Light + Truth The Promise for All Who Believe
Dec 22, 2025
Join John Piper, a prominent Reformed pastor and theologian known for his impactful preaching, as he delves into the depths of John 3:16. He highlights belief as a delightful duty that connects us to God's love and emphasizes its ongoing nature—it's not just about a one-time conversion. Piper also distinguishes saving faith's focus on Jesus as the true revelation of God, stressing the importance of both mental agreement with God's truths and heartfelt satisfaction in Christ. Ultimately, he underscores that true belief is a work of God, opening eyes to spiritual truths.
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Four-D Framework For John 3:16
- John Piper frames John 3:16 with four Ds: danger, design, duty, and destiny to summarize the gospel succinctly.
- This structure makes the verse easy to remember and reproduce in everyday conversations.
Believe To Connect With God's Rescue
- Believe in Jesus to connect your soul to God's rescuing love rather than relying on background or merit.
- Choose to believe now so the channel of God's powerful love can rescue you from perishing.
Faith Is Ongoing, Not Just A Moment
- Believing is described in Greek as a present, continuous action, not merely a past event.
- Focus on whether you are believing now rather than obsessing over when you first believed.
