Ask Pastor John Your Main Calling in the End Times
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Mar 9, 2026 Discussion of how Christians should respond to end-times signs with patient, vigilant waiting. Exploration of loving Christ’s appearing as central to faith. Examination of biblical texts on resurrection, transformation, and eternal fellowship. Warning against spiritual dullness and a call to faithful, prayerful service and watchful readiness.
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Loving Christ's Appearing Is Core Christianity
- Loving Christ's appearing is central to Christianity, not a secondary interest.
- John Piper cites 2 Timothy 4:7–8 and Paul’s teaching that those who love Christ's appearing share the crown of righteousness, defining what it means to be a Christian.
Nurture Daily Longing For Christ's Return
- Nurture daily longing for Christ by soaking in Scripture about the resurrection and transformation.
- Piper references Philippians 3 and 1 Thessalonians 4 to show how hope in bodily transformation fuels eager anticipation.
Respond To Signs With Urgent Faithfulness
- Use the signs of wars, famines, and earthquakes to spur sober spiritual vigilance, not date-setting.
- Piper urges being prayerful, vigilant, and pouring your life into preaching, witnessing, and obedience so you're found faithful when Christ comes.
