Light + Truth

Why can believers face death without dread? John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 5:9–10 to show that because Christ died, we live with him whether alive or dead.

What saves us from the wrath of God? John Piper opens John 3:16 to show that God sent his Son to die so that all who believe will not perish.

What sustains our faith when our strength is gone? John Piper shows from Psalm 71 how God sustains our faith to the end through his word.

What keeps us from building our lives on illusions? John Piper opens 2 Timothy 4:7–8 to show how wisdom sees Christ as real and trusts him to the end.

What has God’s wisdom planned for his people? John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 2:6–13 to show that God ordained their glory before the ages.