John Piper

Where will God’s weary people finally find rest? John Piper opens Hebrews 4:5–11 to show that only Christ brings us into the promised rest.

Why does God strip away our self-sufficiency? John Piper opens Psalm 78:1–19 to show how wilderness testing trains us to trust.

Why does God strip away our self-sufficiency? John Piper opens Psalm 78:1–19 to show how wilderness testing trains us to trust.

Why would God act so powerfully in one nation’s history? John Piper turns to Exodus 14 to show that God’s saving acts reveal his glory to the whole world.

Why would God act so powerfully in one nation’s history? John Piper turns to Exodus 14 to show that God’s saving acts reveal his glory to the whole world.

Can God’s ancient promises really belong to you? John Piper turns to Genesis 12 to show that through Christ, God’s blessing reaches all who believe.

Can God’s ancient promises really belong to you? John Piper turns to Genesis 12 to show that through Christ, God’s blessing reaches all who believe.

Why are none of us capable of perfect righteousness? John Piper opens Romans 5:12–19 to show that all men are sinners, desperate for a Redeemer, because of Adam’s sin.

Why are none of us capable of perfect righteousness? John Piper opens Romans 5:12–19 to show that all men are sinners, desperate for a Redeemer, because of Adam’s sin.

Why is self-reliance a dangerous illusion? John Piper opens Psalm 148:5 to show that God alone gives and sustains life, calling us to childlike dependence on him.

Why is self-reliance a dangerous illusion? John Piper opens Psalm 148:5 to show that God alone gives and sustains life, calling us to childlike dependence on him.

Why must preachers do more than explain the Bible? John Piper turns to 2 Timothy 4:2 to show that true preaching exalts Christ as our greatest treasure.

Why must preachers do more than explain the Bible? John Piper turns to 2 Timothy 4:2 to show that true preaching exalts Christ as our greatest treasure.

What kind of preaching makes Christ look supremely satisfying? John Piper shows from 2 Timothy 4:2 how urgent preaching awakens hearts to treasure Christ above all.

What kind of preaching makes Christ look supremely satisfying? John Piper shows from 2 Timothy 4:2 how urgent preaching awakens hearts to treasure Christ above all.

What should you do when your joy keeps slipping away? John Piper opens the Psalms to show that joy is a lifelong battle to see God as an all-satisfying treasure.

What should you do when your joy keeps slipping away? John Piper opens the Psalms to show that joy is a lifelong battle to see God as an all-satisfying treasure.

Will you hold fast if faithfulness costs your life? John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:12–19 to show that God gives grace in suffering so his people can endure.

Will you hold fast if faithfulness costs your life? John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:12–19 to show that God gives grace in suffering so his people can endure.

Why is global witness at the heart of the Spirit’s work? John Piper opens Acts 1:4–8 to show how the Spirit brings the nations to Christ and empowers his people to go.

Why is global witness at the heart of the Spirit’s work? John Piper opens Acts 1:4–8 to show how the Spirit brings the nations to Christ and empowers his people to go.

What does it mean to live in step with God’s call? John Piper opens Ephesians 4:1–6 to show that grace should yield lowliness, patience, and unity.

What does it mean to live in step with God’s call? John Piper opens Ephesians 4:1–6 to show that grace should yield lowliness, patience, and unity.

Why do some hear Scripture and dismiss it as nonsense? John Piper shows from 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 that the natural heart cannot discern the worth of spiritual truth.

Why do some hear Scripture and dismiss it as nonsense? John Piper shows from 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 that the natural heart cannot discern the worth of spiritual truth.

How does real change happen in the Christian life? John Piper opens Romans 15:14–21 to show how the Spirit and the word awaken obedience by grace.

How does real change happen in the Christian life? John Piper opens Romans 15:14–21 to show how the Spirit and the word awaken obedience by grace.

What holds you steady when everything else shakes? John Piper opens Ephesians 1:11–14 to show that God seals believers so they rest secure in his love and power.

What holds you steady when everything else shakes? John Piper opens Ephesians 1:11–14 to show that God seals believers so they rest secure in his love and power.

Can you receive the Holy Spirit and not know it? John Piper opens Acts 2:32–42 to show that the gift of the Spirit is a life-changing reality.

Can you receive the Holy Spirit and not know it? John Piper opens Acts 2:32–42 to show that the gift of the Spirit is a life-changing reality.

Will disease and decay have the last word? John Piper opens Romans 8:9–11 to show that God will make our mortal bodies alive with Christ’s glory.

Will disease and decay have the last word? John Piper opens Romans 8:9–11 to show that God will make our mortal bodies alive with Christ’s glory.

What does Christ do with frail and failing hearts? John Piper shows from Matthew 12:18–21 how Jesus restores the broken instead of crushing them.

What does Christ do with frail and failing hearts? John Piper shows from Matthew 12:18–21 how Jesus restores the broken instead of crushing them.

When you hear Jesus, whose voice are you hearing? John Piper opens John 3:31–36 to show that when Christ speaks, God speaks.

When you hear Jesus, whose voice are you hearing? John Piper opens John 3:31–36 to show that when Christ speaks, God speaks.

Why do some follow Jesus while others don’t? John Piper opens John 3:22–30 to show that God gives the bride to the bridegroom by the irresistible call of his voice.

Why do some follow Jesus while others don’t? John Piper opens John 3:22–30 to show that God gives the bride to the bridegroom by the irresistible call of his voice.

Why would anyone gladly be forgotten? John Piper shows from John 3:22–30 how true joy is found in exalting Christ while we fade from view.

Why would anyone gladly be forgotten? John Piper shows from John 3:22–30 how true joy is found in exalting Christ while we fade from view.

What makes a sinner stop hiding and come to Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that grace draws us into the light for cleansing.

What makes a sinner stop hiding and come to Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that grace draws us into the light for cleansing.

What explains why some come to Jesus and others turn away? John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that unbelief is our guilt, but faith is God’s gift.

What explains why some come to Jesus and others turn away? John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that unbelief is our guilt, but faith is God’s gift.

Can God’s love do more than invite? John Piper opens John 3:14–18 to show that Christ’s saving love conquers hardness, grants faith, and secures his sheep.

Can God’s love do more than invite? John Piper opens John 3:14–18 to show that Christ’s saving love conquers hardness, grants faith, and secures his sheep.

What can finally satisfy the endless thirst of the human heart? John Piper opens John 3:9–18 to show that only faith in Christ will truly satisfy us.

What can finally satisfy the endless thirst of the human heart? John Piper opens John 3:9–18 to show that only faith in Christ will truly satisfy us.

Why does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling.

Why does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling.

How does new life begin when you are spiritually dead? John Piper opens John 3:1–10 to show how the Spirit breathes new life, uniting us to Christ through faith.

How does new life begin when you are spiritually dead? John Piper opens John 3:1–10 to show how the Spirit breathes new life, uniting us to Christ through faith.

The cure for your sin, shocking as it seems, involves a curse. John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to show that Jesus was lifted up as our curse so that we might receive eternal life.

The cure for your sin, shocking as it seems, involves a curse. John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to show that Jesus was lifted up as our curse so that we might receive eternal life.

Can you be drawn to Jesus and still miss who he is? John Piper opens John 2:23–25 to show that sign-driven belief is not the same as loving Christ himself.

Can you be drawn to Jesus and still miss who he is? John Piper opens John 2:23–25 to show that sign-driven belief is not the same as loving Christ himself.

Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.

Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.

Where do you go now to meet with God? John Piper opens John 2:12–22 to show that Jesus replaces the temple as the living meeting place with God.

Where do you go now to meet with God? John Piper opens John 2:12–22 to show that Jesus replaces the temple as the living meeting place with God.

Can Christ be trusted to meet his people’s needs? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show that the Savior who gave himself for his bride will not withhold what she needs.

Can Christ be trusted to meet his people’s needs? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show that the Savior who gave himself for his bride will not withhold what she needs.

What was Jesus revealing when he turned water into wine? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show the Son’s glory in pointing from ritual cleansing to his coming hour.

What was Jesus revealing when he turned water into wine? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show the Son’s glory in pointing from ritual cleansing to his coming hour.

Can worship be heartfelt without drifting from truth? John Piper opens John 4:16–26 to show how God desires worship fueled by affections awakened by truth.

Can worship be heartfelt without drifting from truth? John Piper opens John 4:16–26 to show how God desires worship fueled by affections awakened by truth.

What makes one sin forever unforgivable? John Piper opens Mark 3:20–35 to show that spurning the Spirit can place a person beyond repentance.

What makes one sin forever unforgivable? John Piper opens Mark 3:20–35 to show that spurning the Spirit can place a person beyond repentance.

What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy.

What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy.

What happens when your appetites call the shots? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 4:1–14 how Jesus subdued his body to stand against Satan.

What happens when your appetites call the shots? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 4:1–14 how Jesus subdued his body to stand against Satan.

Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on Christ.

Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on Christ.

What robs us of joy and the freedom to love others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 44:1–5 to show how the Holy Spirit restores both.

What robs us of joy and the freedom to love others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 44:1–5 to show how the Holy Spirit restores both.

How can you know the Bible speaks with more than human authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Peter 1:20–21 to show the nature of Scripture.

How can you know the Bible speaks with more than human authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Peter 1:20–21 to show the nature of Scripture.

Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.

Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.

What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.

What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.

How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.

How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.

Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.

Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.

What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.

What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.

How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.

How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.

What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.

What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.

What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.

What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.

Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.

Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.

When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.