Kill Sin with Promises

Sermon of the Day by Desiring God

Apr 21, 202600:27:02Music

Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin.

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