John Piper on the Importance of the Bible

5 good questions to ask on the importance of anything. Thinking in terms of the Bible, below is a video of John Piper answering those questions. Great to listen to and apply.



John Piper @ GELF Breakfast - Lausanne 2010 from Crossway on Vimeo.

What would happen if it did not exist?

• No saving knowledge of God 

• Where the Word goes, the Holy Spirit reveals

What would you give to have it or keep it?

If you came across someone who approached you and said, 'I'll give you 500 million dollars to do with as you wish, but you'd be required to get rid of all your Bibles for a year...would you take it? Piper, 'Not on my life'.

 You know the worth of something by what you are willing to take instead of it.

 "I am groping to find a way to express the preciousness of THIS book."

 This book is Infinitely precious

What does it make possible?

It makes possible fellowship with the Living God 

 God talks to me through His Word, the Scriptures 

 He talks to me very personally, through His Words, through His Spirit.

How does it weather critics and detractors?

All hammers go against the Bible wear out and break. It outlasts them all.

How much effort should be given to spread it and preserve it?

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