

Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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May 22, 2017 • 14min
My Sin Feels Good in the Moment — Why Stop?
God commands us not merely to flee evil, but to hate evil — not merely to do mercy, but to love mercy.

May 19, 2017 • 12min
Can We Be Legalistic About Not Being Legalists?
Christ’s righteousness is the sole ground of our acceptance into God’s favor, but our new life of holiness is necessary to demonstrate that we are truly in him.

May 17, 2017 • 11min
Is Body Image My Idol?
Pursuing physical fitness becomes sinful self-glorification when we no longer do so to overcome our own sin, serve others, and glorify Christ.

May 15, 2017 • 14min
Will You Write More Biographies?
Tell stories of Christians to inspire others to love Jesus, give them insight into perplexing difficulties, and motivate them to follow him no matter what.

May 12, 2017 • 9min
What’s the Difference Between ‘Foolish’ and ’Sinful’?
Foolishness in the Bible is always sinful. To act foolishly is sin, and to sin is to act foolishly.

May 10, 2017 • 11min
Can I Forgive Someone Who Doesn’t Confess Wronging Me?
Renounce revenge, trust your cause to God, and return good for evil. You can do that whether your adversary admits wrong or not.

May 8, 2017 • 9min
Is Homosexuality Really the Worst Sin?
The blood of Christ is sufficient to wash away every sin and remove all judgment and bring us to everlasting healing and joy.

May 5, 2017 • 11min
Why Does John Piper Complicate Saving Faith?
To come to true saving faith, you have to experience the miracle of spiritual sight of the supremely valuable glory of Christ, the image of God.

May 3, 2017 • 14min
Explaining Hell to Our Children
God intends for our real and wise fear of hell to be a means of clarifying and establishing his glory and truth in our hearts.

May 1, 2017 • 12min
How Will God Judge What I Do Today?
Teachers need to be vigilant over what they teach, and all Christians need to be vigilant over what they do with what they are taught.


