Eight Ways to Live as Pro-Life Christians Under a Pro-Choice President
Pastor John: Here is my answer to the question, "How do pro-life Christians honor a pro-choice president?" 1. Humbling ourselves We will honor you, Mr. President, by humbling ourselves under the mighty...
View ArticleFive Ways to Fight Abortion and Serve the Unborn and Their Moms
Because of the amazing mercy of God described in Psalm 106 we can cry out with hope, “O Lord, help me when you save your people” (verse 4). And what does he help us do? Obtain the fullest blessing of...
View ArticleRead and Share "Finally Alive" for $5
What does the Bible teach about the miracle of rebirth? In his book Finally Alive, Pastor John explores Jesus' peculiar command, "You must be born again." You can now order the book for just $5. Or, if...
View ArticleThis Week's Sermon: "They Poured Out Innocent Blood"
John Piper's message on the recent Sanctity of Life Sunday has four aims: that God our Creator will be glorified in his supreme right over his person-forming work in the womb, and, that Christ our...
View ArticleWORLD Magazine Article on Desiring God in China
The following article appeared in the January 14 issue of WORLD Magazine. To learn more about WORLD, check out www.worldmag.com. You can also read it on the iPad or Kindle. ________ Web of Grace CHINA...
View ArticleBe Fascinated with Grace
We’re all too prone to take God’s grace for granted. Perhaps especially as we perceive ourselves to be climbing the ladder of formal theological training. At the heart of the danger of seminary is...
View ArticleRead and Share "The Dangerous Duty of Delight" for $5
Jesus is not safe, but He is satisfying! Drawn from Pastor John's book Desiring God, this 112-page book serves as a great primer to Christian Hedonism. You can now order the book for just $5. (Because...
View ArticleSince Christ Is All: Katie's Story
I recently finished up a discipleship course focusing on Jesus' call to follow him. Jesus' basic call to anyone who would follow after him demands everything from us: If anyone comes to me and does not...
View ArticlePutting the "Christian" in Christian Friendship
Is there anything distinctive about Christian friendship? What’s different about how two fellow followers of Jesus relate to each other, compared with two friends who don’t identify with Christ? Romans...
View ArticleThe Stupendous Reality of Being “in Christ Jesus”
Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you: In Christ...
View ArticleRead and Share "Think" for $5
Thinking carefully about God fuels passion and affections for God. Likewise, Christ-exalting emotion leads to disciplined thinking. In Think, Pastor John offers a pastor’s perspective on the life of...
View ArticleDo You Feel Called to Teach?
In 1977 John Piper organized some advice for a group of college students who were considering a career in teaching biblical and theological studies. The counsel includes the goal of teaching, the...
View ArticleEight Ways to Approach Scripture
J. C. Ryle was a man of the Word. The first bishop of Liverpool, and subject of John Piper's biographical message at next week's Conference for Pastors, wanted his people to read the Scriptures. And we...
View ArticleDesiring God's Younger Cousin
I am overjoyed that The Pleasures of God is here in a new edition. You can order the book, DVD and study guide, all for $10 total. Here’s how I would describe it. First, compare it with its older...
View ArticleThe Leading and Quenching of the Spirit
Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Here again is a most extraordinary subject, and indeed a very fascinating one, and, from many angles, a most glorious one. There is no question but that God's people can look for...
View ArticleRead and Share "A Holy Ambition" for $5
A Holy Ambition is a short missions primer of collected sermons from John Piper to help you cultivate a holy ambition for the name of Christ to be proclaimed among the unreached and unengaged peoples...
View ArticlePsalm 121: What It Means That Yahweh Is Your Guardian
Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose “help comes from the Lord ” (verse 2). After personally celebrating Yahweh’s guardianship in verses 1–2, the psalmist turns to give...
View ArticleParents, Beware: Proverbs Are Not Promises
Far too many of us who (rightly) renounce the so-called "prosperity gospel" (wrongly) coddle our own little version of it as we focus on our families. Richard Pratt: In recent decades, Christian...
View ArticleRead and Share "Seeing and Savoring" for $5
"The aim of this book is to help you see and savor Christ. It is not my word that counts, but God's. He has borne witness to his Son. His witness is compelling. May he give you eyes to see and hearts...
View ArticleNew Piper Messages Now Available
John Piper recently gave a series of messages at the Campus Outreach National Conference in Chattanooga, TN. All the messages are now available for streaming and download: One Life: Enjoy It! One Life:...
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