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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.

Ten Effects of Believing the Five Points of Calvinism

Session 9

The doctrines of grace, rightly understood, have several powerful affects on the Christian life.

Perseverance of the Saints

Session 8

The doctrine of perseverance is not meant to elicit passivity, but rather to impart assurance to us in the fight of faith to the end.

Limited Atonement

Session 7

The doctrine of limited atonement teaches that God did more in the cross than obtain a bonafide offer of forgiveness for all who believe; namely, he also secured the saving faith of all the elect.

Evangelism of the Humorous Type

William Robertson Nicoll (d. 1923) was a pastor in Scotland who edited the Expositor and founded the British Weekly. During one illness of six months duration he read the entire collection of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons (over 60 volumes!). He…

Unconditional Election

Session 6

Unconditional election is fully in accord with justice because in election God upholds his unswerving allegiance to his glory.

Is It Possible to Believe the Bible Is Inerrant If You Don't Have Faith?

John Piper explains why faith is necessary if we are to embrace the Bible.

Unconditional Election

Session 5

Unconditional election is demonstrated throughout Scripture, especially in the Gospel of John.

Pride in Preachers

From one of the best books on preaching that I know comes this word on the danger of pride in us preachers Pride is without doubt the chief occupational hazard of the preacher. It I has ruined many, and deprived…

6 Aspects of Humility

If humility is not compliance with relativism and is not sophomoric skepticism, what is it? This is important, since the Bible says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5), and “Everyone who exalts himself…

Let These Results of the Resurrection of Jesus Revive Your Passion for His Supremacy Over All Things

Reminders of what the resurrection is for.

What Is the "Emerging Church"?

John Piper clarifies why he is concerned about this modern church trend.

Why We Do What We Do

Why do we say we exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples Because of Psalm 40:16. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in…

What Should We Do About Illegal Immigration?

John Piper proposes a way to honor the law and still love the foreigner.

God’s Sovereignty, Paul’s Conversion

Ponder the conversion of Paul, the sovereignty of Christ, and what Paul's sins have to do with your salvation Paul said that God “set me apart before I was born,” and then on the Damascus road “called me by his…

What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference?

What does the Bible teach about manhood and womanhood? In what ways are men and women essentially the same and essentially different?

No One Born of God Makes a Practice of Sinning

No One Born of God Makes a Practice of Sinning

Being born again doesn't mean being sinless. It means coming to Jesus as your advocate.

Total Depravity - Unconditional Election

Session 4

The doctrine of unconditional election concerns how God chooses people for salvation according to his own sovereign, free, and gracious purposes, apart from any faith or good works in them.

Irresistible Grace - Total Depravity

Session 3

The doctrine of total depravity concerns how humanity is pervasively sinful due fundamentally to their rebellion against God.

Assumptions - Irresistible Grace

Session 2

Seven assumptions are given that guide this message series, as well as the biblical foundations for irresistible grace.

TULIP: Introduction

TULIP: Introduction

Session 1

The doctrines of grace are not meant to be used for starting arguments, but for worship and survival in an embattled life of faith.

What Is So Important About Christian Hope?

John Piper explains how Christian hope frees us to love others.

Enjoy Something Bigger than Yourself

Today a year ago, my father and grandfather were reunited. William S. H. Piper and Elmer Albert Piper were both preachers and both Bible-saturated My father said several times to me that he felt his father could pick up and…

Muslim and Christian Martyrdom

In Monday’s Wall Street Journal, Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz wrote about some Muslims' love affair with death. It raises the question of how Christian martyrdom is different. He writes “We are going to win, because they love…

Is It Wrong to Use Birth Control?

John Piper believes birth control can be used to advance Christ's Kingdom.

The Unbelieving Poet Catches a Glimpse of Truth

Jesus' beauty is irresistable once it is seen.

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