It may seem that God was more wrathful in the Old Testament than in the New Testament, but that is not the case when we study the whole story of…
Category: THEOLOGY
What is one book of the Bible you often return to, and why?
My favorite book in the Bible is the gospel of John. It presents the deity of Christ in a way that is magnificent. It is a glorious portrayal of Christ,…
How to Put Sexual Immorality to Death: Colossians 3:5–10, Part 4 – John Piper
How do we gain victory over a sin that continually tempts us with the promise of pleasure? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
His Majesty Lifts the Lowly: The Attractive Force of God’s Mercy – David Mathis
Mention something “majestic” in nature, and many of us would think of mountains. We might call to mind some great range of mountains, or a towering waterfall, or an expansive…
What Will Your Home Teach? Cultivating a Christlike Family Culture – Sam Crabtree
Children absorb. They learn their way around the world not only from what others explicitly teach them, but also from the kind of culture or atmosphere in which they live…
Justification and the Debtor’s Ethic – John Piper
How do we as Christians live by the faith which justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:4–5. Watch Now…
What Is Sexual Immorality? Colossians 3:5–10, Part 3 – John Piper
How do we know what a biblical author means when he uses words that we almost never use? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Who Is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? Conflicting answers to this question have echoed through history. Ancient Gnostics taught that Jesus was a spirit who only appeared to be human. The Arian heresy said…
The Physicality of Faithful Worship: Why We Bend Knees and Lift Hands – Bob Kauflin
I can imagine several possible responses to an article with a title like this one. “Oh great. Another extrovert clueless to the fact that God made people different.” “Yes! A…
Justification for Times of Failure – John Piper
What weapon has God given us to fight the accusations of the devil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from Romans 3:21–26. Watch Now…