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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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May 5, 2017 • 11min
Why Does John Piper Complicate Saving Faith?
To come to true saving faith, you have to experience the miracle of spiritual sight of the supremely valuable glory of Christ, the image of God.

May 3, 2017 • 14min
Explaining Hell to Our Children
God intends for our real and wise fear of hell to be a means of clarifying and establishing his glory and truth in our hearts.

May 1, 2017 • 12min
How Will God Judge What I Do Today?
Teachers need to be vigilant over what they teach, and all Christians need to be vigilant over what they do with what they are taught.

Apr 28, 2017 • 10min
Is John Piper Happy?
The promise of future joy penetrates back into the present and sustains us with joy now in the midst of sorrow.

Apr 26, 2017 • 10min
Three Strategies for Overcoming the Superficial Life
Our tragic loss of wonder and amazement is epidemic, especially in our age of ever-present distraction by superficial input from every manner of media.

Apr 24, 2017 • 9min
God Made Me — So Doesn’t He Owe Me Salvation?
Thinking that God owes us naturally leads to arrogant abuse. But knowing that we deserve nothing good from God naturally leads to brokenhearted love.

Apr 21, 2017 • 9min
Does the Bible Prescribe Alcohol to the Depressed?
Don’t open your mouth to alcohol to numb your pain. Open your mouth to speak right things that would deliver you from misjudgment.

Apr 19, 2017 • 10min
Is Male Headship a Lost Cause?
There will always be complementarians willing to die for the truth who will give their lives rather than conform to an unbiblical culture.

Apr 17, 2017 • 12min
How Do I Love My Unbelieving Spouse?
The key to persevering in a discouraging marriage is hope and faith from God’s word that he can overcome the divide.

Apr 14, 2017 • 13min
The Glory of Good Friday
Christ was a just and merciful substitute for sinners. When he died for his elect, he bore their punishment. They experience no condemnation.


