Brothers, how do we obey the command to “be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13)? How do we who are men act…
Category: Desiring God
Fight for Joy with the Word, Prayer, and Praise – John Piper
How do we sustain joy in God through the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper offers practical wisdom on fighting for joy…
Am I Overusing Bible Commentaries? – John Piper
God gives the church teachers, including Bible commentators, to help us understand his word. But how can we tell if we’re relying on commentaries too much? Listen Now Read More…
Born to Bring Us Near: Christmas Glories of the Great High Priest – John Piper
Some of the gospel’s most precious benefits are rooted in the superiority of Christ’s priesthood. The baby born in Bethlehem lives forever and saves to the uttermost. Watch Now Read…
The Greatest Act of Love – John Piper
What should motivate our deeds of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:2 to demonstrate how joy in God fuels sacrificial love. Watch…
Famous for His Grace: How Christmas Makes Us Family – John Piper
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we…
Marvel in the Manger: Worshiping Christ Like His Cousin – Tanner Swanson
After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but…
How to Believe in the Teachings of Demons: 1 Timothy 4:1–5, Part 2 – John Piper
False teachers forsake godliness as the goal of knowledge. And when that happens, consciences are seared and people swerve from the truth. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
One Tale to Rule Them All – Clinton Manley
A story starts “once upon a time.” It weaves through a tried-and-true narrative: a maiden in paradise violates a single prohibition, she is captured by a dragon, rescued by a…
Does Christmas Bring Peace or War? – John Piper
At Christmas, Jesus came to bring God-exalting happiness through peace with God — and merciful warfare against everything that destroys such happiness. Listen Now Read More Desiring God