John Piper’s Big Book on the Providence of God

About this sermon

This is an interview with John Piper about his book 'Providence'', led by Dr. Joe Rigney of Bethlehem College & Seminary. To download or purchase the book, visit: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/providence 00:00 - Why a book on providence? 3:45 - How did ‘Providence’ come together? 7:53 - How does ‘Providence’ relate to your other books? 9:34 - How does the Bible challenge our assumptions? 15:57 - Is providence different than sovereignty? 18:33 - What is free will? 22:27 - How do providence and human responsibility relate? 30:05 - Cancer, earthquakes, and providence 33:41 - Who causes evil — Satan or God? 39:09 - Is God sovereign over Satan? 43:55 - Where is providence in tragedies? 51:47 - Can I trust a God who governs evil? 56:13 - How should pastors teach providence? 1:05:30 - Prayer, planning, and the providence of God 1:15:08 - How does providence relate to perseverance?