Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

The God over Viruses May 20, 2020

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If we say God is sovereign, does that mean he’s in charge of everything — even down to the tiniest molecule?

Does Christ Govern Every Storm? May 18, 2020

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Jesus stilled a storm for his disciples two thousand years ago, but does that necessarily mean he controls every single storm today?

Am I Living by Faith or Unbelief? May 15, 2020

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The Bible calls us to walk by faith, but how can we actually know if we are living by faith instead of unbelief?

Could a Recession Serve Our Joy? May 13, 2020

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Sometimes it takes a recession to dig up the roots of our lives and replant them in soil that causes us to bear the fruit of generosity.

What Is Hyper-Calvinism? May 11, 2020

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Doctrinal systems can help us summarize the Bible’s teaching, but they are never a substitute for Scripture itself.

What’s the Comfort If the Coronavirus Is Judgment? May 11, 2020

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Even in the most bitter providences, Christians have comfort to offer. The gospel is best news in the world for the hardest moments in the world.

What Is Grace? May 08, 2020

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We often define “grace” as “undeserved favor.” But the grace of God has another meaning in the Bible that is filled with encouragement and comfort.

How Can I Receive Christ? May 06, 2020

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The help Jesus offers isn’t a commodity you can buy with money or morality. To have the Son, you must receive him by faith.

Is the Calvinist-Arminian Debate Really Important? May 04, 2020

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Are Calvinism and Arminianism just points of debate for theologians, or do they actually have real-life implications on our relationship with God?

How Should We Dress for Church? May 01, 2020

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How we dress for church will depend on our vision of God, our understanding of God’s people, and our grasp of what is at stake when we gather.

Ask Pastor John – Desiring God