Main idea
This teaching is worth studying slowly: listen for the main truth, the Scripture underneath it, and the practical step it asks of you.
Apr 16, 2026 · 21 min
Is hell an overreaction to human sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains why offending an infinitely glorious God is an infinitely heinous crime.
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Main idea
This teaching is worth studying slowly: listen for the main truth, the Scripture underneath it, and the practical step it asks of you.
In plain English
Is hell an overreaction to human sin?
Key Scripture
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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.