John Piper's Blog, page 74
May 22, 2021
The Chief of Sinners Made a Minister: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 2
We need grace to be saved, and to be kept saved. We need power to be made alive, and continual power to be kept alive.
May 21, 2021
What Is a Baptist?
As with other Protestants, many Baptists trace their lineage to the Reformation. But what makes Baptists unique among the heirs of the Reformation?
May 19, 2021
The Key to Killing Lust
Strategies are important in our battle against lust. But nothing arrests our souls with the urgency of purity like the supremacy of Jesus Christ.
May 18, 2021
Gospel Ministry Before Angels and Demons: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 1
The wonder of the cosmos is how wicked men can boldly approach the throne of the Holy One.
May 17, 2021
What Does the Bible Say About Purgatory?
What is purgatory, and why have thoughtful Christians like C.S. Lewis believed in it? Does this belief in afterlife cleansing find support in Scripture?
May 15, 2021
Why Christians Care About Reading Well: Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 4
Reading is essential in the Christian life. But not just any reading will do. We must be good readers because God wrote a book.
May 14, 2021
How Do I Love Neighbors Who Ignore Me?
Jesus commands us to love our neighbors. But how can we love them if they don’t want our help, or if they even actively ignore us?
May 12, 2021
Reckoning with Personal Failure
Christians are new creations in Christ — yet we still feel the familiar pull of the old self. How do we reckon with the persistence of indwelling sin?
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Did the Old Testament Hint Gentile Inclusion? Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 3
Were men like the apostle Peter wrong to question the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s people? Was it hinted in the Old Testament?
May 10, 2021
Why Have Africans Suffered So Much?
Some parts of the world seem to endure far more sorrow than other parts. Does God favor some places and peoples more than others?
