Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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**Ask Pastor John – Desiring God**

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Latest Episodes:

Would God Be Less Glorious If He Never Created? Jun 28, 2019

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If God created the world to display the fullness of his attributes, would he have been less glorious without creation?

Is God Angry at Me When I Sin? Jun 26, 2019

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We go from a rebel against the King to a child of the King. God’s attitude toward us completely changes. But does he still get angry at us when we sin?

The Heart of the Calvinist-Arminian Divide Jun 24, 2019

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Both Calvinists and Arminians see grace as powerful and necessary, but not in the same way. Pastor John gets at the heart of the theological divide.

What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Jun 21, 2019

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If you are a Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit. But is this the same as being baptized in the Holy Spirit? Pastor John explains the difference.

How Do I Trust God with the Eternal Destiny of My Child? Jun 19, 2019

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We know God will accomplish his purposes for good, but he doesn’t promise our children’s eternal good. How can we be satisfied in God with this unknown?

Does God Ever Soften a Heart He Has Hardened? Jun 17, 2019

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When we think God has hardened someone’s heart, we should not assume that the hardening is permanent. God can and does break in and save.

How Should a Husband Treat His Quarrelsome Wife? Jun 14, 2019

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“Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.” What are readers of Scripture supposed to learn from a proverb like this?

Should My Boyfriend and I Travel Alone? Jun 12, 2019

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Is it wise for a girlfriend and boyfriend to travel together and stay in the same hotel? Should they? Pastor John gives three reasons why they shouldn’t.

Do Human Technologies Ever Threaten Divine Sovereignty? Jun 10, 2019

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At any moment, God can put a complete stop to the plans of man. Rebellious human plans never threaten a sovereign God.

Was Job a Man or a Myth? Jun 07, 2019

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Job is a profound book on human suffering, worthy of a lifetime of study. But was Job himself a real, historical character? And does it matter?