True Faith Tastes Future Joy

About this episode

This episode discusses how true faith is characterized by the anticipation of future joy, as exemplified by Jesus, Moses, and the early church.

Jesus endured for the joy set before him. Moses obeyed, expecting the Messiah. The early church suffered for a better reward. This is faith.

People in this episode

Host: John Piper

Topics covered

• faith
• joy
• suffering
• obedience
• reward
• Messiah

Keywords

• faith
• joy
• suffering
• obedience
• Messiah
• reward
• Christianity

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