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.
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Nov 12 2026 Entertainment swamps nearly all of life in triviality. So, how can we resist the tide and embrace a wholehearted, soul-satisfying pursuit of God? 
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Nov 9 2026 A well-cooked meal and a newborn baby fill our hearts with different delights. Pastor John explains how God’s gifts offer us a multicolored experience of joy. 
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Nov 5 2026 How does Satan influence the world, and where do we see his work most clearly? Pastor John describes Satan’s power and limits under Christ’s victorious work. 
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Nov 2 2026 How do we know when we’ve worked hard enough? Pastor John offers six ways to fight anxiety and rest in the grace of Christ. 
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Oct 29 2026 In 1980, Bethlehem Baptist Church hired 34-year-old John Piper as lead pastor. Pastor John reflects on the life experience and biblical worldview that prepared him for ministry. 
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Oct 26 2026 Modern psychology defines happiness as “self-fulfillment.” But without God, our souls will always long for greater satisfaction and joy. 
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Oct 22 2026 Can God act as a Christian’s enemy through suffering? Pastor John explains how God’s painful providences do not conflict with his enduring love for his children. 
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Oct 19 2026 Does suffering kill the sin within us? Pastor John argues from 1 Peter 4:1 that believers die to sin with Christ so we can live to his righteousness. 
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Oct 15 2026 Loss can lead to despair over God’s plan for our lives. When we can’t perceive meaning in life, Pastor John counsels us to find comfort in God’s glorious purpose in Christ. 
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Oct 12 2026 Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in suffering. 
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