Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Nov 28, 2016 • 6min
Talk to Your Wife About Lust
Only Christ-centered commitment enables spouses to be honest with each other about their sexual purity.
Nov 25, 2016 • 13min
Are We Overdoing the Anti-Prosperity Gospel Theme?
God does not mean to remove suffering in this life, but assure us in suffering that nothing can separate us from his love.
Nov 23, 2016 • 11min
Yes to Hating Sin, No to Hating Self
Remember your corruption enough to humble yourself, but forget whatever keeps you back from pressing on toward Christ.
Nov 21, 2016 • 13min
Should We Encourage Interracial Marriage?
Your conscience should be clear in marrying a godly, Christ-exalting spouse, whatever his or her race.
Nov 18, 2016 • 23min
How to Read a Bible Full of Promises
The Bible portrays the unfolding of history under the sovereignty of God to bring about his purposes in line with his promises.
Nov 16, 2016 • 12min
How Is Christ My Advocate If His Saving Work Is Finished?
Christ’s advocacy is the ongoing presentation of our union with him established at the cross through faith by the Spirit.
Nov 14, 2016 • 13min
Did My Lust Cause Our Miscarriage?
God wills a new humility and submission and faith through our sin and the pain of loss.
Nov 11, 2016 • 9min
Should We Obey Old Testament Law?
The prohibition of eating pork is a refusal to submit to God’s plan for the fulfillment of the Law in Jesus.
Nov 9, 2016 • 11min
What Is “Fullness of Joy” and Do I Have It?
The fullness of our joy in God will climax when we delight in the Son with the very delight that the Father has in him.
Nov 7, 2016 • 12min
Isn’t Unlimited Atonement More Glorious Than Limited Atonement?
Definite atonement triumphs over unbelief and hardness of heart and brings to pass salvation and all the purposes of God that depend on it.
