Ask Pastor John

Mar 20 2025 1000 ep. 12 mins 41
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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

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Help Me Live a Genuine Life

Mar 20 2025 13 mins  
When God commands a godly life of genuine affections, how do we obey? John Piper draws our attention to the transforming mercies of God.

How Did Jesus Freely Live a Scripted Life?

Mar 17 2025 11 mins  
As Jesus headed toward the cross, he knew he was fulfilling the script that was written for him. So, how did he authentically choose a death already decided?

How Much of Christianity Remains a Secret?

Mar 13 2025 14 mins  
How much of the Christian faith has already been revealed to us now, and how much of it remains a secret that we won’t understand until we get to heaven?

If No One Seeks God, How Is Anyone Saved?

Mar 10 2025 13 mins  
If sinners cannot seek God, how does anyone receive salvation? Pastor John shows that God must give his power and grace precisely because we cannot seek him on our own.

Are Christians Happier Than Non-Christians in This Life?

Mar 06 2025 11 mins  
Why are Christians most to be pitied if there’s no resurrection? Don’t we still experience more joy than non-Christians? Pastor John gives four responses.

I Never Felt Like God’s Enemy — Was I?

Mar 03 2025 14 mins  
If we have no memory of hating or opposing God before he saved us, then how should we understand the Bible’s claim that we were his enemy?

Advice for Reading Romans After Decades of Experience

Feb 27 2025 12 mins  
Why does Pastor John believe Romans is the greatest letter ever written? And how would he encourage Christians to benefit from this monumental book?

Should I Use AI to Help Me Write Sermons?

Feb 24 2025 14 mins  
Should pastors and ministry leaders use artificial intelligence as a tool to write their sermons and newsletters? If so, how? If not, why not?

Every Good Sermon Has Application

Feb 20 2025 15 mins  
How much life application should pastors offer in their sermons? Pastor John commends interweaving exposition and application throughout each sermon.

What Makes Someone Spiritually Dirty?

Feb 17 2025 11 mins  
When Jesus taught that impurity comes from within, was he departing from the Old Testament? Pastor John considers purity across the covenants.