John Piper says that our definition of marriage has great spiritual, cultural, and social effects.

"Hedonism" is the pursuit of pleasure. How does it even make sense to speak of "Christian Hedonism"?

John Piper explains definite atonement.

John Piper suggests ways to share the gospel without promoting false assurances of salvation.

John Piper defines God's glory as holy perfection going public.

John Piper says that God has good reasons for sometimes keeping us in the dark.

John Piper talks about what God accomplishes by permitting false doctrine.

John Piper says that God's wrath remains forever on those who don't believe.

John Piper explains how doctrinal unity is absolutely necessary to every other kind of unity.

John Piper preached to 60,000 students in the Georgia Dome for Passion 2013.

What does godly leadership look like? And what does it aim at achieve?

John Piper explains how Christian hope frees us to love others.

In Episode 65, Pastor John talks about the biblical vision of womanhood.

John Piper says we need steel in our spines if we hope to endure in this life.

John Piper warns about the silent snare that luxury can be for the person who is seeking to follow Jesus.

John Piper says that self-promotion must die for the sake of promoting God.

John Piper explains how we can discern the difference between right and wrong risks.

John Piper clarifies why he is concerned about this modern church trend.

Listen to this excerpt from session 3 of John Piper's lecture series on Romans 9-11.

John Piper shares some of the history and vision of the Gospel Coalition.

In Episode 72, John Piper explains that Christian fasting is longing for the “not yet” of the kingdom.

John Piper says that non-members miss out on the best pastoral care.

John Piper says it's OK but dangerous to be the channel of much money.

John Piper describes what does (and does not) disqualify us from eternal life.

John Piper mentions three desires behind doing short-term missions.

John Piper shares how our understanding of the new birth affects evangelism.

John Piper says that there are some old hymns that are very special to him, and he also likes many of the new gospel-centered hymns.

John Piper tells why and how he thinks it's OK to use "conception control."

John Piper wants Desiring God to be free to spread for as long as God can use our resources.

John Piper defends God's right to give and take life whenever and however he pleases.

In Episode 58, Pastor John talks about what makes Easter special.

John Piper says that there are a cluster of things that someone must believe in order to be saved.

Pastor John explains Romans 13 and its implications.

John Piper says that maturity, not a certain age, is what to look for in elders.

John Piper, with a little help, names a few passages that testify to Christ's spotlessness.

Our temperaments influence the way we view God, says John Piper. But so does the Bible.

John Piper says God approves of non-Christians getting married, even though it's sin.

John Piper offers several ideas for how a wife can help her husband take responsibility for the spiritual life of his family.

John Piper explains how a wife can handle money in a way that respects God and her husband.

John Piper says that an unloved spouse should stay compassionately committed.

Can delight and duty be in harmony, so that it becomes pleasurable to do what we're supposed to?

John Piper proposes a way to honor the law and still love the foreigner.

John Piper says we can take heart knowing that our acceptance with the Father doesn't ultimately depend on us.

John Piper lists three things about creation that are clear in the Bible and should be taught.

John Piper tells why he thinks Judas' betrayal is the biggest sin ever.

John Piper shares about how God freed him from his inability to speak in public.

John Piper points out that if Jesus wasn't raised, then our faith is in vain.

John Piper imagines that, all things considered, he could vote for someone who was pro-choice.

John Piper says that God offers hope to everyone, no matter how regretful their past.

John Piper clarifies what it means for a husband to lead and tells how the Lord can work to unite a couple in their calling.

John Piper has three questions for any potential blogger to consider.

John Piper says pastors need to test their hearts as they consider what to preach.

John Piper gives four reasons for why premarital sex isn't worth it.

John Piper shows where Paul himself subordinated spiritual gifts to the written word of God.

John Piper gives two reasons why the prospect of a poor life is no warrant to take it.

John Piper says that Christian prayer is different because of its view of God.

John Piper explains how motivation can determine whether or not a risk will glorify God.

Listen to John Piper explain why Christians can't just "go with the flow" of American prosperity.

John Piper thinks that it is both right and inevitable to pray to all members of the Trinity.

John Piper talks about the ultimate goal of Jesus dying on the cross.

John Piper argues for the importance of having theologically unified church leadership.

John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression.

“We use our intelligence, usually considered an instrument of independence, to lead us to increasing dependence on God.”

In Episode 49 John Piper talks about why he uses hand gestures while preaching.

John Piper says we may have to be patient when introducing biblical standards to a new culture.

In Episode 82, John Piper talks about when he was first introduced to the works of C. S. Lewis.

John Piper talks about why we constantly need grace to persevere.

In Episode 78, John Piper shares his approach when Jehovah’s Witnesses knock on his door.

John Piper gives his guideline for when we should confess our sins to others.

John Piper says that it takes spiritual wisdom and discernment to determine whether you should confront someone over sinful behavior.

John Piper says that good preachers can't be created by a course on homiletics, but through being set ablaze by the content of Scripture.

John Piper thinks Christians should think hard about every area of life.

John Piper talks about how the fight for faith can be just as hard—if not harder—in America as it is anywhere else.

John Piper talks about knowing when to be tough and when to be tender.

Listen to John Piper talk about the origins and dangers of legalism.

John Piper says there are times when disunity hurts more than doctrinal differences, and vice versa.

John Piper shares why and how he maintains his Twitter account, and what he watches out for.

John Piper says that every American Christian should do short term missions.

John Piper introduces George Herbert, the Christian poet.

John Piper recalls three men who helped steady him with Scripture in his first years at Bethlehem.

John Piper explains why the historicity of Adam matters for world missions.

John Piper considers three reasons why a Calvinist might sound negative.

John Piper talks about why we should think twice before entertaining ethnic (especially Jewish) jokes.

John Piper says that feeling angry is often the result of not feeling forgiven.

John Piper says that the complexities of Christian faith shouldn't make us forget or reject the many clear and glorious truths.

John Piper explains why slavery, even though it was justifiable under the old covenant, should be abolished.

John Piper says that Joseph's life typifies God's intentions for human sin.

John Piper explains why isolating yourself from others is not a good idea.

Watch or listen to John Piper talk about the value of parents being united as they deal with their kids.

John Piper discusses why he believes God doesn't condemn babies.

John Piper talks about the utter essentialness of personal communion with God.

John Piper gives his two main reasons for opposing abortion.

John Piper gives three arguments for why he trusts the Bible.

John Piper considers the primary misconception that people have about biblical submission.

John Piper distinguishes the evils of hurricanes and heresies in two ways.