Ask Pastor John
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 370:01:10
- More information
Informações:
Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
-
Santa Claus: Harmless Fun or Christmastime Diversion?
23/12/2015 Duration: 07minCompared to all the riches of knowing Jesus Christ, even the best gift Santa could bring is little more than a lump of coal.
-
Truth or Fiction: Did Herod Really Slaughter Baby Boys in Bethlehem?
22/12/2015 Duration: 12minMatthew’s Gospel recounts Herod’s infanticide of baby boys in Bethlehem, but no other historical sources appear to mention this tragedy. Did it really happen?
-
Should Missionaries Fundraise?
21/12/2015 Duration: 09minLots of missionaries raise their own support for ministry. Does the Bible have any examples of this kind of support-raising that we can look to as a model?
-
Does the Cross Show How Valuable I Am?
18/12/2015 Duration: 09minDoes the cross of Christ show how valuable we are? Or how enormous sin is that we need a Savior?
-
Four Signs Food Has Become an Idol
17/12/2015 Duration: 09minWhen our contentment in God fades, food quickly takes its place. Pastor John focuses on the secret to winning the war for our desires.
-
I Will Not Leave Jesus — But I’m Done with the Church
16/12/2015 Duration: 03min“I’m done with the organized church, but I still love Jesus.” If you walk away from the church, you walk away from Jesus.
-
Should I Hate Satan?
15/12/2015 Duration: 09minWe know Satan has been working evil since the beginning. But should we actually hate him? Pastor John explains why we should.
-
Where Did Satan’s First Desire for Evil Come From?
14/12/2015 Duration: 11minWe may not be able to explain how Satan became evil, but we do know that God did not compromise his goodness or glory in allowing Satan’s fall.
-
I Read the Bible and Feel Nothing — What Should I Do?
11/12/2015 Duration: 11minNever settle for passionless Bible reading. Lean in, pray for God to open your eyes, and keep searching for treasure for your heart.
-
Do I Own My Art? On Intellectual Property Rights
10/12/2015 Duration: 11minAre property and intellectual rights selfish, or do they actually match up with clear biblical principles?
-
You Have a Lawyer in Heaven’s Court
09/12/2015 Duration: 07minOur salvation isn’t just a once-and-done event, but a lifetime of drawing near to God through Jesus Christ, our high priest.
-
What Does It Mean to Live in God’s Presence?
08/12/2015 Duration: 08minFor Christians indwelt by the Spirit, God is always in us and with us. But sometimes, he exerts his influence for our good in unique, unmistakeable ways.
-
How Do I Know God’s Calling for My Life?
07/12/2015 Duration: 11minShould I stay and send, or should I go to the mission field? Pastor John gives seven factors to keep in mind when weighing a calling to missions.
-
Counsel for Online Shopping Addicts?
04/12/2015 Duration: 10minShopping today is more convenient than ever, especially online. But what should we do when online shopping becomes more than just a convenience?
-
The Holy Kiss — Relevant Today or Not?
03/12/2015 Duration: 09minThe New Testament mentions greeting one another with a kiss four times. Is that just an outmoded cultural practice, or is there something we can learn from it today?
-
Your Suffering Is Working for You
02/12/2015 Duration: 12minFor every believer, we can know with complete confidence that God is not only with us sin our pain, but is producing glory through every ounce of our suffering.
-
Is God Directing My Life Through My Anxieties?
01/12/2015 Duration: 09minGod can use anything he wants — even sin — to lead and guide his people. But that doesn’t mean we should seek out sinful means just because God can sovereignly use them.
-
When Am I Ready to Become a Christian?
30/11/2015 Duration: 12minI’ve heard the gospel, but how can I be sure that I am truly ready to surrender my whole life to Jesus Christ?
-
What Will My Happiness Look Like in Heaven?
27/11/2015 Duration: 04minGod offers all of his children joy in Christ now. But compared to heaven, those are just mere glimpses of what is to come.
-
Christian Joy and Feasting
26/11/2015 Duration: 10minThroughout the Scriptures, God’s people feast as an expression of their joy in the Lord. What would it look like for the church to be known for celebration and joy?