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Look at the Book is John Piper's ongoing series of 8-12 minute videos to help you learn to read the Bible for yourself.
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God’s mercy shines all the brighter against the darkness of our sinful past, when our rebellious desires drove us into every kind of malice and envy.
A Christian’s meekness comes not from a certain disposition but from the Holy Spirit — the same Spirit who sometimes moves us to rebuke.
Because of the redemption Christ has accomplished, we are free to submit without fear to human rulers as we pursue the good works God has given us.
The church needs pastors through whom the word of God overflows in everyday speech, including in words of exhortation and authoritative rebuke.
When Christ gave himself for our sake, what did he accomplish? His redeeming work breaks the power of sin and purifies us so that we belong to him.
Jesus’s second coming is supposed to be our greatest hope. But what is it about that hope that should make us wait so eagerly?
How do we know the difference between a godly desire and a worldly desire? A godly desire will only grow sweeter as our desire for God grows.
The training regimen of grace goes deeper than moral imperatives — “Do this” and “Do that.” God’s grace trains us to start and end at the cross of Christ.
Where does grace start, and where does it go? Before all ages, God planned to save us by his grace and to make us holy through that same power.
In the most vulnerable places in society, God has called believers who will make his salvation beautiful through their submission, diligence, and joy.
What could be more important for young men than self-control? Paul finishes his instructions to various generations with a word to young men and Titus.
What does love for the word of God look like for women in various stages of life? By God’s design, older women can guide younger women in Christ’s ways.
Sound doctrine — God’s revelation in Christ — has the power to guard us from silliness and immaturity and frivolity, and to make us healthy in every way.
Any good deed could be an act of hypocrisy if it denies the promises of God. So, what kind of heart makes good deeds actually good?
Why would Paul quote — and agree with — someone who seems to insult everyone in his mission field? Paul is aiming for rebuke that leads to restoration.
In a world full of evil, an elder’s job is not to fight an impossible battle against outside influences but to silence error within the church.
What enables elders to rebuke and exhort with all authority? Only their tight grip on the healthy doctrine given to them in the word of God.
What do the various elder qualifications mean, and where can we go to learn more about them? Each is rooted to Scripture and crucial for pastors.
In Paul’s list of elder qualifications, does “husband of one wife” mean “never remarried” — and does “his children are faithful” mean they must be Christians?
An elder’s ability to lead his family reflects more than his ability to lead the church — it reflects how outsiders will view the church itself.
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what about the other way around?
Brilliant. Thanks for all this info.
Great tips on fighting lust, thanks for this
Very good episode, practical, thanks
Very helpful, thanks so much for your time