Is the anchor of my soul as firmly attached to my soul as it is to the altar of God?

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,  where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. John Piper, in a sermon,”Hope Anchored in Heaven,” on Hebrews 6:19-20: … More Is the anchor of my soul as firmly attached to my soul as it is to the altar of God?

Go Back to the Spring

Hebrews 6:11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. John Piper, in a sermon “The Full Assurance of Hope” So here in … More Go Back to the Spring

The double weapon of hope and encouragement

This is a long quote today, but very encouraging (even double-encouraging)  if you read to the end!  John Piper explains Luke 22:31-32 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,  but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” … More The double weapon of hope and encouragement

Hope-filled Allegiance to Christ and Hope-filled Missions

Here’s a missions blog from Vernacular Video Mission International.  It is taken from our passage for today, Isaiah 25:1-8 Isaiah 25:1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. 2 For you have made the city a … More Hope-filled Allegiance to Christ and Hope-filled Missions

Passover and Missions

John Piper asks: What did Jesus mean that the passover would be fulfilled in the kingdom of God? “I shall not eat it until it (the passover) is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” [Luke 22:16]  I thought the passover was fulfilled in the death of Jesus our final passover lamb. Remember the passover was … More Passover and Missions

Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World

John Piper, in the sermon series “Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ” The most spectacular sin that has ever been committed in the history of the world is the brutal murder of Jesus Christ, the morally perfect, infinitely worthy, divine Son of God. And probably the most despicable act in … More Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World

Presidents and Prayer

John Piper, in a sermon, “Pray for Kings and All in High Positions” No king, no president, no premier, no Ayatollah can stay the hand of the Lord when he has purposed to do a thing. “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he … More Presidents and Prayer