“God is a father to the fatherless and protector of widows.” These powerful words are not the clever sayings of orphanage founders or nursing home slogans filled with elderly widows.…
Category: THEOLOGY
A Republic — If God Keeps It – David Mathis
“Well, Doctor, what have we got — a republic or a monarchy?” So asked a curious lady on the streets of Philadelphia in September 1787, giving voice to the question…
The Good Grace of Being American – John Piper
American citizens enjoy lavish blessings of common grace. Pastor John calls us to give thanks without giving away our far deeper allegiance to God’s special grace. Listen Now Read More…
Regeneration: The Most Significant Beginning
Regeneration is the first step in the total experience of redemption that God takes us through. When people say that they’re born again, they often think that their rebirth is…
The Fullest, Longest Happiness: For Those Who Pass the Test – John Piper
God never tests his saints with ill intent. As the Father of lights, his every test aims at the full and lasting happiness of his children. Watch Now Read More…
Power to Suffer Well – John Piper
How does God strengthen us in suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 3:18–22 to explain why our pain does not mean God…
“For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free.” But What Is “Freedom”?
A story is told of a prisoner who had been locked away for decades. One morning, the warden came to his cell and told him his sentence was complete. The…
How Is Jesus the Light of the World?
A few weeks ago, I was cutting wood in the small patch of forest beside our home and noticed how trees reach for the sun: in the center, trees grow…
A Father’s 5-to-9: The Holy Ambition of Godly Dads – Scott Hubbard
Some years ago, a professor told our class about a brief word from his wife that lodged itself like an arrow in his chest. A new semester was approaching, and…
How Do We Inherit the Kingdom? Galatians 5:19–21, Part 2 – John Piper
How do Christians inherit the kingdom of God? Not by our work or merit, but by our union with the Son of God and offspring of Abraham. Watch Now Read…