John Piper responds to John MacArthur’s Strange Fire Conference
Just a couple of hours ago John Piper has posted the following to SoundCloud. Highlights below. Piper strongly affirms that he has benefited from MacArthur’s ministry Piper confirms that he does indeed...
View ArticleJohn Piper’s approach to charismatic abuses
Further to his previous comments on Strange Fire, John Piper has released two audio clips that speak about his response to charismatic abuses. You will enjoy these, I am sure. I know I did.
View ArticleJohn Piper’s Five Points: towards a deeper experience of God’s grace
Piper explains in this short video why he has written his latest short book on Calvinism. Whether you are a Calvinist or not, this little book will help you understand what this leading Reformed...
View ArticleHow I realized I don’t love the Bible as much as I need to
When you are listening to a sermon, sometimes you should write copious notes. Other times you should just capture a few key thoughts. Other times you should just listen as the Spirit of God drives the...
View ArticleCould Piper be wrong about the man in Romans 7 and does it matter?
The three sessions in Romans with John Piper yesterday were food for the soul. They were enjoyable, engaging, and illuminating. In fact they were life-changing. Nothing I am going to say in this...
View ArticlePiper responds to Patheos authors’ disagreement over Romans 7
John Piper has responded to what he calls our “gracious demurring” on the man of Romans 7 during the conference here and here, and my previous post on the subject. I love that he took the time to...
View Article“Pray Always”– Jesus
Sometimes we don’t pray because we don’t feel in need. Other times we don’t pray because suffering has so worn us down that we have lost hope that God will actually act to change our situations. To be...
View ArticleKeep Asking and Expecting
Jesus didn’t say “just ask”, he said “keep on asking”. Today I want to draw our attention to a passage which you could argue is mistranslated in almost every Bible version. Check it in your favourite...
View ArticleDon’t Pray to Impress
We must pray for an audience of One, not to look good in front of others. God is listening when we pray. He is watching our hearts to see our motives. Are we praying to impress others, or even him? Or...
View ArticleStrange Fire: John MacArthur claims no good has come out of the Charismatic...
I’ve just listened to most of the first session of the Strange Fire Conference. My connection was spotty, so I missed some of it. I know that wisdom would probably dictate that I should wait, listen to...
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