Why would God delight in ordinary lives like ours? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 11:1 to show why God finds pleasure in righteous…
Category: THEOLOGY
Lessons from a Former Demoniac — Extraordinary Encounters with Jesus
The Bible is a book about Jesus. While we certainly should read our Bibles with personal application in mind, we must ultimately ask, “Where is Jesus in this passage?” And…
What Will Ligonier Be Doing in the Years to Come?
“What do you see the future holding for Ligonier?” That’s the essence of the question I asked Dr. R.C. Sproul about twelve years ago. Ligonier was just beginning to translate…
Is God Always Pleased with Christians?
To answer this question properly, we need to lay a firm foundation which begins by putting grace before works. 1. Outside of Christ, we cannot please God by our own…
The Spirit in Us Cries ‘Abba Father’: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 5 – John Piper
When Paul describes the Spirit’s witness in the heart of believers, he says the Spirit cries, “Abba!” Why is that name so significant? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Royal Genealogy of Jesus
The five books from Genesis to Deuteronomy form the first section of the Hebrew Bible known as the Torah. Unfortunately, the Hebrew term torah is often misleadingly translated into English…
God’s Delight in Our Prayers – John Piper
Why is God delighted when we pray? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 15:8 to show how our prayerful dependence magnifies the glory of…
Life Beneath a Sovereign Lord: How His Power Unleashes Us – Scott Hubbard
Some truths about God we receive into our minds as we might receive a houseguest, expecting them to behave nicely and generally keep the furniture in place. But then, sooner…
Am I Abusing Caffeine? – John Piper
How can we tell if we’re abusing caffeine (or any food or drink)? Pastor John offers three questions to guide a Christian’s consumption. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Wallpaper: Keep His Commandments
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3 Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other…