How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Category: THEOLOGY
Can the Innocent Die for the Guilty? Colossians 2:13–15, Part 4 – John Piper
Does it satisfy the standards of God’s justice for an innocent one to die for the guilty? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Mothers of the Soul: Puritan Lessons in Encouraging Faith – Jenny-Lyn de Klerk
When I began my doctoral studies on the Puritans, I received all sorts of odd, and sometimes troubling, questions about my research. One of the most surprising came from a…
What Is Reformed Theology?
Have you ever asked or been asked the following questions: Are you Reformed? When did you become Reformed? Is this a Reformed church? These questions are common, but they can…
Ten Criticisms of John Piper’s Preaching – John Piper
Anyone who preaches for long will find his preaching criticized — sometimes unfairly, but often wisely. Pastor John shares ten criticisms that have shaped him. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
Transformation Through Divine Intervention – John Piper
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Do Not Hinder Them: Why We Baptize Believing Children – Jonathan Parnell
“What is the appropriate age to baptize believing children?” Here’s a question that’s been asked more than a few times by Baptist pastors and churches seeking to be faithful to…
“A Still More Excellent Way”: Love and Christian Maturity
First Corinthians 13 is largely regarded as a cozy part of the Bible. It’s prone to be read at weddings; it shows up on stationery, keychains, and home decor; and…
Hymn: “Jesus Paid It All” by Elvina Hall
I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small. Child of weakness, watch and pray; Find in Me thine all in all.” Refrain: Jesus paid it all; All…
Biblical Scholasticism
In an age wherein the ground of theology has been saturated by the torrential downpour of existential thinking, it seems almost suicidal, like facing the open floodgates riding a raft…