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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: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy. Read more about John.
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The Final Hours of Suffering: Funeral Message for Nancy Nelson (1952–2023)

The Final Hours of Suffering

Funeral Message for Nancy Nelson (1952–2023)

Jun 7, 2023
God’s word speaks to the mysteries of suffering. We will only bear pain well as we begin to see it like he does.
John Piper
Jun 7, 2023
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Called by God

Called by God

Jun 6, 2023
What causes our hearts to worship upon hearing that we have been called by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
John Piper
Jun 6, 2023
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Delivered from Satanic Authority: Colossians 1:13–14, Part 1

Delivered from Satanic Authority

Colossians 1:13–14, Part 1

Jun 6, 2023
To be a Christian means God delivered you from the rule of Satan to live under the rule of God’s beloved Son.
John Piper
Jun 6, 2023
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Can Single Men Pastor?

Can Single Men Pastor?

Jun 5, 2023
In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?
John Piper
Jun 5, 2023
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The Obedience of Faith

The Obedience of Faith

Jun 5, 2023
Why did God set it up so that obedience flows from faith in Christ rather than our own efforts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:5.
John Piper
Jun 5, 2023
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God Qualifies Us for Eternal Light: Colossians 1:9–12, Part 9

God Qualifies Us for Eternal Light

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 9

Jun 4, 2023
The Father has mercifully and freely adopted us into his family and placed us in the bright kingdom of his Son.
John Piper
Jun 4, 2023
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All of Grace

All of Grace

Jun 2, 2023
God’s work of salvation is all of grace and cannot be earned. It’s received by grace alone through faith alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus from Romans 1:5.
John Piper
Jun 2, 2023
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Strengthened Through Joy for Endurance: Colossians 1:9–12, Part 8

Strengthened Through Joy for Endurance

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 8

Jun 2, 2023
What produces the kind of strength we need to patiently and joyfully endure? The glory of God.
John Piper
Jun 2, 2023
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Why Do We Pray for Our President?

Why Do We Pray for Our President?

Jun 1, 2023
Why does Paul call Christians to pray for kings and other political rulers — and what specifically might we ask God to do in them and through them?
John Piper
Jun 1, 2023
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All About the Son

All About the Son

Jun 1, 2023
What makes the gospel the best news any person could ever hear? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
John Piper
Jun 1, 2023
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The Gospel Promised

The Gospel Promised

May 31, 2023
How did God’s promised gospel come to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
John Piper
May 31, 2023
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Knowing God by Bearing Fruit: Colossians 1:9–12, Part 7

Knowing God by Bearing Fruit

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 7

May 30, 2023
The good works God brings about through our lives are a means he uses to increase our knowledge of him.
John Piper
May 30, 2023
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Paul, His Letter, and His God

Paul, His Letter, and His God

May 30, 2023
How different might our lives be if we consistently viewed ourselves as we are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from Romans 1:1.
John Piper
May 30, 2023
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Hope for the Fragile and Fragmented

Hope for the Fragile and Fragmented

May 29, 2023
In a world filled with wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes and famines, a right understanding of the end times can bring stability to anxious minds.
John Piper
May 29, 2023
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My History with Romans

My History with Romans

May 29, 2023
What impact could Paul’s letter to the Romans have on your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper discusses the significant influence the book has had on his.
John Piper
May 29, 2023
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Happy Pastors Make Healthy Churches

Happy Pastors Make Healthy Churches

May 28, 2023
Christ’s blood bought more than our pardon, precious as it is. His death also purchased the power we need to live a radical Christian life.
John Piper
May 28, 2023
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How Does Our Walking Please God? Colossians 1:9–12, Part 6

How Does Our Walking Please God?

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 6

May 27, 2023
How does one walk in a manner worthy of the Lord? Value him in your work, in your play, in your worship.
John Piper
May 27, 2023
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The Joy of Jesus’s Return

The Joy of Jesus’s Return

May 26, 2023
When Jesus returns, he will magnify the radiance of his glory by multiplying our own joy in that glory. We will happily marvel, and he will forever shine.
John Piper
May 26, 2023
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The Chief End of Suffering

The Chief End of Suffering

May 26, 2023
How does the Christian’s suffering leading to eternal glory impact our perspective on missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Colossians 1:24–27.
John Piper
May 26, 2023
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How Are We Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will? Colossians 1:9–12, Part 5

How Are We Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will?

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 5

May 25, 2023
How can I know God’s will for my life? How can I live a life pleasing to him in everything I do?
John Piper
May 25, 2023
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The Chief End of Man

The Chief End of Man

May 25, 2023
Does God’s aim to glorify himself conflict with our desire to be happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper addresses.
John Piper
May 25, 2023
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Why God Wills Suffering for the Children He Loves

Why God Wills Suffering for the Children He Loves

May 24, 2023
If we’re going to rejoice in even the worst circumstances, then we need clear and strong reasons for why God wills suffering for the children he loves.
John Piper
May 24, 2023
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The Chief End of God

The Chief End of God

May 24, 2023
God has planned all of human history in order to magnify the glory of his grace. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the truth John Piper proclaims.
John Piper
May 24, 2023
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Does Paul Pray for Perfection in This Life? Colossians 1:9–12, Part 4

Does Paul Pray for Perfection in This Life?

Colossians 1:9–12, Part 4

May 23, 2023
Pray for fellow believers that they might grow in Christian maturity, that is, that they would know God’s will and walk in a manner pleasing to him.
John Piper
May 23, 2023
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The Heart of God and His Servant

The Heart of God and His Servant

May 23, 2023
If we could see what kind of heart God has for those he saves, it would impact how we approach and relate to him. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares a glimpse of God’s love from Isaiah 53:10–12.
John Piper
May 23, 2023

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