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**Ask Pastor John – Desiring God**

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Latest Episodes:

How God Makes Much of You Apr 27, 2022

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In Christ, God makes more of us than we could ever imagine. And he will go on doing so forever.

Does Faith Cause Regeneration? Apr 25, 2022

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Does faith bring about the new birth, or does the new birth bring about faith? Pastor John offers three reasons why getting the order right matters.

Does God Delight in Justification or Holiness? Apr 22, 2022

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Does God delight in his people based on Christ’s work alone, or does his delight also depend on our own holiness?

Why God Makes Much of You Apr 20, 2022

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When God makes much of us, he does it for his sake, not ours. And that makes his love far greater than we could have imagined.

Shame: Its Uses and Abuses Apr 18, 2022

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Some shame condemns and destroys, and some shame heals and restores. So how can we tell the difference between misplaced and well-placed shame?

What Are Church Traditions? Apr 15, 2022

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In his letters, Paul speaks not only of teachings he delivered to the churches, but also of traditions he passed on. What kind of traditions does he have in mind?

The Heart of Fake Happiness Apr 13, 2022

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Many nominal Christians go to church, believe God loves them, and yet are on their way to hell. So what marks the born again from those who only think they are?

Should Pro-Lifers Embrace Embryo Adoption? Apr 11, 2022

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In America, there are hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos, left over from in vitro fertilization. How might Christians weigh the decision to adopt one of them?

Does Romans 7 Describe a Christian? Apr 08, 2022

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What kind of person does Romans 7:14–25 describe? Pastor John offers nine reasons to read Paul’s description as part of the Christian experience.

What’s Lost When We Only Pray Alone? Apr 06, 2022

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The church of Acts often gathered together to praise God and intercede for his people. So what might we lose if we pray only by ourselves?