Ask Pastor John

John Piper believes nothing is more important for his remaining years than to focus on the authority and the meaning and the heralding of God’s word.

Depression is not simply black and white. There are many degrees of discouragement, and God is able to provide help in them all.

Good commentaries should ask and answer questions that enable people to see things for themselves, and probe into reality, not just verbal relations.

God commands us not merely to flee evil, but to hate evil — not merely to do mercy, but to love mercy.

Christ’s righteousness is the sole ground of our acceptance into God’s favor, but our new life of holiness is necessary to demonstrate that we are truly in him.

Pursuing physical fitness becomes sinful self-glorification when we no longer do so to overcome our own sin, serve others, and glorify Christ.

Tell stories of Christians to inspire others to love Jesus, give them insight into perplexing difficulties, and motivate them to follow him no matter what.

Foolishness in the Bible is always sinful. To act foolishly is sin, and to sin is to act foolishly.

Renounce revenge, trust your cause to God, and return good for evil. You can do that whether your adversary admits wrong or not.

The blood of Christ is sufficient to wash away every sin and remove all judgment and bring us to everlasting healing and joy.