In This Bestselling Book, John Piper Challenges Christians to a God-Exalting Life
Many spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, “Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it,” calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made.
In this bestselling book, John Piper warns listeners of the dangers of an irrelevant life that counts for nothing and calls Christians to the deeper joys, and risks, that matter for eternity. This new edition features a revised preface and updated statistics.
Over 1 Million Copies Sold Written by Bestselling Author John Piper: Author of Desiring God; Providence; and Come, Lord Jesus Second Edition: Features a new preface and small revisions to the content Great Gift for High School or College Students: Inspires Christians to make a lasting difference for the cause of the gospel
- Opening Credits
- Dedication
- Preface to the 2023 Edition
- Preface to the 2018 Edition
- Chapter 1: My Search for a Single Passion to Live By
- Chapter 2: Breakthrough—the Beauty of Christ, My Joy
- Chapter 3: Boasting Only in the Cross, the Blazing Center of the Glory of God
- Chapter 4: Magnifying Christ through Pain and Death
- Chapter 5: Risk Is Right—Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It
- Chapter 6: The Goal of Life—Gladly Making Others Glad in God
- Chapter 7: Living to Prove He Is More Precious Than Life
- Chapter 8: Making Much of Christ from 8 to 5
- Chapter 9: The Majesty of Christ in Missions and Mercy: A Plea to This Generation
- Chapter 10: My Prayer—Let None Say in the End, “I’ve Wasted It”
- Closing Credits