Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ

Author: John Piper

Who is Jesus Christ?

You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet.

The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross.

Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do his will, and you will see the truth of his Son.

John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.

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A Word to the Reader

1. Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God

• The Ultimate Aim of Jesus Christ

2. Jesus is the Glory of God

• The Deity of Jesus Christ

3. The Lion and the Lamb

• The Excellence of Jesus Christ

4. The Indestructible Joy

• The Gladness of Jesus Christ

5. The Waves and Winds Still Know His Voice

• The Power of Jesus Christ

6. Something Greater than Solomon is Here

• The Wisdom of Jesus Christ

7. The Glorious Poverty of a Bad Reputation

• The Desecration of Jesus Christ

8. The Incomparable Sufferings

• The Anguish of Jesus Christ

9. The Glory of Rescuing Sinners, Not Removing Satan

• The Saving Sacrifices of Jesus Christ

10. The Incarnate Wealth of the Compassion of God

• The Mercies of Jesus Christ

11. The Tough Side

• The Severity of Jesus Christ

12. Invincible Life

• The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

13. The Appearing of the Glory of Our Great God and Savior

• The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

AFTERWORD

• How Can We Be Sure About Jesus?

RESOURCES FROM DESIRING GOD MINISTRIES