Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you: 1. In Christ Jesus you were given grace before the world was created. 2 Timothy 1:9, “He gave us […]
John Piper: Salt Suffering and Satisfaction
Try this interpretation of what it means for Christians to be salt. I suggest that being salty as a Christian means at root being so profoundly satisfied by Christ as our eternal reward, we are freed from fear and greed for the sacrifices of love, while rejoicing at persecution. Let’s see if that works in […]
John Piper: 6 Aspects of Humility
If humility is not compliance with relativism and is not sophomoric skepticism, what is it? This is important, since the Bible says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5), and “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). God has […]
John Piper: What does it mean to serve God
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). What does that mean? – It means to do what he says in a way that makes him look supremely valuable in himself. – It means to submit to him in a way that makes him look thrilling. There are ways to […]
Henry Blackaby: Prayer
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” […]
John Piper: The Logic of Fearlessness
Paul told the Philippians that living worthy of the gospel of Christ meant fearlessness before enemies. Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ… not frightened in anything by your opponents (Philippians 1:27-28). Then he gave the logic of fearlessness. For it has been granted to you that for the […]