About this episode

John Piper discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit's presence in giving believers courage to live without fear.

Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.

People in this episode

Host: John Piper

Topics covered

• Holy Spirit
• courage
• fearlessness
• Romans
• Christian living

Keywords

• Holy Spirit
• courage
• fear
• Romans 8
• Christian faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 8:1–8

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