Providence

New from Bestselling Author John Piper

From Genesis to Revelation, the providence of God directs the entire course of redemptive history. Providence is “God’s purposeful sovereignty.” Its extent reaches down to the flight of electrons, up to the movements of galaxies, and into the heart of man. Its nature is wise and just and good. And its goal is the Christ-exalting glorification of God through the gladness of a redeemed people in a new world.

Drawing on a lifetime of theological reflection, biblical study, and practical ministry, pastor and author John Piper leads us on a stunning tour of the sightings of God’s providence―from Genesis to Revelation―to discover the all-encompassing reality of God’s purposeful sovereignty over all of creation and all of history. Piper invites us to experience the profound effects of knowing the God of all-pervasive providence: the intensifying of true worship, the solidifying of wavering conviction, the strengthening of embattled faith, the toughening of joyful courage, and the advance of God’s mission in this world.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction: Four Invitations
4. Part 1: A Definition and A Difficulty | Chapter 1: What Is Divine Providence?
5. Chapter 2: Is Divine Self-Exaltation Good News?
6. Part 2: The Ultimate Goal of Providence | Section 1: The Ultimate Goal of Providence before Creation and in Creation | Chapter 3: Before Creation
7. Chapter 4: The Act of Creation
8. Section 2: The Ultimate Goal of Providence in the History of Israel | Chapter 5: Overview: From Abraham to the Age to Come
9. Chapter 6: The Exodus Unfolds
10. Chapter 7: Remembering the Exodus
11. Chapter 8: The Law, the Wilderness, and the Conquest of Canaan
12. Chapter 9: The Time of the Judges and the Days of the Monarchy
13. Chapter 10: The Protection, Destruction, and Restoration of Jerusalem
14. Section 3: The Ultimate Goal of Providence in the Design and Enactment of the New Covenant | Chapter 11: The Designs of the New Covenant
15. Chapter 12: Christ's Foundational Act in Establishing the New Covenant
16. Chapter 13: The Entrance of Sin into Creation and the Glory of the Gospel
17. Chapter 14: The Glory of Christ in the Glorification of His People
18. Part 3: The Nature and Extent of Providence | Section 1: Setting the Stage | Chapter 15: Knowing the Providence of the God Who Is
19. Section 2: Providence over Nature | Chapter 16: The Loss and Recovery of a Theater of Wonders
20. Chapter 17: Earth, Water, Wind, Plants, and Animals
21. Section 3: Providence over Satan and Demons | Chapter 18: Satans and Demons
22. Chapter 19: The Ongoing Existence of Satan
23. Section 4: Providence over Kings and Nations | Chapter 20: Israel's Divine Is King of the Nations
24. Chapter 21: Human Kingship and the King of Kings
25. Chapter 22: To Know and Rejoice That the Most High Rules
26. Section 5: Providence over Life and Death | Chapter 23: A Bath of Truth and the Gift of Birth
27. Chapter 24: The Lord Has Taken Away; Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
28. Chapter 25: We Are Immortal till Work Is Done
29. Section 6: Providence over Sin | Chapter 26: Natural Human Willing and Acting
30. Chapter 27: Things We Know and Things We Do Not Need to Know
31. Chapter 28: Joseph | God's Good Meaning in a Sinful Act
32. Chapter 29: Israel Hated, Pharaoh Hardened, God Exalted, Helpless Saved
33. Chapter 30: Broken Families
34. Chapter 31: Deception and Dullness of Heart
35. Chapter 32: Though He Cause Grief, He Will Have Compassion
36. Chapter 33: A Wickedness God Especially Abhorred
37. Section 7: Providence over Conversion | Chapter 34: Our Condition before Conversion
38. Chapter 35: Three Biblical Pictures of How God Brings People to Faith
39. Chapter 36: Saving Faith as the Gift of Providence
40. Chapter 37: Driven Back to the Precious Roots of Election
41. Section 8: Providence over Christian Living | Chapter 38: Forgiveness, Justification, and Obedience
42. Chapter 39: Forgiveness, Justification, and Obedience
43. Chapter 40: Those Whom He Called, He Also Glorified
44. Chapter 41: Blood-Bought Zeal for Good Works
45. Chapter 42: Working in Us That Which Is Pleasing in His Sight
46. Chapter 43: Killing Sin and Creating Love—by Faith
47. Section 9: The Final Achievement of Providence | Chapter 44: The Triumph Missions and the Coming of Christ
48. Chapter 45: New Bodies, New World, Never-Ending Gladness in God
49. Conclusion: Seeing and Savoring the Providence of God
50. Desiring God
51. 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.