John Piper's Blog, page 44
May 4, 2022
God Saves to Make Much of Himself — Doesn’t That Lessen His Love?
Nothing but God can forever satisfy hearts that are made for God. And so, in great mercy, God loves us in a way that makes much of himself.
May 3, 2022
Run the Devil Out with Righteousness: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 5
The apostle Paul calls us to put on the breastplate of righteousness. What exactly is that and how do we put it on?
May 2, 2022
Should Gospel Disagreements End a Friendship?
Christians can disagree over many doctrines and stay friends. But what should we do when a friend rejects a doctrine central to the gospel?
May 1, 2022
We Rejoice to Suffer for You: Pastoral Pain and the People’s Joy
Why does the apostle Paul speak so much about himself and his suffering? Because his suffering for the sake of others makes the love of Christ tangible to them.
April 30, 2022
O Christians! Be People of Truth: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 4
Christians are people of the truth. We speak the truth, believe the truth, love the truth.
April 29, 2022
My Spouse Died Prematurely — Was It My Fault?
How might Christians process feelings of guilt over the death of a loved one? Pastor John offers counsel to a new widow struggling not to blame herself.
April 28, 2022
New Identity and Armor Against the Devil: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 3
You do not put on the armor of God with your hands. You put it on with your mind and your heart and your reason and your will.
April 27, 2022
How God Makes Much of You
In Christ, God makes more of us than we could ever imagine. And he will go on doing so forever.
April 26, 2022
How Is the Armor of God Ordered? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 2
The armor of God must be worn in order for us to withstand the evil one. Do you know what the armor is?
April 25, 2022
Does Faith Cause Regeneration?
Does faith bring about the new birth, or does the new birth bring about faith? Pastor John offers three reasons why getting the order right matters.
