John Piper's Blog, page 104
May 12, 2020
Who Was This Man Named Paul? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 1
A former Pharisee, a converted persecutor of the church, a man with two names, but one holy ambition: the apostle Paul.
May 11, 2020
What Is Hyper-Calvinism?
Doctrinal systems can help us summarize the Bible’s teaching, but they are never a substitute for Scripture itself.
May 10, 2020
What’s the Comfort If the Coronavirus Is Judgment?
Even in the most bitter providences, Christians have comfort to offer. The gospel is best news in the world for the hardest moments in the world.
May 9, 2020
Summary of Philippians in Nine Steps: Philippians 1–4
What is at the heart of the book of Philippians? The display of the beauty of the gospel, the supreme worth of Christ, and the glory of God.
May 8, 2020
What Is Grace?
We often define “grace” as “undeserved favor.” But the grace of God has another meaning in the Bible that is filled with encouragement and comfort.
May 6, 2020
How Can I Receive Christ?
The help Jesus offers isn’t a commodity you can buy with money or morality. To have the Son, you must receive him by faith.
May 5, 2020
Why Do Greetings Matter? Philippians 4:21–23
One of the most overlooked ways to love the saints each week is to look them in the eye and greet them.
May 4, 2020
Is the Calvinist-Arminian Debate Really Important?
Are Calvinism and Arminianism just points of debate for theologians, or do they actually have real-life implications on our relationship with God?
May 2, 2020
Philippians 4:20: Joining the Great Goal of the Universe
When we live for the glory of God, we join God in living for his ultimate purpose in all things.
May 1, 2020
How Should We Dress for Church?
How we dress for church will depend on our vision of God, our understanding of God’s people, and our grasp of what is at stake when we gather.
