John Piper's Blog, page 85
January 8, 2021
How Often Should I Question My Salvation?
The Bible instructs believers to examine themselves, but does it tell us to what extent or how often we should question our salvation?
January 6, 2021
What Difference Does Providence Make?
What difference does seeing and savoring the providence of God make? Pastor John explains why providence overflows with practical implications.
January 5, 2021
Who Are the Sons of Disobedience? Ephesians 2:1–3, Part 9
Apart from Christ, we were so sinful, so wicked, so rebellious that Scripture called us children of disobedience.
January 4, 2021
Can I Take a Vaccine Made from Aborted Babies?
Several vaccines in current use are developed from the cells of aborted babies. Can Christians use these vaccines in good conscience?
January 2, 2021
God Defeated the God of This World: Ephesians 2:1–3, Part 8
The ruler and authority of the air is the same as the god of this world. The whole world lies in his power — for now.
January 1, 2021
How Do I Become Passionate About Bible Reading?
Regular, disciplined Bible intake is not optional for God’s people. It is God’s plan for preserving us and bringing us safely to glory.
December 30, 2020
Eight Years of APJ, and What’s Ahead
At the end of another year, Pastor John reflects on 2020, the world of Ephesians, and the need for a new tidal wave of God-centered teaching.
December 29, 2020
This Present Evil Age of Sin: Ephesians 2:1–3, Part 7
Christians are unavoidably out of step with this world. We do not think the same or act the same because we serve a different Master.
December 28, 2020
Should We Talk More About ‘Following Jesus’?
In the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly tells people to follow him. But why doesn’t that call ring out in the rest of the New Testament?
December 26, 2020
Walking in Sin Enslaves Us to Sin: Ephesians 2:1–3, Part 6
Anyone who assumes he is free and independent apart from God is in reality enslaved to the world and a lackey of Satan.
