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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 15, 2017 • 9min
When Should Christians Use Satire?
While satire, irony, sarcasm, and ridicule all have their place in exposing evil and harm, Christians should patiently seek to win others in love.
Mar 13, 2017 • 8min
Why Does the New Testament Cite Extrabiblical Sources?
Sometimes biblical authors drew in material from outside the Bible in order to strengthen their points for their audience.
Mar 10, 2017 • 7min
What Is Revival and Where Do We Find It?
Revival is a concentrated work of God where Christians in various churches earnestly desire more of Christ, boldness in witness, and commitment to missions.
Mar 9, 2017 • 12min
The Benedict Option and American Politics: 12-Minute Audio with Don Carson
Christians are called to be different from the world, but engaged with the world. That’s not comfortable, but it is essentially Christian.
Mar 8, 2017 • 9min
Why I’m Baptist
First, be a Bible-guided Christian. Second, embrace the Bible-rooted doctrines of grace. Third, come to your convictions on baptism.
Mar 6, 2017 • 8min
My Prodigal Left Home — Should I Give Him Money?
If you have a prodigal, immerse yourself in the Bible and pray with your spouse for wisdom, love, boldness, and joy.
Mar 3, 2017 • 9min
Is God Ever Surprised?
God is never ignorant about the future or about anything. He is never uncertain about what is coming. He is God.
Mar 1, 2017 • 7min
What If Life Turns Out to Be Pointless?
Christianity and nihilism are exclusive, because God himself is the meaning and purpose and value of human existence.
Feb 27, 2017 • 13min
Am I Really Ready for Heaven?
Receive Christ, the one who did all the doing that had to be done as the foundation of our acceptance with God.
Feb 24, 2017 • 8min
Does God Know the Exact Day I Will Die?
God determines when everybody dies. He decided so before the world existed.
