It’s easy to romanticize physical suffering — especially when you’re not the one experiencing it. Saints like Amy Carmichael, who spent over twenty years bedridden, and Joni Eareckson Tada, a…
Category: THEOLOGY
Greet with a Holy Kiss? Applying an Uncomfortable Command – David Mathis
Some Christians today might be surprised to learn that the apostles command us, five times, to “greet [each other] with a holy kiss” (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians…
The Freedom of Christ’s Love – John Piper
Why is it important that Christ loves us freely, without compulsion? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from John 10:14–18. Watch Now Read…
How to See Your Wife: Three Ways to Love Her Better – Matt Bradner
The scene was reminiscent of a scary movie. Julia walked out to the church parking lot and found an ominous note taped to her car window: “I SEE YOU!” Though…
Why We Do Not Worship Angels: Colossians 2:18–19 – John Piper
God has provided one Mediator between God and man, and he is far greater than any heavenly or fallen angel. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Do Jesus and Paul Contradict One Another?
Some have sought to pit Jesus’ ethical teaching over against the writings of the Apostle Paul. Such false dichotomizing is often driven by a desire to distance oneself from the…
The Benefits of Christ’s Love – John Piper
What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1. Watch…
I Don’t Feel God’s Love — What Can I Do? – John Piper
When life is hard and heaven seems silent, how can God’s people still feel his love? Pastor John offers six reminders for those in spiritual darkness. Listen Now Read More…
“Everyone Will Be Salted with Fire”: Making Sense of Mark 9:49
Many have described Christ’s words in Mark 9:49–50 as being among the New Testament’s most challenging passages. They read, Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if…
Corinthian Enthusiasm
Only one book is absolutely essential to save us, to equip us to obey God’s will, and to glorify Him in whatever we do. Only one book gives us undiluted…