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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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‘The Joy of the Lord Is Your Stronghold’
Feb 7, 2022 • 54 min
Joy in God becomes our stronghold when we are awakened to see and savor him as our greatest joy.
Harnessing the Lightning: Tesla’s 3,000-Year Backstory
Jan 25, 2022 • 40 min
Tony Reinke | Is a lightning rod — and by extension, all other tech — an act of faith or an act of God-thwarting unbelief?
The Fearlessness of Christmas Joy: Six Wonders of Christ’s Lordship
Dec 19, 2021 • 47 min
The first Christmas brought good news. With it came fearless, great joy for all those who confess, “Jesus is Lord.”
The Pleasures of God’s Faithfulness: Reflections on Bethlehem’s 150 Years
Nov 21, 2021 • 32 min
In 2021, Bethlehem Baptist celebrated 150 years as a church. As part of the celebration service, former pastor John Piper reflects on how a church could endure, and bear fruit, over generations.
Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ to Christian Leaders
Nov 14, 2021 • 47 min
David Mathis | God made us to be led, every one of us. He designed us to thrive, not in autonomy, but under the wisdom and care of worthy leaders.
23 Tips from 23 Years of Book Reading
Nov 12, 2021 • 45 min
Tony Reinke | Many of us today love to swipe, scroll, and stare, but hardly read. Tony Reinke shares 23 tips for reading more and better in a digital age.
Prayer Vocalizes Our Abiding in Christ
Nov 3, 2021 • 46 min
Prayer says more than the words it speaks. The act of praying vocalizes a profound reality: God himself abides in us, and we abide in him.
Show Us Your Glory: Prayer That Sparks Reformation
Oct 31, 2021 • 35 min
David Mathis | Moses made an audacious request. God answered — but only in part. And what he revealed at Sinai pales in comparison to Calvary.
The Global Glorification of the Merciful God
Oct 24, 2021 • 45 min
The church exists for missions — and because of missions. God plans for his people to come from the peoples, a promise he first made to Israel.
Who Are the Nations? Discovering God’s Global Mission
Jun 23, 2021 • 51 min
The Lamb who was slain will one day receive the reward of his suffering — people will come to him in joyful faith from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
‘Rejoice When You Are Slandered’: How to Do the Humanly Impossible
May 5, 2021 • 38 min
One of the most challenging commands in all the Bible is to rejoice when reviled. It’s not just difficult; it is humanly impossible.
Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life
May 2, 2021 • 48 min
How do joy and sorrow mingle in the Christian life? Does joy come only after sorrow passes, or can it come in the very midst of our griefs?
The Achievement of Christ Without Which There Would Be No Others
Apr 13, 2021 • 50 min
Christ has secured innumerable benefits for his people. But without this central, most foundational achievement, all the rest would collapse.
Doing the Right Thing Never Ruins Your Life: A Belief That Prevents Abortion
Jan 24, 2021 • 42 min
Abortion holds out hope that ending the unborn child’s life will spare you misery and hardship. But doing the right thing will never ruin your life.
Is Love for Jesus, or Faith in Jesus, the Root of Ministry and Obedience?
Jan 10, 2021 • 33 min
Believing in Jesus, according to the Gospel of John, overlaps with love because it involves an act of the soul whereby one receives Jesus as their soul-satisfying bread, thirst-quenching water, and life-giving vine.
Leading by Feeding
Jan 10, 2021 • 34 min
The central work of pastoral ministry is leading the people of God by feeding them with the word of Christ.
‘Hallowed Be Your Name’: The Greatest Prayer in All the World
Dec 29, 2020 • 39 min
The lines of the Lord’s Prayer tend to pass by our eyes, and through our mouths, in a routine manner. But what might we be missing in our familiarity?
Bible Reading Has Been My Life: Personal Reflections for Christian Fathers
Nov 21, 2020 • 44 min
What does Bible reading look like for John Piper? In this message to fathers, he tells personal stories and shares how he has weaved Bible reading into all of life.
Faith That Satisfies — and Saves: What It Means to Come to Jesus
Nov 4, 2020 • 36 min
The nature of genuine saving faith isn’t mere mental assent, but receiving all that God is for us in Jesus Christ.
Singing, Suffering, and Scripture: How God Keeps Us Through Song
Sep 2, 2020 • 34 min
Suffering may quiet our singing for a time, but God designed singing to sustain our souls. And one day, we will sing forever with unrestrained joy.