Author Archives: lawless

Arm Yourself with PromisesBy John Piper “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) When Paul says to put to death the deeds of the body “by the Spirit” (Romans 8:13), I take him to mean … Continue reading →

Where Our Comfort Comes FromBy John Piper He [Pilate] entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. So Pilate said to him, “You will not speak to me? Do you … Continue reading →

Five Rewards for GenerosityBy John Piper Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13) What are the rewards if we trust God’s promises, give lavishly, and open our homes to each other and the needy? … Continue reading →

Finally and Totally JustifiedBy John Piper Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. (Romans 8:33) Paul could have said here, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect?” and then answered, “No one! We are … Continue reading →

Radical Effects of the ResurrectionBy John Piper If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. (1 Corinthians 15:19) Paul concludes from his hourly danger, and his daily dying, and his … Continue reading →

When God Becomes 100% for UsBy John Piper . . . among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, … Continue reading →

You Are Greatly LovedBy John Piper We all once lived among [the sons of disobedience] in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the … Continue reading →

God Opens the HeartBy John Piper One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to … Continue reading →

The Hour of Unusual ThreatBy John Piper If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. (1 Peter 4:14) Many Christians in the world today do not … Continue reading →

Enjoying His FullnessBy John Piper From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. (John 1:16) Just before the service last Sunday, the little band of praying saints was hard at work fighting for the faith of our people, and … Continue reading →

Our Servant, JesusBy John Piper “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) Not only was he the servant of his people while he lived … Continue reading →

Amazed at the ResurrectionBy John Piper This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder. (2 Peter 3:1) As Easter approaches, let’s … Continue reading →

The Kind of Cold That KillsBy John Piper He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. (Psalm 147:15) Tonight it will be forty degrees warmer in our kitchen freezer than it is outside here in Minneapolis. The … Continue reading →

When You Are ImmortalBy John Piper When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. (Acts 23:12) What about those hungry fellows who promised not … Continue reading →