John Piper and the Rick Warren invitation

It is amazing, no, sickening, how so many Christians can turn on one another based on one single piece of evidence. These people are as fickle as sports lovers.

John Piper invited Rick Warren, who has proven himself to be a bit of a chameleon when it comes to religion. He literally is all things to all people. When he is with Muslims or Jews he keeps his Christianity very private. He changes his message depending on who he is with.

I do not agree with John Piper for inviting Warren to the national Desiring God conference for 2010. However, does that mean I must now lump Piper with the rest of the heretics like these intrepid finger pointers do? I do not think that Warren is a true heretic either! He is terribly misguided and does not stand up for the gospel clearly in all situations, but that does not make him a heretic. It makes him weak!

John Piper in South Africa Oct 2010!

Finally it is happening! Dr. John Piper will be in South Africa in October 2010 for the Rezolution 2010 conference, God willing, which will be held from 15-17 October 2010 at the Sandton Convention Center, Sandton, Johannesburg.

I know that we must not put men on pedestals, but John Piper's teachings have taught me a lot. God has used him tremendously in the lives of many and also in mine!

When it comes to expository preaching, John has an amazing ability to make the Word of God understandable. I really enjoy the clarity with which he teaches. He is my favourite Bible teacher.

John Piper's heart is set on glorifying God, and that comes through in his preaching, teaching and writing!

You will find his sermon, articles and books online at Desiring God. Many of his sermons are available in writing, audio and video for free. Almost all his books are also online FREE!

I cannot emphasize enough how you will be edified through his teaching, and if possible at all, plan now to attend this conference in October 2010. For me, this is way more important for South African Christians than having the World Cup Soccer in South Africa next year. In fact, the soccer is trivial compared to this.

For those on Facebook, the Rezolution2010 Conference also has a Facebook group!

Desiring God "Conference for Pastors" messages online

Desiring God has started putting the messages of their Pastor's Conference, with The Holiness of God as theme, online!