A Testimony to Believe
Why does God use humanity to testify to the glory of his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:6–8 to highlight the privilege we have in proclaiming Christ.
Dec 19, 2023•21 min
Light + Truth
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Episodes
The Light Shines
“Christ is the light that darkness cannot overcome.” What does that mean? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–5 for answers.
Dec 18, 2023•19 min
The Renewed Earth
How might our lives change if we set our minds on the glory of the Lord that will be revealed in the new earth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–25 to explore the transforming glories awaiting us.
Dec 15, 2023•24 min
Resurrection Hope
How does the resurrection change how we think about our earthly bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 to encourage us with the truth of what we will be.
Dec 14, 2023•23 min
Don’t Lose Heart
How can we keep from losing heart when life becomes extremely difficult? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10 to provide strength in the midst of overwhelming circumstances.
Dec 13, 2023•27 min
Loving Righteousness
When the word of the cross comes to us through faith, it enables us to love what God loves. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:21–25 and shines light on the transformative power of the gospel.
Dec 12, 2023•25 min
Following Christ’s Example
How can we follow Jesus’s example of not returning evil for evil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:18–23 to help us overcome temptation.
Dec 11, 2023•25 min
Living as Free People
How does being a slave to God make us truly free? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:13–17 to show us how.
Dec 08, 2023•26 min
Waging War Against Fleshly Lusts
If fleshly lusts are waging wars against our souls, how are we to fight against them? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:11–12 to equip us for the battlefield.
Dec 07, 2023•23 min
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God
If Christians exist to make God known in the world, how do we actually do that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:9–10 to light the path forward.
Dec 06, 2023•25 min
Offering Spiritual Sacrifices
What does it mean to offer God spiritual sacrifices through Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from 1 Peter 2:4–8.
Dec 05, 2023•25 min
Overcoming Spiritual Fatalism
What do you do when you begin to believe that your current spiritual stagnation is permanent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at 1 Peter 2:1–3 to encourage those who feel stuck spiritually.
Dec 04, 2023•23 min
Depravity’s Descent
Human depravity reveals itself when people sin, and when they urge others to do the same. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:28–32 to give us hope in the face of all the depravity around us.
Dec 01, 2023•26 min
Gospel Healing for Twisted Thought
If we naturally twist God’s truth, where can we find hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:28–32 to answer that question.
Nov 30, 2023•26 min
Love in a Disordered World
Only a justified sinner, convinced of God’s love, can overcome sexual sins. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:24–28 to explain why.
Nov 29, 2023•21 min
Glory Restores Sexual Order
How does the glory of God restore order to our disordered sexual passions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that critical question from Romans 1:24–28.
Nov 28, 2023•25 min
Sexual Disorder Begins with Worship
What is the relationship between worship and sexual disorder? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals the profound link between the two from Romans 1:24–28.
Nov 27, 2023•21 min
God’s Judgment and Homosexuality
When humans exchange the glory of God for disordered sexual desires, the consequences are profound. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:24–28 to show the relationship between God’s judgment and homosexuality.
Nov 24, 2023•25 min
Our Great Mutiny
Behind our most profound problems, there’s always a failure to treasure the glory of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines the far-reaching effects of this indifference in Romans 1:21–23.
Nov 23, 2023•25 min
No One Has an Excuse
How can God rightly judge those who have never heard of Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that pressing question by turning to Romans 1:19–21.
Nov 22, 2023•26 min
The Truth We Hate
Why does the unregenerate heart always reject the truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1 to answer that critical question.
Nov 21, 2023•22 min
Understanding Yourself
How can we move from allegiance to self and see ourselves as God does? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:18 to help us better understand who we are.
Nov 20, 2023•24 min
God’s Wrath Revealed
God warns us about the judgment to come, but even as he warns us with his wrath, he woos us with his kindness. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers the warning and wooing of God in Romans 1:18.
Nov 17, 2023•24 min
Cherishing the Gospel
How desperately do we need the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:18 to answer that all-important question.
Nov 16, 2023•22 min
Magnifying Christ in Life and Death
Whenever something is of tremendous value to us, we want to draw others’ attention to it. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1 to see, savor, and share Christ.
Nov 15, 2023•26 min
Citizens of the Age to Come
What kind of people will we become when our hope is set on heaven? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Revelation 21:1–8 for the transforming power of the world to come.
Nov 14, 2023•26 min
The Path of Assurance
What is the Christian’s path to assurance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 to lead us into greater confidence in Christ.
Nov 13, 2023•22 min
Assurance for Living and Dying
What can give us assurance both in life and in death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 1:18–25 to show us the foundation of our confidence.
Nov 10, 2023•25 min
God’s Work of Justification
On what basis can God promise not to count our sins against us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds the profound truth of our justification by exploring Romans 3:21–4:8.
Nov 09, 2023•26 min
The God-Centered Universe
Why is the fact that God ever forgives sin a massive problem? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that provocative question by turning to Romans 3:21–26.
Nov 08, 2023•26 min
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