What cautions do you have for the New Reformed movement?

[ThejaTseikha]

So so true!!!! Needed to hear just this. Was struggling with this. On one hand we see the goodness of reformed theology- all the sound and solid doctrines and firm grip on Biblical reality, but the lack of grace in some of it's professors, on the other we see the liberal church who is mostly about grace and love and not rooted strongly in the truth of God's word, thus losing its 'sword' and impact.
How prone are we to errors. Something which seems so right in our eyes can take us away from the real thing, no matter how crucial and important and good it is. It seems to be that we are not very good in walking a straight balanced path. The problem is in us. I think this is why we need God's grace and His Spirit and Word and humble trust and reliance upon them, knowing we are not God, God is. 'He gives grace to the humble.'

[rsderrick]

There must be balance. I believe this is what Pastor Piper is saying. 

[JoolEAn]

Wow. I went and wept to God after this. Maybe I have made an idol of it.

[sbryan]

"you fix your brain, you don't 'fix' the Bible" John's got the right idea here. I am surprised at his stance on divorce and remarriage, few megachurch pastors will acknowledge this as truth but he has, and that shows me that Piper is authentic in his love for the Word of God, it's people and the truth that sets us free.

[davidwang]

I agree. reformed theology is way doctrine-centered rather than the person of God-centered. if we want to meet God personally, we need to approach Him in Spirit and truth. The Spirit is empowered when we see with eyes in heart God's love and holiness from the gospel. We need to experience Him in Spirit and by Spirit, not only in mind.

[artandrade]

Thank you for the Reminders Pastor John..

[atroutflycrazy]

This was so true from John .
True understanding of Doctrine and Gods word are vital but in our zeal for defending the Bibles every dot and comma some reformed teachers can become graceless because the truth without grace makes things black and white devoid of understanding for another christian that may not have there theology as perfect as there own.
None of us could understand scripture except Gods spirit illuminated it therefore Paul writes why are you acting like what you recieved came from yourself or intellect.
He rightfully warns us not to become puffed up one against another.

[masteroftheobvious]

@firstfreeyouth

You make a great point, and I think it is good to be aware of our intellectualism. I am constantly reminding myself that my interest in doctrine and theology will not save me, a relationship with Jesus based on repentance and faith will. I hope no one takes offense to your suggestion, but would rather be convicted!

[sworooptj]

"You fix your brain, you do not fix the Bible"... haha so true

[jordantheriverman]

I love John piper. That's why I'm watching this. Huge respect. May I say: that is not a prophetic word. That's logic coupled with wisdom and insight. God bless your ministry Mr Piper. You've helped me immensely along the pilgrimage.

[neilparmar]

I just want Jesus to be first place in my life.
Lord of all or not at all.

[rockylosco]

Less activities, less events and less clubs etc, more Jesus, more of him and less of me, it’s a beautiful thing to carry the scripture in truth without compromise while at the same time loving God with all your heart and soul and body and mind, knowledge puffs up but love edifies, love never fails friend🙂

[miguelcastro]

I find it funny that a lot of Christians throw Calvin under the bus. All of the reformers agreed on predestination, election, salvation by faith, etc. The one thing they disagreed over was the nature of the sacraments.

[Aaron]

@firstfreeyouth zeal without knowledge is dangerous. I think its wise to get understanding then witness etc.

[hman]

Pipe said "love loving God more than you love God"? He means that one is openly emotive.

[rusty]

I understand the allure of intellectualism but also view a part of my church experience to be anti-intellectualism. The video poses a delemma between the two extremes.

[KISStheSON...]

Preaching, defending, evangelizing, thinking about God, and writing about God IS LOVING

[hiswarriordx]

You are to preach the Gospel. You first show them the law and how they were dead in their sins, then you show God's grace and mercy. Don't try to scare them, just let the Holy Spirit move your lips.

[shmackahippie]

It is easy to read Galatians 1:15-17 and see that Paul "[immediately]...went away in to Arabia..." without remembering that he was one of the top students of Jewish law and history of his time. We read also 2 Timothy 3:15-17 "...that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work". In our zeal to spread the Gospel, we must also know just what that Gospel is. How can we do His work, if we have not learned which work He would have us do? However, I believe John Piper has nailed it!!

[richard-fymu]

All the sorrow I went thru was the Bible was not my primary source for truth. I make no apologies for eschewing the emphasis on experiential religion over a more rational realization we judge our doctrine by scripture even if the conclusion does not make us happy. God gave us a brain to use and a heart to feel. A teeter totter is only balanced horizontal to the ground the same is true for theology and the Bible.