ABSTRACT: God told Adam that he would “surely die” if he ate from the forbidden tree. He and Eve did not immediately return to the dust upon eating the fruit,…
Category: THEOLOGY
Draw Near with Confidence – John Piper
Should Christians ever lack confidence in approaching God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the unshakable basis of our boldness. Watch Now…
Is Jesus God?
Is Jesus God? One could turn to many places in Scripture to discover that the Bible answers this question in the affirmative. It does so again and again. However, a…
Always Ready: Join Us in Calgary, Alberta
In today’s world, the search for identity can be overwhelming. Countless voices pull us in different directions, urging us to embrace contradicting ideas of what it means to just “be…
Satisfy Me to the End: Praying with Wisdom as We Age – Jon Bloom
This summer, I began reviewing all my journals. As I write, I’m still plodding through the handwritten journals I kept in my twenties, transcribing them into digital documents as I…
‘I Do Not Permit a Woman to Teach’: 1 Timothy 2:11–15, Part 1 – John Piper
When Paul encourages women to be quiet, what does he mean? Not total silence, but the kind of submissive speech that does not contradict the calling of men to lead.…
“No Longer a Slave, but a Son”: The Gospel in Galatians 4
Often in the New Testament, the apostles manage to summarize the beauty of the Gospel in only a few words. When they do, they give us ideal passages for meditation…
I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy – John Piper
How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The Gift of Sanctification – John Piper
Is sanctification a gift or something we achieve? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:22–23 to explore how sanctification relates to our freedom in…
Leave Church a Little Tired: Serving the Saints on Sunday Morning – Sam Emadi
“I hope you leave Sunday morning deeply encouraged by the gospel — and I also hope you leave kind of tired.” I’ve had more than a few puzzled looks come…