In an easily overlooked comment in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, God moved the apostle to point out one foundational aspect of Christian relations: Holy Spirit-filled Christians submit “to one…
Category: Desiring God
Clothed with Power – John Piper
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.…
Should We Consult with Dead Ancestors? – John Piper
What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Are You Really Preaching Christ? – Michael Reeves
Inside the pulpit in London where I learned to preach was a little inscription meant only for the preacher as he stepped up to his task: “Sir, we would see…
Do Everything in the Name of King Jesus: Colossians 3:15–17, Part 4 – John Piper
How we speak and act reflects something about our King. What tangible effect has that had on your Christian life? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Dangers of Alone: Five Questions for Single Men – Marshall Segal
As a senior in high school, I played an accountant in The Actor’s Nightmare. He wakes up on stage, in the middle of a play, only he doesn’t remember any…
How to Use Your Voice: Basics for Improving Our Speech – Joel Weldon
“Use your words,” the voice said. My scrawny nine-year-old arms were firmly wrapped in a headlock around my archnemesis classmate, Chris. We had been arguing about whose dad was better…
Songs Rich with the Word of Christ: Colossians 3:15–17, Part 3 – John Piper
Does it really matter if we sing in the Christian life or not? Could we really be spiritually stunted if we refuse to greet one another with songs? Watch Now…
Empowered for Christ – John Piper
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…
Should Women ‘Work at Home’? How to Understand and Apply Titus 2:5 – Bill Mounce
ABSTRACT: In Paul’s list of qualities for older women to teach younger women, he includes oikourgous, which the ESV translates as “working at home” (Titus 2:5). This Greek word appears…