Leaning against the hood of my car, I didn’t want the date to end. It was late, but the well-lit parking lot outside her apartment seemed like a great place…
Category: THEOLOGY
Gospel Ministry Before Angels and Demons: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 1 – John Piper
The wonder of the cosmos is how wicked men can boldly approach the throne of the Holy One. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Antidote to Anxiety
Here’s an excerpt from The Antidote to Anxiety, Burk Parsons’ contribution to the May issue of Tabletalk: In the New Testament, the Greek word that is translated “anxiety” is an…
What Do History’s Best Preachers Have in Common?
The Spanish philosopher George Santayana famously wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”1 The thought has surely passed into the realm of cliché since, yet…
What does it mean that Christ “emptied Himself” in Phil. 2:6–7?
The Apostle Paul teaches that in Christ’s humiliation, He “emptied Himself” (Phil. 2:6–7). How should we understand this statement? From one of our Ask Ligonier events, John MacArthur articulates what…
What Does the Bible Say About Purgatory? – John Piper
What is purgatory, and why have thoughtful Christians like C.S. Lewis believed in it? Does this belief in afterlife cleansing find support in Scripture? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
When the Ground Gives Way – Marshall Segal
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart…
Christian, Do You Love God’s Law?
At a PGA Tour tournament in October 2015, Ben Crane disqualified himself after completing his second round. He did so at considerable financial cost. No matter—Crane believed the personal cost…
Introduce Your Child to Elijah and His Challenge to the Prophets of Baal
Most kids get a thrill out of a lively competition. The book The God Contest: The True Story of Elijah, Jesus, and the Greatest Victory invites young school-age children to…
You Have Need of Endurance – Jon Bloom
A few months ago, I met a friend for breakfast. When I asked him how he was doing, he answered, “I’m enduring.” If his response doesn’t sound remarkable, it’s only…