Main idea
This teaching points you back to John 3:1–10 and invites you to connect the message with real decisions, fears, habits, and prayers.
Jul 23, 2026 · 22 min
Why do we need more than forgiveness? John Piper opens to show that the forgiven must also be made new by the Spirit.
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Bible Study Breakdown
Not just notes. This lays out what the teaching is saying, where Scripture fits, and how to carry it into real life.
Main idea
This teaching points you back to John 3:1–10 and invites you to connect the message with real decisions, fears, habits, and prayers.
In plain English
Why do we need more than forgiveness?
Key Scripture
Real-life application
Questions to sit with
5-minute recap rhythm
1. Name the main truth.
2. Open the key Scripture.
3. Save one note you can live this week.