Ask Pastor John

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  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 387:01:27
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Synopsis

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Episodes

  • Glory to God and Peace on Earth

    24/12/2015 Duration: 05min

    The birth of Jesus at Christmas enables glory to ascend forever to God and peace to descend on his people forever.

  • Santa Claus: Harmless Fun or Christmastime Diversion?

    23/12/2015 Duration: 07min

    Compared 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: 12min

    Matthew’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: 09min

    Lots 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: 09min

    Does 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: 09min

    When 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: 09min

    We 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: 11min

    We 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: 11min

    Never 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: 11min

    Are 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: 07min

    Our 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: 08min

    For 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: 11min

    Should 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: 10min

    Shopping 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: 09min

    The 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: 12min

    For 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: 09min

    God 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: 12min

    I’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: 04min

    God offers all of his children joy in Christ now. But compared to heaven, those are just mere glimpses of what is to come.

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