Paul doesn’t just want Christians to know the truths of the Bible — he wants us to set our minds on them. But what does that mean, and how do…
Category: THEOLOGY
Can We Always Know the Purposes of Providence? Philemon 15–17, Part 3 – John Piper
Reading God’s providence rightly takes great faith in the power and wisdom of God, and communicating it kindly takes great humility. Paul displays both. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
When Grace Overcomes – John Piper
Why does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Tomorrow May Be Too Late: Testimonies of the Damned – Greg Morse
“I just never got around to it.” This must be one of the worst thoughts of those tormented in hell who heard the gospel in life. They passed through church…
What Is a Catechism?
Growing up in a Southern Baptist home in the 1980s, I didn’t really know how to answer the question “What is a catechism?” I had only heard the term catechism…
The Secret Superpower of Silence – John Piper
How does Jesus’s silence before his accusers teach us how to suffer? Pastor John offers encouragement for Christians facing unjust treatment. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
What Should Christians Remember amid Tragedies?
It was just after 11 p.m. on an unusually cold January night in north Florida when the knock came at our door—a dreaded knock that no parent ever wants to…
The Curse That Became Our Cure – John Piper
The cure for your sin, shocking as it seems, involves a curse. John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to show that Jesus was lifted up as our curse so that we…
Your Soul Needs Better News: Three Stories of the Gospel’s Advance – Darren Carlson
Acts 15 records the most important meeting in the New Testament. The debate strikes at the heart of the gospel. Paul and Barnabas are brought into sharp dispute with those…
Is Your Trial of Christ a Farce or a Fair Hearing?
As Mark’s account of Jesus’ arrest and trial progresses, we reach the point where Christ is brought before the Jewish council: “They led Jesus to the high priest. And all…