Paul Has Won My Trust: Galatians 1:18–20
When you read the letters of Paul, hear him argue, witness how he deals with controversy, and witness his character, he will win your trust.
Jan 16, 2024
Look at the Book
Look at the Book is John Piper's ongoing series of 8-12 minute videos to help you learn to read the Bible for yourself.
Episodes
Why Did God Let Paul Persecute Christians? Galatians 1:11–17, Part 4
Even though God chose Paul for salvation, he permitted him to become a persecutor of the church and a zealot for false teaching. Why?
Jan 14, 2024
The Sovereign Roots of Paul’s Apostleship: Galatians 1:11–17, Part 3
Election, calling, grace — how do these elements of God’s plan come together in Paul’s conversion? How do they come together in ours?
Jan 12, 2024
Paul’s Argument for His Authority: Galatians 1:11–17, Part 2
Paul’s conversion from being anti-gospel, anti-church, and anti-Christ can only be explained by a genuine revelation of Jesus Christ.
Jan 09, 2024
This Gospel Did Not Come from Man: Galatians 1:11–17, Part 1
Where did the apostle Paul learn the gospel? What does he mean when he says that his message is “not man’s gospel”?
Jan 07, 2024
A Man Who Refused to Please Men: Galatians 1:10
In this verse, the apostle Paul utterly rejects man-pleasing, but elsewhere he says he seeks to please everyone in everything. How can he say both?
Jan 05, 2024
Authority Above Angels and Popes: Galatians 1:6–9, Part 2
The Reformation leaned on the power of Galatians because this letter champions the supreme authority of Scripture over all other authorities.
Jan 02, 2024
How to Lose the God of Grace: Galatians 1:6–9, Part 1
Paul was astonished because the Galatian church had abandoned God and the gospel. How were they leaving the truth, and why?
Dec 31, 2023
How Ultimate Is the Glory of God? Galatians 1:3–5, Part 4
God expresses his grace to sinners in the giving of his Son, which results in the deliverance of God’s people for the glory of his name.
Dec 29, 2023
Delivered from the Present Evil Age: Galatians 1:3–5, Part 3
Why do many people today fail to see the beauty of God in Christ? Because this present age is evil, characterized by darkness and death.
Dec 26, 2023
He Gave Himself for Our Sins: Galatians 1:3–5, Part 2
The fact that Christ laid down his life for Paul captivated the apostle. Do you marvel at the cross and the love of Christ for you?
Dec 24, 2023
The Glory of Grace and Peace: Galatians 1:3–5, Part 1
What exactly is the grace of God? Grace is God’s disposition to treat people better than they deserve — to save us despite our sin.
Dec 22, 2023
Unusual First Words for Paul: Galatians 1:1–2, Part 4
How does Paul’s greeting to the Galatians convey the seriousness of the letter that follows? What makes the greeting unique?
Dec 19, 2023
Authorized by God, Father and Son: Galatians 1:1–2, Part 3
Paul opens his letter to the Galatians with an incredible statement of his authority. Why does he do that?
Dec 17, 2023
How Do We Know Paul’s Words Are God’s Words? Galatians 1:1–2, Part 2
What is an apostle, and how does the authority of an apostle change the way we should read the letters of Paul?
Dec 15, 2023
Paul’s Background Is a Mercy to Us: Galatians 1:1–2, Part 1
Who was Paul before God made him an apostle? What can we learn from his life, conversion, and death?
Dec 12, 2023
Summary of Colossians: Colossians 1–4
In his glorious letter to the Colossians, what was the most foundational truth Paul wanted to communicate?
Dec 10, 2023
My Signature. My Chains. My Blessing. Colossians 4:15–18
What do Paul’s final words in the letter to the Colossians reveal about his priorities and about his deep affection for the saints in that city?
Dec 08, 2023
Agonizing in Prayer to the Point of Pain: Colossians 4:10–14, Part 2
Christians should labor in prayer. They should be like athletes in prayer who struggle for the glory of God and the good of others.
Dec 05, 2023
Cultivating Christian Connectedness: Colossians 4:10–14, Part 1
How do the greetings in Paul’s letters serve the connectedness of the church? And how might Christians better greet one another in Christ today?
Dec 03, 2023
How Could Bad News Encourage Anyone? Colossians 4:7–9
In the providence of God, even the events that we view as obstacles work to advance the gospel. God turns barriers into blessings.
Dec 01, 2023
Grace and Salt for Each Outsider: Colossians 4:5–6
What does it mean to have your speech seasoned with salt? Salt-seasoned words reveal the gospel of grace to those who have not yet tasted it.
Nov 28, 2023
Your Prayers Help the Word Run: Colossians 4:2–4, Part 2
How should Christians pray for preachers of the gospel? Pray that God would open doors for his word to be proclaimed boldly and fruitfully.
Nov 26, 2023
Faithful, Watchful, Thankful in Prayer: Colossians 4:2–4, Part 1
What should characterize the Christian prayer life? Steadfastness, watchfulness, and thanksgiving.
Nov 24, 2023
When Masters Are Also Slaves: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 6
Paul leaves the shell of slavery in place, but guts it from the inside. How then should Christians today orient to slavery?
Nov 21, 2023
Slaves of Christ and Not Man: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 5
All Christian work is done for the Lord. No matter where you work or what you do for work, “Christ is your Lord, not any man.”
Nov 19, 2023
Should Fear of God Motivate Us? Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 4
If perfect love casts out fear, what does it mean to fear the Lord, and how does that motivate sincere obedience?
Nov 17, 2023
Is People-Pleasing Ever Right? Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 3
People-pleasing is evil because it’s born of a duplicitous heart. But is there such a thing as good people-pleasing?
Nov 14, 2023
God and Limited Authorities in Christ: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 2
Wives, children, citizens, church members, and slaves first submit to God, and then for his sake, submit to human authorities.
Nov 12, 2023
How Paul Gutted Slavery: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 1
Christians should aim to think about everything in light of Scripture. How then should Christians think about slavery?
Nov 10, 2023