It’s amazing that after all these years of teaching, Piper has managed to continue viewing that Bible through the lens of a student. Still continuing to learn at that age is admirable
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic. He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on. The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north. In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin" The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind" The sun is "The light of the World" The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea. "He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays. Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo. The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass. The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes. The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected. The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe. In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
@@Gamefan86 further, it's obvious that the gospels portray Jesus as a real person. That's why it gives a genealogy, and it's in the context of a race of people who existed historically, and continue today. Luke was a real person, writing to another real person, Theophilus. His detailed accounts of who was ruling what in Palestine under Roman rule are historically valid. Do you think the Romans are a myth, too? All those ruins in Rome and Jerusalem are just hoaxes, right? They aren't really that old, right?
So beautiful,the Joy of the lord. Before I knew the Lord all joy was fleeting. And now each day, I can have joy even in hard times because I know Gods plan,that i now further, is the way and his way is music to my soul
Philippians 4:4-8 I go with the Joy of the Lord is my strength, refuge, stronghold...for me. So l will rejoice again and again in Jesus Christ Name. His Mercy and Grace 💞🙏
When you listen to Mr Piper expound serious joy we instantly identify with this reality which we also loose sight of daily. I should enjoy it to stay in my heart always .
Thank you, for I was always telling me suffer!] But didn't know how? Thank u for encouraging me how to have peace God's peace , Joy, and believe in refuge in Christ.
14:35 Jesus, the Supreme treasure of our life, the satisfaction of our souls 💚 19:09 .. Joy, a good feeling, in the soul 🌼 produced by the Holy Spirit 🌼 as He makes us see and savor the glory of Christ in the Word and the World
as a redeemped child of God, it is normal that we have awareness of our sin by the work of the holy spirit through the word of God (either the bible or sermon like this...), and this awareness has come to a deep conviction on our sins. which brings remoseful feeling, weeping, and even grieving. But tears are not good if we stopped here. We have a choice to choose not to control by this emotion and choose to rejoice in the Lord. The sense of conviction or remorse must not be greater than the sense or the knowledge of that God is doing a great work in our life to be more like Christ.
it's my first time to understand about the concept of Christian Hedonism, it's fascinating and challenging that you keep faithful even in the midst of persecution and suffering
I really appreciate this NOT HAVING AD BREAKS. Just had to turn off a sermon from another video that had an ad break every 3 minutes. So unbelievably ironic and distracting. Thank you Desiring God ministries!!
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic. He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on. The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north. In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin" The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind" The sun is "The light of the World" The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea. "He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays. Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo. The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass. The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes. The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected. The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe. In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic. He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on. The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north. In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin" The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind" The sun is "The light of the World" The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea. "He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays. Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo. The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass. The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes. The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected. The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe. In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic. He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on. The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north. In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin" The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind" The sun is "The light of the World" The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea. "He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays. Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo. The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass. The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes. The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected. The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe. In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
No one knows God or has seen Him at anytime until they know and see The God inside, in, and thru Jesus Christ. As Jesus says "No one comes to the Father, but thru Me." You will NEVER see God apart from Jesus Christ. Ever. It's not heavenly possible. When God Spoke, His Word came out of Himself. His Word became flesh (Jesus Christ), and His Word died and was raised from the Dead. Now His Word is back in God as God as He was in the Begininng so shall He be in the End....God. For God's Word is God just as your word is you. Jesus Christ is as much God as your reply to this message is you. You can keep your reply. I will keep the Word of God.
I disagree respectfully, I believe it is the Lords joy that He gave to those people that they could feel confident to let go of the sin and walk forward in rejoicing. I believe that it’s the Spirit that gave them understanding. It’s the faith in Him and His power that gave them the confidence to let go and rejoice. Every good thing comes from Him and what we have to offer is but filthy rags. It is because of who He is and His wholeness and pureness that we can trust in that and substitute it in our hearts and walk forward in confidence and rejoicing. It is like accepting Christ gift of salvation, we trust it because we know that He was pure and we know that He has satisfied it and we can walk in that assurance.So I believe it is the Lord‘s joy that is our strength and we can trust it because we know it’s holy and we know it’s right and He says that He wants us to have that.
Don't see the distinction from what you said and what Piper said. My conclusion is that you listened with your own perceptions and you either listened in part or kept jumping certain parts of the sermon.
"The Joy of the Lord Is Your Stronghold" Amen, amen and AMEN Kind Sir! However; and sadly, many do not know the Lord (which IS Jesus) will punish us too; with fury for each sin 7 fold; that we commit from birth until death... Leviticus 26:28 Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise ("punish", in English today) you seven times for your sins. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Now, I have heard preachers and a myriad of people say, "Jesus does not punish us. He forgives us! because He is loving God!". Meaning that once Jesus came on the seen; he felt God was a liar; and so He won't punish any one. Yeah right!. For Jesus (is God Almighty!) that is the fairest God the world will ever know. So, like a good Christian parent, punishes their children AND then forgives them for each sin: so does Jesus do the same thing. BUT... Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: (notice the word "shall". That is future tense. NOT present tense!) However, Jesus ALSO blesses us for EVERY good deed UNTOLD during our lives. Thus Jesus is the most perfect Judge there will ever be. And the wise: Ask Jesus, in sincere prayer, to remove satan's... Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (which should have not been translated this way. Rather): Matthew 6:13 And remove satan's temptation from us, and deliver us from satan's evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen... Because: Many Christians believe; that the original script means: Jesus tempts us to sin and become evil. Which is NOT true. Thus the translators made a major translational error. As they did all over every bible. Sad but oh so true. May Jesus have mercy on them. End of Story and I rest me case... ...In any case kind Sir, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic. He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on. The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north. In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin" The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind" The sun is "The light of the World" The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea. "He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays. Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo. The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass. The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes. The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected. The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe. In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
@@changeamerica1168 Hello fellow believer. I exhort you in love that you spend time in the Scriptures and in prayer focusing upon the love of Christ demonstrated for you in the cross. Meditate and dwell upon your salvation. Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. Ask God to give you understanding and comprehension of His great sacrifice and love for you in that He has given you salvation and adopted you. Revel and rejoice in what He has done for you. He has poured His blood out for your sake, He prays for you, and He rejoices and delights in you! I pray that you find the joy in God you desire. God bless you and keep you!
Perfection is a weird thing. It has no needs, but that is a drawback. God HAD to create the universe and HAD to create us. He is eternally perfect, but perfection would be defective if it had nothing to love. He was compelled to create, because he is the Creator. He has no choice, by definition.
The First rider, and lasting last! A Bride's groom Fact. Christian, my loved one, Wife and Bride. Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Romans 9:25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” Habakkuk 3:9 You uncovered your bow, you called for many arrows. You split the earth with rivers; Matthew 19:17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” John 5:17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. --John 15:26 The Work of the Holy Spirit “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father-the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father-he will testify about me. Isaiah 59:19 From the west, people will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the Lord drives along. Jeremiah 20:9 But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. John 6:27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval. John 12:50 I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say. Genesis 49:11 He will tether his donkey to a vine, his colt to the choicest branch; he will wash his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. Revelation 19:13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. ---Acts 2:17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Matthew 13:17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. Matthew 11:27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Matthew 24:36 The Day and Hour Unknown “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 8:38 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. -- --Genesis 9:5 And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being. Psalm 49:7 No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them- Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Ezekiel 14:20 as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, even if Noah, Daniel and Job were in it, they could save neither son nor daughter. They would save only themselves by their righteousness. Isaiah 66:3 But whoever sacrifices a bull is like one who kills a person, and whoever offers a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood, and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations; Psalm 40:6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire- but my ears you have opened- burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. Mark 12:33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” -- - --Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 15:4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Isaiah 49:18 Lift up your eyes and look around; all your children gather and come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the Lord, “you will wear them all as ornaments; you will put them on, like a bride. Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 62:5 As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. --- ---John 2:9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Revelation 21:2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the FREE! gift of the water of life. Isaiah 25:8 he will swallow up d/eat/h forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. 1 Corinthians 15:54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “D/eat/h has been swallowed up in victory.” --- - ---2 Samuel 22:15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. Job 33:30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. Psalm 18:14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Sown with Love, Christian's Husband, Troy aka Life
It’s amazing that after all these years of teaching, Piper has managed to continue viewing that Bible through the lens of a student. Still continuing to learn at that age is admirable
“When you stop learning you start dying”. ~ Albert Einstein
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic.
He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on.
The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north.
In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin"
The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind"
The sun is "The light of the World"
The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea.
"He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays.
Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo.
The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass.
The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12.
The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30.
The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes.
The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected.
The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe.
In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
@@Gamefan86 Obviously, you've not met Jesus Christ, nor been born again. I pray you will before it's too late.
@@Gamefan86 further, it's obvious that the gospels portray Jesus as a real person. That's why it gives a genealogy, and it's in the context of a race of people who existed historically, and continue today. Luke was a real person, writing to another real person, Theophilus. His detailed accounts of who was ruling what in Palestine under Roman rule are historically valid. Do you think the Romans are a myth, too? All those ruins in Rome and Jerusalem are just hoaxes, right? They aren't really that old, right?
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So beautiful,the Joy of the lord. Before I knew the Lord all joy was fleeting.
And now each day, I can have joy even in hard times because I know Gods plan,that i now further, is the way and his way is music to my soul
Truly🤍
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The Joy of the Lord is my strength
Joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy spirit as he makes us see and savor the glory of Christ in the word and in the world.
Philippians 4:4-8
I go with the Joy of the Lord is my strength, refuge, stronghold...for me. So l will rejoice again and again in Jesus Christ Name.
His Mercy and Grace 💞🙏
Try this prayer out guys, It has been so amazing in my life! "Lord, do WHATEVER it takes to align my will with yours."
Yes indeed. Thank you.
Amen 😊
Will do!
Joy is God-driven, whilst Happiness is circumstance-driven.
🙏 Halleluyah Amen
Thank you for sharing this video
Joy is expressing the happiness of God in the face of the sadness of sin.
True word!
When you listen to Mr Piper expound serious joy we instantly identify with this reality which we also loose sight of daily. I should enjoy it to stay in my heart always .
OUR JOY IN THE LORD, STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN THE BASIS OF THE JOY OF THE LORD
Boy, Piper brings it home for me. I really needed to hear this specifically. God bless ya!
🙏 Welcome Holy Spirit
Thank you, for I was always telling me suffer!] But didn't know how? Thank u for encouraging me how to have peace God's peace , Joy, and believe in refuge in Christ.
Happiness is earthly but joy is heavenly.
Praise God for your faith Pastor John.
Love you excellent; God bless you
Love your faith Piper. ❤
14:35 Jesus, the Supreme treasure of our life, the satisfaction of our souls 💚
19:09 .. Joy, a good feeling, in the soul 🌼 produced by the Holy Spirit 🌼 as He makes us see and savor the glory of Christ in the Word and the World
as a redeemped child of God, it is normal that we have awareness of our sin by the work of the holy spirit through the word of God (either the bible or sermon like this...), and this awareness has come to a deep conviction on our sins. which brings remoseful feeling, weeping, and even grieving. But tears are not good if we stopped here. We have a choice to choose not to control by this emotion and choose to rejoice in the Lord. The sense of conviction or remorse must not be greater than the sense or the knowledge of that God is doing a great work in our life to be more like Christ.
it's my first time to understand about the concept of Christian Hedonism,
it's fascinating and challenging that you keep faithful even in the midst of persecution and suffering
Praise the Lord.
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ಅಲ್ಲೆಲೂಯ 🙏🏻❤️
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may we always take refuge in you
Thank you Sir n All Glory to Almighty God!!!💜
Thank you for this teaching 😊
Joy is expressing the happiness of God in the face of the sorrowfulness of sin.
The song Joy in the House of the Lord sure hits different now
Joy is the God-kind of Happiness.
Amen! We love our brother Piper.
I really appreciate this NOT HAVING AD BREAKS. Just had to turn off a sermon from another video that had an ad break every 3 minutes. So unbelievably ironic and distracting. Thank you Desiring God ministries!!
Thank you and God bless!
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic.
He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on.
The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north.
In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin"
The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind"
The sun is "The light of the World"
The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea.
"He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays.
Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo.
The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass.
The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12.
The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30.
The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes.
The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected.
The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe.
In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
Simply amazing
Thank you for bringing the word today.
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic.
He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on.
The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north.
In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin"
The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind"
The sun is "The light of the World"
The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea.
"He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays.
Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo.
The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass.
The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12.
The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30.
The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes.
The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected.
The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe.
In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
we are at end time
We are home 💖🙏
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic.
He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on.
The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north.
In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin"
The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind"
The sun is "The light of the World"
The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea.
"He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays.
Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo.
The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass.
The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12.
The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30.
The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes.
The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected.
The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe.
In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
Soli Deo Gloria
No one knows God or has seen Him at anytime until they know and see The God inside, in, and thru Jesus Christ. As Jesus says "No one comes to the Father, but thru Me." You will NEVER see God apart from Jesus Christ. Ever. It's not heavenly possible. When God Spoke, His Word came out of Himself. His Word became flesh (Jesus Christ), and His Word died and was raised from the Dead. Now His Word is back in God as God as He was in the Begininng so shall He be in the End....God. For God's Word is God just as your word is you. Jesus Christ is as much God as your reply to this message is you. You can keep your reply. I will keep the Word of God.
Amazing.
strength refers to an attribute or quality of power and resilience, while a stronghold is a secure or fortified place.
I disagree respectfully, I believe it is the Lords joy that He gave to those people that they could feel confident to let go of the sin and walk forward in rejoicing. I believe that it’s the Spirit that gave them understanding. It’s the faith in Him and His power that gave them the confidence to let go and rejoice. Every good thing comes from Him and what we have to offer is but filthy rags. It is because of who He is and His wholeness and pureness that we can trust in that and substitute it in our hearts and walk forward in confidence and rejoicing. It is like accepting Christ gift of salvation, we trust it because we know that He was pure and we know that He has satisfied it and we can walk in that assurance.So I believe it is the Lord‘s joy that is our strength and we can trust it because we know it’s holy and we know it’s right and He says that He wants us to have that.
Absolutely and TOTALLY THE LORDS JOY IS OUR STRENGTH, any other version is a corruption, an error and is Carnal humanism= antichrist👉💰💰💰🎩🌆〽️⚒️😢😢😱😱😱
Don't see the distinction from what you said and what Piper said. My conclusion is that you listened with your own perceptions and you either listened in part or kept jumping certain parts of the sermon.
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"The Joy of the Lord Is Your Stronghold"
Amen, amen and AMEN Kind Sir!
However; and sadly, many do not know the Lord (which IS Jesus) will punish us too; with fury for each sin 7 fold; that we commit from birth until death...
Leviticus 26:28 Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise ("punish", in English today) you seven times for your sins. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Now, I have heard preachers and a myriad of people say, "Jesus does not punish us. He forgives us! because He is loving God!". Meaning that once Jesus came on the seen; he felt God was a liar; and so He won't punish any one. Yeah right!.
For Jesus (is God Almighty!) that is the fairest God the world will ever know. So, like a good Christian parent, punishes their children AND then forgives them for each sin: so does Jesus do the same thing. BUT...
Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: (notice the word "shall". That is future tense. NOT present tense!)
However, Jesus ALSO blesses us for EVERY good deed UNTOLD during our lives. Thus Jesus is the most perfect Judge there will ever be. And the wise: Ask Jesus, in sincere prayer, to remove satan's...
Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (which should have not been translated this way. Rather):
Matthew 6:13 And remove satan's temptation from us, and deliver us from satan's evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen...
Because: Many Christians believe; that the original script means: Jesus tempts us to sin and become evil. Which is NOT true. Thus the translators made a major translational error. As they did all over every bible. Sad but oh so true. May Jesus have mercy on them.
End of Story and I rest me case...
...In any case kind Sir, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!
Christianity began as sun worship, the stories about Jesus are symbolic.
He is just a personification of the sun, made into a god figure later on.
The sun "dies" for 3 days on December 22nd, the winter solstice, when it stops its movement south, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th, when it resumes its movement north.
In some areas, the calendar originally began in the constellation of Virgo, and the sun would therefore be "born of a Virgin"
The sun rising in the morning is "the saviour of mankind"
The sun is "The light of the World"
The sun "walks on water" is just the reflection of the sun on water/the sea.
"He cometh on clouds, and every eye shall see him", is just sun rays.
Jesus' "crown of thorns" is just the sun's glare, also know as a halo.
The sun's "followers", "helpers" or "disciples" are the 12 months and the 12 signs of the zodiac or constellations, through which the sun must pass.
The sun at 12 noon is in the house or temple of the "Most High": thus.."he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12.
The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30 degrees, hense, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30.
The sun is hung on a cross or "crucified", which represents its passing through the equinoxes.
The vernal equinox being Easter, at which time it is then resurrected.
The reason why saviour myths are so similar with a godman who is crucified and resurrected, who does miracles and has 12 disciples, is that these stories were based on the movements of the sun through the heavens, an astrotheological development that can be found throughout the planet, because the sun and the 12 zodiac signs can be observed around the globe.
In other words, Jesus Christ and all the others upon whom this character is predicated are personifications of the sun, and the Gospel fable is merely a rehash of a mythological formula revolving around the movements of the sun through the heavens..,
Ask God to show you if Jesus is real.
Has Jesus become the supreme treasure of my life? I think so, but my level of joy is small - sometimes very small. What do I do?
Can any of my brothers and sisters help me?
@@changeamerica1168 Hello fellow believer. I exhort you in love that you spend time in the Scriptures and in prayer focusing upon the love of Christ demonstrated for you in the cross. Meditate and dwell upon your salvation. Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Ask God to give you understanding and comprehension of His great sacrifice and love for you in that He has given you salvation and adopted you. Revel and rejoice in what He has done for you. He has poured His blood out for your sake, He prays for you, and He rejoices and delights in you!
I pray that you find the joy in God you desire. God bless you and keep you!
Montgomery Burns!!!!
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@@narnia1752 Mr Burns from the Simpsons
Perfection is a weird thing. It has no needs, but that is a drawback. God HAD to create the universe and HAD to create us. He is eternally perfect, but perfection would be defective if it had nothing to love. He was compelled to create, because he is the Creator. He has no choice, by definition.
The First rider, and lasting last! A Bride's groom Fact.
Christian, my loved one, Wife and Bride.
Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Romans 9:25
As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,”
Habakkuk 3:9
You uncovered your bow, you called for many arrows. You split the earth with rivers;
Matthew 19:17
“Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
John 5:17
In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.”
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
--John 15:26
The Work of the Holy Spirit
“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father-the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father-he will testify about me.
Isaiah 59:19
From the west, people will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the Lord drives along.
Jeremiah 20:9
But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.
John 6:27
Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.
John 12:50
I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.
Genesis 49:11
He will tether his donkey to a vine, his colt to the choicest branch; he will wash his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.
Revelation 19:13
He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
---Acts 2:17
“‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
Matthew 13:17
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
Matthew 11:27
“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
Matthew 24:36
The Day and Hour Unknown
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Mark 8:38
If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:18
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
-- --Genesis 9:5
And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being.
Psalm 49:7
No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them-
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Ezekiel 14:20
as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, even if Noah, Daniel and Job were in it, they could save neither son nor daughter. They would save only themselves by their righteousness.
Isaiah 66:3
But whoever sacrifices a bull is like one who kills a person, and whoever offers a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood, and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations;
Psalm 40:6
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire- but my ears you have opened- burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
Mark 12:33
To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
-- - --Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 15:4
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Isaiah 49:18
Lift up your eyes and look around; all your children gather and come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the Lord,
“you will wear them all as ornaments; you will put them on, like a bride.
Isaiah 61:10
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed
me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 62:5
As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.
--- ---John 2:9
and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had
drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s
voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
Revelation 19:7
Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
Revelation 21:2
I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take
the FREE! gift of the water of life.
Isaiah 25:8
he will swallow up d/eat/h forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.
1 Corinthians 15:54
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “D/eat/h
has been swallowed up in victory.”
--- - ---2 Samuel 22:15
He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
Job 12:22
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light.
Job 33:30
to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.
Psalm 18:14
He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
Psalm 56:13
For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Psalm 112:4
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Sown with Love, Christian's Husband,
Troy aka Life
Joy is expressing the happiness of God in the face of the melancholy of sin.
Joy is the God-kind of Happiness