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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Aug 23, 2013 • 7min
What Is Legalism?
The word “legalism” is not found in the Bible. So what do people mean when they contrast legalism with the gospel?

Aug 22, 2013 • 7min
Women As Ministers?
God equips women to minister mightily in this world. Pastor John clarifies 1 Timothy 2 and calls women to endless possibilities.

Aug 21, 2013 • 7min
Does God Remember Our Sins or Forget Them?
Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.

Aug 20, 2013 • 6min
Why Is My Evangelism at Work So Lame?
It is difficult, even strange, to turn workplace conversations from football and fashion to the gospel. How then should believers approach evangelism at work?

Aug 19, 2013 • 6min
What Does It Mean to Be Made in God’s Image?
Sin defaces the image of God, but it doesn’t destroy it. Pastor John explains what it means to be made in the image of God in this age of redemption.

Aug 16, 2013 • 6min
Battling Jealousy
The jealousy of God is both righteous and loving; often, our jealousy is sinful and selfish. How can Christians distinguish these jealousies?

Aug 15, 2013 • 5min
Battling Envy
Envy rises up out of a resentful, discontent hearts. Therefore, trust in God’s goodness is the believer’s secret weapon in the battle against envy.

Aug 14, 2013 • 8min
How Does the Spirit Testify I’m Saved?
The Holy Spirit testifies that believers are God’s children by working good fruit in their lives and a cry in their hearts: “Father! Lord!”

Aug 13, 2013 • 7min
My Husband Is Okay with Racy Scenes — I Hate It
Behind sexual scenes in entertainment swirls a sea of lust, adultery, and hate — sexual sin that killed Jesus, and that Jesus died to kill.

Aug 12, 2013 • 6min
When a Christian Won’t Repent from Sexual Sin
The four steps of biblical discipline are designed to keep the church holy and pure while it loves the unrepentant back to Jesus.


