Escaping Our Fallen Nature
“Escaping Our Fallen Nature” by David Piper explores human flaws and the transformative potential of faith. Piper draws parallels between life’s upheavals and the hidden decay within us, urging readers to confront and transcend this fallen nature. He emphasizes divine intervention and redemption, empowering readers to embrace a new nature rooted in faith.
Central to Piper’s message is the concept of liberation from corrupted hearts through God’s providence. He illustrates how faith empowers us to conquer adversity and experience boundless joy. Piper challenges readers to let faith reign supreme in their lives, offering hope and renewal amidst life’s turmoil and uncertainty.
In a celebration of faith’s transformative power, Piper dismantles misconceptions hindering spiritual renewal. Through poignant insights, he inspires readers to embark on their own journey of redemption and renewal, reminding us of our capacity for profound transformation through faith.
David Piper is an author whose life exemplifies the journey of personal transformation and spiritual growth. In his book, “Escaping Our Fallen Nature,” he shares over 40 anecdotes illustrating his battles with temptation and his evolution from chronic quitting to unwavering perseverance. Central to his story is a message of hope, drawn from his experiences overcoming discouragement and self-doubt through faith.
Mr. Piper attributes his transformation to the power of God’s grace, which has guided him from antisocial tendencies to becoming a prayer partner for the Crossroads’ TV program, 100 Huntley Street. On the midnight shift for the last 25 years, he has been taking 40 to 50 phone calls a night for five nights a week from all over North America encouraging callers to trust God with their practical, emotional, and spiritual needs. His journey includes milestones such as graduating from Central (Horizon) Bible College in Saskatoon, Sask., serving in pastoral ministry in four provinces across Western Canada, and participating in community outreach counselling candidates for salvation at two crusades of renowned evangelists.
Mr. Piper’s commitment to faith has remained steadfast. From 2003 to 2019 he drove a bus every week for his church’s children’s ministry and for 14 of those years taught a weekly Bible study in a downtown Hamilton high rise senior’s residence. He continues to spread hope through scriptural discussions and times of fellowship with other church attendees alongside with his wife of over four decades. Through his book, he offers readers not only his own triumphs but also a roadmap for their own transformation.
Mr. Piper’s story serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith and resilience, offering hope to those seeking to overcome their struggles and to embrace the possibilities of life.
