All That Jesus Commanded: The Christian Life According to the Gospels by John Piper is a powerful guide to understanding the commands of Jesus Christ and how they apply to our lives today. Published by Crossway in a beautiful hardback format, this book is a revised edition of Piper’s 2006 work, “What Jesus Demands from the World,” with minor adjustments and rearrangements.
Piper’s approach in this book is direct and focused. It is divided into 50 short chapters, each dealing with a specific command or teaching from Jesus. From the command to be born again to the call to love and abide in Christ, the book covers a wide range of topics on the Christian life, according to Jesus’ own words. Piper’s goal is not only to present the commands but to provide context and meaning, helping readers understand how these teachings apply to their daily lives.
Consistent with Piper’s writing style, this book is highly readable, engaging, and practical. Piper does an excellent job of expounding on Jesus’ commands, explaining their context and meaning, and drawing out their application for readers.
The book’s structure is also easy to follow, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of Jesus’ teachings. This makes it easier to read, study, and reflect on. Piper’s pastoral approach shines through as he gently guides readers toward a deeper understanding of what it means to live a life obedient to Christ’s commands. His insights into how these commands intersect with various facets of life make the book a valuable resource for personal reflection and spiritual growth.
“When Jesus died he purchased for sinners like us everything needed for us to find our joy in God. Since our joy in God magnifies the worth of God, this is exactly what Jesus had delighted in for all eternity.”
This book includes Scripture, person, and subject indexes that are helpful for further study. I also appreciate its durable hardback format with sewn binding.
Final thoughts
All That Jesus Commanded is definitely one of the finest books I have ever read and is certainly my new favorite work by John Piper. It offers practical, pastoral, and straightforward guidance for Christian living. If you haven’t yet read this book, I highly recommend it!
Disclosure: A review copy of All That Jesus Commanded (ISBN 9781433585050) was provided for review by Crossway, from whom you may purchase a copy.
KristiyaKnow 