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


Aug 11 2025

What does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.

Aug 7 2025

Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.

Aug 4 2025

To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.

Jul 31 2025

What happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.

Jul 28 2025

Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.

Jul 24 2025

How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.

Jul 21 2025

What are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.

Jul 17 2025

Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?

Jul 14 2025

When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.

Jul 10 2025

The Internet is full of different teachers and various doctrines. So, how do we discern false teachers from true, and good doctrine from bad?