What Does the Seeming Lack of Clarity In the Book of James Say About God? …
John Piper says that God has made some parts of Scripture difficult to understand in order to protect them.
We Beheld His Glory, Full of Grace and Truth …
By becoming a man, Jesus shows us the glory of God.
Should Ministries Offer Their Online Media for Free? …
John Piper explains why freely offering your media can be a good idea.
Velvet Steel …
The Joy of Being Married to You
“My prayer is that these small tastes of my imperfect affections will fan affections into flame—for God, for your spouse, and, in every fitting way, for all the treasured people in your life” (p. 14).
How Is the Statement "God Is Most Glorified In Us When We Are Most Satisfied In Him" True for Those Who Won't Be Saved? …
John Piper talks about how God gets glory for himself from every human being, believer or not.
The Earth Is the Lord's: The Supremacy of Christ in Christian Learning …
Biblical Foundations for Bethlehem College and Seminary
Suffering for the Sake of the Body, Part 1 …
The Pursuit of People Through Pain
Suffering for the Sake of the Body, Part 2 …
The Pursuit of People Through Pain
What Would You Say to a Young Man Who Is Considering Sleeping With His Girlfriend? …
John Piper gives four reasons for why premarital sex isn't worth it.
Suffering for the Sake of the Body, Part 3 …
The Pursuit of People Through Pain
Suffering for the Sake of the Body, Part 4 …
The Pursuit of People Through Pain
Suffering for the Sake of the Body, Part 5 …
The Pursuit of People Through Pain
From His Fullness We Have All Received, Grace Upon Grace …
Those who by grace are born of God have seen the glory of God that Moses asked to see but wasn't permitted.
Who Was Your Source of Encouragement During Your Early Years of Ministry? …
John Piper recalls three men who helped steady him with Scripture in his first years at Bethlehem.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Video Preaching In the Church? …
John Piper shares some of the reasoning behind using video-recorded sermons in corporate worship.
Listen to the Story of Jesus and See the Glory of God …
Jesus wants to give assurance to those who read the Gospel of John in the 21st century.
How Could David Say to God—After Sleeping With Uriah's Wife and Then Killing Him—"Against You and You Only Have I Sinned"? …
John Piper explains that all sin is ultimately an assualt on the glory of God.
Q & A on Singleness …
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Twin Cities, MN
Behold the Lamb of God …
Those who embrace Jesus as their Lamb and their Lord will be sheltered from God's otherwise inescapable wrath.
What Can I Do to Regain Confidence In Prayer? …
John Piper says that confidence in prayer doesn't come from seeing it answered.
What Do You Hope Will Be the Lasting Effect of "Spectacular Sins"? …
John Piper expresses his aim in writing a book about the sovereignty of God over sin.
Happy 100th Birthday, Irene Peterson! …
Memories of Bethlehem's oldest member.
Why God Is Not a Megalomaniac in Demanding to Be Worshiped …
Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) Annual Meeting
Providence, RI
Why Did You Dedicate Spectacular Sins to Joseph? …
John Piper says that Joseph's life typifies God's intentions for human sin.
This Is He Who Baptizes with the Holy Spirit …
Baptism by the Holy Spirit is mainly about Jesus, not the Holy Spirit.
How Can Evil Have a Good Purpose? …
John Piper explains how God's power over evil is also our greatest comfort when dealing with it.
Why Does God Allow Satan to Live? …
John Piper says that Satan unwittingly helps us glorify God.
What Was the Most Spectacular Sin Ever Committed? …
John Piper tells why he thinks Judas' betrayal is the biggest sin ever.
We Have Found the Messiah …
7 ways John shows us the glory of Jesus.
How Did God Make Evil Commit Suicide At the Cross? …
John Piper says that Satan wittingly killed himself when he killed Christ.
What Is the Antidote for Wimpy Christianity? …
John Piper says we need steel in our spines if we hope to endure in this life.
Finally Alive …
What Happens When We Are Born Again
“The new birth, as we will see, is not a work of man. No human makes the new birth happen. No preacher and no writer can make it happen. You can’t make it happen yourself. God makes it happen. It happens to us, not by us. But it always happens through the word of God” (p. 17).
How Does Talk About the Grandeur and Glory of God Heal a Bruised Heart? …
John Piper says we hurt people if we only give them soft answers to the hard questions of suffering.
Son of God, Son of Man, King of Israel …
What do Jesus' titles in the first chapter of John say about him?
How Does Abortion Relate to Spreading a Passion for the Supremacy of God In All Things? …
John Piper says that knitting babies is God's work, and we shouldn't mess with that.
Should a Pastor Skip Teaching Some Passages Because He Lacks Confidence In His Own Interpretation? …
John Piper says to draw as much as you can out of a passage, but then to be honest about the rest.
Pursue Mature Manhood and Womanhood …
Some thoughts from the conclusion of John Piper's upcoming book on Ruth.
What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Self-Promotion? …
John Piper says that self-promotion must die for the sake of promoting God.
Obedient Son, Ultimate Purifier, All-Providing Bridegroom …
3 of Christ's glories on display in John 2.
What Did Christmas Day Look Like In Your Home As Your Kids Grew Up? …
John Piper describes the peculiar and the more popular ways that his family celebrates Christ's birth.
How Can We Keep Christmas Giving Christ-Centered, Especially With Young Kids? …
John Piper explains how he and Noël have sought to keep Christ central at Christmas.
The Shy Virtue of Christmas …
Jesus' humility is at the heart of Christmas.
How Should a Husband and Wife Manage Having Opposite Sex-Drives? …
John Piper says that sex—or no sex—is an occasion for serving your spouse.
Destroy This Temple, and in Three Days I Will Raise It Up …
Jesus is the new temple. Authentic worship is no longer attached to any place. It is attached to Jesus.
How Can I Long to Be Married Without Obsessing About It? …
John Piper says we handle strong desire best by desiring God more.
John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God …
“The unhidden and unashamed aim in this book is to fan the flame of your passion for the centrality and supremacy of God” (p. 12).
Are Short-Term Mission Trips Worth Doing? …
John Piper is for short-term missions, most of the time.
What Does It Mean Practically to Keep the Sabbath Holy? …
John Piper reminds us that God wants us to set aside time each week to rest and to reverence his name.
Put in the Fire for the Sake of Prayer …
God can put his people through the fires of suffering to awaken their appetite for prayer.
Can My Ministry Flourish In an Arminian Environment Even Though I Hold to Reformed Theology? …
John Piper says that flourishing can happen even when a pastor and his people aren't simultaneously on the same page.
What Can I Say to My Christian Friend Who Just Got Engaged to a Non-Christian? …
John Piper says that our love for Jesus should control our love for another, not the other way around.
I Love Jesus Christ …
An Unforgettable Moment in Seminary
John Piper shares an unforgettable moment from seminary.
How Would You Encourage a Burned-Out Pastor? …
John Piper mentions five approaches to helping a struggling shepherd.
If My Words Abide in You …
More than just memorizing Scripture, Jesus' words abiding in us means they take root in us and bear fruit.
In What Way Is It Okay to Lower Our Standards In Order to Fill Church Leadership Roles? …
John Piper explains that some leadership qualifications are relative and can be adjusted when necessary.
Does It Matter Whether We're Cremated or Buried? …
John Piper explains why he thinks burial is best.
Does the Bible Allow for Divorce In the Case of Adultery? …
John Piper explains why he believes there is no warrant for divorce anywhere in the Bible.
He Knew What Was In Man …
Jesus knows everything about everyone and is still willing to love those who trust in him.
How Do You Decide What to Preach At Weddings? …
John Piper says that any biblical truth can be a marriage sermon.
Does It Matter Which Person of the Trinity We Pray to? …
John Piper says that we should follow the New Testament's pattern for prayer.
How Does the Spiritual Diversity Among Your Listeners Affect Your Preaching? …
John Piper says that a preacher should consider his hearers' needs, be himself, and pray.
Joyful, Serious Church Life Together …
Thoughts on Bethlehem Baptist's new relational commitments.
How Is Trying to Stop Abortion Different From Physically Intervening to Stop Child Abuse? …
John Piper says that physical intervention is probably legitimate, but probably not effective.
What Should I Do If I Want to Tithe, but My Unbelieving Husband Doesn't? …
John Piper explains how a wife can handle money in a way that respects God and her husband.
The President, the Passengers, and the Patience of God …
What does the USAir crash have to do with the inauguration?
Desiring God, Part 1 …
The Pursuit of Joy in Life and Ministry
Desiring God, Part 2 …
The Pursuit of Joy in Life and Ministry
Are There Any Books of the Bible That You Have Purposefully Avoided In Preaching? …
John Piper talks about how he chooses what books of the Bible to preach from.
Desiring God, Part 3 …
The Pursuit of Joy in Life and Ministry
Desiring God, Part 4 …
The Pursuit of Joy in Life and Ministry
Desiring God, Part 5 …
The Pursuit of Joy in Life and Ministry
The Baby in My Womb Leaped for Joy …
How the Bible looks at a human being in the womb.
What Do You Think About Single People Adopting? …
John Piper says that motivation is a major factor in whether you should adopt.
How Would You Counsel Someone Who Blames Their Temptations on God's Sovereignty? …
John Piper says that God's sovereignty over sin doesn't make it any less wicked.
Who Should Consider Going on Short-Term Missions Trips? …
John Piper says that every American Christian should do short term missions.
What Is the Recession For? …
Some of God's Purposes
5 of God's purposes in an economic downturn.
What Can Parents Do to Keep From Having Favorites Among Their Children? …
John Piper has three thoughts on how to love your kids like God does his.
"I Will Not Be a Velvet-Mouthed Preacher!” …
The Life and Ministry of George Whitefield: Living and Preaching as Though God Were Real (Because He Is)
Desiring God 2009 Conference for Pastors
What Is the Vision for Short-Term Missions At Your Church? …
John Piper mentions three desires behind doing short-term missions.
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 1 …
Autobiography, Part 1
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 2 …
Autobiography, Part 2
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 3 …
Calvinism and Sexual Complementarity
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 4 …
Advice for Pastors
7 Potential Writing Projects …
John Piper talks about what he might work on during his current writing leave.
Is It Biblical to Think That Physical Attraction Must Be a Component of a Godly Marriage? …
John Piper says spouses should focus mainly on cultivating attractive spirits, not attractive bodies.
How Can I Know If My Repentance Is Genuine? …
John Piper talks about where true assurance of salvation comes from.
How Is a Church Bookstore Different Than the Tables Jesus Turned in the Temple? …
John Piper says that the exploitation of worshipers, not simply selling to them, is what made Jesus mad.
How Should God's Willingness to Divorce In Jeremiah 3:8 Affect Our View of Divorce? …
John Piper says that God talks in terms of divorce only so that he can take it back.
Would Jesus Spank a Child? …
John Piper explains why he believes it's God-like and healthy to spank.
Did the Old Testament Jews Believe In a Triune God? …
John Piper says that our understanding of God's plurality has become clearer over time.
How Does a Christian Do His Very Best In an Atmosphere Where One Person's Success Means Another's Failure? …
John Piper says that different spheres of life call for different guiding principles.
How Would You Counsel Someone Who Is Angry At God for Creating Them? …
John Piper suggests three ways to help sufferers trust in God.
Can I Pray With a Muslim If We're Addressing Our Prayers to a Common Creator? …
John Piper says we must be clear about why we pray in Jesus' name.
How Should a Couple Considering Marriage Deal With Sexual Sins From Previous Relationships? …
John Piper says that all sin should be given to God first and then spoken about openly with your spouse-to-be.
What Is the Right Way to Be Rich? …
John Piper says it's OK but dangerous to be the channel of much money.
If There Is Nothing Specifically Wrong With My Church, but I Feel Like I've Stopped Growing, Is That a Good Enough Reason to Look for Another One? …
John Piper says that a lack of growth isn't always your church's fault.
How Do You Define the Sin of Taking the Lord's Name In Vain? …
John Piper says that misusing God's name is more a matter of the heart than the tongue.
How God Visits Sins on the Third and Fourth Generation …
How do we understand God's punishing children for their parents' sins?
