Messages by Desiring God
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Doctrinal Depth and Gospel Advance
Doctrinal depth is crucial for the work of gathering Christ’s lost sheep through the proclamation of the gospel.
The Glory of God in the Sight of Eternity
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Glorifying God by Reaching the Lost
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Glorifying God by Being Compelled by God’s Love
You are precious to God, and the greatest gift he has for you is not to let your preciousness become your god, but to enable you to make much of him as your God.
Glorifying God . . . Period
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All Things Are Yours
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Reflecting on 33 Years in the Pastorate
We should not be afraid to pray that God would make us maximally influential, provided that influence means people getting saved and becoming like Jesus. In this interview, John Piper reflects on 33 years in pastoral ministry.
God Works for Those Who Wait for Him
There are many gods, but there is no God like our — a God who works for those who wait for him.
Live in Hope, Live in Holiness, Live in Holy Fear
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Jesus Is Most Magnified in Us When We Are Most Satisfied in Him
We are all created for God’s glory, and the way we most glorify God is by being satisfied in him.
What Happens in the New Birth
The new birth is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that cleanses us from all our sin and makes us into a new creation.
Farewell Words to Bethlehem Baptist Church
As John Piper steps away from his pastoral role at Bethlehem Baptist Church, he reflects on his ministry with heartfelt gratitude to God.
The Life and Ministry of Charles Spurgeon
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Jesus the Son of God, the Son of Mary
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Future Grace (Q&A)
Living by faith in future grace does not undermine the importance of gratitude, but rather emphasizes the repeated biblical testimony that the Christian life is a life of faith.
Future Grace (Part 2)
Trusting future grace in all that God promises to be for us in Jesus is the only way to successfully put sin to death and live a life of love.
Future Grace (Part 1)
Faith in future grace is essential for God to be glorified in our lives of holiness.
God Raised Your Great Shepherd from the Dead
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Thanks to the Bethlehem Staff
Pastor John addresses the Bethlehem staff in the transition of his pastoral role in 2011 concerning 20 things he is thankful for.
The Essential and Prominent Place of Preaching in Worship
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A Hunger for God: The Foundation for Faithful and Effective Ministry
Every pastor must work hard for the joy of his people. But he can only do this from the overflow of a hunger for God.
Q & A with Eric Metaxas and John Piper
Is Dietrich Bonhoeffer a theological liberal? How should the church respond to the current political trend to legalize so-called “gay marriage”? In this interview, John Piper and Eric Metaxas discuss these questions and more.
How to Give the Bible Functional Authority in Your Speech and Writing
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The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | The doctrine of perseverance of the saints is the reality that our only hope of making it to the end and pressing on in holiness rests upon the keeping power of God.
The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | The doctrine of limited (or definite) atonement conveys the reality that Christ died not only to secure the free offer of forgiveness for all people but also to secure the salvation of his bride.
The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | Unconditional election is the reality that God chooses his own before the foundation of the world and apart from any foreseen virtue or faith in them.
The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | Total depravity means that we are corrupt in our nature and unable to do anything to please God or be the decisive actor in conversion.
The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | The doctrine of irresistible grace does not mean that grace cannot be resisted, but that whenever God chooses he can overcome our resistance.
The Pursuit of God’s Glory in Salvation
John Piper | The promises of God stand only if he is supremely sovereign. What does that mean for our individual salvation?
Life Together at the End of the Age
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All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God: Continue in It
In light of opposition to Christianity in culture, we must hold fast to the Scriptures according to the pattern of 2 Timothy 3:14–17.
Sailing to the Nations to Finish the Task
The essence of worship is the experience of being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus.
Sailing to the Nations to Finish the Task
Every Christian should have a holy ambition that is rooted in the word of God and aimed at meeting needs in the cause of world evangelization.
The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
A life of ministry is a life of hardship. But Jesus will strengthen us to endure every trial and struggle when we press on in faith.
Saying Beautifully as a Way of Seeing Beauty: The Life of George Herbert and His Poetic Effort
George Herbert’s work and effort shows that words in our life matter. And how we use them can help us capture what’s really beautiful.
The Gospel of the Glory of the Blessed God
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Thinking Seriously About the Lost People You Love
We don’t have the power to save the lost ones we love, but God can. Pray to him and share the good news of a glorious Redeemer.
Joy as the Power to Suffer in the Path of Love for the Sake of Liberation
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Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing
What the world needs from the church is our indomitable joy in Jesus in the midst of suffering and sorrow.
God Created Man Male and Female: What Does It Mean to Be Complementarian?
God has designed men for Christlike servant-leadership, and God has designed women to honor and affirm her husband’s leadership.
Living by Faith in Future Grace
Though our faith is founded on past acts of redeeming grace, the way faith works now is by looking to the boundless fountain of future grace.
The Price and the Prize of the Gospel
The gospel is the good news that God in Christ paid the price of suffering, so that we could have the prize of enjoying him forever.
When Jesus Meets Disability: How a Christian Hedonist Handles Deep Disappointment
God reigns so supreme, that he can even turn our deepest disappointments into our greater good.
Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer
John Piper | The essence of fasting is hunger for God, and we can forgo food for a season in order to demonstrate that hunger.
Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer
John Piper | Communion with God in prayer involves expressing our desires for God and asking him for assistance in understanding and living out his word.
The Sovereignty of God: ‘I Will Accomplish All My Purpose’
From galaxies to molecules, God rules over all. His power encompasses everything.
Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer
John Piper | The sacred Scriptures are the lifeblood of our relationship with God. Don’t disconnect yourself of the restoring, rejuvenating effects of God’s word.
ABCs for Following God’s Call
John Piper walks through eight facets of making decisions for the glory of Christ.
Missions Exists Because Worship Doesn’t
God will spread the fame of his name to every tribe, nation, and tongue, but he won’t do it without his people sending and going.
A Spectacular and Scary Promise: Fellow Heirs with Christ If We Suffer
The Holy Spirit wants to assure us that we are God‘s children. All he owns belongs to us — if we suffer alongside his Son.