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- 889Waging War Against DriftSometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
- 890Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?
- 891Spiritual Dangers of Recreational MarijuanaWhen a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
- 892Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.
- 893If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?
- 894A Better Hope for the ChildlessGod promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.
- 895Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving?In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God.
- 896Does God Predict History?Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God.
- 897The Evil That Stuns HeavenDoes human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value.
- 898Work as WorshipHow can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes.
- 899Sorrows Surprised by HappinessSorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow.
- 900Sexual Purity Is an Act of LoveIf a man wants to be married but is too young to pursue it, how can he keep his desires in the right place? Pastor John offers five weapons for the fight.
- 901Was Jesus Tempted by Evil Desires?James says God cannot be tempted, but Hebrews says Jesus was tempted just like we are. How do these two passages fit together?
- 902Does God Punish from His Heart?What should we do when two texts seem to say opposite things about God and his character? Pastor John digs to the common root of truth.
- 903Nine Steps to Find a Home ChurchWhen we move to a new place, how do we find a good local church to call home? Pastor John offers nine steps to take in our search.
- 904How I Decide What to PreachWhen pastors have the freedom to decide what to preach, how do we make a wise decision in line with the mind of Christ?
- 905How Can I Know I’m a Christian?What is the bottom-line, existential, frightening, glorious question of Romans 8? Pastor John draws out two signs that a professing Christian is secure in Christ.
- 906Eight Ways to Live Out Your AssuranceHow can we learn to rest in the saving work of Jesus Christ? Pastor John offers eight God-given ways to increase our confidence in him.
- 907What Is a ‘Fleshly’ Christian?Are “fleshly” Christians truly Christian? Pastor John traces Paul’s distinctions between natural people, carnal Christians, and spiritual Christians.
- 908Shame Today Is Worth ItHow could Jesus, the King of kings and true Son of God, be ashamed at the final judgment? Pastor John digs into Jesus’s argument for following him.
- 909How One Bible Verse Disarmed a MobDoes Psalm 82 teach that human beings are gods? Pastor John describes the moment when Jesus quoted the psalm to escape an early death.
- 910The God Who Breaks Us with KindnessIf God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.
- 911What False Teachings Should Make Me Leave a Church?Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?
- 912Why Satan PersistsSatan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.
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