Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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May 31, 2019 • 11min

Do I Need to Love Myself More?

Jesus said we should love our neighbors as ourselves. How is this kind of self-love different from the mantra we hear in advertising and social media?
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May 29, 2019 • 10min

How Much Authority Does Satan Have in the World?

All Satan’s power is by permission. He has no authority to do anything God does not permit for infinitely wise purposes.
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May 27, 2019 • 11min

Are Christians Righteous or Unrighteous?

Are Christians righteous or unrighteous? Pastor John explains two forms of righteousness in Scripture that get to the core of the gospel.
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May 24, 2019 • 12min

Should We Postpone Children While I Finish My Degree?

Deciding when to start a family can be complex. Pastor John shares how he and Noël decided, and what biblical truths should inform the process.
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May 22, 2019 • 11min

Why Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)?

It’s better for us that Jesus is gone. He said so when he left. But why is Christ’s physical absence from us better for us than his physical presence?
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May 20, 2019 • 12min

Will Marriage Cure My Lust?

Sex in marriage, just like other physical gifts from God, is not an absolute cure for lust, but it can be a great help in the battle.
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May 17, 2019 • 11min

Can an Elect Person Die Without Hearing the Gospel?

Letting the truth of election deter evangelism isn’t only illogical, but unbiblical. Pastor John shows how election moves us to action, not inaction.
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May 15, 2019 • 10min

Should a Gay Couple, Once Converted, Stay ‘Married’?

The union of two men or women is not “gay marriage.” It’s no marriage. When they come to Christ, that former relationship has no binding authority.
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May 13, 2019 • 12min

Is It Sinful to Want to Die?

Pain surrounds us in this world, and for those in Christ, the exact opposite awaits us after we die. Is it sinful to want to die and be with Jesus?
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May 10, 2019 • 13min

Should We Expect Revival or More Social Decay?

Scripture tells us that the last days will bring an upsurge of evil in the world. Does that mean we should stop expecting revivals to take place?

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