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What the Law Could Not Do – John Piper
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…
How to Draw Near to God: Learning Prayer from the Puritans – Jeremy Walker
The Puritans, at their best, cultivated a communion with the living God that flowed naturally into prayer. Moreover, as Christlike pastors, they prayed Christlike prayers, reflecting the desires and priorities…
The Sovereign Roots of Paul’s Apostleship: Galatians 1:11–17, Part 3 – John Piper
Election, calling, grace — how do these elements of God’s plan come together in Paul’s conversion? How do they come together in ours? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Why We Need God’s Remedy – John Piper
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. Watch Now Read More…
Should Christians Make Bucket Lists? – John Piper
From college grads to retirees, many people love to keep bucket lists. Should Christians? Pastor John puts rest and recreation within a biblical mindset. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Righteousness Freely Given – John Piper
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. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Five Fears of Old Age: Finishing Our Race by Future Grace – John Piper
Dear older saint, I need to join you in the fight against the fears of aging, and to do so by faith in future grace. There are five fears that…
Paul’s Argument for His Authority: Galatians 1:11–17, Part 2 – John Piper
Paul’s conversion from being anti-gospel, anti-church, and anti-Christ can only be explained by a genuine revelation of Jesus Christ. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Remedy for a Deadly Diagnosis – John Piper
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…