John Piper's Blog, page 9
May 19, 2023
Popular Blunders About Christ’s Return
Discussions of the second coming often spiral into speculation — or misconception. Pastor John explains five mistaken beliefs about Christ’s return.
May 18, 2023
Partnering with God in a Thousand Prayers: Colossians 1:9–12, Part 2
Through prayer, we participate in God’s ongoing work of strengthening the saints and bringing them to full maturity.
May 17, 2023
Five Ways to Find Wisdom
In the midst of a busy life, how can we find the time to read great Christian books? We might begin by setting aside just fifteen minutes a day.
May 16, 2023
Doctrinal Prayer, Prayerful Doctrine: Colossians 1:9–12, Part 1
Prayer and careful thinking about God aren’t separate activities. Prayer should precede theology; theology should inform prayer.
May 15, 2023
Nicotine, Amphetamines, and Holy Concentration
God does not give us a list of foods and drinks we can and cannot consume. Instead, he gives us his words and his Spirit to shape how we see all of life.
May 14, 2023
The Demons, the Fever, and the Word of the King
While on earth, Jesus spoke with unmatched power. Demons obeyed him, and fevers fled at his word. Everything was subject to him — then and now.
May 13, 2023
Does Faith or the Spirit Produce Love? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 8
Faith in the promises of God overflows in love toward others by the gracious working of the Spirit in the heart.
May 12, 2023
A Beautiful Savior for the Unattractive
If we are going to find lasting satisfaction in the beauty of Christ, despite the pain of rejection, four massive changes need to happen in our hearts.
May 11, 2023
The Global Impact of the Gospel: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 7
The gospel is not static. It increasingly advances throughout the world and grows in the heart of believers.
May 10, 2023
The Hardest Act in Parenting Teens
Headship calls a man to put away his anger and initiate reconciliation — no matter how much of the fault lies with his wife or with his children.
