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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God and The Pleasures of God. Read more about John.

How to Pray for the Pastoral Staff

Eight gifts to ask God to give to your church's leadership.

When Is It Right to Repay Evil with Pain?

Does God ever intend for his justice—his right to punish wrong—to be shared with men?

An Open Letter To Governor Tim Pawlenty Concerning the Expansion of State-Supported Casino Gambling in Minnesota

The desire to be rich is suicidal. Endorsing it by encouraging gambling is cruel.

The Present Effects of Trembling at the Wrath of God

The Present Effects of Trembling at the Wrath of God

Believing that God is furious against sin produces a good fear that transforms everything in life.

The Doctrinal Difference

Professing Christians who don’t preach doctrine from the Bible don’t practice differently from the world.

When Gratitude Gets Complicated

Thoughts on Saying Thank You at Bethlehem and Desiring God

When you are in a position of receiving blessing from many people, knowing how to express gratitude can be challenging.

The Doctrine of Justification by Faith

The Doctrine of Justification by Faith

The doctrine of justification by faith alone apart from works is the heart of the gospel and must be defended from error and preached unashamedly.

Enduring Suffering for the Sake of Christ-Exalting Love

Enduring Suffering for the Sake of Christ-Exalting Love

The kind of good works that shine brightly in the world and bring people to glorify God are those done in joyful expectation of the promise of reward in God.

God’s Passion for His Glory and His Love for You

God’s Passion for His Glory and His Love for You

God is the one being in the universe for whom self-exaltation is the greatest act of love.

The Tsunami and the Sovereignty of God

The Tsunami and the Sovereignty of God

Defending God’s Deity

When people ask about the reason for disasters we should affirm the merciful condescension of Christ into our pain, the reality of God’s sovereignty, and the need for repentance.

God’s Wrath: “Vengeance Is Mine, I Will Repay,” Says the Lord

God’s Wrath

‘Vengeance Is Mine, I Will Repay’

God’s wrath is more horrifying than we can ever imagine, but he will pardon any who take refuge in the shelter Jesus provides.

How Christ Fulfilled and Ended the Old Testament Regime

How Christ Fulfilled and Ended the Old Testament Regime

The Word of God incarnate is the sum and consummation of the word of God written. All of the Bible bears witness to Christ.

Do Not Avenge Yourselves, but Give Place to Wrath

Do Not Avenge Yourselves, but Give Place to Wrath

When we lay down the burden of vengeance, God will pick it up and carry it out. No sin will go unpunished from the God who sees all.

A Surprise Endorsement for Doctrine

If we are not willing to get a high estimation of doctrine from Scripture, perhaps we can get it from George Barna.

Live Peaceably with All, If Possible

Live Peaceably with All, If Possible

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be…

Thoughts on the Sufficiency of Scripture

What It Does and Doesn't Mean

To affirm truth with extra-biblical language is more biblical than using biblical language to defend falsehood.

Bless Those Who Persecute You

If you see and savor mercy in Christ, you will love being merciful.

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Desiring God 2005 Conference for Pastors

The doctrine of the Trinity is true, and therefore we should seek to understand it, believe it, and teach it to disciples of Christ.

Contending for Our All

Contending for Our All

The Life and Ministry of Athanasius

Athanasius was born in AD 298 in Egypt and became the bishop of Alexandria on June 8, 328, at the age of 30. The people of Egypt viewed him as their bishop until he died on May 2, 373, at…

Lavish Giving, Loving Guests, Living Christ

Christ’s promise to meet all of our needs is what frees us from fear and greed and enables us to joyfully share with others.

Abortion, Race, Gender, and Christ

Sanctity of Life Sunday

Millions of abortions are the outworking of racism and sexism. Let us find another way to freedom and equality than killing the babies.

Interracial Marriage

Celebrating and Serving Diversity in Christ

In Christ ethnic differences are not barriers. Rather, they are blessings that visibly express the glory of the gospel.

Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage

Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage

Interracial marriage is not only permitted by God; it is a positive good. It is not just to be tolerated, but celebrated.

Martin Luther King, Birmingham, and the Great Letter

On April 3, 1963 Martin Luther King issued the “Birmingham Manifesto” (not the letter). He was 34 years old, married and with four children one of them five days old. The manifesto called for all lunch counters restrooms, and drinking…

The NPR Tsunami Interview

In the wake of an Indonesian tsunami, questions of theodicy resurface. In this interview, John Piper offers a framework for contemplating the horror from a Christian worldview.

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