The cure for your sin, shocking as it seems, involves a curse. John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to show that Jesus was lifted up as our curse so that we…
Category: Desiring God
Your Soul Needs Better News: Three Stories of the Gospel’s Advance – Darren Carlson
Acts 15 records the most important meeting in the New Testament. The debate strikes at the heart of the gospel. Paul and Barnabas are brought into sharp dispute with those…
You Can’t Escape God’s Gifts: A Letter to Aspiring Hedonists – Clinton Manley
Dear Michael, It’s so good to hear from you again. It stirs my heart to hear of your thrill in discovering Christian Hedonism. Yes, we glorify God when we enjoy…
How the New Testament Transformed Slavery: Philemon 15–17, Part 2 – John Piper
While the New Testament never explicitly abolishes slavery, it is full of teachings and commands that revolutionized the master-slave relationship. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Fully Known, Fully Loved – John Piper
Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.…
The Freedom That Kills Regret – John Piper
True freedom means our desires align with God’s; we want what he wants. Pastor John answers three questions from Galatians about Christian liberty. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Expect Victory, Expect Death: The Paradox of the Christian Life – Seth Porch
In December 1914, a small ship set sail on a perilous voyage. The aim of the expedition? To be the first in history to make a land crossing of Antarctica.…
Get Your Heart Happy in God – Scott Hubbard
To his friends, George Müller embodied Psalm 23 even under the towering burdens of orphan ministry. What kind of communion with God made such peace possible? Watch Now Read More…
Even Now, God Can Rescue Your Prodigal – Jill Noble
My mom’s daily delight was observing wildlife from her porch overlooking our country pond. One spring morning, she watched six fluffy ducklings trail their mother across the water. Gripping her…
Receive Onesimus No Longer as a Slave but as a Brother: Philemon 15–17, Part 1 – John Piper
Paul wanted Philemon to welcome Onesimus back — but did it matter how? Paul’s radical reasoning has big implications for Onesimus’s status as a slave. Watch Now Read More Desiring…