John Piper's Blog, page 91
October 17, 2020
Faith and Love Mark Every Christian: Ephesians 1:15–16, Part 3
Why are faith and love so tied together in the Bible? Because they are tied together as a summary of the Christian life.
October 16, 2020
Are Our Standards for Sexual Purity Too High for Pastors?
Is faultless chastity an appropriate standard for pastors, or are our expectations simply too high?
October 14, 2020
My Suffering Feels Meaningless — What Can I Do?
Sometimes pain seems meaningless, but in Christ, every millisecond of your suffering is producing for you an eternal weight of glory.
October 13, 2020
Why Do We Thank God for Our Love? Ephesians 1:15–16, Part 2
When you look at your life and notice greater devotion to Christ, greater obedience to his word, greater love for God and for neighbor — thank God.
October 12, 2020
How Can I Love God More Than My Boyfriend?
As a couple’s affection for one another deepens, how can they make sure they are loving God more than each other?
October 10, 2020
How to Transform Theology into Praise: Ephesians 1:15–16, Part 1
Do you still pray for God to show you more of himself? No matter what you have seen so far, there are still worlds to see.
October 9, 2020
Is My Suffering a Correction for Sin?
When trials come, how can I know whether God is calling me to patiently endure, or whether he wants me to repent of a specific sin?
October 7, 2020
How Do We Get Tricked into Sinning?
When we obey sin, we obey a liar, a deceiver, a murderer. Sin is a slave master who tricks his subjects into eternal death.
October 6, 2020
October 5, 2020
Why Did Demons Ask Jesus for Pigs?
When Jesus comes, he brings deliverance, freedom, grace, and power. But some people prefer what life is like without him.
