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Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper

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Do Not Waste Your Life

Christian Life  by 
John Piper

John Piper displays the truth of life in his book, a truth many shy away from. He declares the supreme excellence of God as the highlight of a devoted Christian’s life. Hence, neglecting this passion is being wasteful. He further builds his case by underlining the importance of prayer, thinking and dreaming as God calls us for. John observes the people in the modern world, slipping away from the truth, from the passion as they become enchanted by diversions giving them comfort and pleasure. He wrote this book, both as a warning and as a guide; a warning to not get caught up and a guide to challenge his readers to live for the glory of God, to follow a singular passion. This is a perfect book for people who hope to return on the path of passion as well as people looking for inspiration to build a stronger faith.

God Entranced Vision of All Things by John Piper

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God Entranced Vision of All Things

Christian Life  by 
John Piper

When you hear the Word of God, what message is etched in your heart? Is it the fear of eternal damnation in hell, or is it the eternal life in Heaven with Him?
This book is a compilation of 10 essays written by different persons examining the works of Jonathan Edwards. It is divided into three parts. The first part examines the life and legacy of Edwards. The second part looks at the positive and negative lessons extracted from his teachings. And the third part is written by three Edwards scholars who delve deeper into his most influential and demanding works.
Some of what Edwards wrote are hard to understand, while some can be understood but are simply hard to accept. May this work help us understand and accept the truths Edwards shared about salvation and our position in Him.

God’s Passion for His Glory by John Piper

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God’s Passion for His Glory

Christian Life  by 
John Piper

This book is an exposition of the essay written by Jonathan Edwards titled, “The End by which God created the World.” In that dissertation, Edwards proclaimed that God’s ultimate end is to manifest His glory in the happiness of his creations. In this book, John Piper explores the relevance of the truth presented by Edwards to our lives as Christians today.
This exposition has two parts. The first part is a eulogy to Edwards by Piper explaining the impact of the former on the latter’s life. The second part is like reading Edward’s work through someone’s formatted book with all the explanatory footnotes, definitions to obsolete words and philosophical ideas, and highlights of the most important sections. Piper presented this 300-year-old writing in a manner that a modern man can understand. May this book help us understand a treasure that may be old but is still a treasure.

Desiring God by John Piper

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Desiring God

Christian Life  by 
John Piper

A perfect study guide for individuals and groups, Desiring God shatters paradigms relating to God in a very dramatic manner, altering common perspectives. In the book, John piper unveils the reality of a choice we are given; between duty and delight, declaring that there is no need to choose the first place because a follower of Jesus considers duty as delight, finds delight in duty similar to the magnified presence of Christ in His people when they are satisfied in Him. Drawing from scripture, Piper demonstrates the directly proportional relationship between the pursuit of joy and glorifying God, building his case by offering discussions on the implications of this conversation on worship and suffering, love and prayer, marriage and missions. Turning the Christian world upside down, Piper beckons us to be free to enjoy Jesus – as a Savior and soul-satisfying treasure because the pursuit of pleasure in God is essential.

Natural Law in the Spiritual World by Henry Drummond

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Natural Law in Spiritual World

Christian Life  by 
Henry Drummond

This book is an important scholarly publication that is noted as culturally important. The book is a brilliant discourse on thought-provoking subjects that require careful deliberation. An evangelist, missionary and naturalist, Henry Drummond was a student of mathematical sciences before he dedicated himself to Christianity. He utilized his position as a lecturer on natural science at the Free Church College to share his faith as often as possible. It is in the preparation of these lectures that Drummond wrote this book as he explores religion and spirituality and their correlation to the natural world. He argues that the disconnect between these worlds is just an illusion and contrary to popular belief, faith does not conflict with science. The timeline in which this book was written, just a decade after Darwin bought forth Origin of Species; Drummond’s recalibration of this theory of evolution in light of God’s purposes is quite remarkable.

Ideal Life by Henry Drummond

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The Ideal Life

Chrstian Life  by 
Henry Drummond

Prefaced with memorials by evangelist W. Robertson Nicoll and theologian Ian Maclaren, a collection of sermons, this book is a celebration of the life of a prominent evangelist and an influential Scottish scholar, Henry Drummond, which his family published in his honor. In the book, Drummond addresses the paramount topics of the nature of Christ, sin, human guilt and salvation, as well as providing solutions for Christians through which they can lead pious lives that please God. Attempting to determine God’s will for one’s life is a monumental task in itself and it is often difficult, Drummond suggests, stressing upon the essentiality of prayer as it is a direct channel to listen to God’s voice and discern his leading. Addressing such critical matters of life in a warm tone, Drummond’s humble and cozy character shines through his work and heartfelt messages, making him very popular and admired by young people.

Holy Living by Jeremy Taylor

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Holy Living

Christian Life  by 
Jeremy Taylor

Originally published in 1650, Holy Living is written as an instruction to devoted Christians in living a holy life of increased personal piety and not indulging in temptations, all done in preparation of blessed death. This book of Christian devotion by Jeremy Taylor is the highest point of English prose in 15th-century death literature. The book elaborates on the concept of a blessed death by extracting knowledge from Theology, ideas of morality and the divine act of prayer which is considered as a call for assistance. In Holy Living, Jeremy addresses questions on practical morality in a manner that is a half personal sermon, displaying his gift for prose; stately and authentic. An admirer of John Wesley, Taylor has drawn from his pool of devotional and literary qualities to write a guide that has the means and instructions on increasing piety, in a language that is beautiful, relatable and simple.

Holy Dying by Jeremy Taylor

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Holy Dying

Christian Life  by 
Jeremy Taylor

Two books on Christian devotion, Holy Living and Holy Dying is a collective title of two books by Jeremy Taylor, representing the peak of English prose during the time of early start. These are artistically written climaxes of a consolatory death literature tradition dating back to the 15th century. The books are written as a perfect pair; Holy Living instructs its readers in leading a virtuous life, building piety and avoiding desires whereas Holy Dying guides on the means and instruments of preparing for a blessed death. Based on Theology, moral capacities and prayers for divine assistance, these books offer balance and understanding to devote Christians. Stately and rapturous, Beautifully and simply, these books are a fusion of Christian instruction and memorial sermon at its core, Jeremy takes inspiration from personal accounts, translating them through his gift of prose, all the while concerned with questions of morality in practical life.

Holiness, Nature and Hindrances by J. C. Ryle

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Holiness, Nature and Hindrances

Christian Life  by 
John C. Ryle

With a deep conviction for practical holiness, Ryle concludes that self-consecration to God is not attended to its full potential by Christians living in the modern country. He builds his case by stating the matters of politics, controversy and worldliness as they eat away the heart of piety, ending in godliness falling into the background. ‘Holiness, Nature and Hindrances’ is a lost treasure written by Ryle who is a prominent Anglican priest and one of the great writers of the nineteenth century. On living a Christ-like life, this book exhibits a profound sense of discipleship in simple language with an aim to spread awareness, gain recognition for the critical importance of discipleship and spirituality in the life of a believer, Church and the kingdom of God. Ranked among the core teachings on being a disciple, the book encourages holiness drawn from bible; holiness in the life we live behind doors.

The Lonely God by Ron Dart

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The Lonely God

Christian Life  by 
Ron Dart

In the beginning, God created the world. If He created the world, then who was with Him before the beginning? Why did He create us?
The Lonely God is the first book published by Ron Dart. He shrinks a topic of vast scope into a thin volume, ranging from God before the creation to the final judgment. Dart shows the attributes of God through Biblical context and common sense. If you know someone close to you who struggles to settle Biblical truths with practical living, this book can be of great help. It reintroduces God in fresh eyes whose nature is muddled by our culture’s misinterpretations of Christianity. Dart’s objective is not to create a theory or argue for any dogma but to share the journey about God and find friendship in Him. As a reader, may we find that relationship as we search for Him through this book.