Pastor John Piper's answers

In this life, we will have trouble. In this world, we will have reasons to fear. But in Christ, our God is with us through it all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

The Nicene Creed speaks of Jesus as “begotten, not made.” What does that mean, and why does it matter? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

How can we tell if our desire for money is a good, God-given desire, instead of a love for Mammon? Pastor John offers seven ways to discern the difference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

How can we tell if we are spiritually lukewarm, like the Christians in Laodicea? We can look at our private prayer life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Unless the Bible informs what we love most about God, we risk imagining a god in our own likeness, rather than treasuring him for who he really is. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Paul warns us about some who are “always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.” What kind of person does he have in mind? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Suffering often feels meaningless in the moment. So how can Christians learn not only to endure trials, but to rejoice in the midst of them? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

If we cope with stress by watching movies, posting on social media, or consuming other forms of entertainment, what does that say about our souls? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

God promises eternal rewards for his people’s present obedience. But does every sin cost us one of those rewards? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Ingratitude can make us feel unwanted and unnoticed. But our Father in heaven sees in secret, and he will more than make up for every thankless deed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Some marketing succeeds by cultivating consumerism in the human heart. Can a Christian glorify God in that kind of job? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Some tragedies make life feel barely worth living anymore. So is there any hope that we could one day be happy and at peace again? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Whether we steal time, money, glances, or anything else, our impulse to take what is not rightfully ours reveals a lot about our view of God. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

The new creation will probably seem familiar to us. But there will also be new dimensions of life and joy we can’t even begin to fathom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

We have nothing to hide from God since he already knows our hearts. But that doesn’t mean we can do or say whatever we want in prayer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

When John Piper entered seminary in 1968, he believed in the self-determining will of man. But then he encountered Philippians 2 and Romans 9. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

If a Christian desires God above all, then shouldn’t he follow his heart? Or are our hearts so deceitful that we can never trust them at all? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

If we are going to grow up into maturity in Christ, we need to feast on Scripture — and not just here and there, but every day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

When you come to know Jesus Christ, something about everything in your life changes — including how you approach your vocation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

To lead someone to Christ is a spectacular gift from God. But what should you actually say and do in the moment? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Extrabiblical sources can help fill in some details of our Bible study, but all the gold we need to mine for life and godliness is in our English Bibles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

Over and over in the Bible, God says that he saves us in order to draw attention to himself. Why did God design salvation that way? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

The Bible is clear that children are a gift from God. So is there any room for a Christian couple to decide not to have any? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

If we glorify God by enjoying him, how do we think about seasons of darkness in the Christian life, when joy seems far away? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

God works for those who wait for him. But what does it mean to wait for God? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO