Light + Truth

What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.

How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.

Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.

What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.

How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.

What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.

What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.

Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.

When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.

For those in Christ, acceptance before God is certain. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how being in Christ means no condemnation now and forever.

What makes our guilt so serious before God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:23–26 to show how rejecting God’s glory required the cross.

Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin.

Why are you tempted toward self-pity when obedience proves costly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 19:29 to show Christ himself repays every sacrifice.

What are you really chasing in life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Isaiah 6:1–3 to show that only God himself can satisfy your restless heart.

Is hell an overreaction to human sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains why offending an infinitely glorious God is an infinitely heinous crime.

If Christ did not alleviate your earthly struggles, would the gospel still be good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that rescue from God’s wrath is enough.

How do you persevere when few seem to believe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to explain why gospel labor rests on a Shepherd who gathers his own.

What makes missions unstoppable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to show how Christ’s certain purpose draws us into God’s global plan.

Why would God appoint martyrs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how our suffering carries Christ’s saving work to those who have not heard.

If there’s no resurrection, should we just live for comfort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why normal comforts make sense if we have no hope.

Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God gives you God.

Do we only need the gospel for the first steps of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why the gospel remains relevant for everyday obedience.

Why does Paul thank God for the faith of the saints? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why faith is a gift that directs all thanks to God.

How can you be sure you’ll endure to the end? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:6–7 and points to a covenant love that will not release those Christ has purchased.