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Set Apart by the Spirit
John Piper | Our exile status is connected to our election — a connection carefully woven together by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If we attempt to be exiles apart from the work of the triune Go…
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
Exiles on the Earth
John Piper | As Christians, our earthly identity is that of aliens, strangers, sojourners, and exiles, with our true citizenship found in heaven.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
Basics for Reading the Bible
John Piper | If you find the Bible boring, mythological, or distracting, then 2 Corinthians 4:6 hasn’t happened to you yet. You will not understand the Bible without the Holy Spirit.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
A Survey of Suffering in 1 Peter
John Piper | If you feel totally at home in this world, 1 Peter will either pass by you or awaken you to your alien status here.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
Friendship with Jesus and the Aim of Education in Serious Joy
John Piper’s commencement message on the relationship between friendship with Jesus and the aims of higher education — specifically the educational aims of Bethlehem College and Seminary.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love
Without sourcing our love for others from our joy in God, we will never be able to risk whatever it takes draw more people to Jesus.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure
The greatest benefits of the cross, like justification, propitiations, salvation, and redemption, are all a means to us enjoying the one greatest benefit: glorifying God by enjoying him forever.
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God
We may never be able to explain every instance of suffering, but we can trust that God is near, he is in control, and he is bringing us unimaginable good — even through pain.
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
The Shoot from Jesse, the Nations, and Israel
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Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
What Jesus Demands from the World
Jesus demands the impossible, whole-hearted love for God and others, but he does not abandon us to the task.
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago