Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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May 21, 2013 • 4min

Encouragement for Ordinary Pastors

A local pastor does not need to compete with Tim Keller, John Piper, and Matt Chandler. He simply needs to faithfully expound the Bible to his people.
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May 20, 2013 • 6min

Do Online Sermons Undermine Local Churches?

The internet has flooded believers with solid biblical content. But it can never replace a pastor whom God has called to shepherd a local church.
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May 17, 2013 • 6min

Explain Your New Poem “Grace Forfeited”

In this special edition, John Piper explains the meaning and motive of his poem, “Grace Forfeited.”
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May 17, 2013 • 7min

What Does Opposition to Chris Broussard Tell Us?

Although more people will abandon and defile the truth as the end approaches, God may still bring a mighty outpouring of his grace before Christ returns.
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May 16, 2013 • 7min

Was Chris Broussard Right?

God will condemn homosexual practice just as he does thievery and greed. All our broken desires deserve God’s wrath as their punishment.
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May 15, 2013 • 8min

Facing Death Faithfully

When death draws near, God’s word assures believers that God will not withhold any good from them, even when it feels they are losing so much.
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May 14, 2013 • 8min

A Mother’s Role in Raising Boys

Moms, don’t assume that only dad can show their son what it means to be a man. Moms have a unique role in helping sons grasp manhood.
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May 13, 2013 • 4min

Choosing a Seminary

Faculty matters more than buildings when you are deciding what seminary to attend. You need to find a place where everyone cherishes the Bible.
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May 10, 2013 • 8min

Was C.S. Lewis a Christian Hedonist?

Lewis has helped Pastor John shape what he calls Christian Hedonism, but does he believe that C.S. Lewis was himself a Christian Hedonist?
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May 9, 2013 • 3min

Appreciating Creation While Anticipating New Creation

C.S. Lewis can help us see the beauty of the creation around us because he knew that this beauty points us to the more satisfying Creator.

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