Light + Truth Called, Not Self-Made
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Mar 31, 2026 
John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for expository preaching and founding Desiring God, delivers a sermon on Romans highlighting salvation as sheer mercy. He contrasts calling with rights-based thinking. He explores apostolic mission, Christ's sovereignty over history, and the global scope and audacity of being called.
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Paul Defines Himself By God's Action
- Paul frames his identity by what God did to him, not by what he did for God.
- John Piper points to Paul's descriptions: slave, called, set apart, all received as gifts from God's action.
Emphasize God's Initiative Before Human Action
- Put God's initiative first when preaching or leading so obedience from faith doesn't become the main focus.
- Piper warns that our actions matter but are secondary to God's prior work that makes obedience possible.
Pray Daily For Missionary Laborers
- Keep global missions central and pray for workers from your local church continually.
- Piper urges Bethlehem to pray 'Lord of the harvest, send forth laborers' and commit families to Manica.
