How should fellow elders of the same church navigate dissent, discord, and differences? In the early church, an argument arose between Barnabas and Paul that created tension, strife, and controversy…
Category: Desiring God
Do Unbelievers Know God? Galatians 4:8–11, Part 2 – John Piper
Even though people can know about God through creation, hard hearts suppress that knowledge. Thus, sinners do not know God. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Safest Soul in All the World: Rejoicing in the Risen Christ – David Mathis
The safest soul in all the universe is the one that rejoices in the risen Christ. God will never destroy those who delight in his Son. Watch Now Read More…
The Unimpressive Path to Immortality – Greg Morse
I knew a man who walked away from Jesus because he did not know what to do on Friday nights. When unbelieving, he knew exactly what to do. As a…
Guard Your Heart from Evil: Wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness – Dieudonné Tamfu
Years ago, when I was a new believer in Cameroon, a woman in Nigeria published a testimony about working for the devil. She shared that midnight until 2:00 were the…
Divine Judgment and Mercy – John Piper
What is God’s purpose in executing justice and showing mercy in the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the book of Joel to look at…
The Incomprehensibility of Turning to Law: Galatians 4:8–11, Part 1 – John Piper
For Paul, pagan idolatry and reliance on the law to get right with God amount to the same thing. Neither can offer any help to save our souls. Watch Now…
How Can I Glorify God as I Pray for Myself? – John Piper
God does everything he does for his glory, including answering our prayers. So, how can we align all our requests with this big, overarching purpose? Listen Now Read More Desiring…
God’s Delight in Civic Righteousness – John Piper
Why would God delight in ordinary lives like ours? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 11:1 to show why God finds pleasure in righteous…
The Spirit in Us Cries ‘Abba Father’: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 5 – John Piper
When Paul describes the Spirit’s witness in the heart of believers, he says the Spirit cries, “Abba!” Why is that name so significant? Watch Now Read More Desiring God