The Book Unleashes Worship
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther came to worship the God he had previously hated.
Sep 26, 2023•25 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
Luther Discovers the Book
When Martin Luther discovered the gospel in the Scriptures, everything changed for him and the future of the church. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a 3-part series exploring Luther's relationship with the Bible.
Sep 25, 2023•26 min
Justification and the Debtor’s Ethic
How do we as Christians live by the faith which justifies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:4–5.
Sep 22, 2023•23 min
Justification for Times of Failure
What weapon has God given us to fight the accusations of the devil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from Romans 3:21–26.
Sep 21, 2023•23 min
Jesus Reveals God’s Beauty
If we’re made for the beauty of God, how do we come to see it and be satisfied in it? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 3:7–11.
Sep 20, 2023•26 min
Jesus Gives Eternal Life
What does Jesus’s gift of eternal life provide for us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper explores in John 10:22–30.
Sep 19, 2023•25 min
Jesus Removes Our Guilt
How does Jesus deal with the problem of our guilt? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 3:19–26.
Sep 18, 2023•24 min
Jesus Loves God’s Glory
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides one glorious reason Christ is precious by exploring his love for God’s glory in John 7:1–18.
Sep 15, 2023•22 min
Jesus Conquers Death
Why is the resurrection of Jesus especially precious to Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Corinthians 15:17.
Sep 14, 2023•25 min
Fighting Pride
How do we win the lifelong fight against pride? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper provides an answer from 1 Corinthians 4:7.
Sep 13, 2023•24 min
Fighting Despondency
How do we fight despondency or hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 73:21–26.
Sep 12, 2023•20 min
Fighting Impatience
How does hope help us fight impatience? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 30:1–5.
Sep 11, 2023•25 min
Fighting Bitterness
If the battle against bitterness is a fight against unbelief, how should we approach the battle? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 12:17–21.
Sep 08, 2023•21 min
Fighting Envy
How do we fight envy when it begins to emerge in our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 37:1–7.
Sep 07, 2023•23 min
Fighting Lust
How do we fight lust, guarding the purity of our minds and hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8.
Sep 06, 2023•24 min
Fighting Covetousness
How do we fight the unbelief of discontentment and covetousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Timothy 6:6–12.
Sep 05, 2023•25 min
Fighting Regret
Regret is an inevitable experience in this life. How can we keep it from taking root within us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Corinthians 7:8–10.
Sep 04, 2023•25 min
Fighting Misplaced Shame
Why doesn’t shame ultimately succeed against God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Timothy 1:6–12.
Sep 01, 2023•24 min
Fighting Anxiety
How does the Lord help us conquer anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Matthew 6:25–34.
Aug 31, 2023•24 min
Fighting for Faith Together
Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.
Aug 30, 2023•24 min
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.
Aug 29, 2023•23 min
A Holy Vision of God
What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.
Aug 28, 2023•24 min
The Freedom of Christ’s Love
Why is it important that Christ loves us freely, without compulsion? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from John 10:14–18.
Aug 25, 2023•24 min
The Benefits of Christ’s Love
What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.
Aug 24, 2023•23 min
The Object of Christ’s Love
What does it mean for you to be the object of God’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 5:1–11.
Aug 23, 2023•24 min
The Cost of Christ’s Love
What was the cost of Christ’s love for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ephesians 5:1–2.
Aug 22, 2023•26 min
Raised from the Dead to Serve
Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.
Aug 21, 2023•27 min
Rediscovering Delight in God
How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy.
Aug 18, 2023•27 min
Transformation Through Divine Intervention
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.
Aug 17, 2023•18 min
Walking from Lust to Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper talks about Augustine’s remarkable deliverance, by God’s grace, from his bondage to lust.
Aug 16, 2023•22 min
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