Author Archives: lawless

Included in the CovenantBy John Piper “There I will make a horn to sprout for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed. His enemies I will clothe with shame, but on him his crown will shine.”(Psalm 132:17–18) Who … Continue reading →

Five Purposes for SufferingBy John Piper For those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) We seldom know the micro reasons for our sufferings, but the Bible does give us … Continue reading →

Prevailing GraceBy John Piper “I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners.” (Isaiah 57:18) Learn your doctrine from biblical texts. It stands up better that way, and … Continue reading →

Caused to ReturnBy John Piper Cause us to return, O Lord, that we may return! (Lamentations 5:21, my translation) There is no hope for God’s people unless God causes them to return from their sliding and leaping into sin and unbelief. … Continue reading →

How to RepentBy John Piper If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) A vague, bad feeling that you are a crummy person is … Continue reading →

He Knows Your NeedBy John Piper “Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you … Continue reading →

The Giver Gets the GloryBy John Piper To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, … Continue reading →

Delayed DeliverancesBy John Piper Immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened.(Acts 16:26) In this age, God rescues his people from some harm. Not all harm. That’s comforting to know, because otherwise we might conclude from our harm that he … Continue reading →

Served in Serving OthersBy John Piper Jesus said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened?”(Mark 8:17) After Jesus had fed both the 5,000 … Continue reading →

Go Directly to GodBy John Piper “In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you have … Continue reading →

We Will Rule All ThingsBy John Piper “The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.” (Revelation 3:21) What does Jesus mean … Continue reading →

The Anchor of JoyBy John Piper “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” (Matthew 5:11) “Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to … Continue reading →

The Battle to RemindBy John Piper “This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.” (Lamentations 3:21–22) One of the great enemies of hope is forgetting God’s … Continue reading →

How to Serve a Bad BossBy John Piper Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a … Continue reading →