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…
Category: Desiring God
Before Division Comes: A Playbook for Pastoral Unity – David Mathis
Even among pastor-elder teams, conflict comes. Disagreements are inevitable. How then might we navigate conflict with a constant eye toward God-honoring unity? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Risen to Love His Own: The Surprising Mercies of Easter – Scott Hubbard
Our tired, sinful world has never seen a surprise so momentous as the one that spread from the tomb on Easter Sunday. “The dead stayed dead in the first century…
Slavery to Law Is Like Pagan Religion: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 1 – John Piper
God intended the law to act as a guardian, pointing us to our need for a redeemer. However, when we put our faith in the law, it’s no better than…
Life Is for Living – Greg Morse
“Youth,” an old writer complained, “is wasted on the young.” Why hand the strongest draught of life to those who least know what to do with it? Why entrust bright…
Good Friday for Bad People – Marshall Segal
When Jesus went to the cross for you, you were not worth dying for. It wasn’t something in you that convinced him to bear the nails, the thorns, the wrath.…
God’s Delight in His Works – John Piper
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…
You Are All Sons of God Through Faith: Galatians 3:23–29, Part 3 – John Piper
How do people become sons of God and heirs to his promises? They must put on Jesus Christ, God’s true Son, by faith and not by law-keeping. Watch Now Read…
How Do I Forget My Sinful Past? – John Piper
Some Christians carry an ongoing sense of guilt for sins confessed long ago. What can we do with these stubborn guilt feelings? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
God’s Delight in His Sovereignty – John Piper
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…