“If you faint in the day of adversity,” the king instructed his son, “your strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). No man longs for small strength. No godly man can stomach…
Category: THEOLOGY
The Covenant in History
Here’s an excerpt from The Covenant in History, R Scott Clark’s contribution to the October issue of Tabletalk: Until recently, it was widely held that covenant theology was created in…
Video: “How the Mighty Have Fallen” by Alistair Begg
Following Saul and Jonathan’s death, David cried out for silence in the streets and for a curse to descend on the mountain where the mighty of Israel had fallen. Although…
How Do We Get Tricked into Sinning? – John Piper
When we obey sin, we obey a liar, a deceiver, a murderer. Sin is a slave master who tricks his subjects into eternal death. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Calvinism in One Point: The Often-Forgotten Story of TULIP – Scott Hubbard
If the word Calvinism means anything to you, then the acronym TULIP likely has been planted in your theological vocabulary. You have become familiar with — perhaps even a champion…
Why the Reformation Still Matters
On October 31, 2016, Pope Francis announced that after five hundred years, Protestants and Catholics now “have the opportunity to mend a critical moment of our history by moving beyond…
What Gospel Ministers Don’t Do (Part 2 of 4)
In 2 Corinthians 4:1–6, we find Paul making a series of great declarations concerning the ministry of the Gospel—declarations that stand to encourage today’s pastors in their vital work: 1Therefore,…
Stream the Luther Documentary for Free
More than five hundred years ago, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. Little did he know how the Lord would use him to…
The Reformed Home: Learning from Family Worship in Protestant England – Brian Hanson
ABSTRACT: The English Reformation of the sixteenth century not only brought about a reformation of doctrine, but it also promoted a reformation of family piety. The making of godly households…
Why Is God’s Pursuit of Praise Not Conceited? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 13 – John Piper
How could God be loving and do everything he does for his own praise? Watch Now Read More Desiring God