The Key to Our Victory over Sin

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 1394
Transcript: www.desiringgod.org/interview...

[@PortCanon]

The true, the sovereign Joy! Sin can’t compare.

[@neilblankinship5315]

the key to victory over sin is Jesus

[@TailorDFox]

But only until Jesus decides not to help?

[@victorgalloway9770]

Just prayed for this. Need it now

[@luisalejandrorguez6893]

God's like that bro, beautiful

[@7ren10]

I committed a sin that I was weak. Please pray for it. And pray that I will be able to distinguish what is sin or not and pray for my sanctification so I'll be able to achieve asap

[@seanlennon9346]

God bless John Piper. Can't fathom a world without his perspective and teachings. So much passion to serve truthfully.

[@seanlennon9346]

@Douglas I respect and appreciate your opinion, I don't entirely, 100% agree with any particular/specific Pastor/teacher. John MacArthur is my pastor at Grace Community Church in Los Angeles and I put him at the top of my list of sound doctrinal teaching but there are several perspectives of his I don't necessarily agree with. I will always admire John Piper as well. God bless you brother.

[@seanlennon9346]

@Douglas I'm sorry you feel that way and I can't say I relate exactly to what you're saying.I will pray that you find a church that puts TRUTH above all else.

[@coreyjensen6702]

Sean Lennon amen brother I believe your disposition is how we should be . Spit out the bones of what doesn’t get resonate and allow God to connect the dots and see Him more clearly in due time . Otherwise we idolize and ego takes over . Refreshing to hear your response I resonated with it. This message from John was the Lord meeting me through a vessel when I needed it . Just grace ..

[@biglit6855]

I hear Augustinian for the first time here... and it allways positivly schocks me how much in comon brothers and sisters in Christ, blessed be the Name of the Lord !

[@mcoz6934]

AMEN‼️ HALLELUJAH‼️

[@michaelselva4316]

Yes that’s true grace govern the life. Amazing speech

[@lukewagner8871]

2 Corinthians 4:10 KJVS [10] Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. Romans 8:13-14 KJVS [13] For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. [14] For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

[@HearGodsWord]

Happy birthday to Augustine. His Confessions was a very interesting read and worth checking out.

[@loressavargas2020]

Excellent in Jesus name

[@WORTHY333]

That was a special message. Thanks

[@anjithjames3120]

Beautiful

[@MistaSCARY]

The Key is JESUS... He Conquered Hell, Death & The Grace. Jesus is the propitiation for our sins... past, present, & future. Repent or turn from your sins, ask God for forgiveness, and The Holy Spirit will indwell you & start to change you. No One Comes To The Father except through Jesus Christ

[@cynthianelson3711]

I totally agree!

[@kevinpaullamadrid9621]

Amen..

[@wassupmrdan]

Excellent

[@middlemanceo]

Romans 8 1-2 these scriptures are the answer for overcoming sin. you can pray until your blue in the face, you can read your bible daily for a year, you can go to church more, you can get baptized, you can quote scripture, you can do all of these things, and you should do these things because they are good to do, but, they will not free you from the bondage of sin. why not? because works cannot eliminate sin...only Faith. well what does this mean? i describe it this way, you're a boxer who wants to do right, but you keep getting into the ring with Mike Tyson aka the sin nature. and you keep getting hit. the problem is, that you are not stronger than the sin nature, so he keeps defeating you. so you have to get yourself out of the fight and let the holy spirit get in the ring. now the question is, how do i get out and let him in....by faith. remember that the holy spirit only has the freedom to work in your life by faith. this means that he has to have permission to fight for you. so you must place your faith in the fact that jesus died for you, and this gives the holy spirit the freedom and right to control the sin nature. the sin doesnt go away at conversion, but it should not be in control of a christian. so romans shows us that there are 2 powerful laws at work, one is the law of sin and death, the other is the law of the spirit of life. the sin nature vs the holy spirit. it goes on to say that the spirit law is more powerful than the other law. so that is the key to victory. we lose when we fight the sin nature in our flesh, ie will power etc....we win when we place our faith in christ and this allows the spirit to operate freely in our lives, giving us the victory over sin. there are no 5 steps etc to free you, its simply faith in christ and then the holy spirit has permission to operate in your life. simply put, the sin nature is stronger than you, so you will need something more powerful than it, the holy spirit. and the only way he will operate on your behalf is that you must place your faith in christ crucified, this gives him the freedom to operate. doing works will frustrate the holy spirit, which is why i listed them earlier. they are good things, and we should do them, but, we must understand that they do not give us freedom over sin, only the holy spirit can do that. and dont get frustrated when it takes a while, bc we are pretty stubborn. thank god for his long suffering. i learned this from Loren Larson hes a preacher. i hope this helps someone.

[@colemanbain9251]

It helped me, thank you for explaining what faith in this area means. People always say to put it in Jesus’s hands but that is so vague. You made it clear to me.

[@middlemanceo]

@@colemanbain9251 jimmy swaggart and loren larson are the best at explaining this. that's how I learned it.

[@kehindeakinola6833]

God bless you

[@SATMathReview1234]

Such then in number and importance are the precious ties belonging to the Christian name which keep a believer in the Catholic Church, as it is right they should ... With you, where there is none of these things to attract or keep me... No one shall move me from the faith which binds my mind with ties so many and so strong to the Christian religion... For my part, I should not believe the gospel except as moved by the authority of the Catholic Church. Saint Augustine

[@jesussavestrinahaifa5884]

Jesus does say "If you love me obey my commands" though.

[@jamiecameron5458]

Agreed, but the love of the Great Commandment (Matt.22:37-39) has three elements to it doesn’t it? The first one is love with affection. The second one is love with the will. And the third one is to love with the mind. Having grown up in a reform theology denomination, my experience has been that only the last two of the three boxes is ticked; it misses the first box in wholesale fashion. My desire, my affection, my deepest longings are to be - and can be - satisfied by the indwelling Holy Spirit, as I enjoy him in obedience to the commandments of Scripture.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Trina Haifa..Seek Jesus for YourSelf. This man teaches false doctrine. He teaches a God so Lame that He cannot even communicate with His people. And tells you to listen to himself..piper..quote a book! Seek Jesus! Jesus Helped me read the bible and showed me the verses relevant to my Life..showed me my sins and Helped me correct them and Helps me EveryDay with My life. Jesus..Himself..is the Only Way!

[@logansweet4190]

@Douglas I'm sorry but what? Have you heard John talk about how we need to live as though we are in a war time economy? Or maybe look at Desiring God's resources on fasting and other Christian disciplines. He also denounced a pastor who embezzled money and exhorted pastors to live in their means. He donates all his book money to Desiring God, and has them for free on Desiring God. Just because he says we ought to find joy and love in God, and the gifts God gives us does not mean he preaches lasciviousness.

[@sus5434]

Douglas BRUH.. u went ham lol

[@5pointwarrior320]

@Douglas FYI, there are many other better translations than the KJV based on earlier manuscripts.

[@charliepeck4353]

Didn’t Augustine change the 10 Commandments?

[@pauldenton368]

I read the Bible daily, but sin is often more appealing to me than God. What am I doing wrong?

[@Bodypiercingsavedmylife]

Paul Denton do you grieve when it comes to your sin, or desire to grow in your faith when it comes to making choices to trust God in the issues of your brokenness and intentional sin?

[@jaybrick8973]

Same man

[@pauldenton368]

@@Bodypiercingsavedmylife I hate sinning and want to love God, and I do want to learn more. I just often find myself choosing what I know I shouldn't. I'm trying to trust God more, but it's difficult to move away from self reliance.

[@Bodypiercingsavedmylife]

Paul Denton aaah the old choosing what we know we shouldn’t. I have heard that before from a dude name Paul, who wrote a lot of the New Testament. So you, me, all of us are in good company. Your struggle is not only common but the fact that you desire to put off the old self and know you need to be living differently and battle with that stuff tells me that the Holy Spirit is not only at work but you are at work as well(our participation in the process of sanctification). Remember there is no condemnation but conviction, and conviction is a good thing. I hope your part of a solid Christian community/church, if you are strongly encourage you to talk about this stuff with your people. If your not connected to a church, now is the time to be thinking about finding one you can be accountable to and serve, cause that’s all part of the journey and connected to us dying to self. I hop that helps?

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

Praisw God for these two comments above me

[@M93U]

Augustinians? 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

[@LucianHodoboc]

So how can we obtain the Grace that Pastor Piper speaks of?

[@slr6897]

Lucian Hodoboc Read God’s Word, the Bible. God use His Word to shine a light into your spirit. Start with the 4 Godpels and then read the whole Bible.

[@LucianHodoboc]

@@slr6897 I did read The Bible. I don't feel the Grace that Pastor Piper speaks of. What do I do next?

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Lucian Hodoboc..Grace is Found by Seeking Jesus..Himself. He brought me the bible He wanted me to Read and showed me the verses relevant to my life. And I Seek Him for His Help EveryDay. He showed me my sins and Helped me Overcome them. It was not easy..but worth it. This man teaches false doctrine. Do not listen to him.

[@slr6897]

Lucian Hodoboc don’t give up. Pray until you know you received God’s grace. Also continue to read a couple of chapters a day. It’s like a treasure that you can seek until you find it and if it takes a long time to find it, it’s worth the wait and effort! I will pray for you! Matthew 7:7 Ask, Seek, Knock 7:7-11pp - Lk 11:9-13 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Persevere♥️ dear friend!

[@davidwang7212]

Joy is the fruit of holy spirit. so first of all you need to receive Him through faith on Christ and the great work Christ has done for you, namely the gospel. Then dig the grace in the gospel day after day. when you think about more on Christ's goodness toward you, the Spirit will fill your spitrit and soul. I believe you'll experience joy in the Spirit. but joy is not always there, cause our faith fluctuates. but thanks to Gid, He will make our faith grow daily and joy will be more and more constant in our life.

[@kb24crazylaker]

What is more likely? That scripture intends for us to believe We have no free will, that God determines us to do things then punished us for doing them and their is some mysterious way in which this makes sense? Or that Calvinists are just mistaken in their interpretation? I think obviously the latter

[@jeremiahb9718]

It’s been proven that Pelagius had most of his works burned up and what we know about Pelagius’ beliefs come from his opponents. For someone in 2019 to fail to mention that and just assume that Augustine accurately represented Pelagius is irresponsible. In fact, historical facts show that Augustine leaned on his theology as a Stoic and Manichaen Gnostic when debating Pelagius. So, Augustine wasn’t exactly orthodox himself. Not one single church father before Augustine for 400 years taught the things Augustine did. Oh, and how about those Catholic doctrines Augustine taught later in his life. 🤔

[@choicemeatrandy6572]

Catholic doctrines?

[@jeremiahb9718]

Choice Meat Randy Yes. Augustine is also known as the “Father of the Catholic Church” because he ended up veering off into teachings many Catholic doctrines.

[@choicemeatrandy6572]

@@jeremiahb9718 Like which ones?

[@jeremiahb9718]

Choice Meat The sacrifice of the Mass, the priesthood, purgatory, infant baptism, and the immaculate conception of Mary and the assumption of Mary.

[@choicemeatrandy6572]

@@jeremiahb9718 Do you have specific references for where you're getting this information? I know for a fact that you're completely wrong on the last point but I'm interested in knowing where you're getting your information from.

[@fakeyououtdotcom2409]

Did you know that Calvinism (and Arminianism) teach the law for righteousness? (In spite of what John Piper says.) What is the opposite of grace? The law. What does the law say? "The man who does these things will live by them." (Romans 10:5, Galatians 3:12) The law represents the first covenant; grace represents the new covenant. Sin shall not have dominion over us why? Because we're not under the law, but under grace. (Romans 6:14) So, if sin has dominion over us, it's because we're living under the law (according to the flesh), not grace. (according to the Spirit.) "If you let yourself be circumcised, Christ will be of no effect in your life." (Galatiansn 5:2-4) Was Paul talking about circumcision? No. He was talking about going back under the law, back under "the man who does these things will live by them," which is the opposite of grace. Going back under the law makes Christ of no effect, and so sin is empowered. "The strength of sin is the law." (1 Cor 15:56) Calvinism says it teaches grace, but in fact, it teaches the law. Crazy you say? Then answer me this: Under Calvinism, why do people go to hell? Because of their sin, right? What principle does that belief fall under? Grace or the law? If your theology includes people suffering forever for their sin, then that theology is based in the law (the first covenant) and has therefore made Christ of no effect. If you're going to preach grace, it has to be grace for EVERYONE. Otherwise, you're teaching the law. Grace, for the elect only equals preaching the law because the non-elect suffer for their sin. "Where there's no law, there's no transgression, and therefore no wrath." (Romans 4:14-15) Over 70 times the New Testament tells us what God accomplished in Christ was for EVERYONE. Now that’s grace! (FakeYouOut.com explains in greater detail.)

[@choicemeatrandy6572]

🙄🙄

[@fakeyououtdotcom2409]

@Ezra P. Sounds like the Word of God. 😁

[@fakeyououtdotcom2409]

@Ezra P. Tell me: In Romans 11:32, does the first use of the word all mean all? Does the second?

[@davidcrane6593]

he·don·ism /ˈhēdəˌnizəm,ˈhedənˌizəm/ Learn to pronounce noun noun: hedonism the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence. h Similar: self-indulgence indulgence pursuit of pleasure pleasure-seeking

[@logansweet4190]

Yet if you knew what he was talking about then you would know he is saying we should find our ultimate joy in God, and honor him by enjoying God's gifts. If you knew more of what he taught you would also know he endorses things like fasting, living within your means, and not constantly turning to entertainments like the culture does. So it's not exactly old Greek and Roman hedonism

[@davidcrane6593]

@@logansweet4190 would you as a Christian start with the premise of the possibility of Christian homosexuality?..... i personally wouldn't and i ALSO wouldn't start trying to mix the words Christianity with hedonism.

[@davidcrane6593]

@@logansweet4190 so is hedonism.

[@logansweet4190]

@@davidcrane6593 In the Greco-Roman sense yes, but finding your joy though Jesus and loving Him more through His provision is not and that is what John Piper is talking about. You just dont like the word he used.

[@davidcrane6593]

@@logansweet4190 brother.... Peace, Love and Joy is found in Christ.... hedonism is sin.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

The ONLY Thing..Any Pastor Should Ever Say to AnyOne..IS. "Seek Jesus and His Righteousness For YourSelves"..Folks! Jesus is the Only One Who Knows What You Need! Jesus is the Only One Who Knows What is Right for You! Jesus is the Only Way..the Truth and the Life! Jesus NEVER Said seek a man who quotes a book. Jesus is a Living God! He is Perfectly Capable of Speaking for HimSelf! Why would you believe in a God so Lame that He Cannot even Communicate with His people HimSelf? The bible Tells You this! Are you going to spend a lifetime listening to a man "pointing" to Jesus..But Never Actually Go to HIM? You have got piper so drunk on his Pride..he may never see the Truth either.

[@jakeharvey3582]

kathleen Wharton does not God also call us to healthy community and teaching with fellow believers? John Piper is a wonderfully gifted and wise preacher who bases all that he says on the Word. He’s certainly not promoting his own writing as biblical truth. In his books he interprets and explains what he thinks the Bible says. His teaching is still heavily rooted in the Bible. It’s possible to seek Jesus through the teaching of others about Jesus.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Jake Harvey..Do You like everything you get? Second Hand? Why would you ever prefer listening to piper? When you can have direct personal relationship with Jesus? Jesus community was the World. You have community..everywhere! What good does it do anyone to cloister themselves in a pew in church? And listen to self-righteous men? Preach their own doctrines?

[@jakeharvey3582]

kathleen Wharton I didn’t say I prefer listening to Piper, I’m saying he has wise insights into the teachings found in the Bible. And actually God made us for community and fellowship with one another, and that’s what church can help provide for us along with teaching of the Bible. You receive teaching directly from Jesus and his Word, but he also gives gifts of teaching to his people to further facilitate learning.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Jake Harvey.. I listened to titled men in a church quote the bible and It messed up my life so badly..God is Still Helping me to Straighten it out. I learned a very hard lesson listening to men. Don't Ever Listen to men! I really hope you have better luck than I Did! Jesus ministered to the Poor..He did Not hobnob with the proud self-righteous sitting in pews in their finery in church. But I wish you the Best.

[@Chrisugo]

@@kathleenwharton2139 you seem really hurt by what titled men in church quoting the Bible have done to you but that doesn't necessarily mean that all preachers are like those ones that hurt you . There are still REAL men of God . As much as we should never put our trust in them because they're not God, it is also important to note that one can get to know the LORD JESUS CHRIST, through another man's teaching of HIM . Jesus Christ taught in the synagogue and also taught on the street.

[@lilggs4813]

Clickbait Title had nothing to do with the actual vid

[@stuartwest8836]

I heard the name John Piper.....bye bye

[@AtamMardes]

Again with the Sin nonsense? I thought Jesus sacrifice himself to forgive our Sin. What else do you want? LOL

[@AtamMardes]

@@emmanuelo1998 The "born again" is a scam the church has made up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHPe6OeZrF6epI

[@logansweet4190]

@@AtamMardes Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3: 1-3

[@AtamMardes]

@@logansweet4190 Religion has got you by the balls with its made up stories. LOL

[@kathleenwharton2139]

The Key to Victory over Sin..IS When we Seek Jesus Himself! This man..Piper..presents a God so Lame He Cannot even Communicate with His People. Like God Needs this man to quote you a book? That is a pretty Lame God! God..Himself..Will Show You what Sin is and Help You Overcome. That is the Only Victory Over Sin! The Pride of this man Piper Is a sin..that he thinks he can speak for God..to you. Seek Jesus..Yourself..Folks! Listening to this mans false doctrine will get you no where.

[@envisionelectronics]

kathleen Wharton please take your meds.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Aaron H.. I Seek Jesus and I Recieve Jesus. You seek Piper and you get Piper! Good Luck to you! You are welcome to him.

[@peterdsharris]

Piper is merely pointing people to Jesus in the Word like any good gifted teacher does. God bless you maam.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Peter Harris..Yes! And I Found Jesus! He is the Only Way! But I Now see all the Error in Piper. I Seek Jesus and I Recieve Jesus! When you seek Piper..all you get is Piper! And he is nothing compared to Jesus!

[@midovarnakey]

kathleen Wharton, you yell “FALSE DOCTRINE, FALSE DOCTRINE,” yet you’ve not once truly outlined what is false. Can you propose a single instance of Piper being biblically inaccurate by actually showing the discrepancy between Scripture and Piper, or are you really just mistrustful of the church in general? I suppose the second due to your vehemence. God doesn’t “need” anyone. He uses people. He used Paul, he used Judas; he uses people to glorify himself. Piper is a true Christian man, and it’s gross for you to level such platitudes at him. Do you have a grasp of the people being brought to self-piety and Biblical revelation from his preaching? All he does is help people strike up personal passion for the Truth. Wisdom isn’t not listening to anybody, but rather it’s actually judging what they have to say. What you’re espousing right now is not wisdom, it’s jaded doubt. You say because Piper has an audience and some sort of perceived spiritual clout, he is false. That’s not how it works.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Logan Sweet..Mr. piper is Jesus Description of a Perfect Pharisee! Standing up There! Look at me! Look at me! Hear my sanctimonious prayer! Listen to my big words! Listen to my impressive exhulations! Listen to the words and ideas I make up! I am so Cool! Look at me! Never Mind What Jesus Says! Look at me! Mr. piper Does Not even Know Who Jesus Is! he never teaches what Jesus says! You will never Know Jesus by listening to this man.