Light + Truth

Why is justification by faith essential to our growth in holiness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:20–22 to explore how freedom from sin leads to sanctification.

What does Paul mean when he says that sin will no longer have dominion over us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:14–19 to show how this profound promise transforms us.

How crucial is Christ’s righteousness in our acceptance by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:14–19 to examine the righteousness that determines our right standing.

How does justification by faith relate to our battle against sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:11–14 to explore how this core doctrine empowers us to fight.

What role do desires play in the battle within our mortal bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:11–14 to reveal how sin seeks to gain control of our desires.

How does justification sever the root of despair and free us from sin’s power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:5–10 to reveal the liberating effects of union with Christ.

How should the promise of resurrection change our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:5–10 to reveal how union with Christ profoundly shapes how we live.

What does it mean to be united with Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:1–7 to explore this profound and life-giving doctrine.

What does it mean to be united with Christ in his death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 6:1–7 to explore the immense significance of this union.

How does our relationship with sin change when we are united to Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 6:1–14 to examine the profound implications of union with Christ.

Robert Murray McCheyne believed that the assurance of God’s love is essential for growth. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into McCheyne’s practice of continually looking to Jesus.

How does God use our formative years to shape us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines how God changed the trajectory of Robert Murray McCheyne’s life during his time in university.

How might a brief but deeply devoted life inspire generations? In this three-part series on Light + Truth, John Piper delves into the powerful life and ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne.

What gives us confidence that we won’t be consumed on the last day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 9:27–28 to explain the assurance we have in facing judgment.

How can God welcome sinners like you and me into his presence? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:23–26 to reveal how Christ has made our welcome possible.

What had to happen for us to receive the inheritance God has promised? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 9:15–22 to explore how God secured our eternal inheritance.

What can cleanse a guilty conscience? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:1–14 to examine the only solution for our guilt that provides true cleansing.

How can God show mercy to sinners and still be just? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 8:6–13 to explore how the new covenant addresses this profound question.

What about the new covenant makes it better than the old? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 8:6–13 to explain the unique benefits of the new covenant.

Why is Jesus the only one through whom we can approach God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 7:26–8:5 for an exploration of Jesus’s unique role as our High Priest.

What does it mean to be saved? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 7:1–25 to explore the true meaning of salvation and the deliverance it secures.

What hope does God give when all else gives way? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:9–12 to explore the source of our confidence in the face of life’s challenges.

How does God fill us with strong encouragement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:13–18 to explore the unchanging nature of God’s promise and oath.

How does God respond when we love him as our all-satisfying treasure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 6:9–12 for a look at God’s surprising justice.

What does the fight for hope in God involve? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 6:9–12 to show how God strengthens us to endure to the end.

What is the faith by which God justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Romans 4:22–25 to explore the nature of the faith that is counted as righteousness.

Does your right standing before God rest on a righteousness in you or in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:22–25 to explain the basis of our justification.

What gives us the confidence that we will make it to glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:19–25 to examine the basis of our assurance.

What is the relationship between our faith and God’s grace? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:16–25 to explore how faith and grace relate in a believer’s life.

What must we believe to be justified by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:22–25 to examine the fundamental truths we must embrace.

Does faith look to the past or the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Romans 4:16–21 to explore how faith embraces God’s fulfilled promises and the hope they guarantee.

What about faith shows God to be glorious? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:16–21 to highlight how Abraham’s unwavering faith magnified God’s faithfulness.

How does God conquer all our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:16–21 to explore how God’s grace works.

When we are sure that God will keep his promises, we can live risk-taking lives of love. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:16–21 to show us one thing that makes us sure.

How might we live if we truly believe that we will inherit the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:13–15 to show how our future inheritance changes today.

What does it mean for Christians to be heirs of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 4:13–15 to explore one of Scripture’s most astounding promises.

Why is the doctrine of justification by faith so foundational to Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the treasure found in this doctrine.

Why do Christians care about justification by faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 4:9–12 to reveal the depth and beauty of this foundational Christian doctrine.

What reasons does God give us to run with endurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:39–12:2 for the motivation we need to finish the race.

How do we run the race of the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:39–12:2 to reveal that running requires more than just avoiding sin.

What about faith shows God to be better than everything life offers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:29–38 to examine how faith reveals the worth of God.

If God does not always rescue us from suffering, how does he sustain us through it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:29–38 to show how we endure by faith.

Stress can make it hard to get our bearings and to live with risk-taking love. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:23–28 to show how to handle crisis and stress by faith.

Could God really be proud to be our God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:13–22 for the surprising news of why God is not ashamed of his people.

What does God promise to those who trust him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:13–22 to examine a promise that frees us from a love affair with the present world.

What does faith look like for Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:7–12 to consider four examples of the life of faith.

What about faith pleases God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:4–6 to emphasize the importance of knowing who God is in order to strengthen faith.

What enables us to live in freedom from the love of this world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:4–6 to show how faith is the key to risk-taking love.

How does knowing what faith is and does help us live boldly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 11:1–3 to unfold one of Scripture’s clearest descriptions of faith.

What gives us the confidence to live with radical love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 11:1–3 to explore our confidence-giving hope.