John Piper

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  Oct 5, 2009

  Was It Possible for Jesus to Sin?

  "Did he have the brain and the natural capacities to discern a temptation and choose it," then yes.

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  Oct 2, 2009

  What's Your Take on Christians Using Antidepressants?

  In the end I'm going to say that there are times when I think it is appropriate, but I want to go there cautiously and slowly, with warnings.

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  Sep 14, 2009

  Using Ecclesiastes to Say Abortion Is a Better Alternative Than the Life Awaiting Some Babies

  The book of Ecclesiastes is a difficult book to interpret. It's like Job. Job has 29 chapters of bad theology, inspired by God to be known as bad theology.

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  Aug 26, 2009

  Can a True Believer Be Fooled into Believing the Prosperity Gospel?

  I believe my husband loves the Lord, but he has accepted the prosperity gospel. Can a true believer be fooled into believing these doctrines?

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  Aug 22, 2009

  How Do You Deal with the Death of An Unsaved Loved One?

  I've only done a few funerals for unbelievers that I know were unbelievers. They are way worse than anything.

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  Jul 28, 2009

  Is It OK to Use Musical Instruments in Worship?

  There's a view of church life that says we should only do what the Bible commands us to do in worship

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  Jul 20, 2009

  Thoughts on Movie Clips, Arts in Church Service

  I think the use of video and drama largely is a token of unbelief in the power of preaching.

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  Jul 6, 2009

  What Is a 'Reformed' Understanding of the Gospel?

  How would you share a reformed understanding of the gospel with a nominal or modern American evangelical Christian?

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  Jun 23, 2009

  Advice for Pastor Leading Theologically Diverse Church

  My first advice is, up front, make crystal clear where you stand on issues that look like the others in leadership don't have them.

• Jun 17, 2009

  Why Did Jesus Only Have to Suffer Momentary Separation fom God?

  If our sins are punished by eternal separation from God, why did Jesus only have to suffer momentary separation?