To answer the question, “What authority do pastors have?” you have to pick a side in the polity debates. I choose elder-led congregationalism. My sense, however, is that many Christians…
Category: THEOLOGY
The Prayer You Don’t Want Answered – John Piper
Sometimes, God responds to our sinful requests with a merciful no. But other times, he gives what we ask, brings misery with it, and then amazingly works good through it.…
True Shepherding
Every morning for several months, my wife and I walked past an injured Canada goose, whose feathers stuck out in several directions. For all those months, several geese dutifully stayed…
The Gospel of the Glory of Christ – John Piper
Why did God create and redeem us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 to reveal the glory for which we were saved. Watch…
24/7 Devotion: A Conversation with John Piper – John Piper
What does God want from your life? Pursue holiness and love the church. Get a godly ambition and rest in his providence. Suffer well and rejoice in Christ. Watch Now…
The Sole Authority of God’s Word
In part one of this series, we examined the biblical pattern of reminder, and especially Peter’s effort to remind his readers of the basic truths of the Gospel, which he…
How Can I Be a Godly Mom?
“Love them,” our wise pastor advised me. In all my reading about discipline, schedules and developmental stages, he pointed this new mom to what mattered most: love (1 Cor. 13:1).…
Lay a Foundation of Truth for the Next Generation
You and I are called to serve the Lord in every sphere of our lives. If you have children, you know the special delight that it is to be a…
See Through Enemy Eyes: Expecting Temptation Before It Comes – Greg Morse
Fortresses have been lost through sheer lack of imagination. The general cannot see with his enemy’s eyes, anticipate his enemy’s strategies, and so he invites his enemy’s feet into the…
Persecuted for Being a Child of Promise: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 7 – John Piper
Children of promise are children born as the answer to a promise. Every Christian is a child spoken of beforehand, a fulfillment of God’s promise. Watch Now Read More Desiring…