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Daily audio clips of John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?
1Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.
With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve?
In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.
What might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role.
How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
What does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.
Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.
What happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.
Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.
How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.
What are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.
Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?
When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.
The Internet is full of different teachers and various doctrines. So, how do we discern false teachers from true, and good doctrine from bad?
As long as we sincerely love God, does it really matter if we have wrong doctrine? Pastor John shows what’s at stake in our knowledge of God and his ways.
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I'm glad I could find your podcast here! Grace and peace to you...
Beautifully spoken, Pastor John. Roman's 8:3--that is Christmas!
I disagree with the pastor. Look at the history of Israel, how they were punished for legalizing sins.
thanks pastor beautiful... :)
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Very useful insight, even when I don't always agree.
amen!! thank you Jesus
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Pure Jewels up for grabs. Such great wisdom. God be with you.
So good and so true.
thank you pastor John! this was very helpful and now I have some great verses to help me when I am struggling with this issue!
thanks so much for this Pastor John , I really needed to hear this . I'm a single mom and head of the household , it can be a bit much at times . Although I'm not married I really had a great understanding with this commentary.
very informative
im 17 and I've been feeling the conviction to give up secular television ever since june 2019 the month I started taking my walk with Christ seriously and I was wondering what would you suggest I do in place of watching tv I want to find my fulfillment and Joy and contentment in Christ only not in secular entertainment.
Every young man pursuing a woman, MUST hear this! Thank you Pastor John.
So comforting given some of the extremely harmful technology man is creating and dispersing today to the harm of God's creation! Regarding Babel: I understood the reason God chose to disperse the people is because they disobeyed His command to fill the earth (Gen. 9). They instead migrated east and congregated in one location, defying God, so He did what they refused to do. Is this a correct understanding?
Thank you Pastor John for tackling this subject in a sensitive manner. One of the ways I am finding helpful in reminding myself of my stature in Christ before God, is to focus more on God's love for me rather than my imperfections before Him. It's a daily battle, but it is one that gets gradually easier the more I focus upon how loved I am by God instead of my efforts before Him.
Thank you, Pastor John, for your understanding on this subject. I have only recently heard of these terms so to hear you speak about them so fluidly and fluently gives me a greater understanding of the two should they ever arise in conversation.
Thank you Pastor John for your wisdom on this subject. It helps clear things up if and when we are asked questions like this what we are able to respond to best glorify God.