Tag: Dr. John Piper

What is the most spectacular sin that has ever been committed in the history of the world?

September 6, 2023

John Piper, in the sermon series “Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ”, comments on Like 22 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 … More What is the most spectacular sin that has ever been committed in the history of the world?

Our God reigns, and no politician can stay his hand

September 6, 2023

Overwhelmed at all the political commercials, ads and election coverage? Frustrated by the general political climate? Here is some encouragement to PRAY for our leaders, no matter what political party they belong to. John Piper, in a sermon, “Pray for Kings and All in High Positions” No king, no president, no premier, no Ayatollah can stay … More Our God reigns, and no politician can stay his hand

A real and painful falling away from a fiancée is not a falling away from a wife.

September 5, 2023

John Piper comments in a sermon, “Eternal Security is a Community Project” from Hebrews 3: Now this raises several questions. One is: Well, if our failure to hold fast our hope and confidence means we never were really partakers of Christ, what are we falling away from in verse 12? Take care, brethren, lest there … More A real and painful falling away from a fiancée is not a falling away from a wife.

The Well of Salvation

September 5, 2023

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. —Isaiah 12:3  This passage is packed full of wonderful truths!  Do you remember when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness? They murmured and complained about water, and Moses, being at his wits’ end with these grumbling people, cried out to God in prayer, and got … More The Well of Salvation

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!