Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ: The Cost of Bringing the Gospel to the Nations in the lives...
The fifth volume in Piper's acclaimed The Swans Are NotSilent series illustrates powerful and enduring lessons through themissional sufferings o... read full description
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Nov 29, 2009
Nathan
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The fifth in this "The Swans are not Silent" series, each book containing the biographies of three men that have made significant contributions to the church down through the ages. Each chapter grows out of a biographical sketch Piper does each year at the Bethlehem Pastor's Conference. They are grouped together in the books under a specific theme that united their lives across both time and geography. This fifth book focuses on the way Tyndale, Judson and Paton represented the sufferi
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Dec 31, 2011
Chapronrin
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This book is solid throughout. It fills up an element of much that is missing in Evangelical Christianity today regarding sacrificing our all for whatever and wherever God leads us to reach those in hostile lands for Christ. When I was young, the spirit of missionary work was high among young people. Sadly today, there is not much heard about it. This fifth in the "Swans Are Not Silent" series is a great help in demonstrating what some heroes of the faith who ultimately lost so muc
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Jul 21, 2010
CJ
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This book gives short biographies of the lives of William Tyndale, Adoniram Judson, and John G. Paton.
The title comes from Colossians 1:24: Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church. (KJV)
John Piper makes the point that afflictions are the means of missionary fruitfulness.
Afflictions of Tyndale - falsely accused, imprisoned and martyred. Accomplished printed More...
The title comes from Colossians 1:24: Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church. (KJV)
John Piper makes the point that afflictions are the means of missionary fruitfulness.
Afflictions of Tyndale - falsely accused, imprisoned and martyred. Accomplished printed More...
Feb 12, 2010
James
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The fifth in John Piper's series of biographical sketches, this book gives a glimpse of the lives of global missionaries. William Tyndale, executed for translating the Bible into English. John Paton, persecuted by hostile natives in the South Pacific. Adoniram Judson, losing family and friends in the mission field in Burma. It was very challenging to read in the comfort of a warm house in the United States.
I really like Piper's short biographies as they give me a glimpse into the liv More...
I really like Piper's short biographies as they give me a glimpse into the liv More...
Dec 22, 2009
Dana
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My friend Cbass gave this book to me and I gobbled it up in just a few days. This is the first biogrpahical book I have read of Piper's but I understand he has a series. This 5th book contained short biographies of William Tyndale, Adonriam Judson, and John Paton. All three were incredible men of God. Their stories are sure to encourage and convict you! This book will also give you a clear understanding of what Paul meant when he talked about filling up the afflictions of Christ.
Nov 09, 2011
Bill
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Apart from general impressions, I didn't know much about any of these men before reading this. All three are absolutely inspiring! Piper's approach, as usual, is to focus on one or two sources only to build a picture of their lives, focusing mainly on his theme (in this case, suffering for the cause of the gospel),and then to draw theological theme and applications.
Jun 21, 2011
Phil
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I just love this series on important Christians from church history. This time its Tyndale, Judson and Paton. What a cost these men paid to fill up the afflictions of Christ! Read this book, and like me, you'll be itching to read more about these heros of the faith!
Jan 17, 2010
Butch
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Brief biographies of men who suffered profoundly provide the context for another call from John Piper to sacrifice all worldly pleasures for the sake of eternal gain and the glory of God. The stories are inspiring and the message is challenging.
Dec 11, 2011
Andy
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awesome book on Colossians 1.24 and Tyndale, Paton and Judson. Easy read and very motivating
Aug 05, 2010
Jason
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Amazing - what a challenge to give all for the cause of the gospel among the unreached peoples of the world!
Jun 08, 2011
Leila
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Amazing. Convicting. Paradigm-changing. Perhaps the best yet of this series.
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