What does it mean to be godly? Far from some remote, disengaged experience, much of the Christian life involves practical obedience. Godliness in Scripture wears working clothes, so to speak.…
Category: THEOLOGY
5 Things You Should Know about Evangelism
Evangelism is part of the life and purpose of the church and of every Christian. A church that does not evangelize is not a true church. This may seem to…
Announcing Our Dedicated-Language Website in Turkish
We are pleased to announce that Ligonier has launched a dedicated-language website in Turkish. By God’s grace, and through the generous support of ministry friends such as you, tr.ligonier.org is…
The Wholehearted Pastor: Why Men of God Pursue Purity – Ray Ortlund
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in . . . purity. (1 Timothy 4:12) Pastoral ministry is not something low we pastors…
Paul’s Background Is a Mercy to Us: Galatians 1:1–2, Part 1 – John Piper
Who was Paul before God made him an apostle? What can we learn from his life, conversion, and death? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Loving Righteousness – John Piper
When the word of the cross comes to us through faith, it enables us to love what God loves. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1…
Marley and His Message to Scrooge
“Bah! Humbug!” These two words are instantly associated with Charles Dickens’ immortal fictional anti-hero, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge was the prototype of the Grinch who stole Christmas, the paradigm of all…
Practicing Faith in a Post-Faith World: Five Ways to Respond – Andrew Wilson
The West is not as post-Christian as many imagine. No doubt there are places on earth, including Middle America, where it might feel like the wider culture is currently rejecting…
Following Christ’s Example – John Piper
How can we follow Jesus’s example of not returning evil for evil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:18–23 to help us overcome…
How John Piper Marks Up His Books – John Piper
Pastor John never reads a book — even novels — without a pencil in hand. What does he do with it, and why won’t he use a pen? Listen Now…