Light + Truth

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 came to worship the God he had previously hated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 does hope help us fight impatience? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 30:1–5.

If the battle against bitterness is a fight against unbelief, how should we approach the battle? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 12:17–21.

How do we fight envy when it begins to emerge in our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 37:1–7.

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.