John Piper's Blog, page 92
October 3, 2020
Is God Decisive in Saving Faith? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 12
The human heart is dead, fleshly, blind, natural, unable to believe the word of God — without the Holy Spirit.
October 2, 2020
Why Do I Need to Read the Bible When We Have Bible Teachers Online?
Today more than ever, Christians have access to a wealth of faithful Bible teaching online. So, why do we need to read the Bible for ourselves?
September 30, 2020
Dismiss the Devil with a Song
Singing together is not merely the prelude to the sermon. When God’s people sing from the heart, more happens than we imagine.
September 29, 2020
Adopted and Redeemed Now, But Not Yet: Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 11
We are God’s possession. Sealed with his Spirit. Adopted. Redeemed. Yet awaiting our full adoption and redemption.
September 28, 2020
Is Enjoying God the Same as Glorifying God?
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” Does that mean enjoying God and glorifying God are the same thing?
September 26, 2020
The Holy Spirit Seals Us for God: Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 10
What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit? And how does his sealing affect the Christian life?
September 25, 2020
Why Is the Bible So Violent?
The Bible depicts more violence than our modern sensibilities often want to admit. How do we handle these parts of Scripture when we come across them?
September 23, 2020
How Do I Overcome My Fear of the Future?
In this life, we will have trouble. In this world, we will have reasons to fear. But in Christ, our God is with us through it all.
September 22, 2020
What Does It Mean to Believe in Christ? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 9
What is involved in saving faith? The devils, for instance, believe but are not saved. What is different for us?
September 21, 2020
Why Does It Matter That Christ Was ‘Begotten, Not Made’?
The Nicene Creed speaks of Jesus as “begotten, not made.” What does that mean, and why does it matter?
