The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions. Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue. John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons.\ Yet each man will always be remembered for the messages he declared-messages that still resound today. John Piper explores each of these men's lives, integrating Augustine's delight in God with Luther's emphasis on the Word and Calvin's exposition of Scripture. Through their strengths and...
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The lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin reveal the glory and grace of our perfect God in the imperfect lives of his faithful servants.
Preface9Acknowledgments13Introduction: Savoring the Sovereignty of Grace in the Lives of Flawed Saints17Chapter 1Sovereign Joy: The Liberating Power of Holy Pleasure in the Life and Thought of St. Augustine41Chapter 2Sacred Study: Martin Luther and the External Word77Chapter 3The Divine Majesty of the Word: John Calvin: The Man and His Preaching115Conclusion: Four Lessons from the Lives of Flawed Saints143A Note on Resources: Desiring God Ministries150Index of Scriptures153Index of Persons155Index of Subjects157
