Faith Quote by John Piper
![“Perseverance Here is a key to great earnestness in preaching. If you really believe that “[those who endure] to the end will be saved” (Mark 13:13), and that not only the first act of faith but all subsequent, acts of persevering faith are sustained by the Spirit through the Word of God, then…” quote by John Piper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44a/john-piper-255_faith_perseverance-here-is-a-key-to-great-earn_1980386.jpg)
““Perseverance Here is a key to great earnestness in preaching. If you really believe that “[those who endure] to the end will be saved” (Mark 13:13), and that not only the first act of faith but all subsequent, acts of persevering faith are sustained by the Spirit through the Word of God, then virtually every sermon is a “salvation sermon,” and the souls of the saints are being saved every Sunday.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Preaching on Mark 13:13, John Piper, 2005
Faith that endures is powered by the Holy Spirit and Scripture, making every sermon a chance to lead listeners toward salvation.
In simple terms: Enduring faith makes each sermon a salvation opportunity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace perseverance in preaching.
Themes
faith
preaching
salvation
spiritual growth
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- Sunday worship
- Bible study
- personal devotion
- church leadership
Key Concepts
perseverance
spiritual sustenance
scriptural authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perseverance shape your preaching?
- What role does the Spirit play in sustaining faith?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on personal effort alone can limit spiritual impact.
