I just finished this book by Piper. It is about 120 pages. The first few chapters are easy reading to get everyone acquainted with the theology of justification by faith.
The book was written to respond to an increasing number of "evangelicals" who have turned away from the doctrine of the imputed righteousness of Christ to the believing sinners account.
Gundry is the primary representative for this recent movement. Therefore, Piper spends most of his time dealing with him and his writings.
The last chapter is lengthy and quite deep. It is not for the casual reader.
The premise of Gundry is this: the righteousness that people have is actually their faith. When Paul says that you are justified by faith, he actually means that your faith is counted as righteous.
The premise of Piper is this: the righteousness that people have is actually the righteousness of Christ imputed to their account. Thus, when Paul says that you are justified by faith, he actually means that your faith is that which joins your account and Christ's righteousness. Faith is that which receives Christ's righteousness.
Gundry probably does not see his problem. If a person's faith is actually righteous, then the person has some good to him that will be paid to him because God has become the debtor.
I recommend this book to anyone. It will certainly be a part of my children's Bible curriculum.
The Righteousness of Christ by Dr. Piper
Discussion in 'Books & Publications Forum' started by Daniel David, Jan 31, 2003.
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This is why Piper is a calvinist (ie, biblicist) and Gundry is not! :eek:
I am reading the "Legacy of Sovereign Joy" and just cannot get enough of Piper's insights. He is an amazing young preacher and has earned my respect. -
Actually, I heard that Gundry wrote a book on "Lordship Salvation". It kind of reminds me of Clark Pinnock. Some people seem like Christians until they come out with what they really believe.
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I ordered this one a few days ago; should be arriving soon. I didn't have any luck finding it in a store.
Also, he's just co-authored a new book dealing with the heresy called open-theism.
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My wife and I have started doing this with our 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. To attempt to teach these things to your young children motivates me greatly to stay "ahead of the curve" with regard to my own study. -
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I don't think it is Rev. G. In the book, Piper lays out what Calvinists and Arminians have believed since the reformation. On this point, all are in agreement.
Gundry has invented another view altogether. It is sort of like Open Theism being very closely related to arminianism but not actually being arminianism. -
Actually,the new book being offered by DGM is titled:Beyond The Bounds and it was edited by Piper,Justin Taylor and Paul Kjoss Helseth.They were giving it away free at the Bethlehem conference for pastors this week up in Minneapolis.What a great conference it was!!I certainly recommend it.Michael
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Piper just recently turned 57
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I visited his church a few years ago and would have put him at 45ish. Looks young. Casual attire must help you look like a ruddy youth.
Think we should find out the ages of some of the famous (infamous) authors
Max Lucado
John MacArthur
Chuck Swindoll
Phil Keller
RC Sproul
Bruce Wilkinson
Anybody know?