A Christian is a person who has died with Christ, whose stiff neck has been broken, whose brazen forehead has been shattered, whose strong heart has been crushed, whose pride has been slain, and whose life is now mastered by Jesus Christ.
From Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
John Piper (born 1946) is an American pastor, theologian, and Christian scholar. He is the founder and teacher of desiringgod.org.
Excellent quote! That Scripture is important to me, having heard it in Livingston Salvation Army on Good Friday evening 20th April 1984, when I surrendered my life to Jesus my Lord and Saviour. Thank you for reminding me of that special occasion. God bless you today 🙏
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Alan, thank you for sharing the relevance of this verse from Galatians 2. Piper’s reflections open a genuine pathway to embrace faith’s journey through life’s highs and lows.
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I love Piper and Ilike this quote
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Amen. I appreciate how Piper’s reflections are filled with an encouraging vision.
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Agreed
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