Coronavirus and Christ

What is God doing through the coronavirus?

On January 11, 2020, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reportedly claimed its first victim in the Hubei province of China. By March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization had declared a global pandemic. In the midst of this fear and uncertainty, it is natural to wonder what God is doing.

In this audiobook read by the author, John Piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid Rock, who is Jesus Christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign God who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him. What is God doing through the coronavirus? Piper offers six biblical answers to that question, showing us that God is at work in this moment in history.

1. Opening Credits
2. The Occasion Coronavirus
3. Part 1: The God Who Reigns Over the Coronavirus | Chapter 1: Come to the Rock
4. Chapter 2: A Solid Foundation
5. Chapter 3: The Rock Is Righteous
6. Chapter 4: Sovereign Over All
7. Chapter 5: The Sweetness Of His Reign
8. Part 2: What Is God Doing Through the Coronavirus? | Preliminary Thoughts Seeing And Pointing
9. Chapter 6: Picturing Moral Horror
10. Chapter 7: Sending Specific Divine Judgments
11. Chapter 8: Awakening Us For The Second Coming
12. Chapter 9: Realigning Us With The Infinite Worth Of Christ
13. Chapter 10: Creating Good Works In Danger
14. Chapter 11: Loosening the Roots To Reach The Nations
15. A Closing Prayer
16. Closing Credits

John Piper

John Piper is an American New Testament scholar, Calvinist theologian, pastor, and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In addition to his pastoral duties, Piper is widely recognized as the founder and senior teacher of desiringGod.org, an organization named after his influential book "Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist"

Throughout his career, he has authored numerous acclaimed books, including ECPA Christian Book Award winners and his bestselling works have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Piper's impact extends beyond his literary achievements. In recognition of his exceptional preaching skills, Baylor University honored him in 2018 as one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in English. Piper's dedication to scholarship, theological insight, and inspiring teachings have made him a prominent figure in the Christian community, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape hearts and minds.