Why Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)?

It’s better for us that Jesus is gone. He said so when he left. But why is Christ’s physical absence from us better for us than his physical presence?

An episode of the Pastor John Piper's answers podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Why Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)?" was published on May 22, 2019 and runs 10 minutes.

May 22, 2019 ·10m · Pastor John Piper's answers

Summary

It’s better for us that Jesus is gone. He said so when he left. But why is Christ’s physical absence from us better for us than his physical presence?

Episode Description

It’s better for us that Jesus is gone. He said so when he left. But why is Christ’s physical absence from us better for us than his physical presence?