January
Who Is In Charge of Your @JohnPiper Twitter Account? …
John Piper shares why and how he maintains his Twitter account, and what he watches out for.
A Sweet and Bitter Providence …
Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God
“The events took place over three thousand years ago. Could it be relevant and helpful for your life? I think so. The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of man, and the gospel never change. And since God is still sovereign, and you are male or female, and Christ is alive and powerful, the book has a message for you” (p. 11).
Praying in the Closet and in the Spirit …
Both disciplined and spontaneous prayer should flow from our confidence that God is already 100% on our side.
Is Jesus an Egomaniac? …
Passion
Atlanta, GA
What Are Your Thoughts on Halloween? …
John Piper encourages us to think biblically about how we can be salt and light in any holiday.
Can You Give Some Advice to Those Who Know Others Seeking to Remarry or Divorce? …
John Piper says showing empathy and sharing truth are essential for ministering to others.
Holding Fast the Word of Life in 2010 …
There can be no spiritual life and health and growth without God's word.
How Does the Bible Orient Us Around the Glory of God? …
John Piper says Scripture presents the glory of God as the goal of all existence and the hope of believers.
Is It Ever Appropriate to Call Out Prosperity Gospel Teachers By Name? …
John Piper wants to be careful to criticize himself before criticizing another.
Help the Children Love the Different People …
Racial Harmony Sunday
Eight ways to help children love those who don't look like them.
How Do I Deal With Christian Parents Who Don't Acknowledge That They Abused Me? …
John Piper says we must ultimately leave justice to God and forgive one another.
Why Do I Need Other People If I Already Have Jesus? …
John Piper explains why isolating yourself from others is not a good idea.
Born Blind for the Glory of God …
Eugenics by Abortion Is an Abomination to God
Sanctity of Life Sunday
All children, of every degree of ability, are conceived for the purpose of displaying the glory of God.
Ruth: Under the Wings of God …
“By faith God makes a person right, Be she a Jew or Moabite” (p. 90).
Does Everything That Happens Glorify God As Much As Possible? …
John Piper says everything will glorify God to the max when all is said and done.
My 2010 Writing Leave: What? and Why? …
John Piper prepares for 5 writing projects, for 6 reasons.
Is It Sin for Me Not to Like the Doctrine of Election? …
John Piper says that to the degree you see biblical truth clearly you should like it.
I Will Build My Church …
Multiplying churches with different strengths and weaknesses means coming closer to meeting the needs of the world.
February
For Your Joy …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
What Do You Do to Relax and Unwind? …
John Piper describes what his weekly day of rest looks like.
The Role of Suffering in Sanctification …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Christian Hedonism: Seven Theses …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
Lessons from an Inconsolable Soul …
Learning from the Mind and Heart of C. S. Lewis
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Practical Sin-Killing Power of Christian Hedonism …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
Christian Hedonism—The Missionary Advantage in Desiring God …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy, Q & A …
Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors
The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy
Should Churches Train Their Own Ministers, or Should They Be Sent to Seminary? …
John Piper says church-based training and seminary training are both good options.
How Would You Offer Hope to Someone Who Is Addicted to Cutting Himself? …
John Piper says a simple hug can minister significant hope to others.
What Is Your Vision for Desiring God for the Next 25 Years? …
John Piper wants Desiring God to be free to spread for as long as God can use our resources.
Can I Go Into Missions Without a College Degree? …
John Piper says a college degree neither makes nor breaks a person's missionary potential.
Let the Nations Be Glad! …
The Supremacy of God in Missions
“Missions exists because worship doesn’t. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man. When this age is over, and the countless millions of the redeemed fall on their faces before the throne of God, missions will be no more” (p. 15).
What's the Difference Between Confidence and Presumption When It Comes to Taking Risks for God? …
John Piper explains how motivation can determine whether or not a risk will glorify God.
Do You Accept "Old Earth" and Evolution? …
John Piper sees two viable, biblical interpretations of what happened in Creation.
The Pastor as Prophet (Part 1) …
Re:Train
Seattle, WA
The Pastor as Prophet (Part 2) …
Re:Train
Seattle, WA
The Pastor as Prophet (Part 3) …
Re:Train
Seattle, WA
The Pastor as Prophet (Part 4) …
Re:Train
Seattle, WA
What Made It Okay for God to Kill Women and Children In the Old Testament? …
John Piper defends God's right to give and take life whenever and however he pleases.
Why God Makes Much of Us …
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Los Angeles, CA
Q & A with Urban Pastors …
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Los Angeles, CA
March
Why God Makes Much of Us …
Westmont College Chapel Message
Santa Barbara, CA
How Important Is It for Preachers to Preach Christ From Every Text of Scripture? …
John Piper says that every Christian sermon should point to Jesus somehow.
If Your Pastor Asked You Not to Talk About the Doctrines of Grace, What Would You Do? …
John Piper encourages clear communication and patience when there are doctrinal differences.
What Happens to Infants Who Die? …
John Piper explains why he believes all infants who die go to heaven.
Jesus: The Only Way to God …
Must You Hear the Gospel to Be Saved?
“Where Jesus is proclaimed as Lord and Savior and Treasure, God raises the spiritually dead and opens the eyes of the spiritually blind. And in that moment, Christ is seen as glorious. He is trusted and treasured, and therefore honored. This is what is at stake, and why I have written this book” (p. 15-16).
Do You Think Our Generation Relies on Extra-Biblical Literature Too Much? …
John Piper thinks all generations could love and pore over the Bible more.
How Does an Intellectually Struggling Christian Deal With the Seeming Concrete Differences Between the Synoptic Gospels? …
John Piper says it helps to view the Gospels as portraits, not photographs, of Jesus.
If a Person Drinks or Smokes, Does That Mean They're Not a Christian? …
John Piper says you can't draw a straight line between drinking and smoking and being a Christian.
Parenting With Hope In the Worst of Times …
In every stage of parenting, knowing God's mercy gives us brokenhearted boldness—and hope.
Why Don't Other Elders Preach At Bethlehem? …
John Piper explains why Bethlehem has several campuses and why he remains the primary preacher.
Have You Ever Seen a Vision or Spoken In Tongues? …
John Piper says he has never, in one sense, had a vision; and yet he always has them.
John Piper's Upcoming Leave …
John Piper announces an 8 month leave of absence and explains why he's taking it.
The Son of Man Must Suffer Many Things …
The death of Christ was planned by the Father and approved by the Son to ransom many people from their sins.
What Do You Think of Christians Taking Antidepressants? …
John Piper says that getting help from physical means doesn't have to imply a lack of trust in God.
April
Do Christians Have Permission to Pray Imprecatory Prayers? …
John Piper says there may be a place for imprecatory prayer, but the clear call is to love our enemies.
The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power Toward Us …
Easter Sunday
The resurrection of Jesus shows the greatness of God's power toward us now in this life.
How Do I Boast Only In Christ When Applying for a Job? …
John Piper identifies two types of boasting and how we can turn both to God.
Spiritual Gifts: An Implication for Unanswered Prayer …
If we pray for something but never consider seeking the ministry of a fellow believer, we are like the eye that says it doesn't need the hand.
The Supremacy of Christ in Suffering …
reFocus Canada
Burnaby, BC
Suffering for the Gospel Q & A …
reFocus Canada
Burnaby, BC
What Jesus Demands from the World, Session 1 …
Desiring God 2010 Regional Conference
What Jesus Demands from the World
Did the Death of Jesus Accomplish Anything for the Non-Elect? …
John Piper believes every grace was bought by Christ—but there's a catch.
What Jesus Demands from the World, Session 2 …
Desiring God 2010 Regional Conference
What Jesus Demands from the World
What Jesus Demands from the World, Q&A …
Desiring God 2010 Regional Conference
What Jesus Demands from the World
The Inner Essence of Worship …
Crossway Community Church
Surrey, BC
How Would You Respond to Someone Who Thinks Whites Are Superior to Other Races By God's Design? …
John Piper says we must try to understand a person's heart before answering their arguments.
Did Jesus Preach the Gospel of Evangelicalism? …
Together for the Gospel Conference
Louisville, KY
Could a Pastor At Bethlehem Have Voted for Obama? …
John Piper says it's not impossible to vote for someone who has policies you disagree with.
How Much Does God Love This Church? …
We are precious to God—so precious that he will not have us make that preciousness into our god.
If God Wants Me to Be Happy, Why Do I Have So Much Suffering? …
John Piper says God arranges our circumstances to help make us happier in him.
One Dream for Bethlehem in My 8-Month Absence …
John Piper's dream is that Bethlehem experience in his absence what Robert Murray M'Cheyne's church did when he was away.
Rejoicing in the Midst of Sorrow …
Here's Life Inner City Fellowship Dinner
Twin Cities, MN
Has God Predetermined Every Tiny Detail In the Universe, Including Sin? …
John Piper shows how the Bible attributes absolutely everything to God, even the worst of sins.
Consider Your Calling …
God’s love for his people is so rich and full that they need the Holy Spirit's help to really feel it.
Why Should I Resist Sin If God Uses My Sin for Good? …
John Piper says we must take care not to reason unbiblical things from the truths we find in the Bible.
Elders Name Kenny Stokes As Interim Pastor for Preaching …
John Piper announces the plan for Bethlehem's pulpit while he is away.
What Does It Mean to Live by Faith in the Service of the Fatherless? …
Christian Alliance for Orphans, Summit VI
Twin Cities, MN
May
At What Point Should I Share the Gospel With My Neighbor? …
John Piper says that having a loving and discerning heart is the best evangelistic strategy.
Why Is Homosexuality Wrong? …
John Piper explains how homosexuality, like other sins, distorts God's good design for his creatures.
Is It Okay to Drink Alcohol? …
John Piper clarifies that alcohol can be OK, but also that that isn't always the case.
Is It Important to Have Your Parents' Blessing in Marriage? …
John Piper says it is important to have your parents' blessing, but not absolutely necessary.
Should Pastors Get PhDs? …
John Piper cautions pastors against getting stupid PhDs.
Is It Important for Me to Become a Member of My Local Church? …
John Piper says it is biblical to commit yourself to a local church body.
What Do You Think About Contemplative Prayer? …
John Piper says Scripture commends thoughtful and reflective prayer.
What Is a Wife's Responsibility In Solving Marital Conflict? …
John Piper says a wife is to prayerfully and humbly bring her perspective to her husband.
Which Grieves You More: Bad Theology or Division In the Church? …
John Piper says there are times when disunity hurts more than doctrinal differences, and vice versa.
June
What Should We Teach About Creation? …
John Piper lists three things about creation that are clear in the Bible and should be taught.
Is Christianity Biased Toward Book Lovers? …
John Piper says Christianity is biased toward those who appreciate written revelation.
Should I Become a Pastor If My Wife Isn't Saved? …
John Piper thinks it would be very difficult to bear the burdens of ministry alongside an unbelieving wife.
Does God Get More Glory If People Have Free Will? …
John Piper says complete human autonomy doesn't glorify God more.
Is God's Plan of Salvation a Failure Since So Many People Are Going to Hell? …
John Piper says God is accomplishing his plan perfectly, even though we can't always see how.
