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How do we stand firm in truth amid a society that doesn’t? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines 2 Thessalonians 2:8–12 to reveal how embracing truth equips us to navigate our world.

How can we kill sin in a way that honors Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 8:10–17 to reveal how putting sin to death by the Spirit magnifies Jesus.

How do we defeat sin by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to show that the power to conquer sin comes through hearing God’s word with faith.

Are you prepared to fight the sin that tries to take hold of you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to urge believers to suffocate sin by severing its lifelines.

Have you declared war on your sin, or are you living with a peacetime mindset? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to call Christians to wage war against sin.

Are you living in debt to sin, or are you waging war against it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to call those justified by faith to fight sin with confidence.

Where can we find meaning and purpose in a world marked by despair and hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares Francis Schaeffer’s timeless response.

How can seemingly insignificant moments shape a life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on Francis Schaeffer’s life, showing how God uses even the smallest acts of faithfulness.

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How do we sustain joy in God through the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper offers practical wisdom on fighting for joy using three vital weapons.

What sustains joy in God when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Timothy 4:7 to explain how the daily pursuit of joy is essential to persevering in faith.

What should motivate our deeds of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:2 to demonstrate how joy in God fuels sacrificial love.

Why does God love a cheerful giver? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 2 Corinthians 9:7 that joyful giving turns generosity into worship that honors him and blesses others.

Why is love more than action? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 that true love flows from joy in God, transforming generosity into a heartfelt expression.

Why should we seek our deepest satisfaction in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how our pursuit of joy in God magnifies his glory.

Why is forsaking God for anything else a tragic mistake? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that turning from God leads only to dissatisfaction.

Why is pursuing our joy in God central to the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper demonstrates how our delight in God is one with his passion for his glory.

Why is giving himself to us the most loving thing God can do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how God’s focus on his own glory forms the foundation of his love for us.

Who is most passionate for God in all the universe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the story of redemption, revealing God’s ultimate passion for his own glory.

How much grace is there for those who are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the boundless grace found in Christ.

How does God address the depth and breadth of our need for salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore God’s response to our two greatest needs.

How important is it to understand fallen human nature? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to examine our condition before God apart from Christ.

What did Christ do to rescue us from the despair of never being good enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the righteousness Christ secured for us.

Why is Christ’s obedience good news no matter how terrible our guilt is? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ frees us from all condemnation.

What should we do when Satan tempts us to despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore the deep assurance the righteousness of Christ provides.

What makes Christ so much better than Adam? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the profound effects of the free gift of Christ’s righteousness.

How does Christ offer rest for our souls in the face of sin and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ’s work overcomes Adam’s fall.

How is Christ’s work far greater than Adam’s? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the superiority of Christ’s obedience to Adam’s disobedience.

How can we know the Bible is God’s word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how the Holy Spirit convinces us of Scripture’s divine authority.

How can we trust that Paul’s writings are true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Paul’s transformation and his claims of receiving revelation from Jesus.

How did Jesus view the Scriptures? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how central the Old Testament was to Jesus’s life and teaching.

How can we trust that the Scriptures we read today are faithful to the originals? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the preservation of New Testament manuscripts.

How were the books of the New Testament recognized as Scripture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the development of the New Testament canon.

How do we know which books belong in the Old Testament? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines passages in Luke to explore the boundaries of the Old Testament canon.

What does it mean for truth to be absolute in a world of relativism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines key biblical passages to reveal the Bible’s unique claim to truth.

Why is the Bible so crucial in a world of competing religious claims? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Scripture’s authority confronts secularism and religious pluralism.

What drove George Whitefield’s tireless preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the transformation that ignited Whitefield’s passion for the gospel.

What fueled George Whitefield’s passionate preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Whitefield’s dramatic style in light of his deep conviction about the gospel’s reality.

Why did God use George Whitefield so powerfully? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Whitefield’s life, highlighting the sovereign work of God through his preaching of the gospel.

How does Christ give us the confidence to love, even at great cost? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–39 to reveal the source of sacrificial love.

How can we become people who embrace risk-taking love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–39 to explore the faith that fuels sacrificial love.

Who can rescue us at the final judgment? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:26–31 to reveal our sole hope for salvation on the last day.

Why must we never turn away from Christ and his finished work? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:26–31 to stress the serious consequences of abandoning the gospel.

Preaching is essential for a healthy church, but not preaching alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:23–25 to show the vital role of encouragement in the church.

What has God called every Christian to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:23–25 to explore our vital responsibility to strengthen others in the faith.

What should we do when our conscience condemns us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the assurance that quiets our fears.

Should Christians ever lack confidence in approaching God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the unshakable basis of our boldness.

How can we respond when we doubt whether we are forgiven? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:1–18 to reveal the profound assurance we have in Christ’s finished work.

Is sanctification a gift or something we achieve? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:22–23 to explore how sanctification relates to our freedom in Christ.

How is enslavement to God true freedom? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:22–23 to reveal the profound relationship between sanctification and ultimate freedom.