Light + Truth Freed from This Present Evil Age
Oct 24, 2025
John Piper, a prominent theologian and pastor known for his biblical teachings and founding Desiring God, explores the essence of true freedom through Galatians. He discusses how Christ's deliverance reshapes our minds and loves, highlighting the need for precise biblical reading and disciplined submission to Scripture. Piper emphasizes that Paul's apostleship brings unique authority to teaching and urges listeners to let Scripture transform their lives. Ultimately, he reveals how embracing grace and peace through Christ liberates us from worldly bondage.
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Apostolic Authority Comes From Christ
- Paul claims apostleship not from men but by appearance and commission of the risen Christ.
- This gives his letters direct authority as the living Christ's words to the churches.
People Nervous About Scriptural Search
- John Piper recounts Christians coming nervous when asked if they've searched Scripture on an issue.
- He diagnoses a habit of brief devotional 'nuzzling' that fails to transform thinking and behavior.
Read Scripture With Rigorous Discipline
- Study Scripture with precision, context, and disciplined attention rather than vague impressions.
- Exchange your inherited thinking for apostolic thinking until the Word becomes unescapable and life-changing.
