Messages by Desiring God
Desiring God
Messages from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 2, 2003 • 37min
The Fame of His Name and the Freedom of Mercy
Dive into the complexities of divine election and God's righteousness. Explore how unconditional election is framed within scripture, particularly through Paul's anguish over Israel's unbelief. Discover the significance of God's mercy and glory, contrasting it with human responsibility. John Piper highlights that faith is still vital amidst God’s sovereign choices. He emphasizes humility, urging listeners to attribute their belief to divine grace rather than personal merit. The rich discussions pave the way for understanding God's justice in every situation.
Jan 26, 2003 • 46min
The Darkness of Abortion and the Light of Truth
Five suggestions for how to respond as salt and light to the sin of abortion.
Jan 19, 2003 • 46min
The Reformed Faith and Racial Harmony
Where racial harmony
doesn’t flourish, the cross of Christ is dishonored and the
sovereignty of God is obscured.
Jan 12, 2003 • 45min
The Freedom and Justice of God in Unconditional Election
The nature of being God means that he has absolute free will. He has mercy on whom he will have mercy according to his sovereign choice.
Jan 5, 2003 • 53min
How to Receive the Word of Man as the Word of God
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Dec 29, 2002 • 45min
Be Devoted to Prayer
The Christian life is one of prayer. Without it, we’ll wither away, but with it, we’ll flourish like a tree beside water.
Dec 22, 2002 • 41min
God's Word Stands: Christ Came to Confirm It
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Dec 15, 2002 • 36min
Unconditional Election and the Invincible Purpose of God
We exist to know and enjoy and praise and display the invincible glory of God’s free and sovereign grace.
Dec 8, 2002 • 37min
God's Word Stands
God’s election of the
children of promise is what guarantees that his word never fails.
Dec 1, 2002 • 32min
God’s Word Stands: Not All Israel Is Israel, Part 1
A child of promise is an heir of God’s saving grace, not because of ethnic origin or physical birth, but because of God’s sovereign word.
