Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jun 10, 2013 • 6min
Affections and Emotions
Our affections move us to not only eat, but savor; not only avoid what is evil, but despise it; not only sing by rote, but worship God with delight.
Jun 7, 2013 • 5min
Who Has Been Most Influential in Your Life?
Pastor John shares his personal list of influencers — people who contributed significantly to shaping his mind.
Jun 6, 2013 • 5min
How Evangelistic Should Sundays Be?
The one gospel does two things: It feeds the saints week by week and it calls unbelievers to repent and believe in Jesus for salvation.
Jun 5, 2013 • 3min
Personal Comfort in God’s Sovereignty Over Evil
If God is absent, life is meaningless; if he is helpless, we have no hope. But if he is sovereign, he works even evil for the good of his children.
Jun 4, 2013 • 7min
Can God Ordain Evil Without Being Evil?
If no single evil act falls outside of God’s control, how can God be completely good?
Jun 3, 2013 • 4min
On Pastors Who Use Churches as Studios
God may choose to extend the influence of a pastor beyond the church doors, but his call remains the same: Faithfully feed your flock.
May 31, 2013 • 8min
Can a Born-Again Christian Lose Salvation?
A born-again person cannot be unborn again. If God has called you by name, he is faithful to keep you until the end.
May 30, 2013 • 3min
Is Jeremiah 29:11 a Promise to Christians?
If the promise in Jeremiah 29:11 was made to exiles in Babylon, what business do Christians have claiming it for themselves?
May 28, 2013 • 4min
Boundaries for Non-Christian Friendships
In their friendships with non-Christians, are believers loving and transforming, or conforming and being transformed?
May 27, 2013 • 3min
Stranded on a Desert Island, What Books Do You Bring?
What three books would you want with you if you were stranded on a desert island? Pastor John shares his three picks.
