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Servanthood does not nullify leadership; it defines it. Jesus does not cease to be the Lion of Judah when He becomes the lamblike servant of the church.

Servanthood does not nullify leadership; it defines it. Jesus does not cease to be the Lion of Judah when He becomes the lamblike servant of the church.

John Piper

Jesus, Church, Doe

John Piper (2013). “This Momentary Marriage”, p.51, SPCK

Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't.

John Piper

Christian, Goal, Church

John Piper (2010). “Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions”, p.35, Baker Academic

The highest meaning and the most ultimate purpose of marriage is to put the covenant relationship of Christ and his church on display. That is why marriage exists. If you are married, that is why you are married. If you hope to be, that should be your dream.

John Piper

Dream, Church, Covenant

John Piper (2013). “This Momentary Marriage”, p.16, SPCK