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Justin Taylor

Justin Taylor is Executive Vice President for Book Publishing and Publisher for Books at Crossway. He blogs at Between Two Worlds. He and his wife have five children.

‘This Word Must Be Preached’: John Piper’s Call to the Pastorate

‘This Word Must Be Preached’

John Piper’s Call to the Pastorate

On the fortieth anniversary of John Piper’s call to be a pastor, Justin Taylor tells the story of a sleepless night, a journal, and a word burning to be spoken.

Friends You Need Are Buried in the Past: Q&A on Reading Christian Biographies

Friends You Need Are Buried in the Past

Q&A on Reading Christian Biographies

Christian biographies hold vast treasure for anyone willing to hunt. Don’t starve your soul of the riches they offer.

Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy

Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy

Morning & Evening Meditations for Holy Week

A team of pastors and scholars walk us through Holy Week with short meditations for each morning and evening, from Palm Sunday to the triumph of Easter.

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Bethlehem 2016 Conference for Pastors and Church Leaders

The Great Vision of Christian Education

The Great Vision of Christian Education

Ten Foundational Truths

Christian education is as big as God and his revelation. It goes beyond parenting and teachers and classroom instruction to infuse every aspect of the Christian life. It involves not merely donning gospel-centered glasses when we study “spiritual” subjects, but seeing everything in relation to God.

John Piper Bibliography

John Piper is author of the following books: Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons (Crossway, 2019). Astonished by God: Ten Truths to Turn the World Upside Down (Desiring God, 2018). Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship (Crossway, 2018). …

The Escalating Conflict: Tuesday of Holy Week

The Escalating Conflict

Tuesday of Holy Week

On Tuesday of Holy Week, the chief priests, scribes, and elders moved on Jesus to lay four traps for the Messiah.

No Turning Back

No Turning Back

Monday of Holy Week

Jesus knew the heart of man — and that the acclaim of his disciples and the crowd was built on a messiah of their own imagination. It made for no meek and mild Monday.

The Sanctity of Human Life

Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders

Justin Taylor discusses the sanctity of human life and why pastors cannot ignore this important doctrine.

For the Fame of God’s Name

For the Fame of God’s Name

Essays in Honor of John Piper

John Piper has had a profound impact on countless men and women over his nearly thirty years of ministry. From his online ministry with Desiring God to his preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist to his writing ministry in over thirty…

Conference Message

Surprise Presentation of the Book “For the Fame of God's Name”

Desiring God 2010 National Conference

This presentation is available only as video.

The Power of Words and the Wonder of God

The Power of Words and the Wonder of God

Words carry an immeasurable significance: by his word God created the world, and by our words we worship God.

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion - Piper, Tripp, Kauflin, and Taylor

Desiring God 2008 National Conference

The following is an edited transcript of a panel discussion at our 2008 Desiring God National Conference. Justin Taylor’s questions are in bold. Bob, you’re one of the happiest men that I know. But several years ago you went…

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion - Piper, Driscoll, and Ferguson

Desiring God 2008 National Conference

The following is an edited transcript of a panel discussion on September 26, 2008, at the Desiring God National Conference. Justin Taylor’s questions are in bold. John, was there anything in particular from Sinclair’s message that stood out to you…

Stand

A Call for the Endurance of the Saints

This short book will awaken rugged, Christ-exalting endurance in those who are weary or who simply long to remain firm to the end.

The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World

The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World

In this short book, six pastor-theologians aim to help others live in light of Christ’s supremacy as we share truth to a postmodern society.

Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

Jesus’ “high priestly prayer” (John 17) is only about 650 words. It takes only 3 minutes and 30 seconds to read it aloud. But it will take all eternity for us to fully understand it I recently found…

Panel Discussion

Speaker Panel Q&A

Desiring God 2007 National Conference

Justin Taylor: Jerry, you talked and you’ve written so much about the gospel being for believers for everyday life. It’s not just for unbelievers; it’s for us in the Christian life. And you said in your talk that you didn’t…

Unbelief in an Elder's Children

1 Timothy 3:4-5 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church Titus 1:6 …

Panel Discussion

Speaker Panel

Desiring God 2006 National Conference

The following is a lightly edited transcript of a panel hosted at our 2006 National Conference. Justin Taylor: Dr. Wells, I want to start with you. Many people today are identifying themselves as “spiritual” but not “religious.” What’s the…

Panel Discussion

A Conversation with the Pastors

Desiring God 2006 National Conference

The following is a lightly edited transcript of a panel hosted at our 2006 National Conference. Justin Taylor: Pastor John, in the summer of 2006 you spent two months poring over the commands of Jesus in the Gospels in…

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

John Piper and six contributors urge readers to look to Christ in suffering to find the deepest comfort and sweetest fellowship they have ever known.

What Is Plagiarism?

What Is Plagiarism?

The definition of plagiarism, why it's a problem, and how to avoid it.

Panel Discussion

Interview with John Piper

Desiring God 2005 National Conference

The following transcript is of an interview with John Piper conducted by Justin Taylor on October 7, 2005. Justin Taylor: Pastor John, you’ve become known as a champion of and a celebrator of God’s control of all things. But I…

The City of God and the City of Man: Recommended Reading on Christian Engagement in Culture

Suggested books and articles on Christians and civic life.