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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Oct 7, 2015 • 6min
Consistent Spiritual Discipline Is Not Legalism
Consistent spiritual discipline is Christian living and is not legalistic.

Oct 6, 2015 • 9min
Does the Bible Say True Christians Never Sin?
Some texts in the Bible, like 1 John 5:18, may seem difficult to understand at first. But with a little digging, nuggets of gold are sure to surface.

Oct 5, 2015 • 9min
Doesn’t the Cross Display God’s Wrath Better Than Hell?
If Christ already bore the wrath of God on the cross, then is hell just redundant? Does hell take away from the glory of what Christ accomplished?

Oct 2, 2015 • 9min
Don’t Neglect the Work of Speck Removing
Before correcting a brother or sister in Christ, how certain must we be that our own outlook is free from sin and deceit?

Oct 1, 2015 • 10min
Can God Be Sovereign over All Sin and Still Be Good?
How we talk about God’s absolute sovereignty, right down to our word choice, makes a big difference in how people receive this precious truth.

Sep 30, 2015 • 8min
Does Netflix Make Christ More Precious to You?
The accommodations of our modern world aren’t all inherently sinful. But unless they serve our faithfulness to Jesus, what good are they?

Sep 29, 2015 • 8min
Should Christians Start Revolutions or Just Live Quietly?
First Thessalonians 4:11 says that we should “live a quiet life.” Do Jesus’s and Paul’s lives measure up to that instruction?

Sep 28, 2015 • 8min
Will God Ever Give Us More Than We Can Handle?
Many Christians say, “God will never give us more than we can handle.” But the truth of that statement depends on two key words.

Sep 25, 2015 • 9min
What’s the Difference Between Peace and Joy?
God desires that we have both peace and joy as we walk with him. How to joy and peace relate, and how do they differ?

Sep 24, 2015 • 9min
When Should We Pray for God to Take Us Home?
When we learn that our time on this earth is short, what truths can help us live out our last days with joy?


