Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Oct 21, 2015 • 7min
When Depression Descends, Do the Next Thing
Do not underestimate the power of preaching to your soul and singing to God when you can’t shake spiritual darkness.
Oct 20, 2015 • 10min
How Should Christians Think About Socialism?
How does socialism borrow from the Bible? And how does socialism differ from biblical principles on compassion and justice?
Oct 19, 2015 • 10min
Is the Refugee Crisis an End-Times Event?
As peoples spread and migrate across the globe, Christianity ebbs and flows. But there is no reason to believe that God won’t use the movement of peoples to advance the gospel.
Oct 16, 2015 • 9min
Should I Care at All What People Think of Me?
Christ frees every believer from being overly concerned with what others think. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care at all.
Oct 15, 2015 • 10min
God Wrote a Book — That Changes All Other Books
Good books have so much to offer for the Christian life. Pastor John describes seven ways books have shaped him personally.
Oct 14, 2015 • 5min
Loving Money Is Suicide
We all need money and we all use money. But when we begin to seek happiness in money, we are taking steps toward destruction.
Oct 13, 2015 • 10min
What’s the Difference Between Self-Love and Self-Esteem?
Jesus commands us to love others as we love ourselves. Does that mean he wants us to have high self-esteem?
Oct 12, 2015 • 10min
Eight Promises to Students Facing Ridicule at School
How can a student face persecution from their peers at school? What promises can they hold on to when all seems to be shaking?
Oct 9, 2015 • 9min
Do Arminians Preach a Sufficient Gospel?
Spurgeon seemed to say that Arminians preach an insufficient gospel. But can our theological commitments really ruin our gospel presentation to the point that it’s completely defective?
Oct 8, 2015 • 6min
Is God Only Glorified by People Who Love Him?
God will receive glory from every part of his creation, even from those who rebel against him. But he receives most glory from the believer when our hearts find our fullest satisfaction in him.
