Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Should We Dramatize Jesus’s Life for Television? Apr 04, 2022

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God gave us a book about Jesus, not a video. So how might Christians think about dramatic portrayals of Jesus’s life in television or movies?

Do Christians Still Have Evil Desires? Apr 01, 2022

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If God’s wrath comes against evil desires, and not only evil behaviors, why will his wrath not come against Christians, who still battle evil desires?

How Fleeting Pleasures Sidetrack Our Love Mar 30, 2022

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A lack of love for other people doesn’t show that we’re trying too hard to please ourselves — it shows that we’re far too easily pleased.

I’m Too Distracted with Life to Meditate on Christ Mar 28, 2022

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How can we turn our attention away from regrets, dreams, and other consuming thoughts so that we can set our minds on things that are above?

On Permanent Birth Control Mar 25, 2022

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If two spouses agree that they do not want to have more children, would it be sinful to pursue permanent forms of birth control?

How Does God Lead Us in Daily Decisions? Mar 23, 2022

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How do I follow God’s lead in my daily decisions? I know he’s my shepherd, and that he’s leading me, but how do I know if I am following him?

In Our Racial Differences, How Is Christ ‘All’ and ‘in All’? Mar 21, 2022

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To be a Christian is not only to trust Christ and treasure Christ, but to be indwelt by Christ. And that new identity transforms all our relationships.

What Should We Make of Healing Ministries? Mar 18, 2022

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God still answers prayers for physical healing today. But how should Christians evaluate the claims of so-called healing ministries?

When Will Christ Heal My Body? Mar 16, 2022

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We know that Jesus has purchased both our forgiveness and our physical healing at the cross. But what kind of healing can we expect in this life?

All My Sins Were Canceled — So Why Continue to Confess? Mar 14, 2022

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If all our sins are forgiven — past, present, and future — does ongoing confession show that we doubt Christ’s finished work?