John Piper's Blog, page 13
April 6, 2023
Saving Faith as Treasuring Christ
What is the actual experience of receiving Christ? What happens in the soul? Saving faith sees the Son not only as useful, but precious.
Five Implications of ‘Eat Your Own Bread’: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 2
There are at least five significant implications from Paul’s command to the Thessalonian church to “eat your own bread.”
April 5, 2023
Christ’s Plan for the Globe — and You
Christ’s global purpose to ransom people from every tribe and tongue can be summed up in his words, “I have other sheep. I must bring them also.”
April 4, 2023
As New Creatures, Eat What You Earn: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 1
God created mankind for good works. When he makes us new in Christ, his purpose remains the same.
April 3, 2023
Is Work a Blessing or a Curse?
God gave work as a blessing in the beginning, but we live now on the other side of the fall. So is our work today a blessing or a curse?
April 1, 2023
March 31, 2023
Best Commentaries on the Whole Bible
Alongside his personal study of Scripture, what whole-Bible commentaries has Pastor John found most helpful over the years?
March 30, 2023
Why Did Paul Refuse Gifts of Food? 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 2
Pastors ought to be paid for their labors, but they should never give the impression that they labor for money.
March 29, 2023
How Do I Find My Identity?
If you want to settle the question of personal identity, don’t ask “Who am I?” Ask, “Whose am I?”
March 28, 2023
Sometimes Ostracism Brings Reconciliation: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 1
Christians must have a category for shaming other Christians so that they might repent and be reconciled.
