Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Apr 24, 2020 • 12min

What Sins Disqualify a Pastor for Life?

Should churches ever consider calling a pastor who has committed adultery in the past? And if so, how should they evaluate his repentance?
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Apr 22, 2020 • 11min

Sovereign Comfort for Uncertain Times

When crisis hits, Jesus Christ remains on his throne. He reigns supreme, and he will never leave nor forsake his people.
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Apr 20, 2020 • 12min

Why Do We Confess If Our Sins Are Already Forgiven?

Explore the intriguing practice of confession in Christianity despite the promise of total forgiveness. Discover how Christ's sacrifice relates to the act of confessing sins. Delve into the delicate balance between God's sovereignty and personal faith in experiencing forgiveness. Uncover the traits that characterize true believers and how acknowledging sin plays a pivotal role in nurturing a genuine relationship with God. This profound conversation challenges conventional views on forgiveness and highlights the importance of confession as an expression of faith.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 12min

Is God Humble?

As we seek to put away pride and become more humble, is there any humility in God for us to imitate? Or is humility fitting only for creatures?
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Apr 15, 2020 • 13min

More Precious Than Praise and Possessions

How we handle our possessions in this world and the praise of man not only shapes our lives now, but determines our fate for eternity.
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Apr 14, 2020 • 10min

Fighting Loneliness in the Coronavirus Outbreak

God created us to live in community, not to self-isolate. But when we do experience loneliness, to what promises can we turn?
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Apr 13, 2020 • 12min

I’m Afraid of Surrendering to Christ — What Can I Do?

The life Jesus promises when you follow him far surpasses anything you might have to give up. There is no greater joy than in walking with him.
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Apr 10, 2020 • 11min

Why Do We Celebrate Easter?

If Jesus remained in the grave, then his followers have no hope. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. Christ is risen.
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Apr 9, 2020 • 8min

Why the Sovereignty of God Is Good News

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty does not sit on the periphery of theology. Without the sovereignty of God, we have no gospel.
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Apr 8, 2020 • 2h 8min

Coronavirus and Christ (Audiobook)

What is God doing through the coronavirus pandemic? He is not silent about what he is doing in the world. He has given us the Scriptures. In this special edition of APJ, Pastor John narrates his first-ever audiobook entitled Coronavirus and Christ.

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