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Upcoming Changes to APJ May 23, 2023

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Tony Reinke shares two upcoming changes to ‘Ask Pastor John’ in light of a brand-new John Piper sermon podcast called ‘Light + Truth.’

Go to Work, Go to Church — Christ Is Coming Back! May 22, 2023

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Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles draw some profound connections between the glorious second coming and our ordinary everyday lives.

Death Can Only Make Me Better: Remembering Tim Keller (1950–2023) May 19, 2023

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On May 19, 2023, Tim Keller entered the reward of his Master. In this special episode of Ask Pastor John, Tony Reinke shares a sermon clip from Dr. Keller on the joy of God in the face of cancer.

Popular Blunders About Christ’s Return May 19, 2023

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Discussions of the second coming often spiral into speculation — or misconception. Pastor John explains five mistaken beliefs about Christ’s return.

Five Ways to Find Wisdom May 17, 2023

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In the midst of a busy life, how can we find the time to read great Christian books? We might begin by setting aside just fifteen minutes a day.

Nicotine, Amphetamines, and Holy Concentration May 15, 2023

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God does not give us a list of foods and drinks we can and cannot consume. Instead, he gives us his words and his Spirit to shape how we see all of life.

A Beautiful Savior for the Unattractive May 12, 2023

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If we are going to find lasting satisfaction in the beauty of Christ, despite the pain of rejection, four massive changes need to happen in our hearts.

The Hardest Act in Parenting Teens May 10, 2023

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Headship calls a man to put away his anger and initiate reconciliation — no matter how much of the fault lies with his wife or with his children.

The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon Theology May 08, 2023

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The movement from orthodoxy to demon theology happens sometimes slowly and sometimes suddenly — but always because love for Christ has grown cold.

‘Nothing Is to Be Rejected’ — Including Pot? May 05, 2023

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“Nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,” Paul says. So can Christians enjoy pot if they thank God for it?