Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 25min
The Problem with Justification
Why is God’s mercy to sinners a massive problem? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:21–26 to explain the crisis and outline Paul’s solution.
Jan 17, 2024 • 25min
Justified by God’s Grace
Explore the concept of being justified by God's grace in the Christian faith. Understand the difference between making someone righteous and declaring them righteous. Emphasize the importance of embracing grace and constant reception. Introduce redemption as the means of deliverance and release at a cost. Discover how redemption leads to justification through Christ's sacrifice.
Jan 16, 2024 • 24min
Only God Justifies
Exploring the concept of God justifying sinners through the obedience and sacrifice of his son. How righteousness is bestowed as a gift to believers separate from following the law. Examining examples of Abraham and David who trusted in God's promises for righteousness. Exploring Isaiah 53 and its power in showing Christ's suffering and resurrection. Trusting in God's righteousness for purity, boldness, and a fearless outlook on the future.
Jan 15, 2024 • 24min
Nothing to Dread
Why is the verdict of no condemnation at the very center of the Christian faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:34 to revisit the best news in the world.
Jan 12, 2024 • 19min
What the Law Could Not Do
How does knowing what the law cannot do help us better understand what only the gospel can? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:19–20 to explain how the law brings us to the end of ourselves.
Jan 11, 2024 • 23min
Why We Need God’s Remedy
How does the law of God reveal our need for the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how from Romans 3:19–20.
Jan 10, 2024 • 22min
Righteousness Freely Given
What makes Christianity Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:9–18 to detail Paul’s glorious explanation of our faith.
Jan 9, 2024 • 23min
Remedy for a Deadly Diagnosis
A diagnosis as bad as ours makes the gospel infinitely precious. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:9–18 to bring the good news to bear on our profound need.
Jan 8, 2024 • 26min
The Faithfulness of God
Does the unfaithfulness of man nullify the faithfulness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:1–8 where Paul addresses that potential crisis.
Jan 5, 2024 • 24min
Enduring with Hope
How do we keep going when life gets really hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 to help us endure in difficult times.
