Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Nov 14, 2013 • 8min

Charismatic Abuses? Doctrinal and Emotional

Flaws litter charismatic and non-charismatic churches alike. Pastor John has two biblical warnings for those who prize feelings over mature thinking.
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Nov 13, 2013 • 8min

What Is Prophecy Today?

Do new-covenant prophecies carry the same level of authority as Scripture? Pastor John explains three reasons why they don’t.
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Nov 12, 2013 • 6min

John MacArthur and Strange Fire

Paul told the Corinthians to earnestly desire the gift of prophecy. But should Christians today do the same?
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Nov 11, 2013 • 4min

Travel Updates and Prayer Requests

Pastor John talks about his plans to strengthen pastors in the Middle East and asks listeners to pray for strength.
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Nov 8, 2013 • 6min

Advice for Christian Loners

Pastor John encourages Christian loners — even those who have been hurt by the church — to pursue God in Christ-exalting friendships.
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Nov 7, 2013 • 9min

What Events in this World Echo in Eternity?

All of history details the story of God's redemptive grace through Jesus Christ. We will not forget this story in heaven — we will rehearse it forever.
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Nov 6, 2013 • 10min

Do Christian Hedonists Idolize Joy?

Pastor John explains how Christian Hedonism avoids idolizing joy.
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Nov 5, 2013 • 8min

Dead To the World — What’s That?

Jesus surpasses whatever good the world has to offer. So rather than worship those good things, disciples of Jesus receive them as gifts.
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Nov 4, 2013 • 8min

Finding Joy When Life Hurts Most

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty doesn’t only mean that he controls everything, but that he controls everything for the good of his people.
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Nov 1, 2013 • 7min

God’s Supreme Happiness

Pastor John discusses how God's sovereignty relates to joy in God.

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