John Piper's Blog, page 40
June 18, 2022
Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1
Is the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?
June 17, 2022
Is God More Honored or Dishonored in the World?
If God aims to be glorified in this world, why is human history and the daily news filled with so much that dishonors him?
June 16, 2022
Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4
No suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.
June 15, 2022
The Pervasive Problem of Loving Money
The love of money often lives where others least suspect, like in the hearts of Pharisees, miracle workers, and those who seem most moral.
June 14, 2022
Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3
Jesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”
June 13, 2022
How Do I ‘Wrestle’ in Prayer?
Paul speaks of wrestling in prayer, and many of us use his phrase. But what might our prayer lives actually feel like if we wrestled like the apostle?
June 11, 2022
Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2
False gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.
June 10, 2022
Counsel for Wives with Harsh Husbands
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them,” Paul writes. But what can a wife do if she finds herself with a harsh man?
June 9, 2022
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1
Each of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.
June 8, 2022
Eight Essentials for Christian Living
How does God bring us from the grace of new birth to the glory of heaven? Pastor John explains eight essentials for Christian living from 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12.
