Christian Apologetics

The task of developing and sharing arguments for the truth and rationality of Christianity and the falsehood and irrationality of alternatives with the aim of strengthening the faith of believers and provoking non-believers to consider Christ.

John Piper: Ask Pastor John


Nov 20 2025

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?

Nov 17 2025

If 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.

Nov 13 2025

Does Psalm 82 teach that human beings are gods? Pastor John describes the moment when Jesus quoted the psalm to escape an early death.

Nov 10 2025

How 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.

Nov 6 2025

Are “fleshly” Christians truly Christian? Pastor John traces Paul’s distinctions between natural people, carnal Christians, and spiritual Christians.

Nov 3 2025

How 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.

Oct 30 2025

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.

Oct 27 2025

When pastors have the freedom to decide what to preach, how do we make a wise decision in line with the mind of Christ?

Oct 23 2025

When 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.

Oct 20 2025

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.