![]() ![]() While Piper does deal with some obvious questions that arise here, his main approach, in 45 chapters, is to simply let the biblical data be heard. One can turn to apologetics, or offer a philosophy of religion sort of approach, dealing with questions, objections, conundrums, and so on. There are different ways one can approach a topic such as this. Piper’s volume of 750 pages is certainly very comprehensive indeed, and all aspects of this doctrine are covered in great detail. James Spiegel, The Benefits of Providence: A New Look at Divine Sovereignty (Crossway, 2005). ![]() Terrance Tiessen, Providence & Prayer: How Does God Work in the World? (IVP, 2000). Paul Helm, The Providence of God (IVP, 1994). Berkouwer, The Providence of God (Eerdmans, 1952, 1974).īenjamin Wirt Farley, The Providence of God (Baker, 1988). Some recent treatments of the topic – of many – include (in order of their appearance): This new treatment by Piper is the most recent, and it is one of the most thorough and detailed to yet appear. ![]() It has often been discussed at length over the centuries, certainly by those in Puritan and Reformed circles. The topic of the providence of God is a major biblical theme, and properly understood, it is a hugely reassuring and comforting doctrine of Scripture. The new tome by John Piper is essential reading: ![]()
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