Few words are more precious in the Christian’s vocabulary than the word grace. And yet few words are more misunderstood and misapplied, even by those who treasure the gospel of…
Category: Desiring God
Do You Have the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation? Ephesians 1:17–19, Part 2 – John Piper
If you have seen glory in the Bible, be assured, you can see more. Do not settle for what you’ve already seen. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Five Points for All Peoples: How Reformed Theology Is Transforming Africa – Dieudonné Tamfu
Recently a missionary to our country asked me about my ministry. I explained that we are planting a church and have started an extension site of Bethlehem College & Seminary…
Boys Cannot Be Girls: How Words of God Become Hate Speech – Sharon James
“Trans Rights Are Human Rights!” In June 2020 the Pride Flag was displayed at the US embassy in Moscow. When questioned about this, the American ambassador to Russia explained, “LGBTI…
How Do We Raise Kids Who Are Not Naive or Cynical? – John Piper
As Christians, we aspire to live out the paradox of brokenhearted boldness. But how do we teach and model this attitude for our kids? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin: Pondering the Implications of the 2020 Election – John Piper
This article is probably as close as you will get to an answer on how I will vote in the upcoming presidential election. Probably? Right. Only God knows what may…
How Did God Call Me to Himself? – John Piper
From our perspective, coming to Jesus Christ feels like placing our faith in him. But God himself enabled and awakened that faith in us. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Humble Yourself — Like God: The Power of Christ’s Lowliness – David Mathis
Behold, your king is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9) God commands us to be humble. “Seek humility” (Zephaniah 2:3). “Put on…
Why Do We Pray to the Father of Glory? Ephesians 1:17–19, Part 1 – John Piper
Why is God called the Father of glory? What does that phrase mean, and how does it shape and inspire our prayers? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Singing to the Risen Son: A History of Christian Hymns – Bruce Hindmarsh
ABSTRACT: In the early second century, the Roman governor Pliny the Younger described a group of Christians singing “a hymn to Christ as to a god.” This impulse to sing…