Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength | John Piper

Deep Dive into All That Jesus Commanded by John Piper - Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and StrengthGod's nature is fundamentally revealed in two key ways: most comprehensively through Jesus Christ Himself, and also through His attributes and actions as described in the Scriptures.Jesus is presented as the ultimate and full revelation of God. He came into the world specifically to make God known, so that He might be truly loved. Jesus explicitly stated, "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father," meaning that to perceive Jesus is to perceive God's very nature. This makes Jesus's revelation more clear and full than any other. Before Jesus, God revealed Himself through His word, which always pointed to Him, but now, Jesus's revelation directly awakens love for God. This is so profound that receiving Jesus becomes the "test of loving God," as denying Jesus is seen as denying God Himself.This revelation by Jesus transforms hearts, enabling people to see God as "compellingly beautiful." This isn't just an intellectual understanding, but an internal change where God's glory and beauty compel admiration and delight, making Him one's supreme pleasure. To maintain this love, one is encouraged to look steadily at Jesus and pray for this revelation of God's beauty.Beyond Jesus, God's nature is also revealed through His attributes and actions. He is known as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, governing all its details. God possesses characteristics such as wisdom, righteousness, power, wrath, compassion, and love. He is revealed as a personal Father who loves His children, rather than an impersonal force.In essence, while God's character is seen in His creation and attributes, the fullest and most crucial revelation for genuine knowledge and love of God comes specifically through Jesus Christ.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730