Tag: Dr. John Piper

Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.

September 4, 2023

John Piper, in a message, “The Lips of Knowledge Are a Precious Jewel” (Proverbs 20:15) Now finally, “the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel” because while having knowledge opens the door to eternal life and the joy of holiness, speaking knowledge gives you the doubled joy of taking someone with you through that door. It … More Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.

Listen up!

September 3, 2023

Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. —Hebrews 2:1 ESV John Piper, in  “The Danger of Drifting from the Word” But in chapter 2 the first thing is a command or a duty—something we must do. And the connection with chapter 1 is very … More Listen up!

Understanding and rejoicing in the truth

August 19, 2023

Since we have just finished reading Ezra and Nehemiah, this article will help you apply what you have read: John Piper, at Desiring God Blog: Here’s another reason I am joyfully committed to expository exultation, that is, preaching. Look at this amazing statement of what biblical exposition is like when it’s done well—in the power … More Understanding and rejoicing in the truth