About this episode

John Piper discusses how Christians can practice righteousness through faith and the Spirit's power without falling into legalism.

How do Christians practice righteousness without falling into legalism? John Piper shows from Romans 8:1–2 how sanctification flows from faith through the Spirit’s power.

People in this episode

Host: John Piper

Topics covered

• righteousness
• legalism
• sanctification
• faith
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• justification
• faith
• sanctification
• Christianity
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 8:1–2

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