Ask Pastor John

Battling Jealousy

The jealousy of God is both righteous and loving; often, our jealousy is sinful and selfish. How can Christians distinguish these jealousies?

Battling Envy

Envy rises up out of a resentful, discontent hearts. Therefore, trust in God’s goodness is the believer’s secret weapon in the battle against envy.

How Does the Spirit Testify I’m Saved?

The Holy Spirit testifies that believers are God’s children by working good fruit in their lives and a cry in their hearts: “Father! Lord!”

My Husband Is Okay with Racy Scenes — I Hate It

Behind sexual scenes in entertainment swirls a sea of lust, adultery, and hate — sexual sin that killed Jesus, and that Jesus died to kill.

When a Christian Won’t Repent from Sexual Sin

The four steps of biblical discipline are designed to keep the church holy and pure while it loves the unrepentant back to Jesus.

Is It Selfish to Pray for Joy?

Pastor John defines selfishness and discusses the holy pursuit for joy in prayers.

God’s Fame and Global Missions

Pastor John talks about God’s plan to take his glory to the nations, the spreading of his name.

Am I Lukewarm?

Self-satisfied hearts that don’t see their desperate need for the all-satisfying Christ are the seedbed for lukewarm Christianity.

What Advice Would You Give Newly Married John Piper?

Many of us marry with little idea of the gifts and hardships ahead. So what would Pastor John tell his newly married self?

Work Like an Arminian, Sleep Like a Calvinist?

Work, play, and sleep like a Calvinist — outproduce, outplay, and outdream everyone by trusting in your sovereign God.

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