Given how foreign the book of Revelation can feel, we’re often left asking ourselves, “What are we supposed to do with this book?” Perhaps study it, interpret it, or understand…
Category: Desiring God
When Mercy Overcomes the World – John Piper
What does mercy sound like toward an enemy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:9–21 to show why blessing, not cursing, is the way love…
Learning to Delegate – John Piper
How might pastors approach the many administrative needs of a congregation? Pastor John draws four helpful guidelines from Jethro’s counsel to Moses. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Red-Letter Epistles: How Apostles Speak the Words of Christ – Dirk Jongkind
ABSTRACT: During the time that elapsed between Jesus’s ascension and the writing of the Gospels, the apostles faithfully taught the early churches all that Jesus had commanded. A careful reading…
Genuine Love Must Hate – John Piper
Why must love sometimes hate? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:9–21 to show that true love fights what destroys human souls. Watch Now Read…
If You’re Overwhelmed, You’re in Good Company – Jessica B.
I’m overwhelmed. I roll my eyes at the most popular phrase of my life, scribbled in spiral notebooks, pounded in capitalized ink. My prayer journal’s title since turning double digits…
Healthy Teaching Makes Healthy Old Men: Titus 2:1–2 – John Piper
Sound doctrine — God’s revelation in Christ — has the power to guard us from silliness and immaturity and frivolity, and to make us healthy in every way. Watch Now…
How to Discern God’s Will – John Piper
Can you glorify God without consciously trying? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:2–8 to show how the Spirit reshapes your reflexes for righteousness. Watch…
Is Sex as Dangerous as Christians Make It Seem? – John Piper
Why do Christians make such a big deal about sex? Pastor John shows what godly sexuality says about the God who made us and the Christ who redeemed us. Listen…
Are You Thrilled by the Trinity? – Clinton Manley
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14) Trinity. What happens in…