Light + Truth - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Does Paul Speak the Truth? Nov 29, 2024

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How can we trust that Paul’s writings are true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Paul’s transformation and his claims of receiving revelation from Jesus.

How Did Jesus Think About the Scriptures? Nov 28, 2024

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How did Jesus view the Scriptures? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how central the Old Testament was to Jesus’s life and teaching.

Do We Have the Original Words of Scripture? Nov 27, 2024

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How can we trust that the Scriptures we read today are faithful to the originals? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the preservation of New Testament manuscripts.

What Books Make Up the New Testament? Nov 26, 2024

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How were the books of the New Testament recognized as Scripture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the development of the New Testament canon.

What Books Make Up the Old Testament? Nov 25, 2024

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How do we know which books belong in the Old Testament? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines passages in Luke to explore the boundaries of the Old Testament canon.

What Is True? Nov 22, 2024

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What does it mean for truth to be absolute in a world of relativism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines key biblical passages to reveal the Bible’s unique claim to truth.

Why the Bible Matters Nov 21, 2024

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Why is the Bible so crucial in a world of competing religious claims? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Scripture’s authority confronts secularism and religious pluralism.

Secure in God’s Hands Nov 20, 2024

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What drove George Whitefield’s tireless preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the transformation that ignited Whitefield’s passion for the gospel.

The Bold Preacher Nov 19, 2024

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What fueled George Whitefield’s passionate preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Whitefield’s dramatic style in light of his deep conviction about the gospel’s reality.

Anointed by God Nov 18, 2024

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Why did God use George Whitefield so powerfully? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Whitefield’s life, highlighting the sovereign work of God through his preaching of the gospel.