Since 1986, when Desiring God, first burst upon the scene, John Piper has preached and taught his unorthodox doctrine of Christian Hedonism across the world, winning over many, especially many young people, to his radical new view of the Christian Faith.Ī careful reading of Desiring God shows that Piper modifies the biblical doctrine of salvation. Many have lifted it to a pedestal only slightly below that of Scripture. Hundreds of reviews, published over the years, show that almost everyone believes Desiring God to be a wonderful exposition of authentic Christianity. It has been called a 20th century classic that has changed lives.
Piper’s Desiring God has been massively influential, and some reviewers have declared that, next to the Bible, it was the most life-changing book they had ever read. Those who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of pleasure have been known throughout the ages as hedonists. The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying him forever.’ įrom a study of secular philosophy, Piper became convinced that all decisions and conduct in life are predicated on man’s pursuit to find pleasure.
‘My shortest summary of it is: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Piper explains his new philosophy of life, which he calls ‘Christian Hedonism’, in these words: What are we to make of John Piper and his doctrine of Christian Hedonism? His bestselling book, Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (1986), claims to help readers embark on a dramatically different and joyful experience of their faith. As Christians, we are instructed to test all things and hold and hold fast what is good and to abstain from every form of evil (1 Thessalonians 521-22). The apostle John warns believers not to believe every spirit, but to test the spirits whether they are of God (1 John 4.1). Our Lord gave us this warning: ‘Take heed that no man deceive you… And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many’ (Matthew 24.4, 11). The reason is because there are false teachers who have surreptitiously crept into the Church in order to pervert the gospel of Christ.
Scripture exhorts Christian believers to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3). Welcome to our website which aims to evaluate John Piper’s philosophy of Christian Hedonism in the light of biblical truth.
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