We all desire stability. Like toddlers learning to walk, however, stability often proves elusive. Unexpected disruptions threaten to knock us off balance. Relational wounds from loved ones introduce insecurity and…
Category: THEOLOGY
Rescued from a Condemning Conscience – John Piper
What can cleanse a guilty conscience? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:1–14 to examine the only solution for our guilt that provides true…
The Fundamentals and Functions of the Pastor-Teacher
Albert Mohler once stated, “The Christian pastor holds the greatest office of human responsibility in all creation.” Yet of all the high positions one can fill in society—a member of…
Who Wrote the Bible?
Who wrote the Bible? God did. To put a finer point on it, God is the divine author who used various human authors to write exactly what He wanted written.…
Lost in the Maze of Me: How Introspection Goes Wrong – Scott Hubbard
Christian introspection can feel a little like walking into a broad and intricate maze. Entering the maze is easy enough, but so is getting lost within it. Your sense of…
Should Exiles Pray for the King? 1 Timothy 2:1–4, Part 2 – John Piper
In this world, Christians live as sojourners and exiles, citizens of heaven under the lordship of Christ. So, how should we relate to earthly rulers? Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Why Was the Reformation Necessary?
The church is always in need of reform. Even in the New Testament, we see Jesus rebuking Peter, and we see Paul correcting the Corinthians. Since Christians are always sinners,…
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Tabletalk magazine helps growing Christians know God’s Word and apply it to their lives. Packed with daily Bible studies and thoughtful articles written by gifted pastors and theologians, this monthly…
Do Christian Hedonists Deny Self-Denial? – John Piper
Does God’s command to deny ourselves contradict Christian Hedonism? Pastor John clarifies the God-centered, pleasure-seeking aim of all Christian self-denial. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
A New Kind of Kirk: The Story of Baptists in Scotland – Nick Needham
ABSTRACT: Since 1690, the history of Christianity in Scotland has been, by and large, a history of Presbyterianism. But beginning in 1750, and especially in the early nineteenth century, Baptist…