Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Dec 16, 2014 • 13min
Is My Relationship with God Healthy?
There are certain tests from the Bible that help us know if our relationship with God is a good one.
Dec 15, 2014 • 10min
Are New Testament Ethics Final or Trajectory-Setting?
If you think the New Testament simply sets a trajectory for ethics, you might effectively strip the Bible of its final authority.
Dec 12, 2014 • 11min
Can a Spiritually Dead Soul Thirst for God?
Unless the Spirit gives us eyes to see that the true God is beautiful and desirable, we won’t seek him.
Dec 11, 2014 • 6min
How Open Should I Be with My Parents?
Trusting your parents by being honest is a huge honor to them.
Dec 10, 2014 • 8min
Declare War on Sin
There is a mean streak in Christianity, and it is not against anybody else but ourselves and our sinfulness.
Dec 9, 2014 • 9min
What Arminians Have Helped You Most?
Men like John and Charles Wesley, G.K. Chesterton, George MacDonald, and, in a sense, C.S. Lewis have been the most influential Arminians in Pastor John's life.
Dec 8, 2014 • 7min
The Camaraderie of Christian Hedonism
Christian fellowship does not distract from the supreme glory of God in the believer’s life, it testifies to it.
Dec 5, 2014 • 8min
Is My Boyfriend’s Video-Game Addiction a Marriage Deal-Breaker?
An addiction to video games says something about a man’s subjection to Christ, state of mind, self-control, and fitness to lead a family.
Dec 4, 2014 • 10min
Advice for Fathers of Sons
For fathers of new sons, Pastor John summarizes his encouragement: Be a weeping, happy, loving father full of God, full of truth, full of joy.
Dec 3, 2014 • 7min
Pray This Daily for Your Family
If you want your kids, spouse, parents, coworkers, and friends to know God — if you want to know God — rehearse Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3.
