Light + Truth

In this episode, John Piper explores the significance of Christ's love for us being given freely, emphasizing the eternal love between the Father and the Son. He also discusses Jesus' freedom and authority over his own life, the autonomy and power of prophets, Jesus' willingness to lay down his life, and his immense joy and commitment in sacrificing himself for the salvation of humanity.

What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.

Explore the meaning of being the object of God's love and the role of the Holy Spirit in immersing the listener in this love. Discover the significance of having the Holy Spirit to truly understand and experience God's love. Uncover the relationship between preaching and the love of God, and the transformative power of God's love in making enemies into friends.

Delving into the cost of Christ's love, this episode explores the sinless and valuable life of Jesus, the power of familiar texts, and the significance of his sacrifice. It emphasizes the need to be rooted in his love for love to flourish among believers.

Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.

Explore the importance of passion and desire in the Christian life, and how to find joy in God. Discover Augustine's concept of Christian freedom and his unwavering conviction in God's grace. Learn about living a Christian life with passion, longing for God, and bringing souls to Him. Reflect on the importance of historical figures and experiencing God beyond physical constraints.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.

Augustine's remarkable deliverance from lust, his journey from a life of lust to a life of celibacy, his transformation from lust to love for wisdom, his struggles with relationships and finding solace in Jesus Christ, and a monk and his disciples embracing poverty, celibacy, and missionary work.

This episode explores the life and views of Augustine of Hippo, with a focus on sovereign joy. It discusses the impact of tumultuous times on Augustine's unwavering devotion. The importance of speaking out against injustice and the lasting influence of Augustine on Christianity are highlighted. The power of pleasure in Augustine's life and thought is also discussed, with excitement for an upcoming conference on Augustine's influence on pleasure and joy.

When it comes to our salvation, what is the significance of the titles “Son of God” and “Son of Man”? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:43–51 and explains what’s in those two great names.