Ask Pastor John Live—November 2009, Part 2

November 4, 2009 | by John Piper | Topic: Sanctification & Growth

See Part 1 and Part 3.

The questions in this session are

  • What is your vision for Desiring God for the next 25 years?
  • How would you offer hope to someone who is addicted to cutting himself?
  • Should churches train their own ministers, or should they be sent to seminary?
  • What do you do to relax and unwind?
  • Is it sin for me not to like the doctrine of election?
  • Does everything that happens glorify God as much as possible?
  • Why do I need other people if I already have Jesus?
  • How do I deal with Christian parents who don't acknowledge that they abused me?
  • Is it ever appropriate to call out prosperity gospel teachers by name?
  • How does the Bible orient us around the glory of God?
  • Can you give some advice to those who know others seeking to remarry or divorce?
  • What are your thoughts on Halloween?
  • Who is in charge of your @JohnPiper twitter account?

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