Ask Pastor John
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- Duration: 370:01:10
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Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
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Why God Makes Much of You
20/04/2022 Duration: 11minWhen God makes much of us, he does it for his sake, not ours. And that makes his love far greater than we could have imagined.
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Shame: Its Uses and Abuses
18/04/2022 Duration: 12minSome shame condemns and destroys, and some shame heals and restores. So how can we tell the difference between misplaced and well-placed shame?
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What Are Church Traditions?
15/04/2022 Duration: 13minIn his letters, Paul speaks not only of teachings he delivered to the churches, but also of traditions he passed on. What kind of traditions does he have in mind?
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The Heart of Fake Happiness
13/04/2022 Duration: 14minMany nominal Christians go to church, believe God loves them, and yet are on their way to hell. So what marks the born again from those who only think they are?
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Should Pro-Lifers Embrace Embryo Adoption?
11/04/2022 Duration: 12minIn America, there are hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos, left over from in vitro fertilization. How might Christians weigh the decision to adopt one of them?
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Does Romans 7 Describe a Christian?
08/04/2022 Duration: 16minWhat kind of person does Romans 7:14–25 describe? Pastor John offers nine reasons to read Paul’s description as part of the Christian experience.
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What’s Lost When We Only Pray Alone?
06/04/2022 Duration: 14minThe church of Acts often gathered together to praise God and intercede for his people. So what might we lose if we pray only by ourselves?
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Should We Dramatize Jesus’s Life for Television?
04/04/2022 Duration: 14minGod gave us a book about Jesus, not a video. So how might Christians think about dramatic portrayals of Jesus’s life in television or movies?
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Do Christians Still Have Evil Desires?
01/04/2022 Duration: 14minIf God’s wrath comes against evil desires, and not only evil behaviors, why will his wrath not come against Christians, who still battle evil desires?
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How Fleeting Pleasures Sidetrack Our Love
30/03/2022 Duration: 10minA lack of love for other people doesn’t show that we’re trying too hard to please ourselves — it shows that we’re far too easily pleased.
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I’m Too Distracted with Life to Meditate on Christ
28/03/2022 Duration: 12minHow can we turn our attention away from regrets, dreams, and other consuming thoughts so that we can set our minds on things that are above?
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On Permanent Birth Control
25/03/2022 Duration: 13minIf two spouses agree that they do not want to have more children, would it be sinful to pursue permanent forms of birth control?
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How Does God Lead Us in Daily Decisions?
23/03/2022 Duration: 10minHow do I follow God’s lead in my daily decisions? I know he’s my shepherd, and that he’s leading me, but how do I know if I am following him?
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In Our Racial Differences, How Is Christ ‘All’ and ‘in All’?
21/03/2022 Duration: 11minTo be a Christian is not only to trust Christ and treasure Christ, but to be indwelt by Christ. And that new identity transforms all our relationships.
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What Should We Make of Healing Ministries?
18/03/2022 Duration: 13minGod still answers prayers for physical healing today. But how should Christians evaluate the claims of so-called healing ministries?
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When Will Christ Heal My Body?
16/03/2022 Duration: 11minWe know that Jesus has purchased both our forgiveness and our physical healing at the cross. But what kind of healing can we expect in this life?
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All My Sins Were Canceled — So Why Continue to Confess?
14/03/2022 Duration: 13minIf all our sins are forgiven — past, present, and future — does ongoing confession show that we doubt Christ’s finished work?
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My Flesh Was Crucified — So Why Do I Still Sin?
11/03/2022 Duration: 14minIf our sinful flesh was crucified with Christ when we first believed, why do we keep sinning like we do?
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How Do I Know If My Good Deeds Are Worthless?
09/03/2022 Duration: 11minHow do we make sure the good we do is not done in vain? Listen to Pastor John’s answer more than thirty years ago, just weeks after becoming a pastor.
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If God Is Sovereign, Why Is His World Full of Suffering?
07/03/2022 Duration: 15minWhen we look around at our world of horrific suffering, how can we keep believing in an all-good, all-wise, totally sovereign God?