Look at the Book
Summary: Look at the Book is John Piper's ongoing series of 8-12 minute videos to help you learn to read the Bible for yourself.
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Even though we are not saved by works, none of us will make it to heaven without actively killing our sin. Either we kill our sin or it will kill us.
Much is at stake in our fight against unbelief. Without love, holiness, and sin-killing, no one will see the kingdom of God.
There is a comfort that heals and a comfort that kills. Do you know the difference?
Give wisdom to a wise man, and he will grow wiser. Give wisdom to a fool, and he will hurt himself and others.
When pride tempts you, look to the cross. When self-pity beckons, look to the cross. When everything seems alright, look to the cross.
Christian self-denial constantly says “no” to that which threatens to steal joy forever.
Other people’s interests are our interests because other people’s interests are Christ’s interests.
Don’t be anxious about anything — except for this.
Many search for advanced steps for Bible reading but neglect a basic one: don’t skip over words. Here are three words in the Bible we cannot ignore.
The happiest people are happy when others are. The most mature love is the love that delights in others’ joy.
If God has placed others-oriented men and women in your life, he has done so expecting that, by his grace, you might imitate them.
Our love for God enflames when we see his beauty, remember his mercy, and feel his love.
The gospel begins with the phrase, “but God,” because we can’t love him on our own.
At the heart of saving faith is a love for God. But how can you know if you truly love him?
The delightful promises of Scripture are for those who love him — and no one else.