Dr. John Piper talks with Rick Warren about the Doctrine of the Purpose Driven Life

"John Piper and Rick Warren were to sit down for a one-on-one conversation at the Desiring God National Conference in October of 2010, but unforeseen circumstances prevented Warren from being there. On May 1, 2011, they were able to film the interview, which lasted an hour and a half.
Piper explains that he read The Purpose-Drive Life with a fine-tooth comb and significantly disagreed with certain Reformed critiques of the book. The heart of the interview is Piper seeking clarification and confirmation from Warren on various doctrines and distinctives. Piper explains his intentions like this:

My aim in this interview is to bring out and clarify what Rick Warren believes about these biblical doctrines. In doing this my hope is that the thousands of pastors and lay people who look to Rick for inspiration and wisdom will see the profound place that doctrine has in his mind and heart..."

You can read or watch the rest here...
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2011/05/27/the-piper-warren-interview/

Panel Discussion on Preaching the Old Testament

Watch Tim Keller, John Piper, Crawford Loritts, D.A. Carson, and Brian Chapell discuss preaching the OT. I highly respet a few of these guys.


Panel on Preaching Christ in the OT - Keller, Piper, Loritts, Carson, Chapell - TGC 2011 from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.

John Piper’s Report on His Leave of Absence

"I have been able to linger longer in the word and prayer than in any other eight-month period in my life. These times have been sweet. The insights and changes in ourselves that we have seen are owing deeply to these meetings with God in his word. I am jealous that these encounters not become hurried or mechanical on my return."

John Piper’s Report on His Leave of Absence: "John Piper’s Report on His Leave of Absence from the Desiring God blog."

John Piper on "What is the Gospel?"

The Future of Justification

Here is the link to a FREE PDF copy of John Piper's newest book on Justification (written in response to N.T. Wright). For me, I think both have good things to say. While Piper gives a solid reinforcement of the traditional (and I think Biblical) view of Justification, Wright adds valuable insights that challenege the church to recognize some of the broader implications.

The Future of Justification: "The Future of Justification on DesiringGod.org"

Here also is a link to some essays on Justification by N.T. Wright
http://www.ntwrightpage.com/

Should Pastors Get PhDs?

I thought this video was thought provoking, even if it is a little reductionistic.I didn't know John Piper had a research degree, but evidently he has one in Theology/New Testament from the University of Munich. According to his curriculum vitae He was also an Assoc. Prof of Biblical Studies at Bethal College in St.Paul, Minn. before he entered the pastorate.

Check out the video, than leave your thoughts.

Should pastors get PhDs?: "Should pastors get PhDs? on Desiring God"