ABSTRACT: The fear of God is an often neglected or misunderstood concept, but it is vital to Christian faith. Conversion to Christ does not remove the fear of God but…
Category: Desiring God
Why God’s Love for Himself Is Good News for You – John Piper
Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God…
Don’t Mistake Dating for Marriage – Andrew Ballard
Love is costly and romance is risky. When we walk by the Spirit and in obedience to Christ’s counsel, the risk is right and the cost is worth paying. But…
How Spectacular and Satisfying Is Eternal Life? Titus 3:4–7, Part 8 – John Piper
By justifying us through Christ’s blood, God has made us heirs of eternal life. But what is that life, and why does it matter? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Faith Worth Thanking God For – John Piper
Why does Paul thank God for the faith of the saints? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why faith is a gift…
Sex Is Worship – John Piper
If sex outside of marriage doesn’t hurt anyone, why does Scripture call it sin? Pastor John unfolds the spiritual significance of sex from 1 Corinthians 6. Listen Now Read More…
The Day Death Tried to Swallow Life – Clinton Manley
Easter Sunday was a very bad day for Death. Many godly men and women have found it fruitful to personify death and address it as a character in God’s story…
Navigate the Impossible: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Wisdom – David Mathis
To lead the church faithfully, we need supernatural, sober-minded wisdom. God meets us in his word, by his Spirit, through prayer, with a team. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Justified by Grace in Hope of Eternal Life: Titus 3:4–7, Part 7 – John Piper
When we think of God’s grace in salvation, how does justification by faith lead to our adoption as children of God and the gift of eternal life? Watch Now Read…
He Came, He Died, He Conquered – Greg Morse
Many eyes saw a man being crucified. Some saw a criminal. Others, a blasphemer. Few, a king. All saw blood and torment, torture and death — slow and horrible. Eyes…