Messages by Desiring God (Video)

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Calvinists Believe Every Verse Sep 26, 2015

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John Piper | Embracing a God-centered view of salvation means welcoming the Bible’s teaching of God’s sovereign election in place of our finite and fallen logical leaps.

The Gospel Promises True Prosperity Sep 25, 2015

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John Piper | Every possible blessing that heaven has to give — most notably, God himself — belongs to those who are united to him by faith.

Understanding the Wills of God Sep 25, 2015

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John Piper | In order to get the blessing of God that the biblical authors intend through their writing, we need to understand what those writers meant by their words, not merely what we understand at first glance.

How to Read the Bible Well Sep 25, 2015

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John Piper | Reading your Bible as a Christian gives you more insight into the mystery of the universe than Moses or King David or Solomon ever had. Reading gives you unimaginable understanding.

Who Could Be Happy in a World Like Ours? Sep 25, 2015

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John Piper | God is a happy-making God, and his plan is to make his people happy. That is why we are able to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” even in such a world as ours.

Hoping, Singing, and Loving (Q&A) Sep 19, 2015

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John Piper | Marriage is not about taking hold of our rights, whether men or women, but rather walking humbly in our God-ordained roles.

Born Again to Hope-Filled Humility Sep 19, 2015

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John Piper | According to the apostle Peter, hope and humility go hand in hand as God awakens his elect in the new birth, providing new affections — most notably, hope — that give rise to new behavior.

How to Live in History’s Last Days Sep 19, 2015

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John Piper | With time running short, how should we live? Live prayerfully, trust in God’s sovereignty, love your neighbors, and avoid frantic haste.

Lose It All to Win the World Sep 19, 2015

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John Piper | People who follow Jesus to the cross can turn to face the malice of those who do not know God, in order to bless them and show the beauty of Christianity.

Do You Want Heaven for the Wrong Reason? Sep 19, 2015

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John Piper | It is better to suffer faithfully than to turn away from God. Do you believe that?