How does God remain just as he forgives sinners? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:21–26 to show how Christ’s death vindicates God’s righteousness. Watch…
Category: Desiring God
Three Metrics for Your Fitness – John Piper
When does stewardship of the body cross over into self-glorification? Pastor John helps us test our motivations with three questions. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The Making of a Mature Counselor: What We Learn from David Powlison – Ed Welch
David Powlison (1949–2019), a dear colleague and friend, was a polymath who knew much about many things. After working with him for almost forty years, I still chuckled at his…
A Guide to Reading David Powlison – Shane Becker
This article offers a guide to some of David Powlison’s most significant resources. To find the full list of his books, articles, messages, and more, see the exhaustive bibliography of…
The God Who Humbles and Restores – John Piper
What if God’s power isn’t arbitrary but wise and awe-inspiring? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 40:1–14 to show how God humbles pride to reveal…
Love the Light Through Dark Stories – Clinton Manley
It is a good thing to have bad things in our favorite stories. All the best stories have dark parts. Harry Potter’s mother murdered by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named; Aslan slain on the…
What Does It Mean to Exhort and Rebuke? Titus 1:5–9, Part 5 – John Piper
What enables elders to rebuke and exhort with all authority? Only their tight grip on the healthy doctrine given to them in the word of God. Watch Now Read More…
Are Raised Hands in Worship Just Showing Off? – John Piper
When we lift our hands in worship, are we displaying public faithfulness or public performance? Pastor John gives three ways to test our hearts. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Every Need Redefined – John Piper
What if your deepest need is not escape but endurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 38:1–42:17 to show how God meets every need on…
‘Come and See More of Me’: Jesus’s Daily Invitation to Delight – Brian Tabb
A few years ago, I received a new pair of binoculars as a birthday present. When our family traveled to the Grand Canyon, I could look out from the South…