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  1. Full of God, Full of Grace

    9 juni 2026 · 26 min

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    When you hear Jesus, whose voice are you hearing? John Piper opens John 3:31–36 to show that when Christ speaks, God speaks.

  2. Heaven Gives the Bridegroom

    8 juni 2026 · 25 min

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    Why do some follow Jesus while others don’t? John Piper opens John 3:22–30 to show that God gives the bride to the bridegroom by the irresistible call of his voice.

  3. When Christ Takes the Spotlight

    5 juni 2026 · 21 min

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    Why would anyone gladly be forgotten? John Piper shows from John 3:22–30 how true joy is found in exalting Christ while we fade from view.

  4. Come into the Light

    4 juni 2026 · 27 min

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    What makes a sinner stop hiding and come to Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that grace draws us into the light for cleansing.

  5. Light Reveals the Heart

    3 juni 2026 · 21 min

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    What explains why some come to Jesus and others turn away? John Piper opens John 3:16–21 to show that unbelief is our guilt, but faith is God’s gift.

  6. Loved into Life

    2 juni 2026 · 27 min

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    Can God’s love do more than invite? John Piper opens John 3:14–18 to show that Christ’s saving love conquers hardness, grants faith, and secures his sheep.

  7. The Verse That Holds the World

    1 juni 2026 · 26 min

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    What can finally satisfy the endless thirst of the human heart? John Piper opens John 3:9–18 to show that only faith in Christ will truly satisfy us.

  8. When Grace Overcomes

    29 mei 2026 · 27 min

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    Why does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling.

  9. The Wind That Gives Life

    28 mei 2026 · 25 min

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    How does new life begin when you are spiritually dead? John Piper opens John 3:1–10 to show how the Spirit breathes new life, uniting us to Christ through faith.

  10. The Curse That Became Our Cure

    27 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    The cure for your sin, shocking as it seems, involves a curse. John Piper opens John 3:1–15 to show that Jesus was lifted up as our curse so that we might receive eternal life.

  11. Seeing the Signs, Missing the Savior

    26 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    Can you be drawn to Jesus and still miss who he is? John Piper opens John 2:23–25 to show that sign-driven belief is not the same as loving Christ himself.

  12. Fully Known, Fully Loved

    25 mei 2026 · 20 min

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    Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.

  13. Jesus Is the Temple

    22 mei 2026 · 22 min

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    Where do you go now to meet with God? John Piper opens John 2:12–22 to show that Jesus replaces the temple as the living meeting place with God.

  14. The Bridegroom Who Never Fails

    21 mei 2026 · 17 min

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    Can Christ be trusted to meet his people’s needs? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show that the Savior who gave himself for his bride will not withhold what she needs.

  15. When Glory Becomes Visible

    20 mei 2026 · 24 min

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    What was Jesus revealing when he turned water into wine? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show the Son’s glory in pointing from ritual cleansing to his coming hour.

  16. Fuel and Fire: Truth and the Spirit in Worship

    19 mei 2026 · 27 min

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    Can worship be heartfelt without drifting from truth? John Piper opens John 4:16–26 to show how God desires worship fueled by affections awakened by truth.

  17. When the Spirit Withdraws

    18 mei 2026 · 24 min

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    What makes one sin forever unforgivable? John Piper opens Mark 3:20–35 to show that spurning the Spirit can place a person beyond repentance.

  18. When the Spirit Sends Us Out

    15 mei 2026 · 25 min

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    What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy.

  19. Prepared for Battle, Not Comfort

    14 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    What happens when your appetites call the shots? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 4:1–14 how Jesus subdued his body to stand against Satan.

  20. The Quiet Work of the Spirit

    13 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on Christ.

  21. I Will Pour Out My Spirit

    12 mei 2026 · 29 min

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    What robs us of joy and the freedom to love others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 44:1–5 to show how the Holy Spirit restores both.

  22. Scripture: From God, Through Men, by the Spirit

    11 mei 2026 · 24 min

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    How can you know the Bible speaks with more than human authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Peter 1:20–21 to show the nature of Scripture.

  23. Why the Spirit Matters Now

    8 mei 2026 · 23 min

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    Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.

  24. Why We Need the Spirit

    7 mei 2026 · 25 min

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    What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.

  25. Awakened by the Spirit

    6 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.

  26. The Invincible Love of God

    5 mei 2026 · 20 min

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    Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.

  27. The Unbreakable Chain of Salvation

    4 mei 2026 · 28 min

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    What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.

  28. How God Helps Us Suffer

    1 mei 2026 · 28 min

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    How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

  29. Not Worth Comparing

    30 april 2026 · 23 min

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    How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.

  30. Killing Sin by the Spirit

    29 april 2026 · 26 min

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    What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.

  31. When the Spirit Frees Us to Love

    28 april 2026 · 22 min

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    What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.

  32. Justified First, Then Made Holy

    27 april 2026 · 21 min

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    Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.

  33. ‘No Condemnation’ Means God Is for You

    24 april 2026 · 21 min

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    When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.

  34. The Final Verdict Has Already Been Spoken

    23 april 2026 · 22 min

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    For those in Christ, acceptance before God is certain. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how being in Christ means no condemnation now and forever.

  35. The Glory We Exchanged — and the Righteousness God Gives

    22 april 2026 · 23 min

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    What makes our guilt so serious before God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:23–26 to show how rejecting God’s glory required the cross.

  36. Kill Sin with Promises

    21 april 2026 · 27 min

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    Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin.

  37. You Can’t Out-Give God

    20 april 2026 · 27 min

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    Why are you tempted toward self-pity when obedience proves costly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 19:29 to show Christ himself repays every sacrifice.

  38. The Christian Life Is a Quest for Joy

    17 april 2026 · 25 min

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    What are you really chasing in life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Isaiah 6:1–3 to show that only God himself can satisfy your restless heart.

  39. Why God’s Wrath Is Not an Overreaction

    16 april 2026 · 21 min

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    Is hell an overreaction to human sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains why offending an infinitely glorious God is an infinitely heinous crime.

  40. What Does God Save Us From?

    15 april 2026 · 23 min

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    If Christ did not alleviate your earthly struggles, would the gospel still be good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that rescue from God’s wrath is enough.

  41. Other Sheep Are Out There, and Christ Will Have Them

    14 april 2026 · 28 min

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    How do you persevere when few seem to believe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to explain why gospel labor rests on a Shepherd who gathers his own.

  42. Why God’s Sovereignty Fuels Missions

    13 april 2026 · 25 min

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    What makes missions unstoppable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to show how Christ’s certain purpose draws us into God’s global plan.

  43. The Mission Waits for Martyrs

    10 april 2026 · 21 min

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    Why would God appoint martyrs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how our suffering carries Christ’s saving work to those who have not heard.

  44. If Christ Is Not Raised, Live Comfortably

    9 april 2026 · 27 min

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    If there’s no resurrection, should we just live for comfort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why normal comforts make sense if we have no hope.

  45. Why God’s Love for Himself Is Good News for You

    8 april 2026 · 28 min

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    Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God gives you God.

  46. Why Christians Still Need the Gospel

    7 april 2026 · 25 min

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    Do we only need the gospel for the first steps of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why the gospel remains relevant for everyday obedience.

  47. Faith Worth Thanking God For

    6 april 2026 · 25 min

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    Why does Paul thank God for the faith of the saints? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why faith is a gift that directs all thanks to God.

  48. The Love That Will Not Let You Go

    3 april 2026 · 22 min

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    How can you be sure you’ll endure to the end? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:6–7 and points to a covenant love that will not release those Christ has purchased.

  49. The Love That Makes Christians

    2 april 2026 · 24 min

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    Do you know God’s love as personal, covenant love — not just the love he shows the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:6–7 to show the love that makes Christians.

  50. Why You Came When Others Didn’t

    1 april 2026 · 21 min

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    What made Christ compelling to you — but not to others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:6–7 to explain how God’s call opened your eyes.