handling sin, and ordinances like baptism and the Lord's Supper—Jesus continues to care for and sustain his church.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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