Light + Truth

How do we fight lust, guarding the purity of our minds and hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8.

How do we fight the unbelief of discontentment and covetousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Timothy 6:6–12.

Regret is an inevitable experience in this life. How can we keep it from taking root within us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 7:8–10.

Why doesn’t shame ultimately succeed against God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Timothy 1:6–12.

How does the Lord help us conquer anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Matthew 6:25–34.

Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.

How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.

What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.

Why is it important that Christ loves us freely, without compulsion? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from John 10:14–18.

What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.

What does it mean for you to be the object of God’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 5:1–11.

What was the cost of Christ’s love for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ephesians 5:1–2.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.