Light + Truth

Why is the verdict of no condemnation at the very center of the Christian faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:34 to revisit the best news in the world.

How does knowing what the law cannot do help us better understand what only the gospel can? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:19–20 to explain how the law brings us to the end of ourselves.

How does the law of God reveal our need for the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how from Romans 3:19–20.

What makes Christianity Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:9–18 to detail Paul’s glorious explanation of our faith.

A diagnosis as bad as ours makes the gospel infinitely precious. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:9–18 to bring the good news to bear on our profound need.

Does the unfaithfulness of man nullify the faithfulness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:1–8 where Paul addresses that potential crisis.

How do we keep going when life gets really hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 to help us endure in difficult times.

How does the hope of the gospel make us bold as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 3:1–12 to find fresh courage for our souls.

Why is our great hope as Christians something to rejoice in now? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in Romans 5:1–5.

What truths can we teach the coming generations so that they might set their hope in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Psalm 78 to answer this ever-important question.

When the apostle Paul says that Christians “eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness,” what specifically are we waiting for? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:1–12 to unfold what’s to come for those who believe.

What is the future hope of glory for which all Christians eagerly await? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to explore what awaits all who believe in Jesus.

Why is the return of Christ a blessed hope for Christians? And why shouldn’t Christians fear his coming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Titus 2:11–13 to answer those pressing questions.

What sustains the Christian’s hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 15:4 to show how God enables us to endure through the Scriptures.

Why does God bring people to life through the preaching of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the mystery of regeneration by looking at 1 Peter 1:22–25.

What is “the hope of the gospel,” and how does that hope steady the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Colossians 1:15–23 to answer that two-part question.

Our hope as Christians is built on grace. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 to find answers to those two important questions.

What functional impact should biblical hope have on how we think about the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Hebrews 6:1–12 for an answer.

What connection do grace and truth have with the heart of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:14–18 to tackle that wonderful question.

Why does God use humanity to testify to the glory of his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:6–8 to highlight the privilege we have in proclaiming Christ.

“Christ is the light that darkness cannot overcome.” What does that mean? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–5 for answers.

How might our lives change if we set our minds on the glory of the Lord that will be revealed in the new earth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–25 to explore the transforming glories awaiting us.

How does the resurrection change how we think about our earthly bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 to encourage us with the truth of what we will be.

How can we keep from losing heart when life becomes extremely difficult? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10 to provide strength in the midst of overwhelming circumstances.

When the word of the cross comes to us through faith, it enables us to love what God loves. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:21–25 and shines light on the transformative power of the gospel.