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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.

Liberalism 1 and Liberalism 2

If you find yourself in a love-hate relationship with the concept of “liberalism,” part of the reason may be the schizophrenic history of the concept. Lights went on for me in reading Dinesh D’Souza’s distinction between two liberalisms It's helpful…

Can You Shed Some Light on the Tension Between Taking Action and Waiting on the Lord?

John Piper says we must become like Jesus in order to reflect him in the spontaneous aspects of life.

Why There Are No Perfect Pastors

On his birthday, let John Newton (author of "Amazing Grace") tell us why there aren't any perfect pastors In my imagination, I sometimes fancy I could [create] a perfect minister. I take the eloquence of ______, the knowledge of ______…

What Do You Think of Using the Internet to Find a Spouse?

John Piper acknowledges the merits of online matchmaking and wonders how it might inform the church.

Be Careful Lest the Light in You Be Darkness

Pondering a Puzzling Text

If what you regard as bright and compelling isn't Christ, you will be filled with darkness.

His Peace Upon Us—A New Blog

Muslim-Christian relations are troubled, important, and necessary. The necessary navigation of these important, troubled waters requires a trusted, Gospel-saturated, experienced, courageous follower of Jesus. I only know a few such trusted navigators One of them has been blogging for about…

Do You Benefit From Reading Authors That You Don’t Always Agree With?

John Piper says that there is much to benefit from other authors, even those you disagree with.

The Bible Frees Us From Being Swayed by Overstatements

Being convinced that the Bible as we have it is God’s choice for the world is pervasively decisive in how we think about a thousand things I’m not referring only what the Bible teaches on a thousand things, but also…

When a Polygamist Is Converted What Should He Do About His Marriages?

John Piper says we may have to be patient when introducing biblical standards to a new culture.

The Sorrows of Fathers and Sons

Thoughts from the Lives of C. S. Lewis and Robert Louis Stevenson

Some thoughts from John Piper on the lives of C. S. Lewis, Robert Louis Stevenson, and their fathers.

What Are Your Thoughts on Drama and Movie Clips In Church Services?

John Piper says we should guard the powerful role of preaching in worship.

What Do I Do If I've Tried to Believe In Jesus but Can't?

John Piper says it is a gift to realize that you can't believe on your own.

Is It Okay to Use Musical Instruments In Worship?

John Piper says that the manner of our worship should match the message.

A Few Thoughts on Free Will

A Few Thoughts on Free Will

If in our depravity we cannot do what is right and we are not free to choose, can we still be held responsible and punished for our sin?

Is It Possible to Be Angry and Not Sin?

John Piper says that if we feel angry at someone, we should also feel broken for them.

Galatians 4:18 and “Being Made Much Of”

John Piper looks at a passage that seems like it could cause problems for Christian Hedonism.

The Gospel: Spread It or Lose It

At Ralph Winter’s memorial service in Pasadena on June 28, I drew attention to one main reason for gratitude out of many that I feel I thanked God that Dr. Winter’s relentless pressing of the global application of the…

Filling up the Afflictions of Christ

Filling up the Afflictions of Christ

The Cost of Bringing the Gospel to the Nations in the Lives of William Tyndale, Adoniram Judson, and John Paton

In this short book, John Piper illustrates powerful and enduring lessons through the sufferings of Tyndale, Judson, and Paton.

What Is God’s Glory?

John Piper defines God’s glory as holy perfection going public.

What Is a Reformed Understanding of the Gospel?

What Is a Reformed Understanding of the Gospel?

John Piper says that reformed theology aims to give the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all the glory they deserve in man's salvation.

Is It Possible to Be an Arminian Christian Hedonist?

John Piper explains how your satisfaction in God corresponds to how you understand his glory.

What Are Your Thoughts About Being Part of an Online Church?

John Piper says that real-life interaction is vital for personal and corporate church health.

The Loving Meaning of the Leftovers

After Jesus had fed both the 5,000 and the 4,000 with only a few loaves and fish, the disciples got in a boat without enough bread for themselves When they began to discuss their plight, Jesus said, “Why are you…

Not in This or That Mount, but in Spirit and Truth

Not in This or That Mount, but in Spirit and Truth

Only those who know Jesus have the Spirit and know the truth that makes real worship possible.

What Do You Have to Believe About Creation In Order to Be an Elder At Bethlehem?

John Piper highlights what is necessary to believe about creation and what is not.

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