What’s the difference between these the sheep and goats in Matthew 25? How they treated his brothers, that is his disciples, is the difference Jesus focuses on. John Piper explains ministries of mercy: What Are Ministries of Mercy? And what are ministries of mercy? Of course, in one sense all true ministry is … More Sheep vs Goats and Ministries of Mercy
In Christ There is No Bad Luck From John Piper’s blog at Desiring God: Today is Friday the 13th! Bad luck day. In case this or any other superstition frightens you or, worse, controls you, take the sword of the Spirit and kill it. Here’s a few sword thrusts that I use. There is no … More In Christ There is No Bad Luck
Romans 8 is such a beautiful, wonderful passage of promise and hope. It was hard to know what part to highlight on our read-through-the-Bible plan. Here are John Piper’s comments: Verse 35 says that there will be tribulation and distress and persecution and sword. Verse 36 says that Christians are being killed all day … More The Solid Logic of Heaven…John Piper on Romans 8
John Piper in a sermon, “No Condemnation in Christ Jesus, Part 1:” The Essence of Christianity The essence of Christianity is that God is the supreme value in the universe, that we do not honor him as supremely valuable, that we are therefore guilty of sin and under his omnipotent wrath, and he alone can … More The Essence of Christianity…John Piper on Romans 8:1
John Piper on the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25: Verses 7-9 “Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be … More Is Your Lamp Shiny, but Empty?
In a message, “Who is This Divided Man, Part 2,” Dr. John Piper states: Paul is speaking about himself here as a Christian. Let me say immediately that I do not mean we should settle in and coast with worldly living and a defeatist mentality. We should not make peace with our sin; we … More Who is the “wretched man” of Romans 7?
John Piper, in a message, “Free From Sin, Slaves of Righteousness, Part 2”: When you hear that God is sovereign and that he has guaranteed that those under grace will not be defeated by sin, do not jump to the conclusion that the battle is a charade, and nothing hangs on your choices. Don’t say, … More The Battle is NOT a Charade!
From “World Missions and the End of History,” a message by John Piper: God’s purpose to be known and praised and enjoyed among all the nations cannot fail. It is an absolutely certain promise. It is going to happen. Jesus said, “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a … More God’s Triumph is Never in Question
Today we read about Balaam and will continue later this week. Read John Piper’s post regarding Friday the 13th and Balaam….this week, Friday, will be March 13…. No Fear! April 13, 2007 | By: John Piper Category: Commentary Today is Friday the 13th. How should Christians respond to the fear of bad luck today?National Geographic News reports: “It’s … More Friday (the 13th) is Coming!
In a sermon on Romans 6:1-14, “Are We to Continue in Sin That Grace Might Increase?” Dr. John Piper said, He [Paul] plays his own worst adversary in Romans 6:1. He has just said in Romans 5:20, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” Now he asks, “What shall we say then? Are we to … More Is grace too radical in Romans?
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