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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 11min
Was God at Work in My Pre-Conversion Life?
When we look with eyes of faith on our pre-conversion life, we find abundant reason to thank God for his mercy, and abundant reason to give others hope.

Feb 17, 2023 • 15min
How Could God Be Jealous?
The jealousy of God shows his zeal for his own worth — and it also shows his zeal for our deepest joy.

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Feb 15, 2023 • 13min
The God-Centeredness of God Unlocks the Gospel
John Piper, a renowned pastor and theologian celebrated for his insights on Christian Hedonism, shares profound thoughts on the centrality of God in understanding the gospel. He argues that shifting from a man-centered to a God-centered perspective reshapes our interpretations of life’s challenges. Piper emphasizes the critical role of God's nature in grasping justification, asserting that His infinite love and righteousness are essential to recognizing the true greatness of the gospel.

Feb 13, 2023 • 16min
I Shipwrecked My Faith — Am I Doomed?
Is there any hope for the recovery of a shipwrecked faith? Pastor John offers four reasons shipwreck need not be final.

Feb 10, 2023 • 13min
Sinners or Saints — How Should We Speak of Christians?
Should we speak of Christians as saints or sinners? Pastor John explores why Paul addresses Christians as saints dozens of times — and as sinners almost never.

Feb 8, 2023 • 13min
Why We Share the Gospel
What drove the apostle Paul to win people to Christ? He longed to taste the joy of the gospel not only in his own heart, but in the hearts of countless others.

Feb 6, 2023 • 16min
Preaching the Gospel of the Happy God
Sound preaching comes from those who live in the presence of God-centered glory and long to echo his infinite worth.

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Feb 3, 2023 • 12min
Can I Really Trust My Interpretation of the Bible?
“The law is good, if one uses it lawfully,” Paul says. But how can we tell if we are using the law in the way that God intends?

Feb 1, 2023 • 12min
How to Keep Your Eyes on Christ
How can we guard against drifting in the Christian life? By looking and looking and looking at Jesus.

Jan 30, 2023 • 16min
How Can I Have a Good Conscience?
You do not need to walk in sinless perfection in order to have a good conscience. You just need to walk in the light.


