How Dangerous Is Our Faith? …
If unstable people are often drawn to religion as a way of expressing their moral delusions, it may not mean that true religion is the problem.
On the Way to Criminalizing Christian Truth-Telling …
Protecting persons with “preferences” should not automatically mean protecting them when they perpetrate their preferences.
Resolutions on Growing Old with God …
Eight resolutions for an aging saint.
An Open Letter to Naegle Signs …
7 reasons why sexually stimulating advertisements are destructive to society.
"The Righteous Are Bold As a Lion" …
A New Sermon Series
Does Having a Bad Reputation Make a Man Unfit for Eldership? …
John Piper says that a bad reputation has to be warranted for it to count against a potential pastor.
The Father Has Given All Things into Jesus’s Hands …
The Gospel of John lifts Jesus up as coming from God, being full of God, and speaking and ruling as God.
Should Colleges Indoctrinate? …
Indoctrination is not the only alternative to faith-weakening education.
One Issue Politics, One Issue Marriage and the Humane Society …
Being a “one issue voter” does not mean that only one issue matters. It means that some issues matter enough to disqualify a person from public office.
"Render to Caesar the Things That Are Caesar’s" …
Beware of rendering too much to Caesar the way Pilate did (John 19:12). And when you render to Caesar do it only “for the Lord’s sake.”
Some Wonderful Words of Fear …
17 verses about fearing the Lord.
A Guide for Gift Buying (and Happiness) at Christmas …
Three guidelines for considering the relationship between wealth and happiness.
Has the Church Been Disarmed by the World? …
Has the church come to depend on the world for too much of our education, leisure, entertainment and interpretation of current events?
"If Anyone Hears My Voice and Opens the Door I Will Come in to Him and Eat with Him" …
Prayer Week ‘93
5 ways for focus on God during prayer week.
John's Crazy Joy: More on Bridegrooms and Purification …
Husbands, don't contradict the gospel by how you treat your wives.
Do I Have to Confess My Sin to Another Person In Order to Be Forgiven? …
John Piper says that it is wise to confess our sins to one another, even when it's not absolutely necessary.
Do You Think You Emphasize Calvinism and the Doctrines of Grace More Than the Bible Does? …
John Piper aims to be proportionate in his teaching, and to center all upon God's glory in showing mercy to sinners.
Do You Ever Doubt Your Devotion to Christ? …
John Piper takes doubts seriously and deals with them with the word of God and prayer.
He Must Increase, I Must Decrease …
John the Baptist models how we ought to respond to the exaltation of Jesus.
Does God Have Civil Rights? …
Los Angeles, the 14th Amendment and God
Until God is given his rights, no human rights will have significance beyond convenience.
When a Friend Takes a Wrong Turn …
The Bible teaches that hell is everlasting torment, not the loss of existence.
A Million-Dollar Love Affair …
One test of our love is the way we support the ministry financially during the summer.
What Is a Christian? …
Christianity is not merely believing a set of ideas about Christ’s love. It is an experience of being constrained by that love.
How Can Elsie Run? …
It is possible for the sick and aged to win the fight of faith because it is a fight against lost hope, not against lost health.
Changes Are in the Wind …
A New Fall Focus on Being the Church
What does it mean to be the “church of God”?
Back to School: A Biblical Perspective …
The business of education is God’s business. To ignore him in it is to be profoundly uneducated.
A Preaching Plan for the Fall …
On Being the Body of Christ
Living Supernaturally As the Church of Christ …
We must seek to experience supernatural power daily in order to be the church.
Magnificent Manumission …
The whole concept of slavery as we know it is blown out of the water when God becomes the “Slavemaster.”
Why God Is Not an Abomination to Himself …
Meditation on Proverbs 17:15
How does the gospel avoid contradicting God's righteous standards?
The Fruitful Tree …
In Memory of Dr. George Henry (Noël's Father)
Reflections on Psalm 1 and Joshua 24:15
No tree was ever meant to be / A never-ending shade for me / Or you. Save one: where Jesus died / With bleeding branches spread as wide / And far as faith for sinful men.
This Is the Judgment: Light Has Come into the World …
Jesus didn't come to a neutral world. He came to those already dead and guilty to make some alive and free.
What Would You Do If Both Presidential Candidates Were Pro-Choice on Abortion? …
John Piper imagines that, all things considered, he could vote for someone who was pro-choice.
Is the United States Talked About In the Book of Revelation? …
John Piper says that Revelation is pertinent to the US even though it doesn't speak specifically about it.
What Do You Think About Paraphrased Bible Translations? …
John Piper says that a paraphrase is great when it's honest about being a paraphrase.
How Can I Break Free From an Addiction to Entertainment? …
John Piper has six suggestions for overcoming the hunger for immediate entertainment.
Preaching Regeneration Undiminished …
Basics Conference
Chagrin Falls, OH
Should a Pastor Continue In Ministry If One of His Children Proves to Be an Unbeliever? …
John Piper argues that good family management doesn't equal perfect outcomes.
Preaching Justification Undiminished …
Basics Conference
Chagrin Falls, OH
Is It Okay for a Christian Couple to Live Together If They Aren't Married? …
John Piper says that we're responsible to communicate truth with our lifestyle.
The Pleasures of God, Part 1 …
God's Delight in Being God
The Pleasures of God, Part 5 …
God's Delight in Being God
God So Loved the World, Part 2 …
John 3:16 represents a glorious love, but there is more to God's love than the free offer of the gospel.
We Are Workers with You for Your Joy …
Basics Conference
Chagrin Falls, OH
What Should I Do If My Wife Says She Doesn't Love Me? …
John Piper says that an unloved spouse should stay compassionately committed.
Is It Okay to Be a Christian and Be Transgendered? …
John Piper says we should delight in the sex God gave us, just as God does.
What Is "Arcing" and Why Is It Important? …
John Piper gives an overview of arcing and says why he likes it so much.
God So Loved the World, Part 1 …
In John 3:16, seven of the greatest realities in existence are packed into one sentence.
How Is It That Our Sins Are Forgiven In Christ and Yet We Must Give an Account to God on the Last Day for How We Lived? …
John Piper says that our deeds in this life are evidence of, not grounds for our justification.
The Imperfections of Good People …
How do we not resist imperfections when the Bible says, “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect”?
A Prayer Jesus Would Not Answer …
If the answer to our prayer doesn't come as we want, let us not assume that the Lord has no affection for us nor any tugs to do what we want.
God’s Invincible Purpose: Foundations for Full Assurance …
Lenten Sermon Series
The God-Centeredness of God …
Children Desiring God National Conference
Twin Cities, MN
Sexual Intimacy and the Rights Over a Spouse's Body in Marriage …
Thoughts on the Application of 1 Corinthians 7:3–5
How can married couples break the sexual stalemate that Paul puts them in?
What Are Your Feelings About Hellfire and Brimstone Preaching? …
John Piper argues that we must preach hell, but we must preach it broken-heartedly.
Not Just a Successful Church …
An Invitation to More
Why pray? Because God aims to make us co-victors with him.
"Safe Sex" Is the Slam-Dunk of the Devil …
Sin has a very high price tag. And it isn’t worth it.
Violence, Ugliness, and Thanksgiving …
If we do not believe we are deeply indebted to God for all we have or hope to have, then the very spring of gratitude has gone dry.
Soundbites from the Battlefield …
Sixteen quotes to motivate and make ready your heart for missions.
12 Reasons for Christmas …
Twelve arguments from the New Testament for why God became flesh.
Remarkable Answers to Prayer …
Getting Ready for Prayer Week
Prayer is like marriage. It should be a mix of both discipline and spontaneity.
Trembling With Joy Over My Escape …
Is trembling joy a fitting way to end the year?
Can I Still Be a Christian If I Don't Believe That God Loves Himself Above All? …
John Piper says that if his theology in your head makes God damnable to you, then don't believe it...yet.
The Free Will of the Wind …
The Wind of God's Spirit gives new birth to whoever he pleases.
How Should Christian Friends Respond to a Friend Who Has Entered a Homosexual Relationship and Moved to a Church That Accepts It? …
John Piper recommends "holy ostracism" as a way to restore compromising Christians.
The Scholar as Pastor …
Park Community Church
Chicago, IL
Discussion with Piper and Carson …
Park Community Church
Chicago, IL
The Pastor as Scholar: A Personal Journey …
Park Community Church
Chicago, IL
What Is the Responsibility of Church Leaders to Committed Regular Attenders Who Are Not Members? …
John Piper says that non-members miss out on the best pastoral care.
Feed the Flame of God’s Gift …
The Gospel Coalition National Conference
Chicago, IL
Jesus Christ and the Rescue of Joy, Part 1 …
Park Street Church Bicentennial Celebration
Boston, MA
Jesus Christ and the Rescue of Joy, Part 2 …
Park Street Church Bicentennial Celebration
Boston, MA
What Passages In Scripture Say That Jesus Never Sinned? …
John Piper, with a little help, names a few passages that testify to Christ's spotlessness.
Is It Possible to Restore a Pastor Who Has Sinned Sexually? …
John Piper says a repentant pastor can be restored, but he shouldn't presume upon it.
How Do I Heal My Heart From a Husband Who Cheated on Me? …
John Piper says that full healing requires both gutsiness and graciousness.
What I Said to the Pastoral Staff About Unity Amid Differences …
Six biblical guidelines for loving each other.
How Do I Know If God Is Calling Me to Be a Pastor? …
John Piper identifies four things that should be present for aspiring pastors.
I Have Seen the Lord …
Easter Sunday
Twenty centuries later, we can still see the truth of the Resurrection.
The Pleasures of God, Part 2 …
God's Delight in Being God
The Pleasures of God, Part 3 …
God's Delight in Being God
The Pleasures of God, Part 4 …
God's Delight in Being God
How Do We Know Which Scriptures Are Applicable Today and Which Should Be Considered Culturally Irrelevant? …
John Piper offers three criteria for understanding how biblical commands apply to us.
Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth—of Books …
An Open Letter of Thanks
An letter of gratitude to the staff, elders, and people of Bethlehem Baptist Church at the end of John Piper's writing leave.
If the Angels Could Sin and Fall, How Can We Be Sure This Won't Happen to Us Sometime In Eternity? …
John Piper says we can have assurance that no one saved by Christ will ever fall again.
How Did You Do Family Devotions When Your Kids Were Real Little? …
John Piper talks about how he trained his children in private and family devotions.
