John Piper's Blog, page 10
May 9, 2023
Six Aspects of the Glorious Gospel: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 6
A gospel presentation that stops at the forgiveness of sins has missed the ultimate aim of the gospel, namely full and forever joy in God himself.
May 8, 2023
The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon Theology
The movement from orthodoxy to demon theology happens sometimes slowly and sometimes suddenly — but always because love for Christ has grown cold.
May 6, 2023
The Gospel Is the Word of Truth: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 5
The gospel is not just a truth to know, but a truth to be embraced and loved and taught and proclaimed.
May 5, 2023
‘Nothing Is to Be Rejected’ — Including Pot?
“Nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,” Paul says. So can Christians enjoy pot if they thank God for it?
May 4, 2023
Hope Awakens Faith and Faith Awakens Love: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 4
Faith that truly embraces the hope laid up in heaven reveals itself through good works that are done in love.
May 3, 2023
May 2, 2023
How Does a Future Hope Awaken Faith Now? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 3
Moses could renounce the pleasures of Egypt because of his coming reward. In the same way, Christians reject the world and put all our hope in Christ.
May 1, 2023
Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?
Will a professing Christian go to hell if he never shares the gospel? Pastor John gets to the heart and offers practical suggestions for growing in evangelism.
April 29, 2023
What Is Our Hope Laid Up in Heaven? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 2
Our hope laid up in heaven includes forgiveness of sins, a dwelling in the kingdom of Christ, and an inheritance in light.
April 28, 2023
Should Men Still Pray with Lifted Hands?
Paul desired that “in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands.” Should men in the church today still lift their hands when they pray?
