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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 12min
Can I Take a Vaccine Made from Aborted Babies?
Several vaccines in current use are developed from the cells of aborted babies. Can Christians use these vaccines in good conscience?

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Jan 1, 2021 • 14min
How Do I Become Passionate About Bible Reading?
Struggling to stay excited about Bible reading? The discussion kicks off with personal challenges in maintaining enthusiasm for daily scripture engagement. It dives into why regular Bible intake is essential for strengthening your relationship with God. You'll discover how neglecting Scripture can impact your spiritual health. Plus, learn about the transformative power of God's Word and its vital role in personal growth and regeneration. Stories of joy in faith illustrate how daily meditation can lead to deeper communion with Christ.

Dec 30, 2020 • 10min
Eight Years of APJ, and What’s Ahead
At the end of another year, Pastor John reflects on 2020, the world of Ephesians, and the need for a new tidal wave of God-centered teaching.

Dec 28, 2020 • 13min
Should We Talk More About ‘Following Jesus’?
In the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly tells people to follow him. But why doesn’t that call ring out in the rest of the New Testament?

Dec 25, 2020 • 15min
Is Christmas Too Pagan for Christians?
Christmas offers an opportunity to look upon the incarnation with fresh amazement. But does the timing of our celebration just reflect pagan tradition?

Dec 23, 2020 • 11min
Why Did Christ Need a Body?
In the person of Jesus Christ, we encounter incarnate Deity. But why did he have to take on flesh that first Christmas?

Dec 21, 2020 • 13min
Do We Have the Exact Words of Christ, or a Paraphrase?
Do the Gospels give us the exact words that Jesus spoke, or do they give us a paraphrase that captures his meaning?

Dec 18, 2020 • 16min
Does Joy Come After Suffering, Or in It?
Faith does not shield us from waves of sorrow. But it does plant our feet on a rock of immovable joy. And when the waves leave, the rock remains.

Dec 16, 2020 • 17min
The Sweetness of Christ in 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, Pastor John describes the one reality that shaped everything else for him: the experience of sweeter fellowship with God.

Dec 14, 2020 • 14min
What Happens to Non-Christians Who Take the Lord’s Supper?
What happens when unbelievers eat the Lord’s Supper — either because they think they are believers or because the church has welcomed them to participate?


