The Renewed Mind and How to Have It - John Piper

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[@Maumau21]

Been listening to Pastor John Piper since I was 13... still get blessed and touched by his preaching ....such an anointed minister

[@sebastiantang5881]

Is pastor john still a pastor today ?

[@elijahstroebel2006]

I've been listening to plaster John since I was 14, I'm still 14 and Im also touched 😁

[@jojersey4081]

@@sebastiantang5881 He retired. I think he does the desiring God page on youtube

[@jojersey4081]

1 John 2:20 Girl we all have the anointing too (The Holy Spirit)!! Amen!

[@sebastiantang5881]

Sebastian Tang to Jo Jersy.....keep it up listening & learning the Way from John Piper

[@cj3007]

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.- 1Cor 1:18

[@EricTheAcktor]

"If God wanted to take this country out, He could take it out in a minute." This is why I love men of God like Piper. Unlike too many so-called pastors, he doesn't sugar coat the word of God. God's wrath is glorious, as His love is glorious, and it's a shame that they all ignore the wrath aspect of His glory and just focus on the love.

[@bobbygordon3257]

Amen.

[@gayemccullough3608]

Amen

[@1PlainOne]

God's wrath is most wonderful...and I have always adored and thanked Him for His Perfect Justice. May His Light of truth, in love, shatter the dark matter that hardens the heart of men...oh, prayerfully.

[@Resenbrink]

Yaaah gods wrath yippee kill us all

[@benadhehu7021]

qqq

[@FSH77717]

John Piper is a true follower of our Saviour Christ Jesus. He teaches the deep truths of the one true living God. The reason some don't understand is that Satan has blinded them to the TRUTH. May our heavenly Father soften the hearts, give understanding, and faith to all unbelievers so that they will know You Christ Jesus.

[@geraldcollins5821]

There is no such thing as believers unless you believe in the rejected gentile Jew Jesus Christ that offered himself for the sins of the world and he was rejected only 24 hours after he died and four and half days later a NEW Jesus Christ appeared that was a gentile Jew and he was carried away in a cloud,It is all a myth that Jesus Christ was ever real and alive but if so he was a worshipper of Baal and he revealed when standing before Pilate that he was not the coming redeemer from the book of Isiah, He died and went to hell a total failure in life and now you really believe that myth???

[@AndroxineVortex]

Gerald Collins all of authentic recorded history would disagree

[@TheIegend27]

Sheila Cane wow I was just asking God why some people don't get the word of God and wow I'm blown away and God has answered my prayers in seconds. God bless you

[@819divine]

Gerald Collins So is millions of converts

[@819divine]

Sheila Cane Agree

[@guidohlizzi06]

One of the best expository pastors EVER. I’d even go as far as saying this man is a better expositor of the Scriptures than C.H.Spurgeon. I don’t mean to flatter, I’m just saying, Piper puts my mind to work every time I hear him, and puts my heart in action with new desires for Christ, every time.

[@claraglatthaar998]

I just said something about his great expository teaching above. We're on the same page.

[@davidkwizera2973]

I honestly feel that we should not be looking at John Piper but the word of the Lord. Numbers 22:21-38 God is not limited to get his message a cross to us. Therefore I am grateful for John Piper's bible teaching because it cause my heart to be humble and submit to Jesus Christ.

[@jefferybyrd5493]

John Piper speaks with his heart as all pastors should. Heart touches heart his to ours.long life to him

[@claraglatthaar998]

Amen!

[@louiejaymagno8390]

A CHRISTian Life is a Life called to freedom through CHRIST JESUS:-)

[@TheUneviedamour]

Man of God - Man of prayer - Man, who loves the Lord Jesus! Thank you for posting!

[@teachergabrielBR]

May God bless John Piper's life. His teachings are really inspired by the Holy Spirit. There ought to have more Men like him and Paul Washer!

[@houseofprayercommunityfell1816]

Amen

[@2users828]

Please pray for me. I struggle with blasphemous thoughts, hearing voices, and emotionality! My name is Tricia.

[@2ndPigeon]

Could you be a bit more specific?

[@lilacDaisy111]

"Transformation is the change of our hearts, so that what we _love_ to do is what we _ought_ to do." I've not heard it put that way before -- very good! 32:30 to the end was also good.

[@5winder]

You listened to that? God help you.

[@lilacDaisy111]

5winder You're very rude.

[@lilascharm]

5winder Troll

[@taylorlittle1821]

+Lucy Milton, I'd like you to know, God used you in this comment to help me understand what pipe was sayin better. I was confused about it, then scrolling through this comment and rereading it typed out helps make it clear. Praise glory and honor be to our LORD! U r His daughter today! Be encouraged. (;

[@lilacDaisy111]

Taylor Little Oh, I'm so happy to know that, Taylor. It is such a simple truth that alluded most of my Christian life. Thank you for reminding me of it -- I'm enjoying watching it again. :-)

[@Jonnhy0989]

So the key is the holy spirit working inside us, through the word of the messiah Jesus of Nazaret.

[@hegood]

I praise the Lord for this man who truly preaches the word of God!

[@wsjohnston3956]

Can you only imagine how much God loves Ludie. If he/she could only understand/feel that??? Healing.

[@JOHNAOCONNOR1]

So good. John Piper's exposition of scripture is a delight and a feast of spiritual food and a drink of spiritual drink !

[@5winder]

Are you kidding me? You drank the Koolaid, man... wake up to Jesus. Piper is a Calvinist with many demons guiding him to hell. Follow the Pied Piper at your own peril.

[@moseschoi3513]

5winder What's wrong with Piper? Don't judge people necessarily on their denomination

[@matthewdyer2926]

+5winder well that's the pot calling the kettle black! You're swimming in the Koolaid, kiddo.

[@DannyMac100]

Me too. Proud of the courageous men who have gone before us, proclaiming the glory of the gospel of Jesus Christ and exalting God. History is awesome. Glory to God alone.

[@chuuowillie8376]

Thank God for his Word.

[@markhaney1713]

chpnizt, who ever is saying bad things about this man should check themselves and read their BIBLES! Piper is a great teacher and you need to keep listening and learning God will confirm to you john Pipers teaching is right on solid biblical teaching!!!!

[@chpnlzt]

I HAVEN'T FOUND THE PERFECT TEACHER YET, IT WOULD SEEM NO ONE HAS ALL THE TRUTH (BUT ME, HA) BUT THE CLOSEST I'VE FOUND SO FAR IS DAVE HUNT, I THINK MY OWN STUDY AND DISCOVERIES IN THE WORD AGREE WITH HIS TEACHING ABOUT 99.99% - CERTAINLY HIS IS THE BIGGEST PICTURE GUY I'VE COME ACROSS SO FAR, MANY GREAT SPECIALISTS OUT THERE TOO, BUT OLD DAVE HUNT (WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2013) IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND WELL ROUNDED BIG PICTURE GUY THAT I'VE FOUND............ACTUALLY, I ENJOY PIPER AND I BELIEVE HE IS TRYING HIS BEST, AND HE IS QUITE A TALENTED SPEAKER, BUT THESE DISCREPANCIES KEEP COMING UP THAT BUG ME, AND MAKE HIS PERCENTAGE OF AGREE ABILITY A BIT LOWER THAN SOME OF THE OTHERS I'VE FOUND, JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF ANY MALICIOUSNESS IS AT WORK, KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY, BUT I GUESS GOD IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN REALLY SORT OUT THAT KIND OF STUFF...... FOR ONE THING, ISN'T HE A calvinist IF I REMEMBER CORRECT ? THAT STUFF IS WAY WAY OFF, AND LESSENS THE GLORY OF GOD QUITE A BIT...

[@tstjohn777]

@@chpnlzt all the statements and caps speak volumes about you. One word. Pride!

[@randallblann1416]

Prayer and the presence of the Holy Spirit.The deliverance of all things.

[@waldringfieldbaptistchurch]

Great sermon, man greatly used by God

[@KarenOliveirajoyful]

It is God who works in us to will and to acto according to His good purpose... (Philipians 2:13) Thank you for exposing the darkness with the light of our Lord´s truth.

[@5winder]

KO! He's obviously working in YOU... may your wisdom, peace and discernment grow, in our dear Lord Jesus. Bless you, my sister.

[@julieallen1032]

transformation is beautiful!

[@princelucifer7526]

John piper is a good tree. I understand from this fruit, that, God came back after three days in the grave to henceforth say "You, see me again, this, is still a man. you can become this." that's just jaw dropping mercy. May he pour his grace on us all I am, nothing more than a coward and a weak, silly, being, and God loves me as he loves you also. in Jesus Christ's name, may he bless us, and lead us. Amen.

[@marycs8318]

Thank You God in the name of LORD Jesus Christ for this pastor John Piper.God bless him .Let the peace of LORD Jesus Christ be with him.for ever.

[@8430mzepeda]

This sermon really ministered to me today. Thank you pastor John Piper!

[@evangelinewynne3650]

The best preacher ever!

[@anitasharpe1446]

Evangeline Wynne Wait, Don’t forget the First Preacher Who taught the rest! But, I thank Jesus for John who humbly and fervently delivers the gospel with love and passion like no other one I have heard.

[@sebastiantang5881]

Sebastian Tang to Wynne : why do you say john piper is the best preacher ever ?

[@angloaust1575]

A gift of God bestowed upon the elect!

[@michaelbatyuk5302]

God Bless John Piper!!!

[@acts541]

Daniel there is no room for pride in Calvinism. It is only by God's grace that you are where you are today, and that you know what you know. Recognizing truth should not create pride, but humility and praise of Christ Who is Truth.

[@jered1]

Excellent, excellent stuff here. Exactly what I needed to hear,

[@kmerriweather1]

That is all you need to combat the Devil the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God Amen

[@cj3007]

Yes, we will all get over it. The Lord Jesus is alive and well my friend :) no matter how hard you try you will not make him disappear from this world. His Gospel is good news to all men. turning away from sins and living for a purpose. To love others, care for the homeless, the broken, and the ones who are unloveable. I have seen Jesus open the eyes of the blind, make people get up from wheel chairs. Families where there to witness. Doctors have no explanation, but a miracle from Jesus.

[@danc7262]

This is Daniel. You're right acts541. Thank you and I was wrong for that. I won't do it again.

[@tylerheath3655]

This is why i barely post comments because its hard for people to respond in a respectable caring attitude toward other people.

[@coveredinblood827]

Have a wonderful week tyler heath you and all your family. Be blessed in Jesus name

[@ssgt.michaelwilliams9527]

I enjoyed this sermon very much.Thank you for posting

[@WXAM10]

Great word from Piper

[@michelhaineault6654]

excellent.

[@maxwellsiahi6507]

Glory to God

[@silvertassel9383]

Thank you so much for this message. It was just what I needed to hear this week. Truth Endures Here's 600 bits. *****

[@stevencalloway9189]

All Christian denominations and preachers are not going to interpret every single thread of doctrine correctly. The very air we breathe is prideful. Your nature is SIN. John Piper is an excellent preacher of the GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST. Enjoy the work the Holy Ghost has wrought in this man and stop encouraging people who read these comments to doubt the authenticity of the Gospel because Christian trolls are flapping there gums without merit.

[@cj3007]

You are a funny man, you have an explanation for everything. The point I made is truithful in full honesty. I spoken to people who called themselves atheist, theist, etc. and I have told them that same argument and they have no way but say the same thing as you which proves the point. I am not here to argue who is right and wrong. I am here because of you man, I am not here to waste your time and mine. I am simply here to care for what you write and show you some answers to your problems.

[@aubreybosman959]

Epic Sermon.

[@dondedevadas6479]

Praise to the LORD

[@kagwatonny2561]

may God bless you

[@wamasebuemmanuel4522]

Thanks alot for emphasising the renewal of the mind.however to put it simply you renew your mind by reading the word of God.As a Christian studies the word of God,they are cultivating the mind of Christ. They are cultivating Godwardness.

[@domuhnik]

What a great sermon.

[@silviakap8120]

Amen wonderful message

[@larsenit]

hopefully he meant that he finds joy in being a recipient of God's grace, to which I echo that AMEN! :D

[@kristinshaw938]

Listen to John Bevere

[@epicturnip]

Great stuff! So thankful for John Piper and the wisdom he shares! :) lol the voice he did at 26:37 cracked me up XD

[@danielkemp3254]

I prayed for you.

[@jasonjones8602]

Amen brother.

[@reladham]

Right On!!!

[@mirodublin]

Amen!

[@rubiperez5873]

Poor lude, unless he repent he will perish like a joker. Good thing we know the light & joy of salvation through Jesus Christ!! like it or not

[@phyllispalazzola9269]

We are to do one and not leave the other undone.

[@EntinludeX]

", everyone has a faith" Untrue. Believe it or not skepticism & incredulity are actual qualities. "God, creation, Jesus, science," Can't help but notice the first three aren't science. Very telling. "God bless you." Abracadabra.

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

What you teach is true and to this video I say Amen. It was a different video that creates this question: If we have a renewed mind, then why would you teach a person who believes they are "Bi-Polar" that they can take psychotropic medications and be fine? Your response to the question of the Christian and Psych Meds was clear. You approved of it, and yet here you teach about the renewal of our minds. Which is it brother? I ask with due respect, but I do not want to see people that I counsel be deceived.

[@cj3007]

Yes you do have faith that's why when you ate today, you believed your food did not have any bacteria that was going to harm you, you had faith that the people that process food did everything right for everything that is edible in your refrigerator. You have faith that you will make it to work or somewhere on time. You have faith that I will write you back after you reply. My point is you do have faith, everyone does, you are just putting your faith in what you want and not in the Living God.

[@benjaminfowler2675]

Why is everyone typing in all caps? I'm more inclined to pass over those comments and read the more "calm and rational" thoughts

[@Lawltasticness]

I think it's a boomer thing

[@jannulik]

amen the only truth

[@adirafearsjesus7778]

i need prayer deal with ocd blasphemy thoughts read the unpardonable sin and it brought evil thoughts ughh its horible please pray for me :( anyone dealt with this. Wish i never read those verses in fear. :((( i am sad i deal with childhood habits like acrynms play with me :(

[@Kungpuk]

If this is still an issue, i would recommend studying it. Read commentaries, it is not something you could stumble upon doing. It’s not a thought, it would be more like a true turning from Christ, knowing that He is who He said He was. Still turning away, living a sinful life and then blasphemy the Spirit with true intention of denying Him. Remember not just a thought or thought pattern. Blessings

[@kaomachisanga6686]

I also have similar thoughts...evil thoughts that want to make me blaspheme his Holy name...I have been praying and by faith i will capture these thoughts under the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

[@coveredinblood827]

You Need to instantly reject them when you notice them. There are thoughts of You... Entertained... And thoughts of God and thoughts that Come from DEMONS. Tell this Demon of Blasphemy to leave in Jesus Name. Reject HIM until He flees.

[@journeyfellowshipmilford]

Please check out the new worship video "The Existence of God - with S.M. Lockridge, Louie Giglio, John Piper and Tony Evans". Very inspiring words from these wonderful men of God both past and present.

[@Buwan1216]

HAHAHA, Keep listening to this guy, JOe. The word will not void. He preaches as a brother to you and me. And Any words that are spoken from the 3000 B.C. year Greek transcribed manuscripts aka the Bible, will not void, in which is hear by you and I.

[@OKBankruptcyLaw]

If I have no need of faith, and there is no redeemer, how do I know how to set my moral compass or what "better" is. If my life is aimless, and therefore pointless, why should I care about anyone else let alone people that aren't alive yet?

[@davidforeman9302]

hes a good preacher dint worry hes one of the best left,also John macarthur &rc sproul are excellent also,but the truth is if u seek God with ur whole heart he will lead you it all truth,if u like u can facebook friend me name is jesus king,i love watching out for Gods sheep its my passion iron sharpens iron God bless

[@StrumstickJoe]

That's it! You needed to hear it. (It's utter crap, based on myths and lies - but it massaged what you needed to have soothed - and you're OK now.) Enlightenment I wish you. But I don't hold out much hope.

[@user-uk9ro4gz5x]

Sermon Notes Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. * transfiguration mark 9:2-3And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. * profound inner alteration from God * Galatians 5:1 Christian life is freedom * transformation=bondage -> freedom (what you love to do, is what we ought to do) * Ephesians 4:22-24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.mind=view pt./mindset tilted away from GodRomans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.Romans 1:23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. * … bc exchanged glory of God for the glory of man (natural disasters God’s decree to lead you to Him) * 1 Peter 1:13-14 Dx of mindprepare your minds for action, gerd up your minds do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance - imply * Ephesians 4:17-18 you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. {impenitent heart suppress truth} * REMEDY TO MIND & HEART PROBLEM?1. power of Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5 God saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit)2. steady gaze @ the glory of Jesus Christ2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. * we need Holy Spirit to BOTH put in us Christ exalting truth gospel & work inside out by humbling our hard hearts * devil fears people seeing glory of Christ for who He really is bc way we get transformed!2 Corinthians 4:4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. * THEREFORE, PRAY - ask Holy Spirit to lead you to Christ exalting truth & INSIDE subjectively lead you to truth embracing HUMILITY = WORSHIP * PURSUE CHRIST EXALTING TRUTH - LISTEN TO RICH EXPOSITORY GLORY OF CHRIST, READ BIBLE LOOK FOR PERFECTIONS/BEAUTY JESUS CHRIST, READ EXPOSITIONS OF NATURE & WORK OF CHRIST * PRAY HOLY SPIRIT WOULD RENEW OUR MINDS, SHATTER HARDNESS HEART & truth embracing humility/teachability

[@timothygrimmer2914]

I'm in Slaved to Christ So I can be free, Awsome! The God-given spirit within Tells me how O how True . Got spirit?

[@scottmaag5788]

turn it up

[@cj3007]

1 Corinthians 8:2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know.

[@cj3007]

You are entitled to your own opinion and i respect that. First thing is first though, you do not know me and I do not know you, so I would gladly talk with you about this interesting subject of religion which has to do with everyone living in this world, everyone has a faith and let's not be offensive or have defensive replies. So let me know if you are ever interested in discussing about God, creation, Jesus, science, etc. God bless you.

[@thegtafanboy]

John Piper is pretty cool, thing is, the last Olympics were held in China and the next one will be held in Brazil; we don't have those in Athens anymore.lol

[@EntinludeX]

Love your avatar. Pretty certain Rowan Atkinson is an agnostic or an atheist.

[@theresaegan8751]

I appreciate a lot of what Piper says, though I disagree with calvanism. The thing I am struggling the most with though, is how angry he is and the lack of love and peace that is there. I know he is a man of God, but it makes me wonder where our love is as believers. A lot of good truths from the word, but his anger is so evident...

[@ETHANGELIST]

Which sermon is the next part?

[@EntinludeX]

"The Bible teaches me to love my neighbors and enemies by even blessing them who curse me and cause harm to me. God's Love!" God's love is not worth a pigs spit. It is the poisoned chalice of a mystical despot.

[@johnforcey5781]

Does anyone know if Piper has addressed recent Christian scholarship which suggests that Edwards was a panentheist?

[@MissChaiQueen]

But the one in 2004 was in Athens and this sermon is from that year... search on desiringgod org

[@AZtrueflow18]

:)

[@bangun4097]

Pharisee's preaching.

[@lemmehaviet]

+Arne Adryanta How? Back up your opinion with evidence dude.

[@bangun4097]

+Corvo Attano from what else except from the clip.

[@lemmehaviet]

Oh snap you got me there I'm screwed

[@MuriwaliYantoMataluGKKR]

+Arne Adryanta John Piper is explaining the word of God and elevates Jesus Christ whereas the pharisees elevated their merit and judge everyone. What are you doing Arne Adryanta? Are you explaining the word of God or are you judging John Piper? Who is the Pharisee here? John Piper or you?

[@bangun4097]

+Gkkr Malang LOL!

[@cj3007]

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.- 1 Cor. 1:20-24

[@michaelbenisrael9814]

letz transform 2 really be RE-born simply just sayin u believe is not enough the way is NARROW never 4get that....the demons believe as well but they tremble in fear..

[@dsplodge86]

How do you mean? when someone 'makes war' against sin, what do you think that looks like practically day-to-day? I would say this is in line with what Paul says in Ephesians or Colossian 3:5 and good (and vital) practice for Christian living. Just honestly curious by what you mean.

[@oneskepticalguy781]

God's Wrath is glorious? From a famous Sermon used to scare kids: ".the child..it was condemned to Hell. See! It is a pitiful sight. The little child is in this red hot oven. Hear how it screams to come out. See how it turns and twists itself about in the fire. It beats its head against the roof of the oven. It stamps its little feet on the floor of the oven. You can see on the face of this little child what you see on the faces of all in Hell-despair, desperate and horrible!" Hell is a lie!

[@EntinludeX]

Sweden? Denmark?

[@jayriley4365]

what's the deception regarding John Piper?

[@randallblann1416]

Deliverance.The Transformed mind is renewed and not focused on the past.

[@jameshall5274]

To dennis osborn Life is in the details. Whatever you do in life, you need to know the details. I work as a procesd control technician. Believe me, my job is in the fine details. If that is so concerning earthly things, then how much more so the heavenly?

[@williamburke5914]

Search "The John Piper Deception"

[@Meyecall1]

Very artistic words but at their core they are wholly inadequate to substitute.

[@gloryinthe3rd166]

Was that a prayer or were you just talking to people while you were supposed to be praying?

[@StrumstickJoe]

Oh it's all gone quiet over there.

[@MUNEAnAwakenedAustralia]

John I love your work, however understand that Paul said that if all you have in this life is the hope of Christ then we are the most pitiful of all men. Jesus came to teach sinners the true way of life, nominated demons are the denominations of the world today, people who have lost their way and fallen into temptation. Jesus was the righteous way and you will only understand that way if you hear his voice when he comes.

[@socgeo]

Can someone help clarify this? At 10:30 I believe he's talking about the "list of the flesh" being replaced by the "fruit of the spirit." The works (The Law) of the flesh vs the fruit (grace.) "Not a new list of moral behaviors instead of a list of immoral behaviors but a new power from the holy spirit." I think he's describing the new covenant of being under grace and not under the demands of the law. The demands of the law is pretty much "Do this" and "Don't do that" which Jesus saved us from and John Piper agrees with. After stating this, why does John Piper continue talking about things you "ought" to do. Isn't that going back to the law which Christ took us out of?

[@Bev4Drawing]

No. He's not only talking about the grace of God to forgive sin but the power of the Spirit over the desires of sin. We must still take action(repentance from sin) and we have a choice to do so or not.

[@Bev4Drawing]

It takes action and effort to serve God just like it does to repent from sin

[@KyleBaileyinAustin]

+George L Romans 7 walks this out, as does Galatians 5. We are at the same time occupied by the Spirit, the "engine" of the new man (person), and our Flesh, the old man (person). Piper's point is that God didn't come down and say "OK, by your own strength, do better.", but HE actually TRANSFORMED who we are, and empowered us to do good. We actually DESIRE to do God's will after salvation, but that desire is at odds with the desire of the flesh. Paul talks extensively about renewing your mind, which is essentially feeding your new person what it needs to grow; scripture, prayer, fellowship with other believers, discipleship with more mature believers and church leaders.

[@rickywestley6820]

We serve God not by our own strengths but by the desires God has put on our hearts .

[@pablosori5980]

+Kyle Bailey It all sounds like bullshit to me. You know when I converted to ya'lls cult of christianity i felt exactly the same way as before, that change you are talking bout most had happened way way deep in my spirit cousec I didn't felt shit. In my opinion, nothing changes. That's way they tell you to "renew" your mind. Is total bullshit

[@jremery76]

Do you believe as a Calvinist that every person is predestined to be saved or lost and that they have absolutely no say so in the matter? They cannot change the destiny that God has predestined for them?

[@GOONinVT]

You should ask your Holy Spirit chpnlzt. That is Who can tell you.

[@mirodublin]

did you ever study Bible evidence?