One of the most impactful theological conversations I remember being a part of happened when I was in my early twenties as a Bible-college student in Southern California. Some friends…
Category: Desiring God
The Purpose of Allegory: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 1 – John Piper
What is Paul’s main point in the allegory of Sarah and Hagar? What truth does he want his readers to see from this Old Testament story? Watch Now Read More…
The Art of Extemporaneous Preaching: Lessons from Charles Spurgeon – Geoff Chang
On February 23, 1856, Charles H. Spurgeon found a spare moment to write to a friend about the remarkable revival that was happening under his preaching. He had been in…
A Daily Morning Exercise – John Piper
How can we walk through this world of sin, suffering, and futility with strength and joy? Psalm 90:14 holds the key. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
God’s Promise of Glory – John Piper
How can God’s promise of glory encourage us in the smallness of our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Haggai for an encouraging word from…
No Suffering Is Unseen: Why Our Secret Pain Really Matters – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
What is the point of suffering in obscurity? That question haunted me for years. I wondered if there was any purpose to the days, months, and even decades of pain…
Paul the Matchmaker and the Mother: Galatians 4:17–20 – John Piper
Children of God come into being when Christ is formed in them through faith. Paul compares his whole ministry to a matchmaker and a mother. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Be Ready to Speak of Jesus: Evangelism as Spiritual Warfare – Scott Hubbard
On my desk sits a book with a dark image on its cover: a Christian soldier stands alone, surrounded by spiritual enemies. Seven arrows and a spear aim at his…
Why Would They Gouge Out Their Eyes? Galatians 4:12–16 – John Piper
If you leave the gospel for the law, you are under an enchantment. To break the spell, remember the blessings that the gospel brings. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Divine Compassion and Human Resistance – John Piper
How does God’s compassion overcome human resistance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jonah 2 to show how mercy conquered the prophet. Watch Now Read…