John Piper

How can Christians lead lives filled with God-centered joy and awe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through Acts 2:42–47.

Have you forgotten what it means to have your sins canceled? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 2:37–41 to explore the wonders of God’s forgiveness.

Over five hundred years after Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses, what do we celebrate on Reformation Day? Pastor John traces five of the Reformation’s greatest recoveries.

Over five hundred years after Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses, what do we celebrate on Reformation Day? Pastor John traces five of the Reformation’s greatest recoveries.

Have you forgotten what it means to have your sins canceled? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 2:37–41 to explore the wonders of God’s forgiveness.

What does it mean for God the Father to endorse Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that critical question from Acts 2:22–36.

What does it mean for God the Father to endorse Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that critical question from Acts 2:22–36.

What does it mean to live in the last days? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 2:14–21 to equip us to live as we wait for Christ’s return.

When do our hobbies glorify God, and when do they become a wartime waste? Pastor John offers three guiding questions to ask of any hobby.

When do our hobbies glorify God, and when do they become a wartime waste? Pastor John offers three guiding questions to ask of any hobby.

What does it mean to live in the last days? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 2:14–21 to equip us to live as we wait for Christ’s return.

What happens when the Spirit sovereignly moves on our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper goes to Acts 2:1–13 for an answer to that important question.

What happens when the Spirit sovereignly moves on our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper goes to Acts 2:1–13 for an answer to that important question.

What is the Spirit’s invincible purpose for us as the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:15–26 to make that purpose clear.

What is the Spirit’s invincible purpose for us as the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:15–26 to make that purpose clear.

What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation.

What does it mean to be clothed with power as a witness for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides a worship-filled answer from Acts 1:6–14.

What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation.

What does it mean to be clothed with power as a witness for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides a worship-filled answer from Acts 1:6–14.

According to Scripture, what actually happens when we are baptized with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:4–5 to provide insight into that question.

According to Scripture, what actually happens when we are baptized with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:4–5 to provide insight into that question.

With so much at stake in the fight against abortion, can pro-life advocates use doctrinal falsehoods to persuade parents to keep their babies?

How can we become instruments in Christ’s hands as he builds his church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Acts 1:1–3.

With so much at stake in the fight against abortion, can pro-life advocates use doctrinal falsehoods to persuade parents to keep their babies?

How can we become instruments in Christ’s hands as he builds his church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Acts 1:1–3.

How does the righteousness of God save sinners like us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this saving righteousness in Romans 1:16–17.

How does the righteousness of God save sinners like us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this saving righteousness in Romans 1:16–17.

The gospel’s good news is that God has provided a righteousness that guarantees our eternal joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this news from Romans 1:16–17.

The gospel’s good news is that God has provided a righteousness that guarantees our eternal joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this news from Romans 1:16–17.

Intelligence without affection is barren, mechanical — even artificial. Pastor John reflects on his ministry in the light of developing AI technologies.

How might the gospel transform us if we really fed on it every day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16–17 to explore how the good news changes us.

Intelligence without affection is barren, mechanical — even artificial. Pastor John reflects on his ministry in the light of developing AI technologies.

How might the gospel transform us if we really fed on it every day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16–17 to explore how the good news changes us.

How does the gospel not only save unbelievers, but continue saving believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into this important question from Romans 1:16–17.

How does the gospel not only save unbelievers, but continue saving believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into this important question from Romans 1:16–17.

Given Paul’s command to “rejoice always,” do we sin when we lack joy? Pastor John offers a simple answer with three crucial qualifications.

Why does the power of God in the gospel come to the Jew first? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores God’s purposes in salvation from Romans 1:16.

Given Paul’s command to “rejoice always,” do we sin when we lack joy? Pastor John offers a simple answer with three crucial qualifications.

Why does the power of God in the gospel come to the Jew first? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores God’s purposes in salvation from Romans 1:16.

The salvation that the gospel secures for us is one of never-ending joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over the greatness of our future by unpacking Romans 1:16.

The salvation that the gospel secures for us is one of never-ending joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over the greatness of our future by unpacking Romans 1:16.

What does it look like to be unashamed of the gospel in the face of opposition? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16 to tackle that important question.

What does it look like to be unashamed of the gospel in the face of opposition? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16 to tackle that important question.

Genuine joy in God is far deeper than a choice we make. Even so, our actions can help or hinder the spontaneous experience of joy.

How does God’s strength help us in our weakness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds out encouragement from Isaiah 41:1–13.

Genuine joy in God is far deeper than a choice we make. Even so, our actions can help or hinder the spontaneous experience of joy.

How does God’s strength help us in our weakness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds out encouragement from Isaiah 41:1–13.

Scripture says that God’s gracious burden-bearing power is our spiritual fuel for courage. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this power in 1 Peter 5:1–11.

Scripture says that God’s gracious burden-bearing power is our spiritual fuel for courage. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this power in 1 Peter 5:1–11.

Can new-covenant Christians claim old-covenant promises? As long as we keep some key distinctions in mind, we not only can, but should.

What does God need to do within you to make you bold like the apostle Paul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 to provide an answer to that question.

Can new-covenant Christians claim old-covenant promises? As long as we keep some key distinctions in mind, we not only can, but should.

What does God need to do within you to make you bold like the apostle Paul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 to provide an answer to that question.

What might our lives look like if we valued Christ above all else? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this all-important question from Philippians 1:19–21.

What might our lives look like if we valued Christ above all else? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this all-important question from Philippians 1:19–21.

Sacrificial giving can be scary, so how can we give generously without succumbing to fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the wonderful promises of Luke 12:13–34 to answer that pivotal question.

Sacrificial giving can be scary, so how can we give generously without succumbing to fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the wonderful promises of Luke 12:13–34 to answer that pivotal question.

God has not left us without evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But evidence alone will never open the eyes of the blind.

What is it that enables us, as Christians, to be joyful in loss? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–36 to explore the source of our unwavering joy.

God has not left us without evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But evidence alone will never open the eyes of the blind.

What is it that enables us, as Christians, to be joyful in loss? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–36 to explore the source of our unwavering joy.

The fear of man inevitably undermines assurance, so how does the gospel give us the confidence we need? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 28:1 to show us how to cultivate Christian boldness.

The fear of man inevitably undermines assurance, so how does the gospel give us the confidence we need? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 28:1 to show us how to cultivate Christian boldness.

God-centered theology can raise all kinds of questions about God’s love for us. Pastor John asks and answers nine of them.

If courage is to be the core of everyday Christianity, how can we become bolder in our faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1:12–30 to tackle that important question.

God-centered theology can raise all kinds of questions about God’s love for us. Pastor John asks and answers nine of them.

If courage is to be the core of everyday Christianity, how can we become bolder in our faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1:12–30 to tackle that important question.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther’s understanding of the Scriptures helped shape the Protestant Reformation.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther’s understanding of the Scriptures helped shape the Protestant Reformation.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther came to worship the God he had previously hated.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther came to worship the God he had previously hated.

If the penalty for sin is eternal punishment, how could Jesus’s finite sufferings pay the price of our redemption?

When Martin Luther discovered the gospel in the Scriptures, everything changed for him and the future of the church. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a 3-part series exploring Luther's relationship with the Bible.

When Martin Luther discovered the gospel in the Scriptures, everything changed for him and the future of the church. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a 3-part series exploring Luther's relationship with the Bible.

If the penalty for sin is eternal punishment, how could Jesus’s finite sufferings pay the price of our redemption?

How do we as Christians live by the faith which justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:4–5.

How do we as Christians live by the faith which justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:4–5.

Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand.

What weapon has God given us to fight the accusations of the devil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from Romans 3:21–26.

What weapon has God given us to fight the accusations of the devil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from Romans 3:21–26.

Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand.

If we’re made for the beauty of God, how do we come to see it and be satisfied in it? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 3:7–11.

If we’re made for the beauty of God, how do we come to see it and be satisfied in it? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 3:7–11.

What does Jesus’s gift of eternal life provide for us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper explores in John 10:22–30.

What does Jesus’s gift of eternal life provide for us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper explores in John 10:22–30.

If Christ has not been raised, Paul says, then Christians are “of all people most to be pitied.” But why should we be pitied when we live with such joy?

How does Jesus deal with the problem of our guilt? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 3:19–26.

How does Jesus deal with the problem of our guilt? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 3:19–26.

If Christ has not been raised, Paul says, then Christians are “of all people most to be pitied.” But why should we be pitied when we live with such joy?

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides one glorious reason Christ is precious by exploring his love for God’s glory in John 7:1–18.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides one glorious reason Christ is precious by exploring his love for God’s glory in John 7:1–18.

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” What does Pastor John mean when he talks about “satisfaction in God”?

Why is the resurrection of Jesus especially precious to Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Corinthians 15:17.

Why is the resurrection of Jesus especially precious to Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Corinthians 15:17.

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” What does Pastor John mean when he talks about “satisfaction in God”?

How do we win the lifelong fight against pride? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from 1 Corinthians 4:7.

How do we win the lifelong fight against pride? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from 1 Corinthians 4:7.

How do we fight despondency or hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 73:21–26.

How do we fight despondency or hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 73:21–26.

Christ is our rest on Monday as well as Sunday. But how do we experience the peaceful rest of Jesus in the midst of our labors?