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.…
Category: THEOLOGY
Leading a Church out of Casual Culture – John Piper
How might churches move away from casual culture toward heartfelt, happy reverence on Sunday morning? Pastor John shares five steps for preachers. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The Neglected Task of Persuasive Preaching
Preaching isn’t popular. W. E. Sangster, writing in mid-twentieth-century Britain, remarked, “Preaching is in the shadows. The world does not believe in it.”1 If he were around today, he might…
Ask Ligonier with Michael Reeves: Live Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET
Watch now as Dr. Michael Reeves joins us live online to answer your biblical and theological questions. Dr. Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of…
The Three Most Important Words in Prayer – Marshall Segal
As a child, I had an unhealthy fear of voicemails. Since voicemails now are something of an endangered species, this may require some explanation. When I was in school, most…
Justified by God’s Grace – John Piper
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. Watch Now…
Who Was William Farel?
Guillaume (William) Farel is mainly remembered today for that famous encounter with John Calvin in 1536, when he convinced his compatriot to stay in Geneva and work alongside him. Like…
Only God Justifies – John Piper
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…
Put God’s Word to Work: Four Ways Pastors Use the Bible – David Mathis
All Scripture is God-breathed . . . This often-quoted Scripture about Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16 gets a lot of attention today (and it should). Many fine defenses of the…
Paul Has Won My Trust: Galatians 1:18–20 – John Piper
When you read the letters of Paul, hear him argue, witness how he deals with controversy, and witness his character, he will win your trust. Watch Now Read More Desiring…