Christ Quote by John Piper
““One way to describe this problem is to say that when these people “receive Christ,” they do not receive him as supremely valuable.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Supremacy of Christ, John Piper, 1996
People often undervalue Christ’s significance, treating Him as ordinary rather than the ultimate source of worth.
In simple terms: Christ is supremely valuable, not ordinary.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ’s true worth.
Themes
faith
value
spiritual perception
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal devotion
- evangelism
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “supremely valuable” mean to you?
- How does this view affect your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that value is subjective, not absolute.
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