"This book originally appeared under the title, Doctrine matters"--Title page verso.

God is -- The glory of God -- Christian hedonism -- The sovereignty of God -- The gospel of God in Christ -- The call to global missions -- Living the Christian life -- The perseverance of the saints -- Biblical manhood and womanhood -- Sorrowful yet always rejoicing.

Here is the theological summary of one preacher's lifetime of investment in a local church. Completing three decades of pastoral ministry at Bethlehem Baptist, John Piper gave a final sermon series on the doctrinal emphases from his years of preaching. These ten sermons, now edited for this volume, embody the legacy Piper hopes to leave.