John Piper

If you want to prepare for the unknown controversies of tomorrow, know your Bible deeply, thoroughly, confidently, joyfully.

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.

Some Christians identify spirituality with gifts like speaking in tongues and healing. Does that view match the Bible’s own description of truly spiritual people?

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.

Some Christians identify spirituality with gifts like speaking in tongues and healing. Does that view match the Bible’s own description of truly spiritual people?

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.

If we are in Christ, then God has saved us from our sins in the past, and he will save us from his wrath in the future. But in what sense is he saving us right now?

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.

If we are in Christ, then God has saved us from our sins in the past, and he will save us from his wrath in the future. But in what sense is he saving us right now?

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.

How can we celebrate the good we see without succumbing to flattery? Pastor John traces a key distinction between godly and ungodly praise.

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.

How can we celebrate the good we see without succumbing to flattery? Pastor John traces a key distinction between godly and ungodly praise.

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.

God is self-existent and self-sufficient, far beyond any need or lack. So, what can we give to God when we gather for corporate worship?

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.

God is self-existent and self-sufficient, far beyond any need or lack. So, what can we give to God when we gather for corporate worship?

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.

The command to “serve the Lord” appears all through Scripture — but Scripture also assures us that God has no needs. So, how do we serve an all-sufficient God?

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.

The command to “serve the Lord” appears all through Scripture — but Scripture also assures us that God has no needs. So, how do we serve an all-sufficient God?

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.

For some, forgiving family from the heart may be one of the hardest steps of obedience. Pastor John offers five ways forward when forgiveness feels impossible.

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.

For some, forgiving family from the heart may be one of the hardest steps of obedience. Pastor John offers five ways forward when forgiveness feels impossible.

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.

Sibling rivalries have fractured families since Cain and Abel. So, how does God work redemptively between siblings, and how might parents do their part to promote peace?

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.

Sibling rivalries have fractured families since Cain and Abel. So, how does God work redemptively between siblings, and how might parents do their part to promote peace?

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.

Increasingly, parachurch ministries are allowing women to occupy positions of spiritual authority once reserved for men. Do they have biblical warrant to do so?

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.

Increasingly, parachurch ministries are allowing women to occupy positions of spiritual authority once reserved for men. Do they have biblical warrant to do so?

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.

In Isaiah, God promises that “the former things shall not be remembered” in the new creation. Will we really have no memory of this age in the age to come?

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.

In Isaiah, God promises that “the former things shall not be remembered” in the new creation. Will we really have no memory of this age in the age to come?

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.

Why do so many of us reach instinctively for our phones in the morning? Pastor John identifies six temptations and points to a better way to begin our day.

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.

Why do so many of us reach instinctively for our phones in the morning? Pastor John identifies six temptations and points to a better way to begin our day.

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.

How can a preacher faithfully call out a culture’s sins while still sounding the dominant note of amazement at the glories of God in Christ?

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.

How can a preacher faithfully call out a culture’s sins while still sounding the dominant note of amazement at the glories of God in Christ?

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.

How can we recognize what Paul calls “an unhealthy craving for controversy” in ourselves and others? Pastor John identifies six traits of a controversy-loving spirit.

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.

How can we recognize what Paul calls “an unhealthy craving for controversy” in ourselves and others? Pastor John identifies six traits of a controversy-loving spirit.

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.

How does God prevent your separation from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

How does God prevent your separation from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

“The laborer deserves his wages” — including those who labor in preaching and teaching. But how might a church decide what a pastor’s wages should be?

What does it mean to be loved by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

“The laborer deserves his wages” — including those who labor in preaching and teaching. But how might a church decide what a pastor’s wages should be?

What does it mean to be loved by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

In this episode of Light + Truth, discover the transformative power of God’s grace as John Piper unpacks Romans 1:6–7.

In this episode of Light + Truth, discover the transformative power of God’s grace as John Piper unpacks Romans 1:6–7.

What causes our hearts to worship upon hearing that we have been called by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

What causes our hearts to worship upon hearing that we have been called by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.

In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

Why did God set it up so that obedience flows from faith in Christ rather than our own efforts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:5.

In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

Why did God set it up so that obedience flows from faith in Christ rather than our own efforts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:5.

God’s work of salvation is all of grace and cannot be earned. It’s received by grace alone through faith alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus from Romans 1:5.