No angel, no saint, and not even Mary herself can improve the access to God we already have through Christ and his finished work.

Do Angels Carry Our Prayers to God?

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

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Sometimes, God responds to our sinful requests with a merciful no. But other times, he gives what we ask, brings misery with it, and then amazingly works good through it.

The Prayer You Don’t Want Answered

How can Christians grow in expressing their deepest affections for God and others? Pastor John offers eight pieces of counsel for those who struggle to speak.

How Can I Grow in Expressing Affection?

God could destroy Satan at any moment. So, why has God allowed Satan to blind the minds of unbelievers from seeing the glory of Christ?

Why Does God Allow Satan to Block the Gospel?

Does Proverbs 22:6 promise that children raised by godly parents will become Christians? Pastor John explains the proverb and points parents to their ultimate hope.

Are Parents to Blame for Prodigals?

What makes a good sentence? Good sentences are true, clear, authentic, thoughtful, creative, well-timed, clean, loving, and glorifying to God.

Do Angels Carry Our Prayers to God?

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