What Does It Mean to Believe? …
Listen to John Piper discern how Satan's belief in Christ differs from the way that Christians believe in him.
October
Is There a Place for Worriers In the Church? …
John Piper talks about how we should never become content with anxiety.
Some Sweet Blessings of Masculine Christianity …
Fidelis Foundation Pastors Luncheon
Living out biblical manhood benefits the church in at least eleven ways.
The Future of Justification …
A Response to N. T. Wright
“The subject matter of this book—justification by faith apart from works of the law—is serious. There is as much riding on this truth as could ride on any truth in the Bible” (p. 14).
Tragically Widening the Grounds of Legitimate Divorce …
A Response to Instone-Brewer's Article in Christianity Today
John Piper responds to David Instone-Brewer's article on divorce from Christianity Today.
How Should We Teach Children About Death and Eternal Life? …
John Piper talks about how to best prepare children for the realities of this life.
Interview With John Piper About The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright …
John Piper and Bob Allen discuss Piper's thoughts on Justification, the New Perspective on Paul, and his latest book .
"I Am Sending You Out as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves" …
The Cost and Blessing of Being a Christian Missionary
The costs and blessings of being a Christian missionary.
How Can Christians Have a Positive Influence on American Politics? …
Listen to John Piper articulate ways that Christians can act and pray in ways that benefit our government.
Which Error Is More Prevalent In the World—Legalism or License? …
Listen to John Piper talk about the origins and dangers of legalism.
Sheep, Wolves, Snakes, and Doves …
Thoughts on Matthew 10:16
How can we know whether to persevere through persecution or run away from it?
What Is Hindering Racial Reconciliation In the Church? …
John Piper explains how doctrinal unity is absolutely necessary to every other kind of unity.
Make It Free …
Improving Online Effectiveness by Removing All Barriers to Accessing and Sharing Content
If you are a Christian media ministry, I commend to you the following vision for maximizing your effectiveness online: Post all of your content online, for free, without requiring registration, in a maximally usable interface.
Treasuring Christ Together Because He Is More Valuable Than All Else …
Nothing is more important as a church grows than that its people help each other rejoice in Jesus.
How Would You Help a Spiritually Stagnant Church? …
John Piper talks about what is needed for a church to have vital religion.
How to Love Your People …
The Gladness of Your People and the Glory of God
Christian Supply Clergy Appreciation Breakfast - Spartanburg, SC
What Is God's Purpose With False Teaching? …
John Piper talks about what God accomplishes by permitting false doctrine.
November
Remember Why You Sold Everything …
Keeping the Treasure in View during the Long Wait
Do We Need Times of Silence In Order to Be Spiritually Healthy? …
Listen to John Piper discuss the importance of taking breaks from the busyness of life.
Co-ed Combat and Cultural Cowardice …
Men are not wired to follow women, let alone follow them into danger.
Treasuring Christ Together as a Church on Multiple Campuses …
We must strategize for church growth because we have a God who builds his church day by day and thousands at a time.
Why Are Seemingly Minor Jokes About Jews and Jewish-ness So Concerning? …
John Piper talks about why we should think twice before entertaining ethnic (especially Jewish) jokes.
The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World …
“There are proven paths. They are marked out in the Word of God. They are understandable. They are precious. They are hard. And they are joy- ful. Search the Scriptures for these paths” (p. 83).
Can We Permanently Conquer Temptation In This Life? …
John Piper talks about our crucial need to fight for faith every day.
Sexual Complementarity, Part 1 …
The Pursuit of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Sexual Complementarity, Part 2 …
The Pursuit of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Is Being Born Again Up to Us? …
Listen to John Piper clarify how people come to believe in Jesus.
Sexual Complementarity, Part 3 …
The Pursuit of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Sexual Complementarity, Part 4 …
The Pursuit of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Sexual Complementarity, Part 5 …
The Pursuit of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Treasuring Christ in Planting Churches and Loving the Poor …
Lessons from the Philippian church on planting churches and giving to the needy.
Is Gratitude Nothing More Than a Thoughtless Feeling? …
John Piper discusses the nature of true gratitude.
A Church-Based Hope for “Adultolescents” …
How should the church respond to the postponement of adulthood in our culture?
How Can I Discern the Specific Calling of God on My Life? …
John Piper lays out three factors to consider in determining how to invest your life.
Justification and the Diminishing Work of Christ …
Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA
Does Our Ability to Act Morally Depend on Who We Worship? …
Listen to John Piper talk about the essence of Christian ethics.
You Must Be Born Again: Why This Series and Where Are We Going? …
Being "born again" means something very different than how many understand that phrase today.
Is Modesty an Issue in the Church Today? …
Listen to John Piper share his concerns and advice about the way women dress.
Ganging Up on Gratitude …
The Bishop and the Atheist Warn of Too Much Thanks
A Thanksgiving Meditation
A response to both a bishop and an atheist who warn against thankfulness.
How Can God Care for a Sinner Like Me? …
John Piper talks about how no one's past sins are bad enough to exlude them from the mercy of God.
What Can We Do Practically to Help Set Our Minds on Heavenly Things? …
Listen to John Piper talk about how we can honor and enjoy God more with our minds.
Biblical Texts to Show God’s Zeal for His Own Glory …
Thirty-two evidences from Scripture that God loves his own glory most.
What Happens in the New Birth? Part 1 …
What is it about being born again that saves us?
How Bold Should Christians Be? …
John Piper considers the form, fuel, and focus of Christian boldness.
How Can I Have Faith in Times of Crisis? …
Listen to John Piper talk about how we can keep our shield of faith up at all times.
Desiring God Going Global …
John Piper introduces Desiring God's International Outreach.
Where Is the Balance Between Being Bold and Being Gentle? …
John Piper talks about knowing when to be tough and when to be tender.
December
You Never Know What God Is Growing …
Sow Faithfully. The Harvest Will Be Larger than You Think
What Happens in the New Birth? Part 2 …
Being born again is not the improvement of your old nature but the creation of a new one.
Where Is It Most Difficult to Be a Christian? …
John Piper talks about how the fight for faith can be just as hard—if not harder—in America as it is anywhere else.
What Does Christianity Say About the Eternal State of Our Bodies? …
John Piper describes God's plans for our bodies after this life is over.
When Satan Hurts Christ’s People …
Reflections on Why Christians Suffer Losses
Reflections on why Christians suffer losses.
How Can We Help Others Love God More Than His Gifts? …
John Piper talks about ways to help stimulate affections for Christ in ourselves and others.
Why Do We Need to Be Born Again? Part 1 …
7 reasons why new birth is essential to our salvation.
Why Do You Emphasize Bible Reading and Prayer So Much? …
John Piper talks about the utter essentialness of personal communion with God.
What's the Difference Between Living for the Kingdom and Living for the American Dream? …
Listen to John Piper explain why Christians can't just "go with the flow" of American prosperity.
How the Lord of Life Gives Life …
A Meditation on Acts 16:14
Why do some who are “dead in trespasses and sins” come to believe and some do not?
How Should a Pastor Decide What to Preach? …
John Piper talks about what pastors should consider as they prepare for Sunday.
A Pastor and His Poetry …
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Twin Cities, MN
Why Do We Need to Be Born Again? Part 2 …
What do we need that new birth gives us?
Is There a Place for Creeds In the Church? …
John Piper talks about why it's important to have statements of faith.
Can Christians Be Depressed? …
John Piper talks about how we can fight—and help others fight—for hope.
“From His Fullness We Have All Received Grace upon Grace” …
A Christmas Meditation on John 1:14-16
A Christmas Meditation on John 1:14-16
How Is Our Hope Evident to Others? …
John Piper talks about how our hope in Christ makes us look different than the rest of the world.
The Reason the Son of God Appeared Was to Destroy the Works of the Devil …
Why Do We Need to Be Born Again? Part 3
For human beings to be saved, Jesus had to become a human being.
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? …
John Piper shares why he doesn't have a problem celebrating Christmas, even if December 25 may have connections to a pagan holiday.
Can We Give Anything to Christ? …
John Piper talks about the only way that we can give to Jesus.
What Hope Can We Have for Lost Loved Ones? …
John Piper talks about why we shouldn't lose heart in praying and caring for those we love.
Pray Like This: Hallowed Be Your Name …
The most significant reason to pray is to ask God to glorify himself.
Should Former Catholics Still Participate In the Mass? …
John Piper explains why he doesn't recommend taking Catholic communion.
What Will the Final Judgment Mean for You? …
If we could see the final judgment, we would be the happiest and bravest people in 2008.
