John Piper's Blog, page 18
February 9, 2023
The Man of Lawlessness Sits in the Temple: 2 Thessalonians 2:3–5, Part 4
What is the temple of God in which the man of lawlessness takes his seat? This lab explores two possible answers.
February 8, 2023
Why We Share the Gospel
What drove the apostle Paul to win people to Christ? He longed to taste the joy of the gospel not only in his own heart, but in the hearts of countless others.
February 7, 2023
Who Is the Man of Lawlessness? 2 Thessalonians 2:3–5, Part 3
Lawlessness is the rejection of any authority. It exists in every sinful heart, and it will reach full expression in the man of lawlessness.
February 6, 2023
Preaching the Gospel of the Happy God
Sound preaching comes from those who live in the presence of God-centered glory and long to echo his infinite worth.
February 4, 2023
The Rebellion Must Come Before Christ Returns: 2 Thessalonians 2:3–5, Part 2
Rebellion and lawlessness characterize every age in a fallen world, but they will crescendo before the return of Christ.
February 3, 2023
Can I Really Trust My Interpretation of the Bible?
“The law is good, if one uses it lawfully,” Paul says. But how can we tell if we are using the law in the way that God intends?
February 2, 2023
Will Christ Return Seven Years After the Rapture? 2 Thessalonians 2:3–5, Part 1
The blessed hope for which we wait is not a secret rapture, but the terrible, awful, and glorious event of Christ’s return.
February 1, 2023
How to Keep Your Eyes on Christ
How can we guard against drifting in the Christian life? By looking and looking and looking at Jesus.
January 31, 2023
Don’t Lose Your Head About the Second Coming: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–2, Part 2
To avoid being influenced by false teachings about the second coming, the apostle Paul calls for careful thinking.
January 30, 2023
How Can I Have a Good Conscience?
You do not need to walk in sinless perfection in order to have a good conscience. You just need to walk in the light.
