John Piper's Blog, page 56
December 24, 2021
Why Is Christmas Precious to You?
We miss the miracle of what Christmas is if we forget why Christmas happened: God the Son became man — to die in our place.
December 23, 2021
The Fearlessness of Christmas Joy: Six Wonders of Christ’s Lordship
The first Christmas brought good news. With it came fearless, great joy for all those who confess, “Jesus is Lord.”
How Does Thankfulness Clean Up the Mouth? Ephesians 5:3–7, Part 5
Foolish talk, crude joking, and shameful speech have no place to grow when our communities are filled with explicit thankfulness to God.
December 22, 2021
History Ended at Christmas
Christmas is not just another bend in the river of redemptive history. Christmas marks the end of the river and the arrival of the ocean.
Year-End Request from John Piper
The ministry of Desiring God is fueled by the prayers and financial gifts of God’s people. If you have been blessed by our resources in 2021, would you consider becoming a monthly partner? https://give.desiringgod.org/#monthly
Year-End Request from John Piper
The ministry of Desiring God is fueled by the prayers and financial gifts of God’s people. If you have been blessed by our resources in 2021, would you consider becoming a monthly partner? https://give.desiringgod.org/#monthly
December 21, 2021
How Is Something Not Proper for Saints? Ephesians 5:3–7, Part 4
The apostle Paul rarely, if ever, calls believers “Christians,” but he often calls us “saints.” What does the name mean?
December 20, 2021
Do the Non-Elect Have a Chance to Repent?
The Bible teaches both the absolute sovereignty of God and the genuine accountability of man. And nowhere are they considered contradictory.
December 19, 2021
The Global Glorification of the Merciful God
The church exists for missions — and because of missions. God plans for his people to come from the peoples, a promise he first made to Israel.
December 18, 2021
Sexual Immorality Is Not Even to Be Named: Ephesians 5:3–7, Part 3
What does it mean that sexual immorality should not even be named among Christians?
