Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
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Is the Calvinist-Arminian Debate Really Important?
04/05/2020 Duration: 15minAre Calvinism and Arminianism just points of debate for theologians, or do they actually have real-life implications on our relationship with God?
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How Should We Dress for Church?
01/05/2020 Duration: 12minHow we dress for church will depend on our vision of God, our understanding of God’s people, and our grasp of what is at stake when we gather.
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What Are the Spiritual Dangers of Technology?
29/04/2020 Duration: 09minTechnology can make our lives easier and more efficient than ever. But it can also slowly numb our affections to the things that matter most.
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Is the Christian’s Heart Deceitfully Wicked?
27/04/2020 Duration: 08minIs the Christian heart still wicked and deceitful? Or does God give us a completely new heart at the new birth?
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What Sins Disqualify a Pastor for Life?
24/04/2020 Duration: 12minShould churches ever consider calling a pastor who has committed adultery in the past? And if so, how should they evaluate his repentance?
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Sovereign Comfort for Uncertain Times
22/04/2020 Duration: 10minWhen crisis hits, Jesus Christ remains on his throne. He reigns supreme, and he will never leave nor forsake his people.
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Why Do We Confess If Our Sins Are Already Forgiven?
20/04/2020 Duration: 12minIf Christians are already fully forgiven, justified, and united with Christ, then why do we need to continually confess our sins to God?
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Is God Humble?
17/04/2020 Duration: 12minAs we seek to put away pride and become more humble, is there any humility in God for us to imitate? Or is humility fitting only for creatures?
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More Precious Than Praise and Possessions
15/04/2020 Duration: 12minHow we handle our possessions in this world and the praise of man not only shapes our lives now, but determines our fate for eternity.
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Fighting Loneliness in the Coronavirus Outbreak
14/04/2020 Duration: 09minGod created us to live in community, not to self-isolate. But when we do experience loneliness, to what promises can we turn?
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I’m Afraid of Surrendering to Christ — What Can I Do?
13/04/2020 Duration: 12minThe life Jesus promises when you follow him far surpasses anything you might have to give up. There is no greater joy than in walking with him.
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Why Do We Celebrate Easter?
10/04/2020 Duration: 11minIf Jesus remained in the grave, then his followers have no hope. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. Christ is risen.
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Why the Sovereignty of God Is Good News
09/04/2020 Duration: 08minThe doctrine of God’s sovereignty does not sit on the periphery of theology. Without the sovereignty of God, we have no gospel.
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Coronavirus and Christ (Audiobook)
08/04/2020 Duration: 02h07minWhat is God doing through the coronavirus pandemic? He is not silent about what he is doing in the world. He has given us the Scriptures. In this special edition of APJ, Pastor John narrates his first-ever audiobook entitled Coronavirus and Christ.
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How Do I Know If the Holy Spirit Is in Me?
06/04/2020 Duration: 11minWhether you became a Christian at age 5 or 85, God worked in you, by his Holy Spirit, to open your eyes to the wonder and beauty of Jesus Christ.
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Is It a Sin to Back Out of a Commitment?
03/04/2020 Duration: 10minHonesty, integrity, and reliability should characterize every Christian. Since God delights in truth, so should his people.
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Plan for Something Greater Than Retirement
01/04/2020 Duration: 12minRetirement is not the last chapter of life — eternity is the last chapter. And the hope of being with Jesus forever should shape our final years on earth.
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How to Talk to Children About the Coronavirus
31/03/2020 Duration: 13minLittle hearts need the hope and security of a big God. What can parents tell kids and teens in the middle of a pandemic?
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Public, Private, Online, Homeschool?
30/03/2020 Duration: 09minWhen Christian parents have a number of educational options for their children, what biblical principles help us decide what’s best?
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What’s Next for an Aging Pastor?
27/03/2020 Duration: 10minGod never wastes his children. If you devote yourself to serving the Lord, he will never leave you without significant opportunities for good works.