Messages by Desiring God

The new birth is the supernatural giving of divine life to a dead soul, and God accomplishes this great work through the means of gospel preaching.

If we depart from the traditional doctrine of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness we will diminish one of Christ’s great achievements, harm people who need this doctrine, and undermine the fruit of love.

Affections are to be prized, stirred, and renewed. Pastors labor alongside you and on your behalf, striving for your joy.

John 3:16 represents a glorious love, but there is more to God’s love than the free offer of the gospel.

We have eternal life because Christ died in our place and because in him is life. He removes God’s wrath, and he supplies the everlasting life we don’t have.

Teaching children is not about indoctrination or contextualization, but about category-creation that is rooted in the God-centeredness of God.

The wind of God’s Spirit gives new birth to whomever he pleases.

John Piper | Pastors should strive to be scholars and scholars should strive to be pastors.

We are called to fan into flame God’s gift. Don’t be ashamed, be courageous in God’s unbeatable power.

When God calls you to praise him, he’s not a megalomaniac. He’s a loving Father who invites you into highest, purest joy.