Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Apr 21, 2014 • 9min
Certain and Conditional: More on Eternal Security
God elects unconditionally. But he glorifies us on the condition of our faithful obedience. Does that mean our glorification is not guaranteed?
Apr 18, 2014 • 6min
Eternal Security: Vaccination or Therapy?
The promises of God mark us as his children. They also keep us in the family when we walk through trials and persecution.
Apr 17, 2014 • 9min
Sin and the Speed Limit
Going the speed limit is an act of faith in the God who controls your day and can maximize your minutes for his glory.
Apr 16, 2014 • 9min
A Bite-Sized Theology of Food
Pastor John shares five specific principles from the Bible relating to food. God created food good, but there is a right and wrong way to enjoy it.
Apr 15, 2014 • 8min
Six Keys to Detecting the Prosperity Gospel
How can Christians detect the beginnings of prosperity preaching? Pastor John shares six signs.
Apr 14, 2014 • 7min
What’s New About ‘New Calvinism’?
The five solas unite Reformed Christians past and present, but Pastor John notes how seven factors may be creating a new mold under the same banner.
Apr 11, 2014 • 8min
Should Christians Be Cops and Soldiers?
If Jesus calls his followers to turn the other cheek, then can a Christian serve society as a cop or a soldier?
Apr 10, 2014 • 8min
More on Guns and Self-Defense
Self-sacrifice and just punishment under ruling authorities image God’s love and justice. Pastor John shares more thoughts on Christians’ use of force.
Apr 9, 2014 • 8min
Social Evils and Reformed Theology
Reformed theology, as a biblical expression of the gospel, is relevant for every problem in every ethnicity of every stress and stripe.
Apr 8, 2014 • 8min
Churches Pursuing Ethnic Diversity
Pastor John describes the growing need for a theology of race in reformed circles and for pastors’ to purposely pursue ethnic diversity in their churches.
