Preaching in the Century of Self
For whom were you made? The world ever teaches you to believe that you were made for yourself. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows us how God-centered preaching frees us from the tiny world of self by giving us God himself.
Preaching and the Supremacy of God
If God is the supreme subject of the Bible, shouldn’t preaching consistently be God-centered? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides both a rationale for God-centered preaching and an example of what it looks like.
Preaching That Drinks Deeply
What does it mean to drink deeply from the wells of salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores what the answer to this question means for both preachers and hearers.
Preaching for God’s Sake
How does God give us a bigger heart for himself and for missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers from Isaiah 12.
God Has Spoken
Our God is a speaking God, but what if we don’t think he’s communicating clearly enough? In the first sermon in a new Light + Truth series, John Piper looks at how God has spoken to us in these last days from Hebrews 1:1–2.
God’s Decisive Word
If God’s final, decisive word to us is Christ, then we can be sure that he will make good on all his promises. That wonderful reality is the focus of John Piper’s message from Hebrews 1:1–2 in this episode of Light + Truth.
Made Pure for All Time
What kind of life do you think you would live if you really believed that all the debt of your sins had been fully paid? That’s the kind of forgiveness John Piper marvels over in Hebrews 1:1–4 in this episode of Light + Truth.
The Son Who Sat Down
Who is this reigning Son who sat down at the right hand of God? John Piper answers that question from Hebrews 1:1–4 and explains what makes that so significant for us in this episode of Light + Truth.
The Superior Name of the Son
Why was Jesus Christ given a name superior to angels, and what does that mean for you and me? John Piper answers these questions from Hebrews 1 in this episode of Light + Truth.
Look at Jesus!
Why is it so important for us to consistently look at Jesus? John Piper explains why this is the key to the Christian life from Hebrews 2:1–4 in this episode of Light + Truth.
Is Our Great Salvation True?
How does someone go from not listening to Jesus to embracing him as God's final, decisive saving-word to the world? John Piper answers from Hebrews 2:3–4 in this episode of Light + Truth.
We Do See Jesus
How will Christians pass through all the suffering and death of this present fallen world into eternal glory? That’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 2:1–9 in this episode of Light + Truth.
He Came to Save
What does it mean that Christ died for our sins? Those who answer correctly uncover a well of encouragement, and that’s the focus of this episode of Light + Truth from Hebrews 2:9.
He Bore Our Sins
What does it mean for you to have your sins, your guilt, your curse removed through the death of Christ? John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:9 to answer that critical question in this episode of Light + Truth.
Why Christ Had to Suffer
Why did God save us the way he did? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the surprising greatness of our salvation from Hebrews 2:9–13.
He Delivers from the Fear of Death
How does Jesus both defeat the devil and rescue us from our sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the massive issue that John Piper considers in Hebrews 2:14–18 for the strengthening of your faith.
You Are Aliens
How do you live a God-saturated, God-besotted life in an increasingly hostile culture? That’s the question that John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in our new Light + Truth series titled, “God-Given Hope for Exiles.”
How Aliens Keep Their Identity
How do you keep your identity as a child of the King when the world is pushing a competing reality that undermines Christ's authority? John Piper answers this pressing question from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in this episode of Light + Truth.
You Are Elect
So what is our fundamental meaning in life? Answering that question correctly is critical for living as a Christian in a hostile culture. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers our identity as elect exiles from 1 Peter 1:1–2.
Realities That Lead to Worship
There are spiritual realities that will cause you to worship the Father if you see them with the eyes of faith. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at one of those great realities in 1 Peter 1:3–4 to give your faith something to see.
Protected by the Power of God
As Christians, where does our security lie? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:5, “Our security lies in the fact that we are protected by the power of God.”
God’s Design in Our Distress
God has a design for the distresses we endure in our lives, and understanding that design is vital for experiencing joy amidst our suffering. John Piper presses into that good design in this episode of Light + Truth from 1 Peter 1:6–7.
Our Inexpressible Joy
What makes the Christian’s joy in Christ inexpressible? And how do we foster that kind of joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers these questions from 1 Peter 1:8–9.
The Worth of Our Salvation
If the angels marvel over our salvation, how much more should we? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over the worth of our salvation from 1 Peter 1:10–12.
Hope Fully in Grace
God first acts, and then we hope in what he has done. This dynamic sets Christianity apart from every other religion. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 1 Peter 1:13 how hope really works.
Desires Transformed by Holiness
What kind of transformation happens when God makes us his own? What happens to our thinking and our desires? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers questions like these from 1 Peter 1:14–16.
Christ Appeared for Our Sake
If Jesus did all that he did for our sake, how should we then live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles this thought-provoking question from 1 Peter 1:20–21.
Hope and the Fruit of Love
How does the hope of the gospel wean us off of the inferior pleasures of sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from 1 Peter 1:22–25.
My Servant Will Prosper
When Jesus Christ bore our sins on the cross, there was no chance his plan would fail. In this episode of Light + Truth, we begin a breathtaking three-part series on The Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53.
The Suffering and Death of the Servant
How does the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ prepare us for life and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question by expounding on the suffering and death of Christ from Isaiah 53:7–9.
The Heart of God and His Servant
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.
The Chief End of God
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.
The Chief End of Man
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.
The Chief End of Suffering
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.
My History with Romans
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.
Paul, His Letter, and His God
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.
The Gospel Promised
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.
All About the Son
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.
All of Grace
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.
The Obedience of Faith
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.
Called by God
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.
The Calling of Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, discover the transformative power of God’s grace as John Piper unpacks Romans 1:6–7.
Loved by God
What does it mean to be loved by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Love That Leads to Fear
How does God prevent your separation from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
The Fruit of Faith in the Church
What is the supernatural fruit of faith in the ordinary life of the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:8–15.
The Gospel in the Church
Is the gospel solely meant for non-Christians, or does it continue to speak to believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:15.
God’s Mysterious Providence
Even when life is at its toughest, can we truly believe that God always has our good in mind? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Ruth 1.
The Mercy of Providence
Can we trust God’s sovereign grace towards us, even when he seems to be absent from us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ruth 2.
Righteousness for God’s Sake
What role does hope in God play in motivating our pursuit of righteousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ruth 3.
God’s Covenant Love
How does God’s covenant love for us make every act of obedience to Jesus Christ extraordinary and magnificent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in Ruth 4.
True Worship
Why is Jesus utterly central in true worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in John 4:20–24.
Worshiping Christ as Gain
Why is worship primarily an inward reality rather than an outward one? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question with Philippians 1:18–24 and explains the implications for our Sunday gatherings.
Good News to the Weak
Do you feel weak and helpless and inadequate today? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 17:16–34 to show us how worshiping God is precisely what we need.
Served by Jesus
How does Jesus serve us when we worship him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Mark 10:45.
Worship in Everyday Life
How do we renew our minds so that every part of life is an act of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Romans 12:1–2.
Treasuring Christ in the Lord’s Supper
How do we worship Christ while enjoying the Lord’s Supper together? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.
Worshiping God with Our Money
Finances can cause immense anxiety, so how do we spend, save, and budget in ways that honor God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that weighty question looking at Luke 12:32–34.
Worshiping God Through Singing
What is the essence of worshipping God through singing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ephesians 5:17–20.
Worship in the Age to Come
Where is human history going, and what will life look like in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers those two questions from Revelation 5.
The Amen of Worship
What meaning and significance does the word “amen” have in corporate worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 14:6–19 to tackle that question.
The Importance of the Word
Why has God placed the preached word at the center of the church’s worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why from 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5.
God-Centered Self-Understanding
What determines a Christian’s self-understanding in a world that strives to define us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws a fresh portrait from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9.
The Truth of Christ and Christian Unity
If disunity contradicts the undivided Christ, then we can pursue and deepen unity by focusing on his identity and work. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the truth of Christ and Christian unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17.
The Cross and Human Boasting
How does the cross address the impact of sin and pride on our ability to worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds up 1 Corinthians 1:31 and what Jesus achieved when he died.
The Power of Preaching the Cross
The preaching of the cross is the very power of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the glorious truth John Piper exults over in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5.
The Wisdom of Christ Crucified
What does the wisdom of God reveal about the transformative power of Christ crucified? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper returns to the cross in 1 Corinthians 2:14–16.
The Christian Life as Warfare
It may seem counterintuitive, but there is great encouragement in realizing that the Christian life is war. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper lays out the battlefield in 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.
Renewing a God-Centered Life
Only God’s grace can renew a life and recenter it on our God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this truth from 1 Corinthians 3:5–9.
The One Foundation of the Church
How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.
Boast Not, Fear Not
How does the apostle Paul address the insecurity that plagues us as fallen human beings? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper confronts those insecurities with 1 Corinthians 3:18–23.
A Psalm of Delight
How does Psalm 1 reveal the prominent place that delight has in Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the precious importance of joy.
A Psalm of Rest
How does relying on God’s presence and guidance in our lives enable us to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper helps us overcome persistent fears with Psalm 127.
A Psalm of Humble Prayer
Where we find true forgiveness, we find humble prayers of joyful gratitude. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus in Psalm 32.
A Psalm for Spiritual Depression
What do you do if you are suffering from spiritual depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper charts a course through Psalm 42.
A Psalm of God’s Joy
How does God minister to us through the wonders of the sky? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys the stars through the lens of Psalm 19.
Jesus: The Word of God
Who is this Jesus who made the galaxies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:1–3 and reminds us that our Savior is also the Creator.
The Son’s Identity and Relationships
Who is this one who became flesh? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper follows John 1:1–3 back to the beginning, and then further still.
The Life-Giving Light
What makes Christ a life-giving light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–13 and shows us the light breaking into darkness.
The Lamb Who Gives Life
How do we come to place our trust in Jesus Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question by studying John 1:1–13.
A Witness Prepares the Way
The gospel’s ability to defeat darkness through human weakness is truly remarkable. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over that reality in John 1:6–36.
Only Son from the Father
Why is it essential for Christians to affirm that the eternal Son of God became man without ceasing to be God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens to John 1:14–18 to deal with that critical question.
A Spiritual and Saving Glory
What occurs when we encounter the magnificent glory of Christ through the proclamation of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that very question from John 1:14–18.
Full of Grace and Truth
What happens to us when we finally see the glory of Jesus through the eyes of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains the miracle in John 1:14–18.
Jesus Overcomes Our Darkness
How does Jesus overcome our spiritual darkness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:14–18 and charts a path into the light.
The Lamb Who Takes Away Sin
Why is it impossible for an ordinary human to take away the sins of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this pressing question with help from John 1:19–34.
Behold the God-Man
Why was John the Baptist absolutely determined to point others to the God-man? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the long-awaited prophet in John 1:19–34.
He Who Baptizes with the Spirit
What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:25–34 to tackle that question.
The Fruit of Spirit-Baptism
When we receive the Holy Spirit, he convinces us that Jesus is King. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the work of the Spirit in John 1:25–34.
The Long-Awaited Messiah
How does the incarnation fulfill all the promises for a long-awaited Messiah? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper revisits the coming of Jesus in John 1:35–51.
Son of God, Son of Man
When it comes to our salvation, what is the significance of the titles “Son of God” and “Son of Man”? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:43–51 and explains what’s in those two great names.
Sovereign Joy in Augustine’s Story
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a four-part series on the story of Augustine and the reality of sovereign joy.
Walking from Lust to Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper talks about Augustine’s remarkable deliverance, by God’s grace, from his bondage to lust.
Transformation Through Divine Intervention
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.
Rediscovering Delight in God
How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy.
Raised from the Dead to Serve
Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.
The Cost of Christ’s Love
What was the cost of Christ’s love for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ephesians 5:1–2.
The Object of Christ’s Love
What does it mean for you to be the object of God’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 5:1–11.
The Benefits of Christ’s Love
What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.
The Freedom of Christ’s Love
Why is it important that Christ loves us freely, without compulsion? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from John 10:14–18.
A Holy Vision of God
What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.
Fighting for Faith Together
Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.
Fighting Anxiety
How does the Lord help us conquer anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Matthew 6:25–34.
Fighting Misplaced Shame
Why doesn’t shame ultimately succeed against God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Timothy 1:6–12.
Fighting Regret
Regret is an inevitable experience in this life. How can we keep it from taking root within us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 7:8–10.
Fighting Covetousness
How do we fight the unbelief of discontentment and covetousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Timothy 6:6–12.
Fighting Lust
How do we fight lust, guarding the purity of our minds and hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8.
Fighting Envy
How do we fight envy when it begins to emerge in our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 37:1–7.
Fighting Bitterness
If the battle against bitterness is a fight against unbelief, how should we approach the battle? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 12:17–21.
Fighting Impatience
How does hope help us fight impatience? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 30:1–5.
Fighting Despondency
How do we fight despondency or hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 73:21–26.
Fighting Pride
How do we win the lifelong fight against pride? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from 1 Corinthians 4:7.
Jesus Conquers Death
Why is the resurrection of Jesus especially precious to Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Corinthians 15:17.
Jesus Loves God’s Glory
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides one glorious reason Christ is precious by exploring his love for God’s glory in John 7:1–18.
Jesus Removes Our Guilt
How does Jesus deal with the problem of our guilt? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 3:19–26.
Jesus Gives Eternal Life
What does Jesus’s gift of eternal life provide for us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper explores in John 10:22–30.
Jesus Reveals God’s Beauty
If we’re made for the beauty of God, how do we come to see it and be satisfied in it? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 3:7–11.
Justification for Times of Failure
What weapon has God given us to fight the accusations of the devil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from Romans 3:21–26.
Justification and the Debtor’s Ethic
How do we as Christians live by the faith which justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:4–5.
Luther Discovers the Book
When Martin Luther discovered the gospel in the Scriptures, everything changed for him and the future of the church. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a 3-part series exploring Luther's relationship with the Bible.
The Book Unleashes Worship
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther came to worship the God he had previously hated.
The Book Shapes the Reformation
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther’s understanding of the Scriptures helped shape the Protestant Reformation.
Faithful Fearlessness
If courage is to be the core of everyday Christianity, how can we become bolder in our faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1:12–30 to tackle that important question.
Empowered to Live Boldly
The fear of man inevitably undermines assurance, so how does the gospel give us the confidence we need? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 28:1 to show us how to cultivate Christian boldness.
Joyful in Loss
What is it that enables us, as Christians, to be joyful in loss? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–36 to explore the source of our unwavering joy.
Give Without Fear
Sacrificial giving can be scary, so how can we give generously without succumbing to fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the wonderful promises of Luke 12:13–34 to answer that pivotal question.
Life, Death, and Ultimate Gain
What might our lives look like if we valued Christ above all else? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this all-important question from Philippians 1:19–21.
Boldness in a World of Compromise
What does God need to do within you to make you bold like the apostle Paul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 to provide an answer to that question.
Spiritual Fuel for Courage
Scripture says that God’s gracious burden-bearing power is our spiritual fuel for courage. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this power in 1 Peter 5:1–11.
Divine Assurance Against Fear
How does God’s strength help us in our weakness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds out encouragement from Isaiah 41:1–13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Father’s Endorsement of Christ
What does it mean for God the Father to endorse Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that critical question from Acts 2:22–36.
The Forgiveness of Sins
Have you forgotten what it means to have your sins canceled? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 2:37–41 to explore the wonders of God’s forgiveness.
Joy, Awe, and Freedom
How can Christians lead lives filled with God-centered joy and awe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through Acts 2:42–47.
The Author of Life
What might happen when the Author of life steps into a hopeless situation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into Acts 3:1–16 to stir up hope.
Refreshment, Rule, and Restoration
Why do we sing as Christians? In this brief episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws out reasons from Acts 3:17–21.
God’s Great Blessing
God showers immense blessings on us through Christ. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Acts 3:22–26 to highlight three of these blessings.
Full Assurance
What should we do when we struggle with our assurance of salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:4 to address that common struggle.
Our Destiny in Christ
As a Christian, what is your God-given destiny, and how can you be certain that it’s yours? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses these questions in Ephesians 1:3–6.
The God-Centered Universe
Why is the fact that God ever forgives sin a massive problem? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that provocative question by turning to Romans 3:21–26.
God’s Work of Justification
On what basis can God promise not to count our sins against us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds the profound truth of our justification by exploring Romans 3:21–4:8.
Assurance for Living and Dying
What can give us assurance both in life and in death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 1:18–25 to show us the foundation of our confidence.
The Path of Assurance
What is the Christian’s path to assurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 to lead us into greater confidence in Christ.
Citizens of the Age to Come
What kind of people will we become when our hope is set on heaven? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Revelation 21:1–8 for the transforming power of the world to come.
Magnifying Christ in Life and Death
Whenever something is of tremendous value to us, we want to draw others’ attention to it. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1 to see, savor, and share Christ.
Cherishing the Gospel
How desperately do we need the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:18 to answer that all-important question.
God’s Wrath Revealed
God warns us about the judgment to come, but even as he warns us with his wrath, he woos us with his kindness. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers the warning and wooing of God in Romans 1:18.
Understanding Yourself
How can we move from allegiance to self and see ourselves as God does? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:18 to help us better understand who we are.
The Truth We Hate
Why does the unregenerate heart always reject the truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1 to answer that critical question.
No One Has an Excuse
How can God rightly judge those who have never heard of Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that pressing question by turning to Romans 1:19–21.
Our Great Mutiny
Behind our most profound problems, there’s always a failure to treasure the glory of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines the far-reaching effects of this indifference in Romans 1:21–23.
God’s Judgment and Homosexuality
When humans exchange the glory of God for disordered sexual desires, the consequences are profound. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:24–28 to show the relationship between God’s judgment and homosexuality.
Sexual Disorder Begins with Worship
What is the relationship between worship and sexual disorder? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals the profound link between the two from Romans 1:24–28.
Glory Restores Sexual Order
How does the glory of God restore order to our disordered sexual passions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that critical question from Romans 1:24–28.
Love in a Disordered World
Only a justified sinner, convinced of God’s love, can overcome sexual sins. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:24–28 to explain why.
Gospel Healing for Twisted Thought
If we naturally twist God’s truth, where can we find hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:28–32 to answer that question.
Depravity’s Descent
Human depravity reveals itself when people sin, and when they urge others to do the same. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:28–32 to give us hope in the face of all the depravity around us.
Overcoming Spiritual Fatalism
What do you do when you begin to believe that your current spiritual stagnation is permanent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at 1 Peter 2:1–3 to encourage those who feel stuck spiritually.
Offering Spiritual Sacrifices
What does it mean to offer God spiritual sacrifices through Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from 1 Peter 2:4–8.
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God
If Christians exist to make God known in the world, how do we actually do that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:9–10 to light the path forward.
Waging War Against Fleshly Lusts
If fleshly lusts are waging wars against our souls, how are we to fight against them? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:11–12 to equip us for the battlefield.
Living as Free People
How does being a slave to God make us truly free? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:13–17 to show us how.
Following Christ’s Example
How can we follow Jesus’s example of not returning evil for evil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:18–23 to help us overcome temptation.
Loving Righteousness
When the word of the cross comes to us through faith, it enables us to love what God loves. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:21–25 and shines light on the transformative power of the gospel.
Don’t Lose Heart
How can we keep from losing heart when life becomes extremely difficult? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10 to provide strength in the midst of overwhelming circumstances.
Resurrection Hope
How does the resurrection change how we think about our earthly bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 to encourage us with the truth of what we will be.
The Renewed Earth
How might our lives change if we set our minds on the glory of the Lord that will be revealed in the new earth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–25 to explore the transforming glories awaiting us.
The Light Shines
“Christ is the light that darkness cannot overcome.” What does that mean? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–5 for answers.
A Testimony to Believe
Why does God use humanity to testify to the glory of his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:6–8 to highlight the privilege we have in proclaiming Christ.
The God-Man Gives Grace
What connection do grace and truth have with the heart of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:14–18 to tackle that wonderful question.
What Is Christian Hope?
What functional impact should biblical hope have on how we think about the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Hebrews 6:1–12 for an answer.
Hope Built on Grace
Our hope as Christians is built on grace. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 to find answers to those two important questions.
Gospel Hope
What is “the hope of the gospel,” and how does that hope steady the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Colossians 1:15–23 to answer that two-part question.
A Living Hope
Why does God bring people to life through the preaching of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the mystery of regeneration by looking at 1 Peter 1:22–25.
What Sustains Hope?
What sustains the Christian’s hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 15:4 to show how God enables us to endure through the Scriptures.
Our Blessed Hope
Why is the return of Christ a blessed hope for Christians? And why shouldn’t Christians fear his coming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Titus 2:11–13 to answer those pressing questions.
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The Hope of Future Glory
What is the future hope of glory for which all Christians eagerly await? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to explore what awaits all who believe in Jesus.
Eagerly Waiting for Our Hope
When the apostle Paul says that Christians “eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness,” what specifically are we waiting for? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:1–12 to unfold what’s to come for those who believe.
Children Who Hope in God
What truths can we teach the coming generations so that they might set their hope in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Psalm 78 to answer this ever-important question.
Rejoicing in Hope
Why is our great hope as Christians something to rejoice in now? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in Romans 5:1–5.
Boldness Born of Hope
How does the hope of the gospel make us bold as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 3:1–12 to find fresh courage for our souls.
Enduring with Hope
How do we keep going when life gets really hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 to help us endure in difficult times.
The Faithfulness of God
Does the unfaithfulness of man nullify the faithfulness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:1–8 where Paul addresses that potential crisis.
Remedy for a Deadly Diagnosis
A diagnosis as bad as ours makes the gospel infinitely precious. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:9–18 to bring the good news to bear on our profound need.
Righteousness Freely Given
What makes Christianity Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:9–18 to detail Paul’s glorious explanation of our faith.
Why We Need God’s Remedy
How does the law of God reveal our need for the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how from Romans 3:19–20.
What the Law Could Not Do
How does knowing what the law cannot do help us better understand what only the gospel can? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:19–20 to explain how the law brings us to the end of ourselves.
Nothing to Dread
Why is the verdict of no condemnation at the very center of the Christian faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:34 to revisit the best news in the world.
Only God Justifies
Can you actually articulate what makes the good news of Christianity good? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:21–26 to explain how God justifies the ungodly.
Justified by God’s Grace
What does it mean to be justified by God’s grace? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:21–26 to explore how we are saved.
The Problem with Justification
Why is God’s mercy to sinners a massive problem? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:21–26 to explain the crisis and outline Paul’s solution.
Where the Law Points Us
If the law is not a way for man to get right with God, how should we understand its purpose? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that critical question from Romans 3:27–31.
Trust the One Who Justifies
If faith does not look to itself for salvation, where does it look? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:27–31 to show how saving faith looks only to grace.
The Freedom of Justification
How does justification by faith not only free us from having to earn God’s favor but also empower us to love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:27–31 to answer this important question.
The Saving Oneness of God
How should rescued sinners respond to the oneness of God, especially in his work of salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:29–30 to examine this timely question.
Justified by Faith Alone
Why is the doctrine of justification by faith alone such good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper takes us to Romans 4:1–5 to expound the heart of the gospel.
The Blessing of Justification
What is the blessing of justification? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:6–8 to sketch out the wonders of what it means to be made right with God.
‘I Have Loved You’
What does it mean for God to love us with a free, sovereign, unconditional, electing love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Malachi 1:1–5 to see how God himself answers that very question.
Knowing God as Father
Knowing that God is our Father is one thing; understanding how we should relate to him as such is another. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 1:6–14 to demonstrate how knowing God as Father should lead us to honor him.
The Failure of Careless Worship
Genuine worship treasures God above all things and fuels God-centered passion in people. What if our worship doesn’t look or feel like that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses this still relevant question from Malachi 1:6–14.
When Leaders Fail
What happens when pastors fail in the ministry of the word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Malachi 2:1–9 for a needed word of warning.
The Tree of Successful Ministry
What are the essential qualities of successful pastoral ministry? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 2:1–9 to highlight the characteristics of a faithful shepherd.
Do Not Act Faithless
What enables us to keep the covenants we make? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 2:10–16 for a look at how God’s faithfulness transforms and sustains our faithfulness.
The Purifying Mercy of God
What does it mean to trust in the purifying mercy of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Malachi 2:17–3:6 to encourage us to trust God’s power to transform our lives.
Our Bountiful God
How does our relationship to money change when we experience the infinite generosity of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that ever-relevant question from Malachi 3:7–12.
Trust the Father Who Promises
How do we trust the promises in the Bible when we’re worried they won’t come true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 3:13–18 for a look at our infinitely gracious and trustworthy God.
Expecting the Son
Why did Jesus come into the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers the most important question in the world from Malachi 4:1–3.
God’s Merciful Word
Why do we desperately need to hear God’s word of mercy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 4:4–6 to answer that question.
Your Apostle and High Priest
Why does it matter that Jesus is called both the apostle and high priest of our confession? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 3:1–6 to show how these two titles meet our two greatest needs.
Partakers of Christ
What makes our union with Christ so utterly important? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 3:7–19 to show just how dependent on him we really are.
Our Eternal Security
What makes our security in salvation eternal? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles the question of eternal security from Hebrews 3:12–19.
Our Promised Rest
What is the future rest that God has promised his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers that coming day in Hebrews 4:1–11.
Hear, Believe, and Embrace the Word
Why must we be diligent with the word of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 4:12–13 to show us how the Scriptures help us battle an unbelieving heart.
Our High Priest
Why must we understand who Jesus is and what he’s done for us on the Bible’s terms? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Hebrews 4:14–5:3 for the categories Scripture provides for knowing Christ.
Jesus Is Alive and with God
What does it mean for us to have a great high priest in the presence of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 4:14–5:3 to encourage us with the superior ministry of Jesus.
Our Source of Eternal Salvation
What gives us confidence, in the face of all our sin, that Christ is our source of eternal salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 5:4–10 to strengthen our assurance.
The Eternality of Christ
Why is the eternality of Christ’s priesthood so important? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Hebrews 5:4–10 to examine the significance of Christ’s never-ending ministry on our behalf.
The Nourishing Word
How much are you currently relying on the nourishing milk of the word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 5:11–14 to help us understand just how much we need the Bible in order to grow to maturity.
Oh, the Depths of God
What should happen in us when we are confronted with the depths of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds Romans 11:33–36 to explore how unfathomably great our God is.
Our Infinite Treasure
How does God become our treasure when we could never deserve him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 11:33–36 for a deeper look at the gospel.
To Him Be Glory Forever
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 11:36 to put the glory of God on display for our satisfaction.
Jesus Reveals His Glory
What happens when the glory of Jesus is revealed through the preaching of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 2:1–11 to unfold how God works through the good news.
Jesus Loves His Bride
How has Christ loved the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to see the lengths the Son has gone to have his bride.
Our Eternal Meeting Place
Why is it good news that Jesus himself has become our new meeting place with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to John 2:12–22 for an answer to that thought-provoking question.
Jesus Knows You
How can Jesus’s infinite knowledge of us possibly be good news to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 2:23–25 to help us admire just how much Christ understands us.
The Spiritual Sight of Glory
What is the spiritual sight of glory that saves a person? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 2:23–25 for a cross-centered answer to our greatest need.
Look and Live
What does it mean to look at Jesus and live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to explore how Moses lifting up the serpent in the wilderness helps us understand how the death of Jesus changes us.
The Wind Blows
How does the wind help us understand how the Spirit of God works? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 3:1–10 for Jesus’s own explanation of the third person of the Trinity.
The Spirit’s Irresistible Call
What do we mean when we say that the Spirit’s work in the new birth is irresistible? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at John 3:1–10 to explore the beauty of this aspect of the Spirit’s sovereign work.
The Seven Peaks of John 3:16
How do we come to know Jesus as the great quencher of our soul’s thirst? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper takes us to John 3:16 to glory in God’s provision of our satisfying Savior.
Loved by the Father
What is God’s covenant love for you as his child? In this episode of Light + Truth, beginning with John 3:16, John Piper looks at the wonderful love of the Father for those he has adopted in Christ.
What Is the Nature of Unbelief?
When someone does not believe the gospel, why is that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 3:16–21 to examine the reality of unbelief.
The Light Has Come
In Jesus, the light of God has broken into the darkness and split our world in two. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to John 3:16–21 to show how God’s light divides humanity.
The Joy of John the Baptist
What is it that filled John the Baptist with such joy towards the end of his short life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:22–30 for a look at the source of John the Baptist’s surprising happiness.
All Are Going to Him
Why did people leave John the Baptist for Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 3:22–30 to show what drew them away.
The Man from Heaven
How does God’s sovereign grace rescue us from the sin we inherited from Adam? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:31–36 to show how Jesus changed everything.
Learning from an Unlikely Teacher
What can we, as Christians, learn from C.S. Lewis? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores what the storyteller has to teach us.
Unexpected Lessons from Lewis
What’s the relationship between objective truth and the experience of joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the life of C.S. Lewis to show where true joy is found.
Lewis and the Pursuit of Joy
Why is the pursuit of joy such a serious matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the wonder of C.S. Lewis’s conception of eternal joy.
God’s Delight in His Son
Why is it important that God eternally delights in his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 17:5 to show how this joy is the very foundation of our salvation.
God’s Delight in His Sovereignty
What difference does it make that God does whatever he pleases? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Psalm 135:6 to look at God’s delight in all that he does.
God’s Delight in His Works
Why should it matter to us that God delights in his creation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 104:31 to show how God’s joy in what he has made overflows into our lives.
God’s Delight in His Name
Why is God’s delight in his own name the foundation for his delight in us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Samuel 12:22 to show how God’s commitment to his own glory is our confidence.
God’s Delight in Choosing a People
Why did God choose you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Deuteronomy 10:14–15 for a look at the foundational reason.
God’s Delight in Loving His Own
Why does God delight in loving you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Zephaniah 3:17 to reveal why God sings over the redeemed with great joy.
God’s Delight in the Death of His Son
Why did God delight in bruising his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Isaiah 53:10 for Scripture’s profound answer to a challenging question.
God’s Delight in Our Hope
Why does God delight in people who hope in him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 147:10–11 to show how our dependence magnifies his infinite worth and power.
God’s Delight in Our Prayers
Why is God delighted when we pray? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 15:8 to show how our prayerful dependence magnifies the glory of God’s wealth.
God’s Delight in Obedience
Why is God’s delight in our obedience good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Samuel 15:22–23 to show how God takes pleasure in our glad efforts to obey him.
God’s Delight in Civic Righteousness
Why would God delight in ordinary lives like ours? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 11:1 to show why God finds pleasure in righteous living in the nonreligious areas of life.
God’s Delight in Blessing Us
Does God really delight in doing us good? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:32 to explore the pleasure God takes in his children.
Divine Judgment and Mercy
What is God’s purpose in executing justice and showing mercy in the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the book of Joel to look at why God does all that he does.
From Judgment to Joy
How do we move out from under God’s judgment and into God’s eternal joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Zephaniah 3:14–17 to encourage us with amazing grace.
Preparing to Meet God
How do we prepare to meet the holy God who judges sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the book of Amos to show how we can be ready to face the final judgment.
The Heart of the Gospel
What does it mean that the just shall live by faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Habakkuk to unpack the heart of the gospel.
God’s Righteous Rule
How should God’s sovereignty stabilize our hearts when the world seems out of control? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Obadiah to help us find rest by faith.
Divine Compassion and Human Resistance
How does God’s compassion overcome human resistance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jonah 2 to show how mercy conquered the prophet.
God’s Promise of Glory
How can God’s promise of glory encourage us in the smallness of our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Haggai for an encouraging word from this prophetic book.
God’s Unfolding Plan to Save
How did the writers of Scripture understand the unfolding nature of God’s plan to save? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the Old Testament book of Zechariah as one example.
God Keeps His Promises
What difference should it make to us that God keeps his promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Micah for a closer look at the God who keeps his word.
God Purifies Those He Saves
What is Christ’s work of purification? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi to show how purity is the purpose of Christ’s coming.
God’s Shocking Love
What about God’s love for us is so shocking? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the book of Hosea for Scripture’s provocative answer.
God and His Gospel
What is God’s great goal in the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Scripture’s repeated answer to that often-neglected question.
Whom Have I in Heaven but You?
What does it mean to desire God above all? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Psalm 73:25, illustrating how our desire for God relates to all other good desires.
Trusting God to Get God
Why do you pray to God? Why do you trust God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals the ultimate aim of our prayers and trust.
Our Gain in the Gospel
Why do you pray to God? Why do you trust him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Philippians 1:20–21 to show that gaining Christ should be the reason we do everything.
How God Loves Us
What does God’s love for us look like? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 11:1–5 for a surprising look at the love of Christ.
The History of the Gospel
What does Scripture mean when it refers to the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 for a look at the gospel as an event in history.
What the Gospel Achieves for Us
What do forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption achieve for us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:9–11 and other texts to explore what God provides through the gospel.
The Gospel of the Glory of Christ
Why did God create and redeem us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 to reveal the glory for which we were saved.
God’s Own Name
How should God’s name, Yahweh, strengthen our trust in him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Exodus 3:13–17 to set the eyes of our faith on the answer.
Beholding God’s Glory
What deepens our assurance that God will be merciful to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Exodus 33:12–19 to show that God himself is the answer.
God Almighty
What does it mean to belong to our almighty God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Exodus 5:22–6:8 to explore how God’s infinite power works on our behalf.
Merciful and Gracious
How do we know that God is slow to anger and forgives our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Exodus 34:1–10 for a grace-conquering answer to our deepest need.
The Beginning and the End
What difference does it make that God is the Alpha and the Omega? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Revelation 21:1–8 to celebrate how God is our everything.
He Who Inhabits Eternity
Why would the lofty God come to us in our brokenness to heal and love us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 57:14–21 for a look at the glorious God who has come near.
God’s Covenant Faithfulness
What is it like to have a God who is sovereignly committed to our undivided devotion? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Exodus 34:10–16 for a look at the God whose name is Jealous.
God’s Global Mission
When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we asking God to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that the Lord’s Prayer is a call for God to rescue people from every nation.
What Is God-Centered Joy?
What is the joy that will truly satisfy us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the Scriptures to lead us to God-centered joy.
Overcoming Spiritual Dryness
What can awaken fresh longing within us to know and enjoy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through key Scriptures to help us overcome our spiritual dryness.
Deepening Our Joy in Jesus
If joy in God is a supernatural gift, how can we deepen it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that we fight for joy by resting in the right place.
Gutsy Guilt
How can we fight sin when we feel weighed down by our own failure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Micah 7 to show how a justified sinner fights for joy in Christ.
Cultivating Joy
How do you fight for joy when you feel overwhelmed with discouragement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 42 for a look at how David dealt with his downcast soul.
Sustaining Joy in Christ
How can we maintain joy when life is hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares several biblical strategies to help us fight against joylessness.
Spurgeon the Preacher
How did Charles Spurgeon continue to preach through deep suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys Spurgeon’s life for clues to his perseverance.
Dependence Through Depression
What can we do when we feel paralyzed by depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper finds encouragement from how Charles Spurgeon navigated his own lifelong battle.
When God Sees
What hope does God’s providence provide in tragedy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Genesis 22:9–14 to show how we can say both that God is love and that he rules a world filled with pain.
Church History on Providence
What can church history teach us about the providence of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper introduces us to some of the best thinking on God’s providence from the past.
Prayer Under God’s Providence
How can we understand prayer in a world where all events have been ordained by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles this question with help from Scripture and church history.
Where Has Providence Gone?
How does God’s absolute sovereignty help us in times of suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Scripture to explore God’s profound engagement with his world.
God’s Providence Over People
Does God rule over every human action, or are some actions outside his providential authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Kings 22 to show God’s absolute rule.
God’s Providence Over Desires
How does God exercise his providence over our competing desires and prayers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper leads us into the wonder of God’s comprehensive care.
No Rogue Molecules
How intimately involved is God with his creation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins with Ecclesiastes 9:11 to show that there is no rogue molecule in the universe.
How God Uses Satan
If God rules over all, how does he relate to Satan and his minions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 13:11–16 to detail God’s authority over spiritual forces of evil.
Nothing Frustrates God
What does it mean for God to rule absolutely over all? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to the book of Ezekiel to stress the sheer God-ness of God.
The God Who Commands Calamity
Why couldn’t Jeremiah say that God took a vacation when judgment came upon his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers God’s involvement in calamity.
Seemingly Insignificant Providence
God’s providence means he is always at work in our lives, even when he doesn’t seem to be. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 2:23 to encourage us with God’s unseen care.
God Rules Babylon
What do we learn about God’s providence from the reign of Nebuchadnezzar? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Daniel 4 to reveal the depth of God’s rule over all rulers.
God Decides the Future
In what way does God know the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jeremiah 29:10 to show that God’s knowing the future means he makes the future.
Does Providence Eliminate My Will?
What’s the relationship between God’s providence and the human will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Philippians 2:12–13 to show how God’s sovereignty enables our willing.
How a Will Embraces God
What makes us want to know and enjoy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Philippians 2:12–13 to illustrate how God’s providence relates to our desire for him.
Heaven’s Perspective on Suffering
Imagine how much strength might come if we could see behind the scenes when we suffer. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Job 1:1 and 2:10 to provide a glimpse into heaven.
Clinging to Faith
When our lives unravel, how can we hold fast to God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 2:11–31:40 to show how Job maintained his confidence that God was still for him.
God’s Purpose in Suffering
What has God revealed about his purposes in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Job 32:1–37:24 to protect us from interpreting our trials in unhelpful ways.
Seeking Answers in Pain
Are you ever tempted to accuse God in your suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 38:1–42:6 for reasons we should eagerly submit to God’s wisdom and goodness.
God’s Ways in Our Trials
What happens when we begin to see God rightly in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Job 42:7–17 to help us taste and see that the Lord is good.
Christian Submission
What is the foundation under all relationships? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 3:1–7 to show the secret to flourishing in difficult relationships.
Called to Bless Others
How can your life bless others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to 1 Peter 3:8–12 to explore our extraordinary calling to be people who do not return evil for evil.
Sanctify Christ as Lord
What does it mean to sanctify Christ as Lord? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 3:13–17 to show how our hope in Christ honors the supremacy of his worth.
Power to Suffer Well
How does God strengthen us in suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 3:18–22 to explain why our pain does not mean God has abandoned us.
Armed for Suffering
How can we prepare ourselves to suffer well? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:1–6 to empower us with five encouragements.
Live with the End in View
How should the end of this age inform how we live now? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 4:7–11 to show how we can glorify God in all things through Jesus Christ.
Keep Rejoicing
How do we maintain joy during trials? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:12–19 to provide six reasons to keep rejoicing.
Motivated by the Chief Shepherd
When Peter wrote his first letter, some elders apparently no longer wanted to be elders. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 5:1–4 to consider a pastor’s proper motivation.
Humbling Ourselves
What’s the relationship between humility and anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 5:5–7 to show how humility is the antidote to an anxious heart.
Assurance for Battle
How does God assure his people that he will get us to glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 5:8–14 to strengthen our confidence that God will see us through.
Satan’s War Against the Word
Satan hates to see God’s word take root in our hearts. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Mark 4:1–20 to expose the devil’s goal of snatching the word from those who hear it.
The Battle for Sexual Purity
How does Satan use sexual desire against us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the Scriptures to show how Satan tries to convince us that his way is more satisfying than God’s.
The Hidden Snare of Bitterness
Why does Satan want us to be bitter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 4:22–27 for a look at Satan’s goals for grudge-holding.
All-Encompassing Love
Why should we spend time meditating on the love of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins with 1 John 4:8 to show why focusing on God’s love is necessary for our growth.
Nothing Can Separate Us from Christ’s Love
What does it mean to be rooted and grounded in God’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper works through Romans 8:28–39 to help us discover new depths of God’s love.
Love Is the Fruit of the Spirit
What is the link between Christ’s love for us and our love for others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Galatians 5:1–6 to show how the Spirit and faith bridge the gap.
The Staggering Commandment of Neighbor Love
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 22:34–40 to explore Jesus’s teaching on this crucial commandment.
A Radical Command
How can we practically fulfill the command to love our neighbor? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 22:34–40 to explore what transforms self-love into love for others.
Love Your Enemies
How can we love our enemies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 5:43–48 to examine how God’s love and forgiveness provide what we need to love as God commands.
Who Is Our Enemy?
How does Jesus expect us to love our enemies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 5:43–48 to identify the only place we find the strength to love as he commands.
Love’s Tender Affection
How can we love other Christians with sincere brotherly love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 12:9–13 to show how God enlarges our hearts to love with tender affection.
Showing Christ Means Showing Love
How do we become more loving? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 2 Corinthians 3:12–18 to explain how seeing Christ is the key to showing love.
Dying Daily and the Call to Love
How does our position in Christ relate to our daily practice as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 12:20–26 to show how our death to sin becomes our reason to love.
Hating Our Lives, Loving Each Other
What does it mean to hate our lives so that we might love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 to examine how Christian love shapes how we relate to others.
The Truth Is in Jesus
What truth rescues us from our fallen condition and transforms our daily lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 4:20–21 to explore the truth found in Jesus.
God’s Workmanship
How is Christian transformation more than moral self-improvement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 4:22–24 to highlight our need for a supernaturally renewed mind.
Truth That Begets Truthfulness
What will enable us to speak the truth even when it may cost us dearly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 4:25 to urge us to be straightforward in our speech.
Evangelical Obedience
What produces glad-hearted obedience to God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 4:22–28 to show how Christian obedience flows from the gospel of grace.
The Christian’s New Speech
What makes a Christian’s speech unique? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 4:22–30 to show how our tongues are intended to be a means of grace.
Christlike Kindness
What is Christian kindness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Ephesians 4:31–5:2 to explore the importance of forgiveness and love as patterns for how we treat one another.
The Christian’s New Desires
As Christians, why should we do what God calls us to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 5:1–6 to show how the gospel creates new desires.
At War, At Peace
How can we live in evil days yet give thanks for everything? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Ephesians 5:15–20 to provide understanding for this paradox.
Caught Up into Glory
What does it mean that God made us to enjoy his glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:1–2 to help us see the glory of Christ shining from the gospel.
God Is No Longer Against Us
What does it mean to stand in the grace of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:1–2 to strengthen our faith in the gospel.
A Tested Faith
What assurance does God give that suffering will strengthen our faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:1–5 to offer hope-giving reasons for exulting in tribulations.
God’s Love Is Not a Mirage
How do we experience the Father’s love in our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:3–8 to show God’s provision for enjoying his love.
What God’s Love Does in Our Hearts
Whether we realize it or not, we yearn to experience the love of the Father. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:5–8 to deepen our grasp of his love.
God Rescues Us from God
How do Christians become more confident in God’s grace and love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:9–11 to strengthen our assurance that God is for us.
The Christian’s Certain Future
How confident can we be about our future as God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:9–11 to explain the profound logic of the gospel.
God Gives Us God
What does it mean to receive reconciliation from God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:9–11 to reveal the greatest good of the gospel.
The Confidence Christians Need
What gives us the confidence to live with radical love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:1–3 to explore our confidence-giving hope.
Faith Sees 3-D
How does knowing what faith is and does help us live boldly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:1–3 to unfold one of Scripture’s clearest descriptions of faith.
Radically Free to Please God
What enables us to live in freedom from the love of this world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:4–6 to show how faith is the key to risk-taking love.
God Rewards Those Who Believe
What about faith pleases God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:4–6 to emphasize the importance of knowing who God is in order to strengthen faith.
How Faith Obeys
What does faith look like for Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:7–12 to consider four examples of the life of faith.
God’s Promises for the World to Come
What does God promise to those who trust him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:13–22 to examine a promise that frees us from a love affair with the present world.
God Is Not Ashamed of His People
Could God really be proud to be our God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:13–22 for the surprising news of why God is not ashamed of his people.
Faith Trusts the God Who Rewards
Stress can make it hard to get our bearings and to live with risk-taking love. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:23–28 to show how to handle crisis and stress by faith.
The Miracles and Miseries of Faith
If God does not always rescue us from suffering, how does he sustain us through it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:29–38 to show how we endure by faith.
Faith Declares That God Is Better
What about faith shows God to be better than everything life offers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:29–38 to examine how faith reveals the worth of God.
Run the Race Set Before You
How do we run the race of the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:39–12:2 to reveal that running requires more than just avoiding sin.
God-Given Reasons to Run with Endurance
What reasons does God give us to run with endurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:39–12:2 for the motivation we need to finish the race.
Why Does Justification Matter?
Why do Christians care about justification by faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the depth and beauty of this foundational Christian doctrine.
Riveted on Justification by Faith
Why is the doctrine of justification by faith so foundational to Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the treasure found in this doctrine.
Christians Are Heirs of the World
What does it mean for Christians to be heirs of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:13–15 to explore one of Scripture’s most astounding promises.
God’s Supercharged Promises
How might we live if we truly believe that we will inherit the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:13–15 to show how our future inheritance changes today.
God’s Sure and Unshakable Promise
When we are sure that God will keep his promises, we can live risk-taking lives of love. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:16–21 to show us one thing that makes us sure.
Grace Conquers Our Failings
How does God conquer all our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:16–21 to explore how God’s grace works.
The Faith That Shows God to Be God
What about faith shows God to be glorious? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:16–21 to highlight how Abraham’s unwavering faith magnified God’s faithfulness.
Future-Oriented Faith
Does faith look to the past or the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Romans 4:16–21 to explore how faith embraces God’s fulfilled promises and the hope they guarantee.
What Do We Believe?
What must we believe to be justified by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:22–25 to examine the fundamental truths we must embrace.
What Faith Says to Grace
What is the relationship between our faith and God’s grace? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:16–25 to explore how faith and grace relate in a believer’s life.
Though Our Faith May Falter
What gives us the confidence that we will make it to glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:19–25 to examine the basis of our assurance.
Look Away from Yourself
Does your right standing before God rest on a righteousness in you or in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:22–25 to explain the basis of our justification.
What Faith Is Not
What is the faith by which God justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Romans 4:22–25 to explore the nature of the faith that is counted as righteousness.
Our Fight for Hope
What does the fight for hope in God involve? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:9–12 to show how God strengthens us to endure to the end.
Our Fight for Satisfaction in God
How does God respond when we love him as our all-satisfying treasure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 6:9–12 for a look at God’s surprising justice.
Not a Weak and Flimsy Hope
How does God fill us with strong encouragement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:13–18 to explore the unchanging nature of God’s promise and oath.
The Hope Set Before Us
What hope does God give when all else gives way? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:9–12 to explore the source of our confidence in the face of life’s challenges.
Saved Forever
What does it mean to be saved? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 7:1–25 to explore the true meaning of salvation and the deliverance it secures.
Draw Near to God Through Christ
Why is Jesus the only one through whom we can approach God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 7:26–8:5 for an exploration of Jesus’s unique role as our High Priest.
The Christian’s Better Covenant
What about the new covenant makes it better than the old? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 8:6–13 to explain the unique benefits of the new covenant.
How God Shows Mercy to Sinners
How can God show mercy to sinners and still be just? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 8:6–13 to explore how the new covenant addresses this profound question.
Rescued from a Condemning Conscience
What can cleanse a guilty conscience? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:1–14 to examine the only solution for our guilt that provides true cleansing.
How Christ Secured Your Inheritance
What had to happen for us to receive the inheritance God has promised? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 9:15–22 to explore how God secured our eternal inheritance.
Heaven’s Welcome to Sinners
How can God welcome sinners like you and me into his presence? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:23–26 to reveal how Christ has made our welcome possible.
Christ Took Our Punishment
What gives us confidence that we won’t be consumed on the last day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 9:27–28 to explain the assurance we have in facing judgment.
Captured by the Rose of Sharon
How might a brief but deeply devoted life inspire generations? In this three-part series on Light + Truth, John Piper delves into the powerful life and ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne.
The Formative Education of McCheyne
How does God use our formative years to shape us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines how God changed the trajectory of Robert Murray McCheyne’s life during his time in university.
Ten Looks at Christ
Robert Murray McCheyne believed that the assurance of God’s love is essential for growth. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into McCheyne’s practice of continually looking to Jesus.
We Died to Sin
How does our relationship with sin change when we are united to Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:1–14 to examine the profound implications of union with Christ.
Baptized into Christ’s Death
What does it mean to be united with Christ in his death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:1–7 to explore the immense significance of this union.
United to Christ
What does it mean to be united with Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:1–7 to explore this profound and life-giving doctrine.
We Will Be Raised
How should the promise of resurrection change our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:5–10 to reveal how union with Christ profoundly shapes how we live.
Justified from Sin
How does justification sever the root of despair and free us from sin’s power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:5–10 to reveal the liberating effects of union with Christ.
Servants or Secret Agents?
What role do desires play in the battle within our mortal bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:11–14 to reveal how sin seeks to gain control of our desires.
Doing Battle with Sin
How does justification by faith relate to our battle against sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:11–14 to explore how this core doctrine empowers us to fight.
Christ Is All Our Righteousness
How crucial is Christ’s righteousness in our acceptance by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:14–19 to examine the righteousness that determines our right standing.
Sin Is Not Your Master
What does Paul mean when he says that sin will no longer have dominion over us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:14–19 to show how this profound promise transforms us.
The Fight of Faith
Why is justification by faith essential to our growth in holiness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:20–22 to explore how freedom from sin leads to sanctification.
Enslaved to God
How is enslavement to God true freedom? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:22–23 to reveal the profound relationship between sanctification and ultimate freedom.
The Gift of Sanctification
Is sanctification a gift or something we achieve? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:22–23 to explore how sanctification relates to our freedom in Christ.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
How can we respond when we doubt whether we are forgiven? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:1–18 to reveal the profound assurance we have in Christ’s finished work.
Draw Near with Confidence
Should Christians ever lack confidence in approaching God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the unshakable basis of our boldness.
Freed from an Evil Conscience
What should we do when our conscience condemns us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the assurance that quiets our fears.
Consider Jesus and Each Other
What has God called every Christian to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:23–25 to explore our vital responsibility to strengthen others in the faith.
Encourage Each Other
Preaching is essential for a healthy church, but not preaching alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:23–25 to show the vital role of encouragement in the church.
Don’t Be Careless About Christ
Why must we never turn away from Christ and his finished work? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:26–31 to stress the serious consequences of abandoning the gospel.
God Is a Consuming Fire
Who can rescue us at the final judgment? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:26–31 to reveal our sole hope for salvation on the last day.
Choose to Share in Suffering
How can we become people who embrace risk-taking love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–39 to explore the faith that fuels sacrificial love.
Where Confidence Comes From
How does Christ give us the confidence to love, even at great cost? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–39 to reveal the source of sacrificial love.
Anointed by God
Why did God use George Whitefield so powerfully? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Whitefield’s life, highlighting the sovereign work of God through his preaching of the gospel.
The Bold Preacher
What fueled George Whitefield’s passionate preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Whitefield’s dramatic style in light of his deep conviction about the gospel’s reality.
Secure in God’s Hands
What drove George Whitefield’s tireless preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the transformation that ignited Whitefield’s passion for the gospel.
Why the Bible Matters
Why is the Bible so crucial in a world of competing religious claims? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Scripture’s authority confronts secularism and religious pluralism.
What Is True?
What does it mean for truth to be absolute in a world of relativism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines key biblical passages to reveal the Bible’s unique claim to truth.
What Books Make Up the Old Testament?
How do we know which books belong in the Old Testament? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines passages in Luke to explore the boundaries of the Old Testament canon.
What Books Make Up the New Testament?
How were the books of the New Testament recognized as Scripture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the development of the New Testament canon.
Do We Have the Original Words of Scripture?
How can we trust that the Scriptures we read today are faithful to the originals? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the preservation of New Testament manuscripts.
How Did Jesus Think About the Scriptures?
How did Jesus view the Scriptures? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how central the Old Testament was to Jesus’s life and teaching.
Does Paul Speak the Truth?
How can we trust that Paul’s writings are true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Paul’s transformation and his claims of receiving revelation from Jesus.
The Holy Spirit Testifies
How can we know the Bible is God’s word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how the Holy Spirit convinces us of Scripture’s divine authority.
Christ: Far Greater Than Adam
How is Christ’s work far greater than Adam’s? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the superiority of Christ’s obedience to Adam’s disobedience.
Rest for Your Soul
How does Christ offer rest for our souls in the face of sin and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ’s work overcomes Adam’s fall.
Christ Is Not Like Adam
What makes Christ so much better than Adam? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the profound effects of the free gift of Christ’s righteousness.
God’s Grace Triumphs Through Christ
What should we do when Satan tempts us to despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore the deep assurance the righteousness of Christ provides.
What Christ’s Obedience Accomplished
Why is Christ’s obedience good news no matter how terrible our guilt is? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ frees us from all condemnation.
One Act of Righteousness
What did Christ do to rescue us from the despair of never being good enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the righteousness Christ secured for us.
What We Are by Nature
How important is it to understand fallen human nature? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to examine our condition before God apart from Christ.
God’s Double Cure
How does God address the depth and breadth of our need for salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore God’s response to our two greatest needs.
Superabounding Grace
How much grace is there for those who are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the boundless grace found in Christ.
God’s Passion for His Glory in History
Who is most passionate for God in all the universe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the story of redemption, revealing God’s ultimate passion for his own glory.
When Self-Centeredness Is Loving
Why is giving himself to us the most loving thing God can do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how God’s focus on his own glory forms the foundation of his love for us.
A Life-Revolutionizing Discovery
Why is pursuing our joy in God central to the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper demonstrates how our delight in God is one with his passion for his glory.
Our Quest to Be Satisfied
Why is forsaking God for anything else a tragic mistake? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that turning from God leads only to dissatisfaction.
Drink from the Fountain
Why should we seek our deepest satisfaction in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how our pursuit of joy in God magnifies his glory.
Love Is More Than Action
Why is love more than action? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 that true love flows from joy in God, transforming generosity into a heartfelt expression.
Cheerful Obedience
Why does God love a cheerful giver? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 2 Corinthians 9:7 that joyful giving turns generosity into worship that honors him and blesses others.
The Greatest Act of Love
What should motivate our deeds of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:2 to demonstrate how joy in God fuels sacrificial love.
Fight to Be Satisfied
What sustains joy in God when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Timothy 4:7 to explain how the daily pursuit of joy is essential to persevering in faith.
Fight for Joy with the Word, Prayer, and Praise
How do we sustain joy in God through the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper offers practical wisdom on fighting for joy using three vital weapons.
Never Underestimate the Small Things
How can seemingly insignificant moments shape a life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on Francis Schaeffer’s life, showing how God uses even the smallest acts of faithfulness.
The God Who Is There
Where can we find meaning and purpose in a world marked by despair and hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares Francis Schaeffer’s timeless response.
Wage War on Sin
Are you living in debt to sin, or are you waging war against it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to call those justified by faith to fight sin with confidence.
Life Is War
Have you declared war on your sin, or are you living with a peacetime mindset? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to call Christians to wage war against sin.
Suffocate Your Sins
Are you prepared to fight the sin that tries to take hold of you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to urge believers to suffocate sin by severing its lifelines.
The Power to Defeat Sin
How do we defeat sin by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to show that the power to conquer sin comes through hearing God’s word with faith.
Killing Sin for Christ’s Glory
How can we kill sin in a way that honors Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 8:10–17 to reveal how putting sin to death by the Spirit magnifies Jesus.
Standing for Truth in a Post-Christian World
How do we stand firm in truth amid a society that doesn’t? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines 2 Thessalonians 2:8–12 to reveal how embracing truth equips us to navigate our world.
Truth Under Siege: Navigating Modern Challenges to Scripture
How do we stay committed to truth amid a society increasingly indifferent to it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores subtle pressures that challenge our allegiance to God’s word.
Precision Matters: The Necessity of Clear Definitions
Why do precise definitions and clear statements matter in an age of ambiguity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how a commitment to clarity safeguards the truth.
Truth on Trial: Resisting Cultural Pressures in the Church
How can the church resist societal pressures that demand conformity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper urges believers to confront the forces that erode truth in the church.
Lust, Lies, and the Erosion of Truth
How do we pursue truth in a society driven by lust and deception? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals how sinful desires can erode our commitment to truth.
Deception and Delusion: The Danger of Abandoning the Truth
What are the consequences of turning away from truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines how rejecting God’s truth leads to deception and eternal ruin.
The Power of Bold Truth: Why Persuasion Matters
How does God use persuasion to advance the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws on Paul’s example to show how truth-filled teaching can transform lives in a pluralistic society.
Truth Without Compromise: Paul’s Transparent Ministry
What does it look like to live and speak the truth without compromise? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper highlights Paul’s bold commitment to truth as a model for God-honoring ministry.
Pillar of Truth: The Church in an Age of Deception
What role does the church play in upholding truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Timothy 3:15 to reveal the church as a pillar of truth in a society prone to falsehood.
God’s Providence in Our Pain
How can we see God’s hand in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 12:3–11 to show how God’s fatherly care shapes our pain and sovereignly sustains us within it.
Our Father’s Loving Discipline
How should we view the trials in our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:3–11 to reveal how our Father lovingly uses suffering to lead us deeper into holiness.
Why Does God Discipline Us?
What purpose does God have in our hardships? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:12–17 to show how God’s discipline moves us from self-reliance to deeper trust in him.
God’s Unshakable Kingdom
In a fragile and fleeting world, what promise steadies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:18–29, calling us to anchor our lives in God’s unshakable kingdom.
The Lord Is Our Helper
How do we overcome fear as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Hebrews 13:5–6 to show how trusting God’s promise to never forsake us frees us to live boldly.
Is Your Heart Strong?
How can we find strength for life’s challenges? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 13:9 to show how the unchanging grace of Jesus strengthens our hearts.
Jesus Calls Us Toward Need
What kind of life does Jesus call us to live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Hebrews 13:12–14 to show how Christ’s sacrifice calls us to embrace need over comfort.
Joining Jesus on the Calvary Road
What does it mean to follow Jesus outside the camp? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 13:15–16 to show how the Calvary Road calls us to forsake comfort to meet others’ needs.
Christian or Non-Christian?
Is Romans 7:14–25 describing a Christian or not? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how God’s righteousness in Christ transforms our view of sin and the law, regardless of the answer.
The Sin That Dwells Within
How should Christians respond to our ongoing war with sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Romans 7:14–25, showing how believers can battle sin while clinging to gospel hope.
Christian, Don’t Despair
When sin feels overwhelming, where can we find hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to stress both the reality of indwelling sin and the power of God’s grace.
The Christian’s Struggle
When we face failure as Christians, what’s actually happening? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 7:14–25 to reveal the hope in the midst of our struggle.
From Despair to Hope
How do we hold on to hope in the face of failure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 7:14–25 to reveal how union with Christ transforms despair into confidence.
This Body of Death
Where do we find hope in our ongoing struggle with sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to explore the hope of future redemption.
The Battle Is Real
How much freedom from sin should Christians expect in this life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Romans 7:14–25, showing how believers fight sin’s persistence.
The Christian’s Mind
What role does the mind play in the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 7:14–25 to show the vital connection between a renewed mind and the fight against sin.
Become Who You Are
What does it mean to become who you are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to show how Christians battle sin by living in their God-given identity.
Jesus, Glorified to Give Us Life
Why does Jesus ask the Father to glorify him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:1–5 to demonstrate how Jesus’s glorification secures eternal life for his people.
Chosen and Kept
How does God sovereignly secure our salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines John 17:6–8 to reveal how the Father and the Son sustain our faith to the end.
Kept in the Father’s Name
What secures our place in the love and care of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jesus’s prayer in John 17:9–13 to show how the Father preserves his people.
Why God Holds Us Fast
What guarantees that God will never let go of his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:9–13, where we find the foundation for unshakable hope.
Kept, Cleansed, and Sent
How can we stay faithful to Christ amid the world’s hostility? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 17:14–19, showing how God protects, purifies, and empowers his people.
Set Apart and Secure
How does Jesus’s intercession secure and transform us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 17:14–19, where Jesus’s prayer unveils God’s provision for his people.
Love That Unveils God’s Glory
Do you long for a love that unites hearts and reveals glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:20–23, where Jesus prays for his people to share in God’s own love.
Christ’s Desire for Us
When Jesus thinks about you, what does he want? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:24–26 to reveal Christ’s desire for us.
Loving the Son with God’s Own Love
What if your deepest longings could be met by a love beyond any you’ve ever known? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:24–26 to show how God draws us into his eternal love.
The Depth of J.I. Packer’s Legacy
What keeps a Christian from sinking under sin and doubt? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on how J.I. Packer’s love for Puritan writings offers wisdom for the Christian life.
Defending Biblical Authority
Why should we commit ourselves to the Bible’s authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper highlights J.I. Packer’s defense of biblical authority and its vital role in shaping the church.
Evangelism and God’s Sovereignty
How does God’s sovereignty shape our evangelism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on J.I. Packer’s work to show how God’s sovereignty strengthens our reliance on him.
Do You Want to Hear God?
Have you ever wished God would speak directly to you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Hebrews 1:1–4 how God’s final and ultimate word in Christ surpasses all our expectations.
How God Speaks to Us
Are you listening to God’s final word for your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show how God’s message in Christ surpasses all others.
Good News for the Guilty
How can sinners stand before a holy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show what Christ achieved and its power to transform those who trust him.
Why Christ Reigns at God’s Right Hand
What makes Jesus Christ uniquely worthy to sit at the right hand of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 1:1–4 to examine profound truths about Christ’s person and work.
The Supremacy of God’s Son
Why does Christ’s supremacy over all things matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 1 to show how this truth shapes our worship, assurance, and view of Christ’s reign.
Heed the Son’s Voice
Why must we give Jesus our closest attention? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 2:1–4 to underscore the necessity of heeding God’s decisive word in Christ.
The Certainty of Our Salvation
What makes our salvation both great and certain? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:3–4 to show how God confirms the truth of salvation through unimpeachable witnesses.
Fix Your Eyes on the World to Come
Is there an end to death’s grip on this world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:1–9, showing how Jesus reshapes our destiny.
Christ’s Mission Revealed
What did Jesus accomplish in tasting death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:9 to reveal the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and covenant love.
Christ Died for Our Sins
What does it mean that Christ died for our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:9 to reveal how Christ’s death secures salvation and the faith that brings us to God.
How Christ Conquered Our Sin
How did Christ endure the cross? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:10 to reveal the joy and glory that sustained Jesus in his suffering.
Freed from Unforgiven Sin
How did Jesus break sin’s grip and Satan’s power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:14–18 to show how Christ’s sacrifice deals with our sin and fear of death.
Led by the Spirit
What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:13–14 to show how the Spirit leads believers into battle against sin.
Children by Adoption
How does the Spirit confirm our adoption? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:15–16 to show how the Spirit moves believers from fear to the intimate cry of “Abba, Father.”
‘Abba! Father!’
What do the children of God inherit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the breathtaking promise of God’s inheritance.
Christians Inherit God Himself
What does it mean to inherit God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the glory of inheriting God himself.
The Meaning of Misery
What does our inevitable suffering reveal about the meaning of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–23 to show how our suffering relates to our God-given hope.
The Glorious Future of God’s Creation
What kind of future awaits those who trust in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to reveal the breathtaking hope of a renewed creation.
Help in Our Weakness
What happens when we don’t know how we should pray? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to reveal how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness.
Grace for the Pain
How does God meet us in our weakness and uncertainty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit aligns our groanings with God’s unfailing will.
The Spirit Prays for Us
If you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty or suffering, how does God provide for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.
Appointments of Grace
What does it mean to follow a Savior who does nothing by accident? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:1–15 to reveal the gracious sovereignty of Jesus.
Relentless Grace
How far will God go to pursue a worshiper? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:1–15 to show the unrelenting grace of Jesus as he crosses barriers of culture, sin, and shame.
Deeply Known and Deeply Loved
How do we face the pain of being fully known? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–19 to explore how Jesus reveals our thirst and satisfies our deepest longings.
Drink and Be Satisfied
What can satisfy the cavernous thirst of your soul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–26 to show how Jesus breaks through our defenses to offer living water.
True Worship Revealed
What does it mean to truly worship God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal how Jesus brings us into a deep, personal encounter with the living God.
Living Water for the World
How does Jesus transform worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal the life-giving joy of worshiping the Father through Christ.
The Savior of the World
How does Jesus reveal himself as the Savior? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:27–42 to show how faith arises through the witness of others and personal encounters.
Christ’s Life-Giving Food
What does it mean for Jesus to be sustained by giving life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:27–42 to show how Christ’s obedience overflows as life for the world.
The Word That Heals
Does faith require seeing, or is Christ’s word enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 4:43–54 to show how a desperate father’s trust reveals the nature of true belief.
The King Who Speaks and Saves
Can you trust Christ’s words before you see their effect? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:43–54 to show what it means to trust in Jesus for the right reasons.
Who Are We Before God?
What defines who you are? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 to urge us to root our identity in God’s calling and faithfulness.
The Call to Christian Unity
Do you ever seek significance by aligning with influential leaders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 to reveal the profound dangers of this impulse.
The Death of Pride at the Cross
Have you felt the freedom of living for something greater than yourself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:31 to reveal the joy of boasting only in the cross.
The Message That Saves
Are we pointing others to Christ — or ourselves? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 to show how the gospel’s power shines when human pride steps aside.
God’s Wisdom in the Cross
Where can true wisdom be found? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 to contrast the folly of worldly wisdom with the Spirit’s work to reveal our inheritance.
The Battle for a Christ-Centered Life
What does it take to live a Christ-centered life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 to emphasize that true life in Christ is marked by growth in grace.
Reclaiming a Godward Life
Can a fractured world be healed without a Godward vision? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:5–9 to call us beyond a man-centered worldview.
The Church’s Unshakable Foundation
How can a church stay faithful in a shifting culture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 to call us to be vigilant in doctrine and life.
Humble Confidence in Christ
Does your confidence rest in yourself or in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 to show how Christ frees us to embrace all that is ours in him.
Living by Faith in the Invisible God
What sustains your faith when all is stripped away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the hardships of John Bunyan to reveal how suffering teaches us to depend on God alone.
Bearing the Cross: Cost and Comfort
Why do the greatest lessons often come through suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how John Bunyan’s time in prison made his ministry a balm for sufferers.
Trusting God Through Trials
How do you prepare for suffering before it comes? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines John Bunyan’s unwavering trust in God’s sovereignty.
The Global Relevance of Jesus
How does Christ’s supremacy compel global missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:1–12 to show why the exclusivity of Jesus fuels the urgent call to proclaim his name.
Speaking Truth Without Fear
What keeps Christians from speaking up for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:13–22 to reveal the source of true boldness.
Prayer That Moves Heaven and Earth
What kind of prayer changes the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Acts 4:23–31 to show the power of Spirit-filled, Scripture-saturated prayer.
From Hypocrisy to Generosity
What frees us from the love of money? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:32–5:11 to show how treasuring Christ loosens our grip on possessions.
Bold Prayers
Why did the early church pray for signs and wonders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:30–5:14 to reveal how bold prayers for God’s power led to conversions.
The Cost of Spiritual Power
Why does God sometimes rescue and sometimes not? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:17–42 to show why the same God who delivers also ordains suffering.
The Unstoppable Gospel
Why is Christianity still advancing worldwide? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:30–31 to reveal that Jesus, risen and reigning, is building his church.
The Compassionate Healer
What moves the heart of Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–18 to show that Jesus is not distant or indifferent — he is deeply compassionate.
Christ’s Call to Holiness
Why did Jesus heal? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:1–18 to reveal that Christ’s miracles are not just about health but about holiness.
Healing That Points to Holiness
What do Jesus’s healings reveal about his ultimate mission? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–24 to show how every miracle points to the deeper healing we need.
The Voice That Raises the Dead
What happens when Jesus speaks to the dead? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:25–29 to unfold the staggering reality that all who have lived will rise at his call.
The Son Has Life in Himself
Why is Jesus the source of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:25–29 to show how the Son, like the Father, possesses and gives life as God himself.
The Blinding Power of Sinful Desire
What does an unwillingness to believe the gospel reveal about us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:30–47 to reveal how our deepest desires shape our beliefs.
Freedom from the Chains of Human Approval
What keeps us addicted to human approval? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:30–47 to expose the restless craving for praise and how Christ sets us free.
The Scriptures Witness Everywhere to Jesus
How does the Old Testament prepare us to know Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:33–47 to show how all of Scripture bears witness to his glory.
How to Read and Understand Scripture
Why is grammar essential to knowing God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 3:1–4 to show how reading Scripture well makes all the difference in our relationship with God.
God’s Glorious Grace
What is God’s ultimate purpose in salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:3–6 to unveil how God’s grace serves God’s ultimate goal — the praise of his glory.
Chosen in Christ
What does it mean to be chosen in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:3–6 to show how God’s election and predestination lead to our adoption as sons.
Present Redemption, Future Glory
What does redemption mean for us now and in the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Ephesians 1:7–10 to show how our present forgiveness guarantees our future glory.
Forgiveness Through Jesus’s Blood
What is the foundation of our forgiveness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:7 to show why the blood of Christ secures redemption.
The Cosmic Goal of All Things
How does Christ define the meaning of all things? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Ephesians 1:8–10 to reveal how the entire universe is summed up in him.
God’s Grand Design in Redemption
Why is the gospel bigger than we often imagine? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:8–10 to show how Christ’s work unites Jews and Gentiles in one redeemed people.
The Glory of God’s Eternal Plan
What is God’s goal in choosing a people for himself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 1:11–12 to show that election and predestination exist for the praise of God’s glory.
God’s Sovereign Will in Action
Who is really at work when you obey God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:12–14 to show how God’s sovereign will fuels both our willing and our doing.
Assurance in the Spirit
What role does the Holy Spirit play in our spiritual security? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 1:12–14 to reveal how God’s Spirit empowers our perseverance to the end.
Exiled Yet Unyielding
What kind of man can outlast emperors, exile, and slander? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces Athanasius’s fierce allegiance to Christ and unwavering defense of truth.
Courageous Joy in the Fight for Truth
Is it possible to stand your ground without losing your joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Athanasius never let his courage outrun his delight in Christ.
Reflecting God’s Glory, Rejoicing in His Beauty
Will we somehow share in God’s glory in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws on Athanasius and Scripture to show how believers will rejoice in the radiance of Christ.
Delight in Our All-Satisfying God
What kind of heart brings God the most glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper presses into the truth that God is not merely to be known — he is to be savored above all else.
The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God
What if joy in God isn’t optional but vital? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper uncovers how the Bible weds duty and delight into one single, God-glorifying pursuit.
Where Is Your Faith?
What does faith look like in the middle of a storm? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Luke 8:22–25 to show why panic comes when we forget who sleeps in the boat.
When Demons Tremble
What do demons know that we often forget? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Luke 8:26–39 to show why demons fear Christ and why their terror should strengthen our trust.
The Miracle of Faith
Is Jesus bothered when you come to him for help? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 8:40–56 to show Christ’s compassion for those who fear they’ve come too late or asked too much.
Finally Free: No Condemnation in Christ
Why are the words “no condemnation” so life-altering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:1 to show how Christ’s death placed judgment in the past for all who are in him.
The No-Condemnation Difference
What would it take to silence the accusing voice inside you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how every charge against believers has already been answered.
Fight as a Victor, Not a Victim
What gives you strength to fight sin with hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:1–4 to show why our battle begins with the unshakable verdict of no condemnation.
Sin Condemned, Freedom Secured
How does the cross offer peace to tormented consciences? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to declare that a Christian’s sin was condemned in the sinless flesh of Christ.
Trust Christ, Not Law-Keeping
Can the law make you right with God or change your heart? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:1–4 to explain why only Christ, received by faith, can justify and transform.
The Key to Sanctification
Where does true holiness come from? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:3–9 to show that a holy life comes not from lists or laws but from seeing and savoring Jesus Christ.
The Christian Life Is Supernatural
What makes a life truly Christian? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:5–9 to show that true Christianity is a Spirit-wrought transformation rooted in Jesus’s finished work.
The Law Fulfilled in Us
What does it mean to fulfill the law without having to earn God’s favor? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:3–4 to show how faith-rooted love flows from those in Christ.
Marked by the Spirit
What sets Christians apart from the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through Romans 8:9–11 to reveal five Spirit-wrought realities that distinguish believers from unbelievers.
Hungering for God’s Guidance
How does God lead us when the path forward isn’t clear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 13:1–4 to show how prayer, worship, and fasting opened the door to Spirit-led guidance.
Longing for More of Christ
What does it mean to hunger for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 9:14–17 to show how fasting expresses Spirit-given desire for the glory we’ve only begun to taste.
Living on God’s Every Word
How do we survive in the wilderness of testing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 3:16–4:4 to show that Jesus’s victory over temptation revealed a deeper hunger for God.
Fasting with Serious Purpose
What power can break through the hardest heart? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ezra 8:21–23 to show how fasting can become a cry for God to do what no human argument can.
Yearning for Christ’s Return
Why would anyone fast for the end of history? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 2:36–38 to reflect on an elderly woman’s devotion and invite us to hunger for Christ’s return with the same intensity.
The Heart of True Fasting
What does hunger say about our heart? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 6:16–18 to show that true fasting isn’t about appearances — it’s about hungering for God.
The Test of True Worship
What demonstrates the authenticity of our worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 58:1–12 to call us to a faith that bears fruit every day of the week.
Faith in Action Through Fasting
Why does God reject some kinds of fasting? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 58:1–12 to show that true fasting lifts burdens, breaks yokes, and overflows in mercy.
Bread from Heaven, Life for the World
Why did God create bread, water, and light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:1–15 to show how every good gift in creation is meant to stir our affections for Christ.