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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jul 25, 2013 • 5min
Is Discouragement a Sin?
The Bible accommodates strong, godly emotions, but how do we know when godly anger or discouragement has become sinful?

Jul 23, 2013 • 6min
God Does Make Much of Us
Pastor John explains how God actually does make much of us, so that we might make much of him.

Jul 22, 2013 • 4min
Childlike, Not Childish
How can Christians pursue a childlike faith while growing mature in their thinking like the Bible commands?

Jul 20, 2013 • 14min
Trayvon, Race, and Gospel Ministry
In this special episode of APJ, Pastor John weighs into the non-guilty verdict of George Zimmerman.

Jul 19, 2013 • 5min
Can I Say ‘God Loves You’ to Unbelievers?
Although God loves his people with a special, electing love, he loves all people by freely offering his Son for them to receive.

Jul 18, 2013 • 7min
If God Is Happy, Why Does He Seem Angry?
God delights in all of his works in the grand scope of God’s redemptive plan. But in the day-to-day sins and struggles of his image-bearers, God grieves.

Jul 16, 2013 • 6min
What Is Evil?
The heart of evil lies in its desire for other things above God. When evil looks out at all that is, it chooses creation over Creator.

Jul 15, 2013 • 4min
Bible Memory as Ministry to Others
By memorizing and reciting Scripture before others, believers become emissaries of grace who make mundane moments explode with significance.

Jul 12, 2013 • 5min
I’ve Sinned Horribly, Is There Any Hope?
Pastor John walks through Psalm 107 to call Christians who have sinned grievously and foolishly to cry out to the God of steadfast, enduring love.

Jul 11, 2013 • 6min
On Ghostwriters
Properly attributing people's work is a matter of honesty. God wants us to give credit where it's due.


