ABSTRACT: Several dozen times throughout Scripture, the word “Sheol” appears with reference to the afterlife. The Old Testament portrays Sheol as the bunker of humanity’s enemy, the devil, and the…
Category: Desiring God
How Can I Disagree with My Husband and Still Submit? – John Piper
How can a wife disagree with her husband about a decision while still submitting to his leadership in the home? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The Bride Satan Loves to Insult: The Church Dying – Greg Morse
My Dear Globdrop, I’ve had the misfortune of receiving the protestation you called a letter. My favorite line was when you asked how we (your superiors) could expect you (a…
None Can Stay His Hand: The Certain Triumph of the Gospel – David Mathis
The absolute sovereignty of God isn’t just a doctrine to affirm, but a balm for the infirmed. From the book of Daniel, to the church today, God’s rule and reign…
God Is Preparing His Holy Bride: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 10 – John Piper
Before the stars lit up the night sky. Before the sun blazed in the heavens. God planned for his people to be radiantly holy forever before him. Watch Now Read…
When Every Other Word Fails – David Mathis
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! (Revelation 4:8) What, if anything, might you say when you stand for the first…
Why We Long for Intimacy with God – Ed Welch
We often think of relationships in terms of distance. They can be close or distant. To be human is to be close to the ones we love. I consider it…
How Do I Know If I’m Doing Enough for God? – John Piper
Before you get overwhelmed by all of the Bible’s commands, remember your right standing with God and focus first on the anchors of faithful obedience. Listen Now
What Does He See in Her? The Church in the Eyes of Christ – Marshall Segal
How we think and feel about the church reveals how much we really know the heart of Christ. When we first heard the gospel, many of us were told, perhaps…
Seeing the World in Black and White: How Much Do Assumptions Divide Us? – Greg Morse
After watching the George Floyd video and seeing the ensuing destruction to our city, the four walls of the house began to feel suffocating. I needed to go for a…