The sad thing is that you “create” meaning in what Piper has said here, only so that you can condemn him. All of your points are “He might be saying this, but I THINK he’s saying THIS.” Find me one scripture verse where we’re invited to design the least charitable reading possible, and charge someone with *that*.

If you’re actually interested in finding out what Piper actually believes about pluralism and eccumenicism (and not in neatly placing him inside your pre-designed boxes so you can feel superior and in control), feel free to look up what he’s *actually* said about these things.

There’s no need to speculate and force your own private meaning onto Piper’s words. If you actually look for clearer statements on these things in particular, you’ll find them in his massive body of written work and sermons. Of course, that would require time, critical thinking, careful interaction, and charity. Please make sure you’re up for that before you jump in.

Eric

Oh yada yada yada, you are way behind the times. Read up on what Piper is doing BEFORE you comment.

I believe this is utter foolishness and you are loosing the point of the big picture. Piper is saying to take the Gospel to Every Person, INCLUDING all those religions, he is not giving approval of them. And we have no excuse not to take the Gospel too them. Christ came to seek the lost and those lost are the other religions. He is saying that due to their religion they wont be accepting of the Gospel. I am not sure how you could look at an apple and call it an orange?

Worship7, methinks you are the one who should take another look at the Bible and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As for the Gospel, Piper is a Calvinist who preaches a false Gospel. That has been explained over and over on this blog, shown clearly from Scripture both in an article and by recent posts. There are those who back away from calling this heretical doctrine, but this blog takes a stand for the truth. That is the loving thing to do and is a sign of TRUE discernment.

Talk about twisting Scripture! My friend, if you are trusting in the Calvinist/Reformed TULIP Gospel to save your soul, you are sadly mistaken.

worship7

I am guessing you don’t know that John Piper has left what bit of Christianity he had behind to follow Rick Warren? Go do your homework.

Wow Deborah…I think you need to pray for the spirit of God to come into your life so you can have some discernment. Do you know what will happen to those who twist scriptures? You need to study your bible more. Not read it more. Study it. You lack complete discernment in your ambitions to ambush a man who is passionatley comunicating the gospel. This is not hype with a hidden agenda. I agree with the others that have warned you to delete this. Yes our God is merciful……or would you disagree with that to?

Karl

No, absolutely not, he has sided with Rick Warren who believes all mountains are equal. I think you need to get up to speed with the times bro, you are lacking.

Very cute … little gem, quote 3 min of a 60 min sermon twists so it suits your view, brilliant.

joe closet

Who do you think John Piper represents joe?? Christianity!

Oh my, you keep getting all wrapped up in the “New Age” as the devil nonsense when it’s “Christianity” that will eventually morph into the beast system. Get a grip. Quit your little spats.