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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jul 17, 2019 • 13min
How Do I Live Like a Son Rather Than a Slave?
God has called us sons and daughters, but his people sometimes talk as if we were still slaves. What does it mean to talk like children of God?

Jul 15, 2019 • 11min
How Does ‘Christ Live in Me’ (Galatians 2:20)?
When we are saved, we’re united to Christ by the Spirit. Our old self — our unbelieving, rebellious, sin-loving self — dies, and we live by the Spirit.

Jul 12, 2019 • 12min
Does Jesus Teach Us to Sell All Our Possessions?
Jesus said, “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy.” Are we disobeying Jesus if we don’t literally give away all that we have?

Jul 10, 2019 • 12min
How Can I Forgive My Parents for Childhood Abuse?
How can we forgive others who have hurt us deeply? Pastor John gives three practical suggestions for pursuing forgiveness.

Jul 8, 2019 • 11min
I’m Terrified of Giving Birth — Should I Still Pursue Marriage?
The fall has made childbirth painful and dangerous. But in Christ, the deepest dangers of the curse have been removed.

Jul 5, 2019 • 14min
How Do I Survive This Midlife Crisis?
God keeps his children through midlife crises by empowering them to keep fighting to be kept.

Jul 3, 2019 • 13min
Is God Just as Sovereign over Damnation as Salvation?
What role does God play in the redemption and damnation of sinners? Is he just as sovereign over both?

Jul 1, 2019 • 13min
What Is a Father’s Role in Caring for an Infant?
A godly father will want to show God the Father to his children. He will want to model for them the heart of Jesus.

Jun 28, 2019 • 12min
Would God Be Less Glorious If He Never Created?
If God created the world to display the fullness of his attributes, would he have been less glorious without creation?

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Jun 26, 2019 • 14min
Is God Angry at Me When I Sin?
Explore the transformative journey from being a rebel to becoming a child of the King. Discover how God's perspective shifts from punitive anger to loving discipline after justification. The conversation reveals the beautiful balance of God's disdain for sin and His unwavering love for believers. Experience the reassurance of grace as it highlights God's compassionate desire for restoration over condemnation, emphasizing His delight in His children even amidst their shortcomings.


