John Piper's Blog, page 66

What’s the Difference Between Sloth and Rest?

Both the sluggard and the diligent might take a nap on their day off. So, what distinguishes the laziness of the sluggard from the rest of the diligent?

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Keep the Unity That Cost Everything: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 11

We must be eager to keep the unity that Christ purchased with his own blood.

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Good News of Great Joy

This book of Advent meditations aims to put Jesus at the center of your holiday season. Enjoy these 25 devotions December 1 through Christmas day.

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God Never Runs Out

Everything in this world eventually runs out: money runs out, health runs out, pleasure runs out, time runs out. But God never runs out.

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How Can I Make Daily Bible Reading Authentic?

How can we prevent Bible reading from becoming a lifeless routine? Pastor John offers three principles for authentic daily devotions.

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Enduring One Another in Love: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 10

Do you have a quick temper? Do you get angry and find it hard to forgive? If Christ has saved you, he calls you to a long-suffering love.

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How Can I Honor My Parents If I Don’t Respect Them?

God calls his people to show honor to everyone — but not for the same reasons, and not in the same ways.

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What Is Biblical Meekness? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 9

If biblical meekness does not just mean talking quietly or being soft, what does it mean?

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Does Christ Rule the Nations Now?

If Christ has all authority in heaven and on earth, does he rule over the nations now? Or is he waiting to exercise his rule until his second coming?

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You Don’t Know God If You Don’t Love Christ

If you want to know whether others love God, ask if they love the Jesus of Scripture. Love for Jesus is the litmus test of love for God.

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