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The Sum of All Things Is Christ: Ephesians 1:7–10, Part 9 – John Piper
The grand climax of God’s plan in history, indeed the very point of all creation, is summed up in one word: Christ. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Before the Throne for You: What It Means for Christ to Intercede – Chris Bruno
If you are a follower of Jesus, he is interceding for you right now. When was the last time you paused to consider this? I’m persuaded that we do not…
Is Angry Prayer Okay? – John Piper
We have nothing to hide from God since he already knows our hearts. But that doesn’t mean we can do or say whatever we want in prayer. Listen Now Read…
A World of Good to Do: How Christians Overcome Evil in Society – Marvin Olasky
When I taught classes on journalism and religion at The University of Texas, I asked my students on the first day to characterize “Christian” in one or two words. The…
The Forgotten Book for Sexual Purity – Marshall Segal
Conquering sexual sin, especially the sin of indulging in pornography, takes more than internet filters and accountability reports. Good tools are priceless, even indispensable. Accountability software proved invaluable in my…
When Does Love Insist On Its Way? – Jon Bloom
First Corinthians 13 is one of the most beautiful texts — morally and lyrically — not only in all of Scripture, but in all of literature, period. It is a…
How Did John Piper Become a Calvinist? – John Piper
When John Piper entered seminary in 1968, he believed in the self-determining will of man. But then he encountered Philippians 2 and Romans 9. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Mercy on Every Side: Calvin’s Misunderstood Doctrine of Election – David Gibson
ABSTRACT: John Calvin’s doctrine of election, though well known, is not well understood. Many assume they know what Calvin means by the doctrine without listening carefully to his treatment of…
The Pleasure of God in All of History: Ephesians 1:7–10, Part 8 – John Piper
God has a joyful plan and has worked it out in history, and the climax of that plan is the person and work of his Son. Watch Now Read More…