John Piper

Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.

How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy.

How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper talks about Augustine’s remarkable deliverance, by God’s grace, from his bondage to lust.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper talks about Augustine’s remarkable deliverance, by God’s grace, from his bondage to lust.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a four-part series on the story of Augustine and the reality of sovereign joy.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a four-part series on the story of Augustine and the reality of sovereign joy.

When it comes to our salvation, what is the significance of the titles “Son of God” and “Son of Man”? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:43–51 and explains what’s in those two great names.

When it comes to our salvation, what is the significance of the titles “Son of God” and “Son of Man”? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:43–51 and explains what’s in those two great names.

How does the incarnation fulfill all the promises for a long-awaited Messiah? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper revisits the coming of Jesus in John 1:35–51.

How does the incarnation fulfill all the promises for a long-awaited Messiah? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper revisits the coming of Jesus in John 1:35–51.

When we receive the Holy Spirit, he convinces us that Jesus is King. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the work of the Spirit in John 1:25–34.

When we receive the Holy Spirit, he convinces us that Jesus is King. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the work of the Spirit in John 1:25–34.

What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:25–34 to tackle that question.

What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:25–34 to tackle that question.

Why was John the Baptist absolutely determined to point others to the God-man? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the long-awaited prophet in John 1:19–34.

Why was John the Baptist absolutely determined to point others to the God-man? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the long-awaited prophet in John 1:19–34.

Why is it impossible for an ordinary human to take away the sins of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this pressing question with help from John 1:19–34.

Why is it impossible for an ordinary human to take away the sins of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this pressing question with help from John 1:19–34.

How does Jesus overcome our spiritual darkness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:14–18 and charts a path into the light.

How does Jesus overcome our spiritual darkness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:14–18 and charts a path into the light.

What happens to us when we finally see the glory of Jesus through the eyes of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains the miracle in John 1:14–18.

What happens to us when we finally see the glory of Jesus through the eyes of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains the miracle in John 1:14–18.

What occurs when we encounter the magnificent glory of Christ through the proclamation of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that very question from John 1:14–18.

What occurs when we encounter the magnificent glory of Christ through the proclamation of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that very question from John 1:14–18.

Why is it essential for Christians to affirm that the eternal Son of God became man without ceasing to be God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens to John 1:14–18 to deal with that critical question.

Why is it essential for Christians to affirm that the eternal Son of God became man without ceasing to be God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens to John 1:14–18 to deal with that critical question.

The gospel’s ability to defeat darkness through human weakness is truly remarkable. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over that reality in John 1:6–36.

The gospel’s ability to defeat darkness through human weakness is truly remarkable. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over that reality in John 1:6–36.

How do we come to place our trust in Jesus Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question by studying John 1:1–13.

How do we come to place our trust in Jesus Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question by studying John 1:1–13.

What makes Christ a life-giving light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–13 and shows us the light breaking into darkness.

What makes Christ a life-giving light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–13 and shows us the light breaking into darkness.

Who is this one who became flesh? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper follows John 1:1–3 back to the beginning, and then further still.

Who is this one who became flesh? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper follows John 1:1–3 back to the beginning, and then further still.

Who is this Jesus who made the galaxies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:1–3 and reminds us that our Savior is also the Creator.

Who is this Jesus who made the galaxies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:1–3 and reminds us that our Savior is also the Creator.

How does God minister to us through the wonders of the sky? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys the stars through the lens of Psalm 19.

How does God minister to us through the wonders of the sky? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys the stars through the lens of Psalm 19.

What do you do if you are suffering from spiritual depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper charts a course through Psalm 42.

What do you do if you are suffering from spiritual depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper charts a course through Psalm 42.

Where we find true forgiveness, we find humble prayers of joyful gratitude. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus in Psalm 32.

Where we find true forgiveness, we find humble prayers of joyful gratitude. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus in Psalm 32.

How does relying on God’s presence and guidance in our lives enable us to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper helps us overcome persistent fears with Psalm 127.

How does relying on God’s presence and guidance in our lives enable us to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper helps us overcome persistent fears with Psalm 127.

How does Psalm 1 reveal the prominent place that delight has in Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the precious importance of joy.

How does Psalm 1 reveal the prominent place that delight has in Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the precious importance of joy.

How does the apostle Paul address the insecurity that plagues us as fallen human beings? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper confronts those insecurities with 1 Corinthians 3:18–23.

How does the apostle Paul address the insecurity that plagues us as fallen human beings? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper confronts those insecurities with 1 Corinthians 3:18–23.

How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.

How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.

Only God’s grace can renew a life and recenter it on our God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this truth from 1 Corinthians 3:5–9.

Only God’s grace can renew a life and recenter it on our God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this truth from 1 Corinthians 3:5–9.

It may seem counterintuitive, but there is great encouragement in realizing that the Christian life is war. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper lays out the battlefield in 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.

It may seem counterintuitive, but there is great encouragement in realizing that the Christian life is war. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper lays out the battlefield in 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.

What does the wisdom of God reveal about the transformative power of Christ crucified? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper returns to the cross in 1 Corinthians 2:14–16.

What does the wisdom of God reveal about the transformative power of Christ crucified? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper returns to the cross in 1 Corinthians 2:14–16.

The preaching of the cross is the very power of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the glorious truth John Piper exults over in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5.

The preaching of the cross is the very power of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the glorious truth John Piper exults over in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5.

How does the cross address the impact of sin and pride on our ability to worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds up 1 Corinthians 1:31 and what Jesus achieved when he died.

How does the cross address the impact of sin and pride on our ability to worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds up 1 Corinthians 1:31 and what Jesus achieved when he died.

If disunity contradicts the undivided Christ, then we can pursue and deepen unity by focusing on his identity and work. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the truth of Christ and Christian unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17.

If disunity contradicts the undivided Christ, then we can pursue and deepen unity by focusing on his identity and work. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the truth of Christ and Christian unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17.

What determines a Christian’s self-understanding in a world that strives to define us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws a fresh portrait from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9.

What determines a Christian’s self-understanding in a world that strives to define us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws a fresh portrait from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9.

Why has God placed the preached word at the center of the church’s worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why from 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5.

Why has God placed the preached word at the center of the church’s worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why from 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5.

What meaning and significance does the word “amen” have in corporate worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 14:6–19 to tackle that question.

What meaning and significance does the word “amen” have in corporate worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 14:6–19 to tackle that question.

Where is human history going, and what will life look like in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers those two questions from Revelation 5.

Where is human history going, and what will life look like in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers those two questions from Revelation 5.

What is the essence of worshipping God through singing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ephesians 5:17–20.

What is the essence of worshipping God through singing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ephesians 5:17–20.

Finances can cause immense anxiety, so how do we spend, save, and budget in ways that honor God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that weighty question looking at Luke 12:32–34.

Finances can cause immense anxiety, so how do we spend, save, and budget in ways that honor God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that weighty question looking at Luke 12:32–34.

How do we worship Christ while enjoying the Lord’s Supper together? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.

How do we worship Christ while enjoying the Lord’s Supper together? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.

How do we renew our minds so that every part of life is an act of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Romans 12:1–2.

How do we renew our minds so that every part of life is an act of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Romans 12:1–2.

How does Jesus serve us when we worship him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Mark 10:45.

How does Jesus serve us when we worship him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Mark 10:45.

Do you feel weak and helpless and inadequate today? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 17:16–34 to show us how worshiping God is precisely what we need.

Do you feel weak and helpless and inadequate today? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 17:16–34 to show us how worshiping God is precisely what we need.

Why is worship primarily an inward reality rather than an outward one? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question with Philippians 1:18–24 and explains the implications for our Sunday gatherings.

Why is worship primarily an inward reality rather than an outward one? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question with Philippians 1:18–24 and explains the implications for our Sunday gatherings.

Why is Jesus utterly central in true worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in John 4:20–24.

Why is Jesus utterly central in true worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in John 4:20–24.

How does God’s covenant love for us make every act of obedience to Jesus Christ extraordinary and magnificent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in Ruth 4.

How does God’s covenant love for us make every act of obedience to Jesus Christ extraordinary and magnificent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in Ruth 4.

What role does hope in God play in motivating our pursuit of righteousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ruth 3.

What role does hope in God play in motivating our pursuit of righteousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ruth 3.

Can we trust God’s sovereign grace towards us, even when he seems to be absent from us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ruth 2.

Can we trust God’s sovereign grace towards us, even when he seems to be absent from us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ruth 2.

Even when life is at its toughest, can we truly believe that God always has our good in mind? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Ruth 1.

Even when life is at its toughest, can we truly believe that God always has our good in mind? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Ruth 1.

Is the gospel solely meant for non-Christians, or does it continue to speak to believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:15.

Is the gospel solely meant for non-Christians, or does it continue to speak to believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:15.

What is the supernatural fruit of faith in the ordinary life of the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:8–15.