A God honoring ministry

Dr. John Piper has outlined in a recent article, an expanded vision for the Bethlehem Institute. Below are some of the sub-themes that reflect Dr. Piper's vision for God and the ministry to which he has been called. If you should want to read the whole article simply click on this LINK.

• A vision that stresses the sovereignty of God,
• the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him,
• the inerrancy of Scripture,
• rigorous thought with disciplined habits of mind,
• intense affections awakened by a true vision of God,
• cultural awareness and discerning engagement,
• creative and compelling expressions of great old truth in fresh ways,
• global concern, especially for the unreached peoples of the earth,
• courageous, risk-taking readiness to suffer and die for Christ,
• a wartime lifestyle that prefers simplicity over luxury and generosity over riches,
• serious friendships that last a lifetime,
• corporate life and worship in the local church,
• and a respect for history and what we can learn from it.