Messages by Desiring God (Video)

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Set Apart by the Spirit May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Our exile status is connected to our election — a connection carefully woven together by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If we attempt to be exiles apart from the work of the triune God, we end up with Phariseeism.

Exiles on the Earth May 24, 2015

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John Piper | As Christians, our earthly identity is that of aliens, strangers, sojourners, and exiles, with our true citizenship found in heaven.

Basics for Reading the Bible May 24, 2015

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John Piper | If you find the Bible boring, mythological, or distracting, then 2 Corinthians 4:6 hasn’t happened to you yet. You will not understand the Bible without the Holy Spirit.

A Survey of Suffering in 1 Peter May 24, 2015

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John Piper | If you feel totally at home in this world, 1 Peter will either pass by you or awaken you to your alien status here.

Friendship with Jesus and the Aim of Education in Serious Joy May 15, 2015

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John Piper | John Piper’s commencement message on the relationship between friendship with Jesus and the aims of higher education — specifically the educational aims of Bethlehem College and Seminary.

Education in Serious Joy May 15, 2015

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John Piper | Education at Bethlehem College and Seminary is education in serious joy.

Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love May 02, 2015

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John Piper | Without sourcing our love for others from our joy in God, we will never be able to risk whatever it takes draw more people to Jesus.

It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure May 01, 2015

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John Piper | The greatest benefits of the cross, like justification, propitiations, salvation, and redemption, are all a means to us enjoying the one greatest benefit: glorifying God by enjoying him forever.

The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God Apr 26, 2015

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John Piper | We may never be able to explain every instance of suffering, but we can trust that God is near, he is in control, and he is bringing us unimaginable good — even through pain.

Biblical Foundations for Seeking God's Justice in a Sinful World Apr 14, 2015

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John Piper, Thabiti Anyabwile, Voddie Baucham, D.A. Carson, Tim Keller, and Miguel Núñez | The foundation of the gospel propels us to seek justice in this world which gives people what they deserve, and even more to seek grace which gives people better than they deserve.