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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God 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.

Is It Ever Okay for a Christian to Sue a Non-Christian?

John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil.

Twin City Congregation Votes to Leave ELCA

A few blocks from my home Roland Wells, a courageous and compassionate Lutheran pastor who has served over twenty faithful years in our inner-city neighborhood, announced today that the church he leads, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, will…

What's Your Take on Christians Using Antidepressants?

John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression.

Conference Message

Jesus Christ as Denouement in the Theater of God

Desiring God 2009 National Conference

My title is “Jesus Christ as Dénouement in the Theater of God: Calvin and the Supremacy of Christ in All Things.” The question I am trying to answer is how Jesus Christ relates to the ultimate purpose of God in…

Panel Discussion

An Evening of Eschatology

Bethlehem College and Seminary

Eschatology is an important area of study, and if we keep the gospel central, God is honored when we press into his word to understand it.

Rebuilding Some Basics of Bethlehem: The Doctrines of Grace

Otherwise Known as the 5 Points of Calvinism or TULIP

Some brief thoughts on the 5 points of Calvinism.

How Can a Pastor Respectfully and Lovingly Move His Congregation From the King James Version to a Better Translation?

John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation.

Conference Message

A Conversation About Collision

Desiring God 2009 National Conference

John Piper interviews Doug Wilson about *Collision*, his filmed debate series with Christopher Hitchens.

A 250-yr-old Model: How Calvinist Simeon Related to Wesley

Today, 250 years ago a great pastor was born, Charles Simeon. He was called to Trinity Church, Cambridge in May of 1782. And he endured fruitfully there through much fire for 54 years until his death November 13, 1836 …

What Can I Do to Help My Parents Stay Together?

John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure.

The Goodness of God and the Fear of God

Consider two important truths in Psalm 31:19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! …

How Thorough Should a Pastor's Confession to His Congregation Be?

John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people.

The Love of Human Praise as the Root of Unbelief

The Love of Human Praise as the Root of Unbelief

The dry root of unbelief is the desire for self-praise, but true faith seeks satisfaction in Christ, the fount of living waters.

Is It Okay for There to Be Different Denominations In the Body of Christ?

John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity.

What’s the Difference Between Praying to Jesus and Praying to the Father in the Name of Jesus?

John Piper thinks that it is both right and inevitable to pray to all members of the Trinity.

Rebuilding Some Basics of Bethlehem: 10 Reasons Why Believing in the Sovereignty of God Matters

God's sovereignty is a rock of confidence and comfort for those who are in Christ.

Conference Message

Beholding Glory and Becoming Whole

Seeing and Savoring God as the Heart of Mental Health

I feel honored and humbled and exposed as a speaker to the American Association of Christian Counselors. I assume that of all the audiences in the world, you are the ones who can see right through a speaker. I take…

Abortion and Minnesota Laws on Cruelty to Animals

In the “Minnesota Cruelty to Animals Statutes . . . Police Regulations,” Statute 343.21 subdivision 1 says, “No person shall . . . unjustifiably injure, maim, mutilate or kill any animal.” Subdivision 7 says, “No person shall willfully instigate or…

Battling for the Unborn and Unborn-again

In the most recent Christianity Today (“Sex, Lies, and Abortion,” Sept. 2009, p. 78) Dinesh D’Souza explains why pro-life arguments for the humanity of the unborn don’t carry the day Why then, in the face of its bad…

Is It Foolish to Marry Someone I Know Will Die Soon?

John Piper says that illness is not among the factors that make marriage foolish.

Conference Message

Why My Role in Preaching Is Not Enough

Bethlehem Small-Group Leaders Meeting

The regular role of preaching in the pulpit, week in and week out, is not enough to adequately minister to the church.

The Life-Giving Voice of the Son of God

At least six observations about the final judgment can be made from John 5:25-29.

If Someone Committed a Crime Before Becoming a Believer and Got Away With It, Should They Turn Themselves In?

John Piper says that radical repentance is a great opportunity for trusting God.

Conference Message

Other Sheep I Have: The Power of God’s Grace Among Native Americans Then and Now

There is great encouragement and hope to labor among Native Americans, and all other peoples of the word, because Christ will gather his sheep no matter where they are scattered.

Rebuilding the Basics: Christian Hedonism

Eight biblical reasons to pursue your greatest and longest satisfaction in God.

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