Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Are Our Enemies Spiritual, Human, or Both? Jun 11, 2021

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Paul tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. But Paul himself had many human enemies. So, are our enemies spiritual, human, or both?

To Be Loved Infinitely Jun 09, 2021

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The essence of God’s love is not that he makes much of us, but that he frees us, at great cost to himself, to enjoy making much of him forever.

How Do I Serve Dying Unbelievers? Jun 07, 2021

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Many medical professionals regularly find themselves around people only hours or minutes from hell. How would love call us to act in those moments?

Should Christian Jurors Show Mercy to the Guilty? Jun 04, 2021

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Christians display the character of God through both mercy and justice. But how do we know when to show mercy and when to give justice?

Why Do You Want to Be Loved by God? Jun 02, 2021

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Almost everyone wants to be loved by God. But our reasons for wanting God’s love may reveal whether we truly know him or not.

Is It Sinful to Pray for a Larger Income? May 31, 2021

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When God restored Job’s fortunes, he also doubled his wealth. Should Christians pray for God to do the same for us today?

A Better Promise for Serial Daters May 28, 2021

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Serial dating, if left unconquered, often turns into serial marriage. So, what hope does Jesus offer to those addicted to the pleasures of a new relationship?

Flee to Christ in Fear May 26, 2021

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God commands us both to fear him and to flee to him for refuge. How can we possibly do one without contradicting the other?

Where Is Providence in the Vanity of Ecclesiastes? May 24, 2021

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The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that “all is vanity.” But if God providentially guides all things, then doesn’t he give meaning to everything in this world?

What Is a Baptist? May 21, 2021

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As with other Protestants, many Baptists trace their lineage to the Reformation. But what makes Baptists unique among the heirs of the Reformation?