Ask Pastor John

Should I Commit to One Church?

Pastor John shares five passages in Scripture to explain why Christians belong in accountable, local church communities.

Do I Need to Repent If Christ Died for All My Sins?

Jesus has paid for the sins of believers once for all, but in this life, Christians still sin. What then is the role of confession and repentance in the Christian life?

Lust: More Dangerous Than Nuclear Holocaust

Do you see lust as more deadly, more disastrous, than nuclear war? The Bible has a few reasons why you should.

Apple, Subaru, Target — Should We Buy from Promoters of Sin?

For now, buying products from Apple, Subaru, and Target is not linked so tightly to endorsing sin that we should boycott them.

Handling Post-Sermon Blues

Pastor John offers counsel to pastors who find themselves discouraged on Monday mornings. What should pastors do when facing the blues?

Is $75 Too Much for a Bible?

Pastor John shares six reasons why expensive Bibles like the Bibliotheca Bible will not become the norm despite their elegance.

John Piper’s Message to Ray Rice

In this special episode, Pastor John addresses how complementarian Christians can respond to recent events surround former NFL player Ray Rice.

Explain Your Title ‘Pastor Emeritus’

Pastor John explains the freedoms, restrictions, and joys of a pastor emeritus covenant — one that he wrote.

Lust Defined

Lust takes a good gift from God and strips it of regard for God’s holiness and honor toward his image-bearers.

Should We Side with Israel or Palestine?

Pastor John tackles a tough question that is theological and political at once. What is the proper response to the present situation in Israel?

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