ABSTRACT: The New Testament authors quote, allude to, and interpret the Old Testament in a great variety of ways — and sometimes in ways that seem illegitimate to modern readers.…
Category: Desiring God
Hostile Enemies Made One in Christ: Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 5 – John Piper
The mystery of Christ is that former enemies — Jews and Gentiles — are now united as one in Christ and share one inheritance. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Envy of Angels: What Heaven Sees in the Redeemed – Greg Morse
My Beloved Toviel, Praise be to God for your man’s continued progress in grace. We marvel at the mercies that daily attend him; what he has become (and is becoming)…
What Do My Entertainment Habits Reveal About My Soul? – John Piper
If we cope with stress by watching movies, posting on social media, or consuming other forms of entertainment, what does that say about our souls? Listen Now Read More Desiring…
The Still More Glorious Day – Marshall Segal
Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a…
Should Parents Spank Their Children? – Sam Crabtree
Opposition to spanking (including a total ban) comes from pediatricians, social-science departments at institutions of higher learning, child-rights advocates, publications such as Psychology Today, parents who are earnestly concerned about…
If God Is Sovereign, What Can We Do? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 4 – John Piper
If God is absolutely sovereign over everything, is there anything truly meaningful for us to do? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Does Every Sin Cost Me an Eternal Reward? – John Piper
God promises eternal rewards for his people’s present obedience. But does every sin cost us one of those rewards? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Remember Who You Were Without Christ – Scott Hubbard
It is a settled spiritual principle that small thoughts of sin lead to small thoughts of Christ. If we think we have been forgiven little, we will love little (Luke…
Intimacy Comes Through Trembling: The Surprising Path to More of God – Jon Bloom
Has it ever struck you that Moses, from the depths of his being, pleaded with God, “Please show me your glory” (Exodus 33:18)? Bear in mind, he prayed after he…