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Desiring God (John Piper) May 27, 2026 25m

The Curse That Became Our Cure

Summary

In this sermon transcript, the speaker explores the theological concept of Jesus taking on sin and becoming "snake-like" on the cross, drawing parallels to the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The key scriptural reference is John 3:1-15, which is used to explain how Jesus descended from heaven to provide salvation and enable spiritual rebirth. The practical takeaway emphasizes that salvation is not about internal transformation, but about Christ's external work of redemption, with Jesus becoming sin so that believers could receive his righteousness.

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