John Piper's Blog, page 75
May 9, 2021
The Achievement of Christ Without Which There Would Be No Others
Christ has secured innumerable benefits for his people. But without this central, most foundational achievement, all the rest would collapse.
May 8, 2021
Does “Mystery” Mean Beyond Understanding? Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 2
The great mystery revealed to Paul was that the Gentiles, former enemies of God, would be brought near by the blood of Christ.
May 7, 2021
Is My Repentance Real If I Keep Committing the Same Sin?
Some of us find ourselves confessing the same sins over and over. How do we know our repentance is real if we repeatedly lose the same battles?
May 5, 2021
How Churches Sabotage the Love of God
If we try to make much of the love of God by downplaying the wrath of God, we destroy the love of God.
May 4, 2021
Why Prison Did Not Discourage Paul: Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 1
The apostle Paul so believed in the goodness of God that when he suffered and was imprisoned for Christ, he counted it all as grace.
May 3, 2021
How Can I Protect My Child from State Indoctrination?
The primary responsibility for a child’s education belongs to parents, not to the state. So, what can parents do when the state tries to take control?
May 2, 2021
Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life
How do joy and sorrow mingle in the Christian life? Does joy come only after sorrow passes, or can it come in the very midst of our griefs?
May 1, 2021
The Nations Are Becoming the Dwelling of God: Ephesians 2:19–22, Part 3
Do you hunger to be with God’s people? God is experienced in our gatherings in ways he cannot be experienced alone.
April 30, 2021
Why Did the First Humans Live for So Long?
The book of Genesis records life spans in the hundreds of years. Why did the first humans live for so long — and why are our life spans today so short?
April 29, 2021
How Have You Processed the Sin of Ravi Zacharias?
How might Christians process the failures of once-beloved figures like Ravi Zacharias? Pastor John draws out lessons from the ministries of fallen leaders.
