John Piper

Christian Post Guest Columnist

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Aug 20, 2010
How Should Miraculous Gifts be Used in the Church?
I think that these kind of gifts are most effectively and appropriately ministered in smaller groups rather than on Sunday morning.
Aug 16, 2010
Is the Holy Spirit Underemphasized in Evangelical Circles?
I have been around long enough to know that there are seasons when the Holy Spirit is over attended to. And there also are seasons when he is under attended to.
Aug 3, 2010
How Do You Prepare Sermons?
My pattern is not to be followed by anybody except those who are wired exactly like I am, which is probably no one.
Jul 22, 2010
When Should You Confront Someone About Their Sin?
I can't go to him with a log hanging out of my eye because the log will hit him on the head and do more damage than if I took my log out first.
Jul 13, 2010
What Would You Tell the Next Generation of Church Leaders?
If at the end of your life you could say one thing to the next generation of church leaders, what might it be?
May 29, 2010
More Grieved by Bad Theology or Division?
It depends on the degree and nature of the division compared with the degree of seriousness to the theology mistaken.
May 18, 2010
Should Pastors Get PhDs?
If you're already a pastor, I wouldn't get a PhD. It's a lot of work, and the payoff is really small. Really small.
May 12, 2010
Is It OK to Drink Alcohol?
I sense a lot of young guys who don't want to be legalistic and want to spread their wings and know gospel freedom are just not very realistic about the world in which we live.
Apr 26, 2010
If God Wants Me to Be Happy, Why So Much Suffering?
God wants you happy. But he doesn't do it with circumstance. He does it with himself.
Mar 22, 2010
Christians Can't Drink or Smoke?
If a person drinks or smokes, does that mean they're not a Christian?