What was the cost of Christ’s love for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ephesians 5:1–2. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Category: THEOLOGY
Shadows of Christ, the Substance: Colossians 2:16–17 – John Piper
If Christianity is rooted in the Old Testament, why are Christians not keeping so much of what God commanded there? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
4 (More) Bible Verses about the Bible
James 1:22–25 “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a…
The Doctrine the Church Can’t Live Without
I know it is summer time, but here is a quiz. It’s only one question and it’s fill in the blank. Ready? Christology is by nature bound up with the…
Raised from the Dead to Serve – John Piper
Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.…
Faith in an Age of Unbelief: Breaking the Spells of Modernity – Gerrit Scott Dawson
“Fake! Fake! Toy, toy, toy!” jeered Danny and Lynn as I showed them Big Dog, one of my stuffed animals. I was about six years old, so they were about…
Ten Reasons You Need Unconditional Election – John Piper
How important is unconditional election for the Christian life? Pastor John offers ten reasons why Christians need this crucial doctrine. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
What Is a Covenant?
The basic structure of the relationship God has established with His people is the covenant. A covenant is usually thought of as a contract. While there surely are some similarities…
Does science contradict the biblical doctrine of creation?
NICHOLS: We first have to ask: What do you mean by science? If science is understanding the natural world, then it does not contradict the biblical doctrine of creation. This…
The God We Can Kiss – David Mathis
Let’s admit, kissing is not what it used to be. With the passage of time, the act has been romanticized and its applications narrowed. Once its associations were far more…