"Ask Pastor John" episodes are short Q&As with John Piper, posted three times a week. "Ask Pastor John" episodes are short Q&As with John Piper, posted three times a week. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ John Piper Desiring God mail@desiringgod.org christianity, john piper, desiringgod, desiringod, scripture, bible, jesus christ, christian hedonism Religion no en-us Copyright 2009 Desiring God Copyright 2009 Desiring Godchristianity, john piper, desiringgod, desiringod, scripture, bible, jesus christ, christian hedonismReligion & Spirituality/Christianity John Piper says it is a gift to realize that you can't believe on your own. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/1/4084/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4084_what_do_i_do_if_ive_tried_to_believe_in_jesus_but_cant.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that the manner of our worship should match the message. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/60/4039/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4039_is_it_ok_to_use_musical_instruments_in_worship.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that if we feel angry at someone, we should also feel broken for them. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/13/4038/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4038_is_it_possible_to_be_angry_and_not_sin.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper defines God's glory as holy perfection going public. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/3/4037/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4037_what_is_gods_glory.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that reformed theology aims to give the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all the glory they deserve in man's salvation. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/10/4028/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4028_what_is_a_reformed_understanding_of_the_gospel.mp3 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper explains how your satisfaction in God corresponds to how you understand his glory. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/85/4027/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4027_is_it_possible_to_be_an_arminian_christian_hedonist.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that real-life interaction is vital for personal and corporate church health. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/5/4002/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4002_what_are_your_thoughts_about_being_part_of_an_online_church.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper highlights what is necessary to believe about creation and what is not. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/99/4001/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4001_what_do_you_have_to_believe_about_creation_in_order_to_be_an_elder_at_bethlehem.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that God's wrath remains forever on those who don't believe. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/77/4000/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/4000_what_is_gods_relationship_to_people_who_are_in_hell.mp3 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper reminds us that baptism is primarliy about the heart of the person being baptized. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/23/3967/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3967_was_i_really_baptized_if_the_person_who_baptized_me_turned_out_not_to_be_a_believer.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper argues for the importance of having theologically unified church leadership. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/69/3966/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3966_whats_your_advice_for_a_new_pastor_who_comes_into_a_church_that_has_wide_ranging_theological_differences.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper thinks that planning a future of simple living and generous giving is smart. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/8/3965/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3965_what_are_your_thoughts_on_preparing_for_the_future_financially.mp3 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that mercy and justice are not mutually exclusive. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/187/3964/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3964_is_it_wrong_to_want_mercy_for_a_criminal_who_deserves_capital_punishment.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that Christ's death should be evaluated according to his dignity, not its duration. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/90/3963/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3963_if_our_sins_are_punished_by_eternal_separation_from_god_why_did_jesus_only_have_to_suffer_momentary_separation.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that, when writing as an apostle, Paul's letters were inspired. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/54/3962/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3962_if_pauls_letter_to_the_laodiceans_were_found_today_should_it_be_added_to_the_new_testament.mp3 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that maturity, not a certain age, is what to look for in elders. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/40/3961/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3961_what_part_does_age_play_in_considering_a_man_for_eldership.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper For John Piper, the issue of campusing is essentially an issue about how elders should relate to their people. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/64/3952/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3952_what_are_the_key_issues_in_thinking_through_the_multi_campus_church_movement.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that a bad reputation has to be warranted for it to count against a potential pastor. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/40/3943/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3943_does_having_a_bad_reputation_make_a_man_unfit_for_eldership.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper aims to be proportionate in his teaching, and to center all upon God's glory in showing mercy to sinners. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/105/3929/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3929_do_you_think_you_emphasize_calvinism_and_the_doctrines_of_grace_more_than_the_bible_does.mp3 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Piper says that it is wise to confess our sins to one another, even when it's not absolutely necessary. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/120/3928/ http://media.desiringgod.org/audio/q_and_a/3928_do_i_have_to_confess_my_sin_to_another_person_in_order_to_be_forgiven.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 no John Piper John Pipernonadult