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John Piper

John Stephen Piper (born January 11, 1946) is a Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor. Specializing in New Testament studies, he is chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[5] Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years (1974–1980), before serving as pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Converge) in Minneapolis for 33 years (1980–2013).

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Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World
Oct 7, 2007 • 40 min
Every detail of the death of Christ happened according to the plan of God — even his betrayal and agonies.
Getting Old for the Glory of God
Sep 30, 2007 • 1h 3m
Getting old is about God's glory, not the American Dream
The Sinful Origin of the Son of David
Sep 23, 2007 • 46 min
Israel’s bad kingship was a grievous sin. But God planned bad kings to pave the road for a spectacular Savior.
Encouraging Each Other at the End of the Age
Sep 16, 2007 • 43 min
God's command to us to meet with and encourage each other is for our happiness.
The Sale of Joseph and the Son of God
Sep 9, 2007 • 48 min
Injustice marks both Joseph’s story and Jesus’s, but even in dire circumstances, God is sovereignly working everything for our good and his glory.
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Q & A
Sep 6, 2007 • 1h 21m
How can Christians fulfill their vows to their family and provide for them spiritually while facing terminal cancer, despite being at peace with it as a gift from God? How can Christians seek to maintain a good reputation without becoming excessively focused on being overly well-liked?
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer
Sep 5, 2007 • 34 min
Suffering is an essential part of the Christian life, and through it we have a unique opportunity to show the preciousness of Christ.
The Pride of Babel and the Praise of Christ
Sep 2, 2007 • 39 min
The global glory of the gospel shines all the more beautifully when it filters through the prism of diversity.
The Fatal Disobedience of Adam and the Triumphant Obedience of Christ
Aug 26, 2007 • 45 min
We are sinful by nature because of our father, Adam, but we can claim the righteousness of our Savior, Jesus.
The Fall of Satan and the Victory of Christ
Aug 19, 2007 • 45 min
Satan and all his works are evil. But Jesus crushes Satan’s head and disarms him of his deathly power.
All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
Aug 12, 2007 • 44 min
God will use everything — even the tragedies of our lives — to shine a bright light on the goodness and glory of Jesus Christ.
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind
Jul 27, 2007 • 1h 10m
In order to understand how we display the mercy of God to others, we must first understand how God has displayed his mercy toward us.
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate, Part 2
Jul 1, 2007 • 48 min
John Piper answers four crucial questions people ask about divorce and remarriage.
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate, Part 1
Jun 24, 2007 • 44 min
Jesus calls us to keep our marriage covenant in a way that tells the truth about him.
Why We Should Have Courage to Speak About Christ
Jun 18, 2007 • 40 min
Jesus gives us more than one reason why it is worth the risk to share the gospel.
Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus, Part 2
Jun 17, 2007 • 48 min
Don’t provoke your children to anger. Show them in your own soul how it can be replaced with tenderhearted joy.
When Did God Become for Us?
Jun 12, 2007 • 43 min
The moment that we put our trust in Christ, God began to work all things for our good. And only he can move us to pour out his forgiving love on others.
Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus, Part 1
Jun 10, 2007 • 39 min
Marriage is not just about filling the earth with warm bodies but filling the earth with worshipers of Jesus.
Discern What Pleases God—Personal Obedience
May 28, 2007 • 53 min
Not all of our obedience pleases God. If we try to earn our justification or even pay God back, we trample on the greatest achievements of the cross.
Discern What Pleases God
May 28, 2007 • 50 min
The ultimate goal of God in everything he does is the glory and fame of his own name.