John Piper's Blog, page 23
December 19, 2022
‘Though He Slay Me’ — Why the Silence on This Verse?
“Though he slay me, I will hope in him.” Why has Pastor John barely mentioned these remarkable words of Job throughout his decades of preaching and teaching?
December 17, 2022
A Church Founded in the Fire: 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, Part 2
We have much of our New Testament because of Paul’s relational, spiritual, and theological vigilance on behalf of the churches he planted.
December 16, 2022
Does God Still Save the Lost Through Visions?
Does God save the lost through visions today — or does someone need to hear the gospel to be saved?
December 15, 2022
Did Three People Write This Letter? 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, Part 1
The New Testament does not convey the mere opinions of men but the very words the risen Christ wanted his church to hear.
December 14, 2022
John Piper’s 2022 Year-in-Review
Pastor John discusses personal and ministry highlights from 2022, including podcasts, books, global outreach, and a new goal for ‘Look at the Book.’
December 13, 2022
An Overview of 1 Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5:28
First Thessalonians is a letter that affirms the election of the saints and calls them to live holy lives as they anticipate the longed-for return of Christ.
December 12, 2022
Good and Bad People-Pleasing
How can we find freedom from living for the opinions of people? Pray for and pursue a big vision of God. Find a firm identity in Christ. Look to your eternal reward.
December 11, 2022
The Joy of the Puritans
The Puritans took joy seriously because they read the Bible carefully. They saw that delight in God is at the heart of all true obedience.
December 10, 2022
December 9, 2022
How Can I Cast My Cares on God?
Casting your cares onto God begins with believing that he really is the infinitely powerful, all-wise, always-good God he reveals himself to be.
