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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & 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.

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Is My Painting Hobby a Wartime Waste?

Is My Painting Hobby a Wartime Waste?

When do our hobbies glorify God, and when do they become a wartime waste? Pastor John offers three guiding questions to ask of any hobby.

Living in the Last Days

Living in the Last Days

What does it mean to live in the last days? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 2:14–21 to equip us to live as we wait for Christ’s return.

The Sovereign Spirit

The Sovereign Spirit

What happens when the Spirit sovereignly moves on our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper goes to Acts 2:1–13 for an answer to that important question.

The Invincible Purpose of the Holy Spirit

The Invincible Purpose of the Holy Spirit

What is the Spirit’s invincible purpose for us as the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:15–26 to make that purpose clear.

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Citizens of Heaven Still Have Earthly Families: Colossians 3:18–21, Part 1

Citizens of Heaven Still Have Earthly Families

Colossians 3:18–21, Part 1

We do not belong to this world, nor to the things of this world. How then shall we live out our time in this world?

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Should We Consult with Dead Ancestors?

Should We Consult with Dead Ancestors?

What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation.

Clothed with Power

Clothed with Power

What does it mean to be clothed with power as a witness for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides a worship-filled answer from Acts 1:6–14.

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Do Everything in the Name of King Jesus: Colossians 3:15–17, Part 4

Do Everything in the Name of King Jesus

Colossians 3:15–17, Part 4

How we speak and act reflects something about our King. What tangible effect has that had on your Christian life?

Empowered for Christ

Empowered for Christ

According to Scripture, what actually happens when we are baptized with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:4–5 to provide insight into that question.

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Songs Rich with the Word of Christ: Colossians 3:15–17, Part 3

Songs Rich with the Word of Christ

Colossians 3:15–17, Part 3

Does it really matter if we sing in the Christian life or not? Could we really be spiritually stunted if we refuse to greet one another with songs?

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Can Pro-Life Advocates Lie to Save Lives?

Can Pro-Life Advocates Lie to Save Lives?

With so much at stake in the fight against abortion, can pro-life advocates use doctrinal falsehoods to persuade parents to keep their babies?

Christ Builds His Church Today

Christ Builds His Church Today

How can we become instruments in Christ’s hands as he builds his church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Acts 1:1–3.

Righteousness Revealed Through Faith

Righteousness Revealed Through Faith

How does the righteousness of God save sinners like us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this saving righteousness in Romans 1:16–17.

Gospel Power for Eternal Joy

Gospel Power for Eternal Joy

The gospel’s good news is that God has provided a righteousness that guarantees our eternal joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this news from Romans 1:16–17.

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How Does the Peace of Christ Rule? Colossians 3:15–17, Part 2

How Does the Peace of Christ Rule?

Colossians 3:15–17, Part 2

Everyone lives by a rule. How can the “peace of Christ” rule in our hearts, homes, and communities?

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John Piper on ChatGPT

John Piper on ChatGPT

Intelligence without affection is barren, mechanical — even artificial. Pastor John reflects on his ministry in the light of developing AI technologies.

Everyday Gospel

Everyday Gospel

How might the gospel transform us if we really fed on it every day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16–17 to explore how the good news changes us.

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Is Christian Peace in My Heart or in the Church? Colossians 3:15–17, Part 1

Is Christian Peace in My Heart or in the Church?

Colossians 3:15–17, Part 1

Panic often prevents peace. In a world lacking calmness, what does it mean to be called to the peace of Christ?

Grace Will Order All Your Pain: Retirement Message for Dana Olson

Grace Will Order All Your Pain

Retirement Message for Dana Olson

What is sovereign, sustaining grace? It is not grace that spares us pain, but grace that orders our pain — and then sustains us through the pain.

The Gospel Is for Christians

The Gospel Is for Christians

How does the gospel not only save unbelievers, but continue saving believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into this important question from Romans 1:16–17.

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How Does Love Bind Everything Together? Colossians 3:12–14, Part 4

How Does Love Bind Everything Together?

Colossians 3:12–14, Part 4

God calls us to marvel at Christ’s love which forgives and renews us. How does this fascination functionally change how we live?

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Is It Sinful to Be Unhappy?

Is It Sinful to Be Unhappy?

Given Paul’s command to “rejoice always,” do we sin when we lack joy? Pastor John offers a simple answer with three crucial qualifications.

Gospel Priority

Gospel Priority

Why does the power of God in the gospel come to the Jew first? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores God’s purposes in salvation from Romans 1:16.

Unashamed Joy

The salvation that the gospel secures for us is one of never-ending joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over the greatness of our future by unpacking Romans 1:16.

Unashamed of the Gospel

Unashamed of the Gospel

What does it look like to be unashamed of the gospel in the face of opposition? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16 to tackle that important question.

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