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July 20, 2023
What Does It Mean to Be Spiritual?
Some Christians identify spirituality with gifts like speaking in tongues and healing. Does that view match the Bible’s own description of truly spiritual people?
A Psalm of Humble Prayer
Where we find true forgiveness, we find humble prayers of joyful gratitude. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus in Psalm 32.
July 19, 2023
A Psalm of Rest
How does relying on God’s presence and guidance in our lives enable us to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper helps us overcome persistent fears with Psalm 127.
July 18, 2023
What Was Worth So Much Struggle? Colossians 2:1–3, Part 1
God gives good gifts to his church when he gives her good men to serve as pastors. The work is challenging, but worth every sacrifice.
A Psalm of Delight
How does Psalm 1 reveal the prominent place that delight has in Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the precious importance of joy.
July 17, 2023
How Are We Being Saved Right Now?
If we are in Christ, then God has saved us from our sins in the past, and he will save us from his wrath in the future. But in what sense is he saving us right now?
Boast Not, Fear Not
How does the apostle Paul address the insecurity that plagues us as fallen human beings? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper confronts those insecurities with 1 Corinthians 3:18–23.
July 16, 2023
How to Struggle in the Strength of Christ: Colossians 1:28–29, Part 2
When we put our hands to the plow of our Christian lives, we cannot leave prayer behind. God gives the strength we need; he must work within us.
July 14, 2023
Who Presents Believers Mature in Christ? Colossians 1:28–29, Part 1
Our growth in Christ can seem so slow and the road so long, but we can take comfort knowing that God himself is maturing us.
The One Foundation of the Church
How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.
