John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy.

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Christians Are Heirs of the World

Sep 12, 2024

What does it mean for Christians to be heirs of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:13–15 to explore one of Scripture’s most astounding promises.

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Will God Forgive My Worst Sin?

Sep 12, 2024

Will God forgive my very worst sin? Pastor John shares seven powerful encouragements for those paralyzed with guilt.

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Riveted on Justification by Faith

Sep 11, 2024

Why is the doctrine of justification by faith so foundational to Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the treasure found in this doctrine.

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That Really Happy Church

A Conversation with John Piper and Joel Beeke

Sep 11, 2024

Decades after their calling into ministry, what lessons would John Piper and Joel Beeke offer to younger pastors?

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Why Does Justification Matter?

Sep 10, 2024

Why do Christians care about justification by faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the depth and beauty of this foundational Christian doctrine.

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Faith and Love Are the Overflow of Grace

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 3

Sep 10, 2024

By his grace, God unites believers with Christ, and from that vital union, the Christian life of faith and love flows forth.

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God-Given Reasons to Run with Endurance

Sep 9, 2024

What reasons does God give us to run with endurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:39–12:2 for the motivation we need to finish the race.

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The Pitfalls of Being a Thinker

Sep 9, 2024

Thinking is indispensable — but thinking is also dangerous. How can we use our minds to glorify God rather than puffing up ourselves?

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Do Ignorance and Unbelief Deserve Mercy?

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 2

Sep 7, 2024

Paul says that he received mercy because he “acted ignorantly in unbelief.” What does that mean? Did Paul’s ignorance merit God’s mercy?

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Run the Race Set Before You

Sep 6, 2024

How do we run the race of the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:39–12:2 to reveal that running requires more than just avoiding sin.

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Faith Declares That God Is Better

Sep 5, 2024

What about faith shows God to be better than everything life offers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:29–38 to examine how faith reveals the worth of God.

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On Hoarding

Sep 5, 2024

How can we help those struggling with hoarding? Pastor John shares five underlying factors and five practical suggestions for those who seem stuck.

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The Miracles and Miseries of Faith

Sep 4, 2024

If God does not always rescue us from suffering, how does he sustain us through it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:29–38 to show how we endure by faith.

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Jars of Clay

Pastoral Grit for the Glory of Christ

Sep 4, 2024

The apostle Paul was no stranger to ministry’s many strains. Yet for all his afflictions, he neither lost heart nor tampered with the truth. How?

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Was Paul Found Faithful or Made Faithful?

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 1

Sep 3, 2024

We live the Christian life in the strength of another. When we believe, Christ not only saves us but also empowers us for fruitful labor.

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Faith Trusts the God Who Rewards

Sep 3, 2024

Stress can make it hard to get our bearings and to live with risk-taking love. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:23–28 to show how to handle crisis and stress by faith.

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God Is Not Ashamed of His People

Sep 2, 2024

Could God really be proud to be our God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:13–22 for the surprising news of why God is not ashamed of his people.

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How to Find the Meaning of a Bible Verse

Sep 2, 2024

How do we make sense of Bible passages that we don’t understand? Pastor John demonstrates how to patiently interpret Scripture with Scripture.

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What Difference Does God’s Happiness Make?

1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 3

Aug 30, 2024

The happiness of the triune God beats at the very heart of reality: the Father has always delighted in the Son by the Spirit. All Christian joy finds its wellspring here.

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God’s Promises for the World to Come

Aug 30, 2024

What does God promise to those who trust him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:13–22 to examine a promise that frees us from a love affair with the present world.

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How Faith Obeys

Aug 29, 2024

What does faith look like for Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:7–12 to consider four examples of the life of faith.

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What Is ‘White-Hot Worship’?

Aug 29, 2024

Though our response to God often feels frustratingly inadequate, he is worthy of all our heart, soul, and mind. He is worthy of “white-hot worship.”

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God Rewards Those Who Believe

Aug 28, 2024

What about faith pleases God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:4–6 to emphasize the importance of knowing who God is in order to strengthen faith.

Interview

Pastors Need Pastors

A Conversation with John Piper and John MacArthur

Aug 28, 2024

One way that God holds a pastor fast is through his bond with other pastors. For as much as sheep need shepherds, shepherds need shepherds.

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What Is Healthy Teaching?

1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 2

Aug 27, 2024

What is healthy teaching? Teaching that fits with the gospel, agrees with the words of Jesus, and promotes the hearers’ godliness.

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John Piper

Christians Are Heirs of the World

Will God Forgive My Worst Sin?

Riveted on Justification by Faith

That Really Happy Church

A Conversation with John Piper and Joel Beeke

Why Does Justification Matter?

Faith and Love Are the Overflow of Grace

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 3

God-Given Reasons to Run with Endurance

The Pitfalls of Being a Thinker

Do Ignorance and Unbelief Deserve Mercy?

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 2

Run the Race Set Before You

Faith Declares That God Is Better

On Hoarding

The Miracles and Miseries of Faith

Jars of Clay

Pastoral Grit for the Glory of Christ

Was Paul Found Faithful or Made Faithful?

1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 1

Faith Trusts the God Who Rewards

God Is Not Ashamed of His People

How to Find the Meaning of a Bible Verse

What Difference Does God’s Happiness Make?

1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 3

God’s Promises for the World to Come

How Faith Obeys

What Is ‘White-Hot Worship’?

God Rewards Those Who Believe

Pastors Need Pastors

A Conversation with John Piper and John MacArthur

What Is Healthy Teaching?

1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 2

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