Coronavirus and Christ

If that sentence (from chapter 4) seems offensive or unbiblical to you, then I would encourage you to read this short treatise by John Piper (or listen to it for free on the Desiring God site).In the first half of the book he walks the reader/listener through Scripture and philosophy to explain that "the same sovereignty that could stop the coronavirus, yet doesn’t, is the very sovereignty that sustains the soul in it. In other words, if we try to rescue God from his sovereignty over suffering, we sacrifice his sovereignty to turn all things for good."In the second half, he again uses the backdrop of Scripture to explain some of the ways God may be using the current pandemic for ultimate good purposes, even if we cannot fully see or understand them.I am thankful that Dr. Piper took the time to write this and share it freely through his ministry's site. If you have read or listened to John Piper in the past, you will once again appreciate his unwavering passion for the glory of God and the joy of humanity - He truly is most Glorified in US when we are most Satisfied in HIM! And if you have personally spent time with him, you will feel the humble, pastoral warmth in his teaching. At seventy-four years old, he is still running the race and calling others to join him, and I for one am very thankful for it!!!

Truly a Christ-centered book filled with precious biblical insight from one of the the greatest blessings to the modern church today. Not too long and very worth it, would strongly recommend this book to anyone seeking comfort in the Gospel or wanting to share the message of the cross during these peculiar circumstances. May the Lord let this book reach thise harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.

I am not a John Piper fan but can only shower this book with accolades. He is strongly reformed and using the sovereignty of God, he tackles the problem from there. He does not sugar coat that God is free to do as He chooses and is not obligated to explain Himself. We must trust and this is an opportunity for Christian growth and new beginnings. He gives a number of things he thinks God is accomplishing in this pandemic. It is well thought out and gives pastoral guidance and comfort. This book shows what a godly man with good theology and pastor's heart can do to build up the body of Christ and give comfort in the face of adversity!

Although I usually do not see eye to eye on many theological topics with Pastor Piper, I really appreciate this book. It is a blessing to be reminded that God is in control and that believers, ultimately, have nothing to fear.

This is so well written! It is the best succinct explanation of God's sovereignty and goodness and how they relate to suffering I have read, and I am a Seminary grad. It is biblically faithful and yet Piper exudes his deep love for God in Christ so winsomely.This book has two parts: how God is Sovereign over the Coronavirus and everything else, and what God it's using the Coronavirus to accomplish, according to the Bible. This second part has something for everyone, because God is using this global pandemic in many ways and in every life.This is a must-read! Buy a bunch of copies to give away, too!

I thought Piper did a great job at the beginning of the book explaining why we should take the Bible as the word of God. He also did a nice job of giving reasons for suffering in general, based on the Bible as the word of God. He then asks specific questions and answers to why the coronavirus pandemic makes sense from a Christian perspective. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject. But, the key to understanding Pipers answers are based on belief in the Bible as the word of God. Maybe, Piper will change your perspective. Even if you don't agree with Piper, it's a thought provoking read.

John Piper reminds us that God is still in Contol of ALL things including Pandemics! God wants to Save People & will send or do His utmost to save our souls even if He has to scare us to seek Him & His gift of Salvation in these Last Days! Praise the Lord for His Saving Grace in these Last Days! When we know the Lord we are in His Hands & He promised that No Plague would come near us! Let us cling to Him & seek Him and He will cover & Protect Us!An old saying, "See you here or there or in the Air! " It is Acknowledging that person has put themselves in the Hands of the Lord! Be Comforted & stay in the Hands ofJesus! Then we will receive Comfort from Him & our Hearts will be at Peace!!!

I found this to be a consise overview of a topic that has been explored exhaustively. The author points to the reliable source of seeking the answer by inviting the reader to consider the source in depth from the references. The title could easily be Cancer or Suffering and Christ. His focus is on Jesus Christ and how those calling themselves his followers need to be guided by the Word of God. He avoids easy believe-ism and guides us into the scripture where we may be challenged by the Spirit to evaluate the suggested answers the author has put forward for our consideration.

Dr. John Piper exclusively wrote the mini-book called “Coronavirus and Christ” in the midst of pandemic. That mini-book helps you to comprehend Godʼs Sovereignty who created the Corona Virus Disease or COVID-19 not as a punishment but a faith challenge for every follower of Jesus. I recommend this book for those who seek hope are affected by sufferings of this pandemic virus. Let's persistently pray for the victims of COVID-19. God bless.

I really like this book because it explained everything to me! I was in need of such a simple, straight, biblical, profound and practical explanation about God’s purposes in all that! Glory be to God!Glory be to Jesus Christ!

Man sollte beide Büchlein hintereinander lesen: Während der eine John, John Piper, der Souveränität Gottes und auch der Gefallenheit der Schöpfung im Zusammenhang mit dem Leid mehr Beachtung schenkt, widmet der andere John, John Lennox, auch einige Gedanken der finalen Gerechtigkeit, d. h., er wird dem eschatologischen Vorbehalt jeder Annäherung an die Theodizee gerecht, und lässt den mitleidenden Gott nicht unerwähnt, den ich bei Piper vermisse. Seelsorgerlich feinfühliger und mir zugänglicher ist definitiv Lennox.

Excellent . Piper is full of explanation why God has brought this corona virus and his reasons for it. There are numerous quotations from scriptures that back up his evidence.He ends with a prayer 🙏 to help us all get through this difficult time.I thoroughly recommend this book .

Great book for anyone confused by the apparent contradiction between God's love and His ultimate purposes on planet Earth in 2020. John Piper's deep commitment to the Word guarantees a minimum of personal opinion and a maximum of Biblical Truth.Thanks Lord, thanks John!!