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"One studies the time and backgrounds of some men in order to understand them. Others have such rare greatness that one studies them in order to understand their times-. Jonathan Edwards was such an original."
-Paul Ramsey, editor of Edwards's ethical writings in the Yale critical edition "No man is more relevant to the present condition of Christianity than Jonathan Edwards."
-D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

"The western church - much of it drifting, enculturated, and infected with cheap grace - desperately needs to hear Edwards's challenge."
-Charles Colson

"[Edwards] speaks with an insight into science and psychology so much ahead of his time that our own can hardly be said to have caught up with him."
-Perry Miller, former Harvard historian

"One of the most holy, humble and heavenly minded men that the world has seen since the apostolic age."
-Ashbel Green, 1829, former president of the College of New Jersey

" - the profoundest reasoner, and the greatest divine - that America ever produced."
-Samuel Davies, 1759

"[Edwards] was a man who put faithfulness to the Word of God before every other consideration."
-Iain Murray, Edwards's biographer

"The disappearance of Edwards's [God-entranced] perspective in American Christian history has been a tragedy."
-Mark Noll, Wheaton College historian

Edwards's book, The End for Which God Created the World [is] - unsurpassed in terms of its theological grandeur."
-David Brand

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"One studies the time and backgrounds of some men in order to understand them. Others have such rare greatness that one studies them in order to understand their times. . . . Jonathan Edwards was such an original."
—Paul Ramsey, Editor of Edwards's ethical writings in the Yale critical edition

"No man is more relevant to the present condition of Christianity than Jonathan Edwards."
—Martyn Lloyd-Jones

"The western church . . . much of it drifting, enculturated, and infected with cheap grace . . . desperately needs to hear Edwards's challenge."
—Charles Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship

"[Edwards] speaks with an insight into science and psychology so much ahead of his time that our own can hardly be said to have caught up with him."
—Perry Miller, Former Harvard Historian

"One of the most holy, humble and heavenly minded men that the world has seen since the apostolic age."
—Ashbel Green, 1829, Former President of the College of New Jersey

". . . the profoundest reasoner, and the greatest divine . . . that America ever produced."
—Samuel Davies, 1759

"[Edwards] was a man who put faithfulness to the Word of God before every other consideration."
—Iain Murray, Edwards's Biographer

"The disappearance of Edwards's [God-entranced] perspective in American Christian history has been a tragedy."
—Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame

"Edwards's book, The End for Which God Created the World [is] . . . unsurpassed in terms of its theological grandeur."
—David Brand, Author, Edwards Scholar

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway Books (January 6, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581347456
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581347456
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Goal of God: Glory through our Gladness!, July 14, 2000
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This review is from: God's Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards (Hardcover)
If you are wondering where the foundation of John Piper's God-centered theology may be found, this book is a good starting point. In it, Piper reintroduces a theological masterpiece that is almost three hundred years old - "The End for which God Created the World" by the New England Puritan pastor, Jonathan Edwards. Piper's own book-length introduction describes the impact Jonathan Edwards has had on his own life, suggests the relevance that this book will have to our own culture, and provides a brief, but helpful sketch of Jonathan Edwards' life. The work by Edwards is then carefully broken down into numbered paragraphs and is accompanied by Piper's helpful footnotes. Edwards' thesis is simple - God's ultimate aim in everything He does is to uphold and display the glory of His name for the joy of His people. This thesis is worked out with iron-clad logic (be prepared to think!) and meditation on dozens of Biblical passages. If yours is the prayer of Moses - "show me Thy glory" - then this is the book for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome re-introduction of Edwards' resounding truths, August 12, 1999
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Piper laments that in this day and age, so few Christians commit to studying "hard" books. Edwards, known as one of the greatest theological and philosophical minds in American history, puts forth a glorious analysis of God's purposes in creating, redeeming, and glorifying his elect in this "hard" book. It requires concentration, an open mind to the things of God, and a willingness to set aside preconceived "boxed" notions of the gospel.

This book completely re-designed my view of the gospel and my views of God. Piper and Edwards "team up" to provide a challenging, searing, and straightforward view of God that few Christians today would agree with. I found it unsettling and comforting at the same time.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Minds Think Alike, August 3, 2002
This review is from: God's Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards (Hardcover)
This is a solid, powerful, stunning, and most biblical text from both Jonathan Edwards and John Piper. This book includes Edward's essay titled "The End for Which God Created the World," along with comments and further delineation from John Piper. To read Edwards sometimes takes much concentration and hard work, and Piper has done a great job bringing this work to life.

The first part of the book is an introduction to Edwards's work, by Piper (a sort of commentary, if you will), and the later part is the actual work of Edwards's. Piper begins by expressing his concern about the issue at hand, and then leads into a discussion of not only Edwards's life but his work as well. Piper comments on Edwards's conclusions in relation to Piper's concerns in his current ministry and then allows the reader to take what Piper has discussed and make application of it through Edwards's original work.

The thing I find most interesting about this work is its relevancy. What I mean by this is the fact that Edwards's wrote this work 200+ years ago and it is still pertinent to our own culture today (sure proof that the Truths of God endure forever). This is a great text, solid theology, and extremely relevant reading for today. I heartily recommend this work!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Changed the way I think about God
The End for Which God Created the World, (and by extension God's Passion for His Glory) is about exactly what the title implies, viz. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint of mind
Another excellent, thought provoking book from John Piper. His first four chapters were actually quite helpful to me when reading Edward's work, as I could see the points that... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging Read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic and Breathtaking
The End for Which God Created the World represents the core of Jonathan Edwards's thought. Edwards's thesis is this: God designed everything to revel in his glory, and he desires... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recovers some much needed-- lost concepts.
This book recovers a much needed perspective for the evangelical church-- the importance of theology (what we believe about God) and intimacy (how well we know God). Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Successfully Passes Edwards' Torch
In the preface to this work, John Piper describes himself as a "secondary teacher," that is, one who passes on the teachings of another. Read more
Published on February 25, 2002 by Aaron O'Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you John Piper
This tremendous book is divided into 2 sections the first is somewhat of an introduction by Piper to the second part which is "The End For Which THe World Was Created"... Read more
Published on June 19, 2001 by Timothy M. Ballard

5.0 out of 5 stars Edwards like you've never seen him...
I ordered this book blind, not knowing what to expect. Like Piper, I must admit that until reading this book, I have thought of Jonathan Edwards as the "Sinners in the hands... Read more
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Everyone needs to read this and take a hard look at the "15 Implications" that he lists in chapter one. Read more
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