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Why Does God Ordain So Much Evil in the Last Days? 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Part 2
Paul says the last days will be full of deceivers and difficulties. But why should that be so? John Piper offers six possible reasons.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When Are the ‘Last Days’? 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Part 1
When Jesus came as God’s Messiah, he ushered in a new age — but not in the way so many expected. John Piper examines our place in the last days.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
God’s Agents of Repentance: 2 Timothy 2:24–26, Part 2
If God alone grants repentance, why should parents, friends, and pastors still labor for the salvation of unbelievers?
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
God May Grant Repentance: 2 Timothy 2:24–26, Part 1
How do we escape Satan’s clutches, especially when we have no hope of loving the truth on our own? We come to our senses only when God grants repentance.
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to Pursue Righteousness: 2 Timothy 2:22–23, Part 2
If the Christian life is about fleeing sin and pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace, how do we do so? John Piper offers some means of grace.
Published on 2 months ago
Christian Life as Fleeing and Pursuing: 2 Timothy 2:22–23, Part 1
How do we get a pure heart? John Piper meditates on righteousness, faith, love, and peace as vital pursuits for the Christian life.
Published on 2 months ago
What Are Vessels for Honor and Dishonor? 2 Timothy 2:20–21
What does it mean to be an honorable part of God’s great household? John Piper encourages believers to pursue usefulness in every good work.
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Immovable Seal of Election and Holiness: 2 Timothy 2:16–19, Part 2
When Christianity seems fragile, and false teaching leads people toward more and more ungodliness, how do we know that God’s purposes haven’t failed?
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Why False Teaching Is Like Gangrene: 2 Timothy 2:16–19, Part 1
Irreverent babble leads only to more ungodliness. John Piper warns against teaching that is as poisonous as it is empty.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Do You Rightly Handle the Word of Truth? 2 Timothy 2:14–15, Part 2
How do we teach the word of God in a manner approved by God? John Piper emphasizes the importance of faith and grace in the work of ministry.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago