Ask Pastor John God Wants Your Resolve
Dec 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, John Piper, a renowned pastor and theologian, delves into making resolutions that honor God. He emphasizes that relying solely on willpower is ineffective; true strength comes from the Holy Spirit. Citing examples from Paul's life, he illustrates how grace fuels genuine resolve. Piper encourages listeners to make resolutions at any time, warns against spiritual indecisiveness, and calls for continuous commitment to goodness, always trusting in God's empowering strength.
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Resolve Through Another's Strength
- The Christian life is lived in the strength of another, not by sheer willpower.
- John Piper emphasizes dependence on the Holy Spirit as foundational to genuine resolve.
Make Resolutions Backed By Grace
- Resolve, but resolve in the strength God supplies so actions glorify Jesus.
- Make concrete plans for duties and trust God's grace to work through those plans.
Paul: Resolve Coupled With Grace
- Paul both resolved and credited God's grace for his efforts.
- Piper uses Paul's example to show resolution plus grace is authentically Christian.
