Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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What Old Testament Promises Are for Me? Oct 05, 2023

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Can new-covenant Christians claim old-covenant promises? As long as we keep some key distinctions in mind, we not only can, but should.

Evidence for the Cross and Resurrection Oct 02, 2023

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God has not left us without evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But evidence alone will never open the eyes of the blind.

Does God Love Us Simply for His Glory? Sep 28, 2023

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God-centered theology can raise all kinds of questions about God’s love for us. Pastor John asks and answers nine of them.

If Sin’s Penalty Is Eternal, Why Isn’t Jesus Still Suffering? Sep 25, 2023

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If the penalty for sin is eternal punishment, how could Jesus’s finite sufferings pay the price of our redemption?

Six Reasons Jesus Left Earth After Easter Sep 21, 2023

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Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand.

Even If Our Faith Is False, Aren’t Christians Happier People? Sep 18, 2023

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If Christ has not been raised, Paul says, then Christians are “of all people most to be pitied.” But why should we be pitied when we live with such joy?

What Does Piper Mean by ‘Satisfied’? Sep 14, 2023

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“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” What does Pastor John mean when he talks about “satisfaction in God”?

Christ, Our Sabbath Rest at Work Sep 11, 2023

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Christ is our rest on Monday as well as Sunday. But how do we experience the peaceful rest of Jesus in the midst of our labors?

How Can I Become a Humbler Calvinist? Sep 07, 2023

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The doctrines of grace are designed to destroy human boasting. So, what can we do if we find our theology becoming a platform for pride?

Will We Work in Eternity? Sep 04, 2023

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At least six biblical pointers give us reason to expect some kind of work in the age to come. But whatever eternity holds, it will be a future beyond disappointment.