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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith A modern reader perusing Jonathan Edwards' "Resolutions" is likely to think, what about dieting? And, didn't eighteenth-century New England have any gyms that he could resolve to join? Today, losing weight and getting more exercise are about the extent of our resolutions. We...
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Tabletalk magazine exists to help explain important, biblical doctrines and events while encouraging people toward holy living. Each issue features articles from well-known and respected scholars, regular columns, and insightful daily Bible studies.You can now purchase the entire 2008 Tabletalk collection for only $16. Contributors during the year included Alistair...
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May our sinless, sovereign, majestic, incarnate, and holy Lord be your joy this Christmas.It's been a pleasure for the team at Ligonier to serve the web community here on our blog. We launched last March and have been overwhelmed by the thousands of readers and kind words through the comments...
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Pro Ecclesia: For the Church by Simon J. Kistemaker The word church is fundamentally a Christian word and belongs exclusively to Christianity. Although other religions have terms such as synagogue and mosque, only Christians legitimately call their house of worship "church." There are churches that are named after places and...
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Pastor's Perspective by Robert W. Field Hawaii has often been advertised as one of those classic dreams of paradise. When streets on the mainland clog with snow and temperatures plummet far below zero, thoughts are enticed by Hawaii's warm tropical waves lapping upon beaches saturated with sun. Clouds drift by...
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R. Albert Mohler:There is something deeply mysterious about Christian preaching, both in terms of its communication and in terms of its content. After all, what we preach is not what the world expects to hear. It is not a message they will hear anywhere else. No human wisdom, no school...
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Like Jeremiah, Ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. However, unlike Jeremiah, who remained in Judah, Ezekiel ministered primarily to the exiles in Babylon. Ezekiel, a priest of the Jerusalem temple, was one of the many Judeans taken to Babylon...
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Generation to Generation by Iain D. Campbell I would be devastated if my Christian teenage daughter became pregnant outside of marriage. It wouldn't be the unforgivable sin, I know, but in a world of enticements we are never out of danger. Today's young Christians are more vulnerable to Satan's attacks...
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The second volume in A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series from Reformation Trust, The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards uncovers practical ways Edwards sought to fulfill his resolutions. The author, Dr. Steven J. Lawson, exhorts contemporary Christians to do likewise, living for God's glory with unrestrained passion.Often remembered...
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read by Keith A. Mathison What do commercialism, the problem of evil, Chick tracts, American Idol, and Francis Beckwith's recent conversion to Roman Catholicism have in common? Anyone? If you couldn't come up with an answer, not to worry. One would be hard-pressed to find...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul It has been called the Achilles' heel of the Christian faith. Of course, I'm referring to the classical problem of the existence of evil. Philosophers such as John Stuart Mill have argued that the existence of evil demonstrates that God is either not...
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From In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson:"Before all time; prior to all worlds; when there was nothing "outside of" God Himself; when the Father, Son, and Spirit found eternal, absolute, and unimaginable blessing, pleasure, and joy in Their holy triunity -- it was Their agreed purpose to create a world....
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The December edition of Tabletalk is out. This month's theme is "Paradise Lost and Regained." The issue explores basic elements of Christianity, including the loss of paradise by our first parents and how it was regained by Jesus Christ.Contributors include R.C. Sproul, Iain Campbell, Chris Donato, Robert Field, Simon Kistemaker,...
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Joel Beeke:The way to godly living is surprisingly simple: we are to walk with God in His appointed way (Micah 6:8), diligently using the means of grace and the spiritual disciplines, and waiting upon the Holy Spirit for blessing. Note that godly living involves both discipline and grace. This emphasis...
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Christians are a singing people. And there is a reason for that. We have a King who came and declared victory over sin and death. And as His people, we share in that victory. We know this because He has promised it in His Word. Today on Renewing Your Mind we...
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As Christmas Day draws near, we want to make sure you are able to get your resources in time. Friday, December 12, is the last day to use standard (UPS Ground) shipping for online orders. Thursday, December 18, is the last day for upgraded shipping to guarantee delivery by Christmas....
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The Word Became Flesh is the newest Christmas music release from Ligonier Ministries and is a unique production, exploring the doctrine of the Incarnation. The musical score and text by Dan and Heidi Goeller is wonderfully executed by full orchestra and choir and contains a beautiful balance of familiar hymns...
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by R.C. Sproul "Bah! Humbug!" These two words are instantly associated with Charles Dickens' immortal fictional anti-hero, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge was the prototype of the Grinch who stole Christmas, the paradigm of all men cynical. We all recognize that Ebenezer Scrooge was a mean person - stingy, insensitive, selfish, and...
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Together for the Gospel (T4G) began as a friendship. These friends differed on a number of theological issues, but they were committed to standing together for the main thing -- the gospel of Jesus Christ. So they began a conference which occurs every two years and aims principally at encouraging...
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For those who don't know, "Ella Ruth" is the name of the main character in Dr. Sproul's newest children's book, The Prince's Poison Cup. She's also his first great-granddaughter to whom the book is dedicated. This tender photo was taken last weekend....
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A Season for GivingChristmas is a time to celebrate what we hold most dear. We draw closer to God, family, and friends, and express our affection and gratitude by giving gifts. It is also a time when many Ligonier supporters consider a year-end donation to our ministry. We are grateful...
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The Internet Specials page is a great place to find special discounts available for a limited time for our online shoppers. Here are more highlights of our current offerings.Ask R.C. 2007 (reg. $20) $9.60CD series by R.C. SproulDr. Sproul answers a variety of questions about the Bible, philosophy, the Christian...
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by Sinclair B. Ferguson I took the hand of my toddler son (it was several decades ago now) as we made our way into the local shop on the small and remote Scottish island where earlier that year I had been installed as minister. It was Christmas week. The store...
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Derek Thomas: Expository preaching is a necessary corollary of the doctrine of the God-breathed nature of Scripture. The idea is not so much that God breathed into the Scriptures, but that the Scriptures are the product of His breathing out. Independent of what we may feel about the Bible as...
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Here are some more special offers available for a limited time! See the entire list on our Internet Specials page.The Christ of the Prophets (reg. $30) $21.60by O. Palmer RobertsonIn this thorough introduction to the prophets of ancient Israel, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary...
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We have refreshed Ligonier's Internet Specials page where you can find a variety of online-only discounts on a variety of resources. Here is a sampling of some of our current special offers. Remember to check back often as the selection changes.The Attributes of God (reg. $31) $14.88CD series by R.C....
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Created in 2006, our music division at Ligonier Ministries exists to exalt the name of Christ and support the teaching of the Word of God with music. Today's Renewing Your Mind broadcast highlights some of our most recent releases including God of Grace and Glory, featuring organ and trumpet, Light...
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Peter didn't just blow it, he blew it badly. "Though they all fall away...I will never fall away" (Matt. 26:33). Peter's resolution we admire for its confidence and bravery. But it is a statement relying on one's own strength and it is doomed for shipwreck. A few hours go by...
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Poet. Warrior. Musician. Shepherd. King. Theologian. Sinner.Few people can be accurately described using all of these adjectives, but we find one such person in the Old Testament -- David. Who was this man? At the utterance of his name, we inevitably think of his illicit relationship with Bathsheba. But is...
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Seek Ye First by R.C. Sproul Jr. Thomas Aquinas was a great gift to the church. He stands among the greatest minds the world has ever known. This doesn't mean, of course, that he did not have his flaws, one of which goes to the heart of his intellectual labors....
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Generation to Generation by Douglas F. Kelly As a father of five children, and now a grandfather, I have spent three and a half decades seeking to pass down the Christian faith to the next generation. Let me deal with only one area of this vast work -- one, I...
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A Destination for Hope...When Ligonier Ministries first began, it was a place. A destination. A refuge for devoted learners and passionate followers of Christ. Ligonier quickly grew to become an organization with international scope, but its origin was as a place of study and fellowship centered on the teaching of...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul Perhaps the most remarkable statement I ever heard a man utter from the pulpit was: "He has a penurious epistemology, which tends to be myopic." I was seated in the balcony of the church when that statement was made, and I could not...
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Pastor's Perspective by John Piper A shared vision for world missions is crucial in the life of the church. Why should world missions be fundamental in the ministry of the church? What do we mean by it? How do we go about it? What is your place in it? Consider...
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From Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul, pg 73-75It is ironic that in the same chapter, indeed in the same context, in which our Lord teaches the utter necessity of rebirth to even see the kingdom, let alone choose it, non-Reformed views find one of their main proof texts to...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith Missionaries from Europe and America took Christianity to the ends of the earth and evangelized Africa and Asia. Now, as Christianity declines in the West, churches from the old mission field are the ones defending historic Christianity and are evangelizing Europe and America....
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read by Keith A. Mathison Robert Bruce (1551-1631) is not a household name, even among knowledgeable Reformed Christians. He was at one time, however, one of the most important leaders in the Church of Scotland. He was the successor of John Knox and James Lawson...
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R.C. Sproul addresses four questions on the relationship of Christians to the civil magistrate here.What is a Christian's responsibility to government?Should Christians work to have Christian values in public policy?Both Peter and Paul call us to submit to governing authorities. In light of that, is revolution ever possible for a...
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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons It's hard to believe that it was nearly a decade ago that we witnessed the turn of the third millennium. If you recall, on New Year's Day several network TV stations featured live coverage from around the world. It...
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I was recently skimming a book about Cambridge University and ran across a picture of the new Divinity Faculty building completed in 2000. Having looked at page after page of pictures of the centuries-old buildings of Cambridge, I was taken aback by the design chosen for this new structure. I...
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What happens when church marketing meets church history? Citizens of the German city of Wittenberg may soon find out. In honor of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's arrival in Wittenberg as a student and a monk, the leaders of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) have declared a "Luther...
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by R.C. Sproul The Power of the Intercessor Prayer is the priestly function of carrying a petition to God. In Old Testament times two major classes of mediators functioned between God and his people: prophets and priests. Stated simply, the prophet was ordained by God to speak his divine Word...
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by R.C. Sproul The simple summaries Jesus gives are designed to encourage us to pray. We have not, he said, because we ask not. The pattern seems simple. We are to ask and we will receive. Elsewhere the New Testament expands the conditions, giving us a fuller view of what...
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by R.C. Sproul We are moved by the litany of faith that the author of Hebrews records in chapter 11 of that book. There we have the "Roll Call of Faith," which catalogues the heroic acts of biblical men and women of faith. Their acts are partially summarized in verses...
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For a limited time, first-time ministry contacts can receive a free pocket-size copy of Dr. Sproul's book, Chosen by God, by signing our online guestbook.Because of the widespread neglect and misunderstanding of the doctrine of predestination, many people cite this book not only as their introduction to R.C. Sproul's teaching,...
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by R.C. Sproul Very few prohibitions regarding prayer are found in the Scriptures. In Psalm 66:18, the Psalmist David penned these divinely inspired words: "If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." The Hebrew verse could also be translated, "If I had iniquity in...
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From Ligonier Ministries comes our annual selection of hundreds of resources for the growing Christian. Featuring new books from Reformation Trust Publishing, new music, new Dr. Sproul teaching series, new conference series, the T4G'08 DVDs, recommended reading from some of the best pastors and authors, the ever-popular Reformation Study Bible,...
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Young children learn about God through stories tailored especially for them. Weaving tales from real life situations that children can easily relate to, great-grandfather and theologian R.C. Sproul opens important biblical truths to children. (Parents might even learn a thing or two.)Dr. Sproul's newest story, The Prince's Poison Cup, is...
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by R.C. Sproul Thanksgiving Thanksgiving must be an integral part of prayer. It should be inseparably related to our petitions of supplication; otherwise thanksgiving is illegitimate. The Scriptures tell us to come to God and make all of our requests known with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an acknowledgment of God and...
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by R.C. Sproul Confession After expressing adoration, we must come with hearts of confession. Remember that we have no right to come before God at all, apart from the finished work of Christ. We can make no claim, in and of ourselves, to the ear of God. We have no...
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If you can't attend our Pastors' Conference next week in person, you can be a part of it live via this free exclusive webcast available in both English and Spanish.Join Sinclair Ferguson, Steven Lawson, and R.C. Sproul as they encourage pastors and church leaders to proclaim faithfully the Word of...
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by R.C. Sproul Adoration As in the pattern of the Lord's Prayer, the most appropriate way to begin prayer is with adoration. Sadly, we are most often moved to prayer by our desires for supplication. We go to God when we want something from him. We are in such a...
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by R.C. Sproul The Lord's Prayer was given to the church in response to the disciples' request that Jesus teach them to pray. In the masterful example of the Lord's Prayer we have seen the priorities of prayer. We can also detect a pattern of prayer, a fluid movement that...
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Generation to Generation by David Osborne The fourth Saturday of this month is legendary for college football fans. It is the annual clash between Alabama and Tennessee (two of the Deep South's most storied football programs). Alabama fans recognize Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's iconic status. The "General," as Robert Neyland...
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Seek Ye First by R.C. Sproul Jr. The question of canon, like the question of law, is one of authority. We who are Reformed spend a great deal of time and energy speaking about God's sovereign power. God's power is more than worthy of our attention and study. We ought...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith When Christians talk about the "canon," they are referring to the books that comprise the Bible. But non-theological scholars too are debating the "canon." Not the canon of the Bible, but the canon of the "great books" that comprise our civilization. The question...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul In centuries past, the church was faced with the important task of recognizing which books belong in the Bible. The Bible itself is not a single book but a collection of many individual books. What the church sought to establish was what we...
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Pro Ecclesia: For the Church by Randall Van Meggelen I recently shared with my pastors that I attended a course in which the instructor encouraged the class of music directors to view ourselves not merely as musicians, but rather as "church" musicians. One of my pastors responded by suggesting that...
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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons About ten years ago I had the opportunity to study under the late Dr. Harold O. J. Brown (1933-2007) at the Evangelical Preacher's Seminary in Wittenberg, Germany. Dr. Brown was known by his students for his oral examinations, wherein...
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Click here to download the full track of "Stayed on Jesus" from the new album "Light All Around" by The Master's Chorale. We are pleased to offer this song, which has a wonderful message about our daily communion with Christ. May it encourage you and others to daily keep your...
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by R.C. Sproul Do Not Lead Us into Temptation, But Deliver Us from Evil At first glance this section of the Lord's Prayer seems to be two separate petitions, but that is not the case. It follows the literary form of parallelism used in the Old Testament--two different ways of...
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by R.C. Sproul Forgive Us Our Debts As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors This is an extremely dangerous prayer to pray, but it contains a principle that the New Testament takes very seriously. The supreme warning from Jesus is that God will judge us according to how we have...
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by R.C. Sproul Thy Kingdom Come One central motif in the Scriptures is the kingdom of God. It was the main thrust of Jesus' teaching and preaching. Jesus came as the fulfillment of John the Baptist's message, which was clear, precise, and simple: "Repent, for the kingdom of God is...
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by R.C. Sproul Who Art in Heaven Another debate raging at the time Jesus delivered these words was over the precise location of God's presence. In the discussion between Jesus and the woman at the well, Jesus was quick to point out that God is spirit, and as such could...
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The first Q&A session was held after a short break. A variety of questions were asked. Early on, there were a few questions on intelligent design (ID) and creation. Dr. Sproul pointed out that the metaphysical assumption behind all science is that the universe is knowable. When the scientist wants...
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The second session this afternoon was given by Dr. John MacArthur. Dr. MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif., for nearly forty years, and his teaching is available worldwide on the radio, Internet, and television program Grace to You. Dr. MacArthur provides training to...
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by R.C. Sproul Jesus performed many miracles. During the course of his ministry, he walked on water, turned water into wine, healed the sick, raised the dead. As John said, "There are also many other things that Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that...
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Our conference in Scottsdale begins Friday afternoon. It appears that the "light and heat" of God's Word will be joined with the physical heat of 100+ degrees during the day.But you don't have to be here to be able to enjoy the sound teaching from Ligon Duncan, John MacArthur, and...
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There are a few spots still open for our complimentary Pastors Breakfast this Friday, September 26th in Scottsdale, Ariz. Please call 800-435-4343 by 8pm tonight or email mduncan-at-ligonier.org to RSVP. Here are additional details:LocationScottsdale Bible Church High School Arena7601 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260SpeakersDr. R.C. SproulDr. Ligon DuncanSchedule8:00 a.m. -...
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by R.C. Sproul But what about intercession and supplication? It's nice to talk about the religious, spiritual, and psychological benefits (and whatever else might derive from prayer), but what about the real question, Does prayer make any difference? Does it really change anything? Someone once asked me that question, only...
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It's the weekend, and you need assistance with an order or website question. Now you no longer have to wait until Monday to get help or to place your orders. Ligonier Ministries' resource consultants are now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to...
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by R.C. Sproul Nothing escapes God's notice; nothing oversteps the boundaries of his power. God is authoritative in all things. If I thought even for one moment that a single molecule were running loose in the universe outside the control and domain of Almighty God, I wouldn't sleep tonight. My...
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by R.C. Sproul What is the goal of the Christian life? Godliness born of obedience to Christ. Obedience unlocks the riches of the Christian experience. Prayer is what prompts and nurtures obedience, putting the heart into the proper "frame of mind" to desire obedience. Of course, knowledge is also important...
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We're a week away from our conference with Ligon Duncan, John MacArthur, and R.C. Sproul in Scottsdale, Ariz. Due to the sell-out attendance, we are offering a live stream of the conference. The fee is a nominal $5 to help us to cover the cost of the webcast. This fee...
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In 1999 Ligonier Ministries published Does Prayer Change Things?, a short book by R.C. Sproul that incorporated a previous work, Effective Prayer. Though small in size, this book is densely packed with biblical wisdom on both the theology and the practice of prayer. Dr. Sproul writes, "To be without prayer...
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With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the Old Testament Wisdom Books and Psalms. For a good introductory overview of these books, I would recommend Daniel Estes' Handbook on the Wisdom Books and Psalms and Derek Kidner's The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Estes'...
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At Ligonier Ministries we praise the Lord for the life and ministry of John H. Gerstner (1914-1996). He was Dr. Sproul's primary mentor and served for many years at Ligonier as a resident theology advisor. He excelled in theology, church history, and apologetics, as well as being a renowned Jonathan...
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The secret is out. We like to help our students find quality resources, but we also offer them at affordable prices. As a special offer for our online shoppers, we have an Internet Specials page available where you can find a variety of discounts on a variety of resources. These...
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In addition to carrying all of Dr. Sproul's work, one of the things we strive to do at Ligonier Ministries is to provide trustworthy resources for our students by hand-selecting the best of new and older Christian education materials. This is best displayed at our conference bookstores and in Tabletalk...
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read by Keith A. Mathison Have you ever found yourself so caught up and concerned with the rampant sinfulness of our culture that you forget about the subtle sins in your own heart? If so, Jerry Bridges has written a book for you. Respectable Sins:...
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Generation to Generation by Greg Miseyko Mr. Reagan is "a firm and unbending politician for whom words and deeds are one and the same." This assessment found in East German secret police files provides future generations with a lasting example of integrity. These files must have reached the attention of...
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Pro Ecclesia: For the Church by Phil Newton Over the past decade I've engaged a wide-range of Christians on the subject of elders. Some, in desperation, want to change dysfunctional church leadership structures. Others have grown tired of side-stepping the biblical teaching on elders. Some long to adopt elder leadership...
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Pastor's Perspective by John R. Hutchinson I had just moved to the Washington D.C. area when the call came from a Christian organization on Capitol Hill, asking if I would be the evangelical along with a Jewish rabbi, Roman Catholic priest, and members of Congress in a press conference intended...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith America is mad for liberty. Ours is a free country. We enjoy freedom of speech and of religion, the freedom of the press, and the freedom to bear arms. And rightly so. But though Americans love freedom, many of them have forgotten what...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul "A decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered...." In Luke 2, the well-known passage introducing the nativity story, the title accorded to the Roman emperor is Caesar Augustus. Had this census been mandated earlier under the monarchy...
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Coram Deo by Burk Parsons As I have traveled abroad, I have had to endure all sorts of snide remarks about the United States. I have seen graffiti depicting the American flag with bombs in place of stripes and skulls in place of stars. I have seen disfigured pictures of...
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The September edition of Tabletalk is out. This month's theme is "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Articles by R.C. Sproul, Michael Horton, T. David Gordon, and other authors focus on helping Christians to understand important, biblical doctrines and events while encouraging us toward holy living. Tabletalk Editor Burk...
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We are pleased to release our newest music project: Light All Around featuring The Master's Chorale conducted by Dr. Paul Plew.Here is how Dr. Plew introduces this CD:The Master's College students heard on this recording represent a host of young Christian men and women who desire to make a significant...
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from Kaki Cobb, Development Officer:Doing Good Through eBayYou can now support Ligonier by buying and selling on eBay. Ligonier Ministries has joined with eBay Giving Works and Mission Fish (administrator of eBay Giving Works), providing a new and exciting way to raise money for the ministry. This program allows you...
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From the back cover of The Gospel Ministry...On November 20, 1717, Thomas Foxcroft presented a message on faithful gospel ministry and was strongly petitioned to have it published as a book. However, Foxcroft had not delivered this message at a conference for pastors, but at his own ordination. His intention...
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Renewing Your Mind with Dr. R.C. Sproul has been added to the Sunday morning program schedule at 7:30am for KTIS in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Part of the Faith Radio Network at Northwestern College, they also serve the following stations and cities:Sioux Falls, SD -- KNWC AM1270Waterloo, IA -- KNWS AM1090Madison, WI...
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Castle Church is a group of Reformed Christians producing content with a view to benefiting believers around the world. Their panelists recently conversed with the Rev. Richard Phillips, senior minister at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC, and author of Jesus the Evangelist and What's So Great About the Doctrines...
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In the beginningActive and present at creation, hovering over the unordered conditions (Gen. 1:2)In the Old TestamentThe origin of supernatural abilities (Gen. 41:38)The giver of artistic skill (Ex. 31:2-5)The source of power and strength (Judg. 3:9, 10)The inspiration of prophecy (1 Sam. 19:20, 23)The equipper of God's messenger (Mic. 3:8)In...
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"We will leave the Muslims, Hindus, Mormons, and Jedi Knights to respond for themselves, although we note in passing that it is another fundamental belief of the atheist creed that all religions are essentially the same -- hence the oft repeated statement or accusation that 'atheists do not fly planes...
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Here at Reformation Trust Publishing, a spring and summer of intense labor is passing, and now the fields are white unto harvest. In other words, a bumper crop of good books is just beginning to arrive in our warehouse--and becoming available to you. We have just released a new edition...
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Pastor's Perspective by Philip G. Ryken Make no mistake: there is an aggressive new atheism in America. The new unbelievers are eager to win people to their cause. Not content simply to disbelieve in God for themselves, they want to persuade other people not to believe in Him either. Some...
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Our friend and exceptional musician Terry Yount sent us this note:I ran across this listing for Pipedreams, the Minnesota Public Radio organ broadcast, for an upcoming program featuring recent recordings of Bach. Ligonier's CD, "God of Grace and Glory" is the last listing in the program. BACH (arr. Fox/Yount): Now...
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For those who listen to Pilgrim Radio out West or on the web, you will have the opportunity to hear our 2008 National Conference, Evangelism According to Jesus, rebroadcast every weekend starting August 9 & 10. The schedule is located here.For available frequencies, please see this list.*****These popular messages are...
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Following is the brief introduction R.C. wrote for his book 5 Things Every Christian Needs to Grow. It is available for pre-order from Reformation Trust Publishing:It's a worldwide phenomenon. Every four years, the world pauses and holds its collective breath while the Olympic Games take place. Staggered so they occur...
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Pro Ecclesia: For the Church by Carl R. Trueman Many evangelical Christians are instinctively suspicious of the whole idea of creeds and confessions, those set forms of words that certain churches have used throughout the ages to give concise expression to the Christian faith. For such people, the very idea...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith The old atheists maintained that belief in God is not true. The new atheists maintain that belief in God is not good. The atheists' problem, though, is that however much they attack belief in God, their own worldview lacks all appeal. They get...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul In this postmodern culture we have witnessed a fascinating revival of ancient Gnosticism. The Gnostics of antiquity were called by that name because they asserted that they had a superior type of knowledge that surpassed the insights found even in the apostles...
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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of Godby Burk Parsons Since hearing about the supposedly "new" atheism I have been trying to figure out what's so new about it. Its proponents are not saying anything different than their atheist ancestors have said throughout history. In truth, they are simply using...
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by R.C. Sproul Applications After discussing these five positive signs, Edwards turns his attention to the application section of his treatise, following the normal structure of his sermons. In Section III he notes the practical inferences he draws from his study. The first inference is that the recent extraordinary influences...
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In the eighteenth century, revival swept America as a Great Awakening woke thousands of Americans from spiritual slumber. While many were genuinely converted, discerning Christian leaders such as Jonathan Edwards became convinced of the need to determine how one could distinguish true revival from false. Edwards performed such a study...
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The summer months are a particularly challenging time for many Christian ministries. While outreach continues, finances are usually strained. This year the economy seems to only be exaggerating this struggle.To that end, Dr. Sproul has recorded a special summer financial appeal. While R.C. is quite the professional football fan (Go...
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Generation to Generation by Susan Hunt A friend gave me a plaque that proclaims: "Grandmothers are antique little girls." I don't know what the originator had in mind, but my spin is that the longer we live, the more we return to the simplicity of girlhood. I am convinced that...
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With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the Old Testament Historical Books. For a good introductory overview of these books, I would recommend Victor P. Hamilton's Handbook on the Historical Books and David M. Howard's An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books. The two...
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Seek Ye First by R.C. Sproul Jr. Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross and followed Him,...
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read by Keith A. Mathison When Dutch Calvinists and Arminians squared off against one another in the early part of the seventeenth century, the Calvinists won the opening battle. The controversy, however, soon spread beyond the borders of the Netherlands. Now, four hundred years later,...
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Pastor's Perspective by Bill Haynes Martin Luther, in his Table Talk #403, makes the statement that "an upright shepherd and minister must improve his flock by edification, and also resist and defend it; otherwise, if resisting be absent, the wolf devours the sheep." Resisting and defending require that a pastor-shepherd...
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Right Now Counts Forever by R.C. Sproul During the nineteenth-century potato famine in Ireland, my great-grandfather, Charles Sproul, fled his native land to seek refuge in America. He left his thatched roof and mud floor cottage in a northern Ireland village and made his way barefoot to Dublin -- to...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith On October 10, A.D. 732 , some 80,000 Muslim cavalrymen attacked 30,000 Frankish infantrymen near Tours in present-day France. Those Muslims had already conquered Northern Africa and Spain, and they were poised to sweep over the rest of Europe. Normally, foot soldiers are...
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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons One could perhaps make the argument that the history of the church consists of one division after another. Nevertheless, while history is replete with ecclesiastical divisions, there is a unity that transcends all the worldly clamor and devilish confusion...
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I have enjoyed getting to know Carol Taubl of the Taubl family over the last year. She and her family are gifted musicians and they have a beautiful testimony as they travel the country and perform. She also functions as something of a business manager for them all. We recently...
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The music catalog at Ligonier continues to grow. Our mission continues, to export and illustrate the great truths of Scripture through exceptional music. We recently produced a new CD, God of Grace and Glory, with our friend Terry Yount. He is a respected and able musician. We were very pleased...
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What would happen if when we speak of the Gospel we get it wrong and as a result introduce people to the wrong Jesus? Earlier this year, Ligonier Ministries held its 21st annual national conference, "Evangelism According to Jesus," here in Orlando, Fla. Joining R.C. Sproul were friends Sinclair Ferguson,...
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Seek Ye Firstby R.C. Sproul Jr.There is no such thing as the "More Party." They do not run campaigns seeking to unseat sitting officials of the "Less Party." Both "more" and "less" need more context and less ambiguity. We need to know what we are getting more or less...
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by Steven J. Lawson For the last four years, I have spoken at a conference on the West Coast called Resolved. The name is drawn from the Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards and is aimed at college students and "twenty-somethings" in the next generation. As an eighteen and nineteen year old,...
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Pastor's Perspectiveby Terry L. JohnsonDuring the Reformation era, debates raged over what things must be considered crucial to Christian faith and practice, and what could be considered adiaphora (Latin for "things indifferent"). All sides agreed that the doctrines of the Trinity, the atonement, and justification were central. But what...
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Dr. Sproul addressed the faculty and student body at the recent Westminster Seminary California commencement. His message was "The Power of the Gospel" and he took Romans 1:1-17 as his text.Listen to the message along with Dr. Robert Godfrey's introduction of Dr. Sproul here....
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Right Now Counts Foreverby R.C. SproulThe nineteenth-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is famous for his declaration that "God is dead." That brief dictum does not give the whole story. According to Nietzsche, the cause of the Deity's demise was compassion. He said, "God is dead; He died of pity." But before...
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"Howdy" from Dallas, Texas where members of the Ligonier team are arriving to be a part of the 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. "GA" (as it is known to Jus Divinum enthusiasts) will take place in the Dallas Hyatt Convention Center from June 10-13. This year's...
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A Body of Divinity. By Archbishop James Ussher. Solid Ground Christian Books, 2007. 467pp. $50.00.A Foundational Text of Reformed OrthodoxyThe last several decades have witnessed the publication of a wealth of classic theological treasures. Some of these, such as Francis Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology and Herman Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics,...
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Generation to Generationby Niel NielsonRecently, an acquaintance of mine gathered these statistics on the choices available today: 200 cable channels; 255 ways to order a Big Mac; 19,000 possible combinations for coffee at Starbucks and 78,998 for ice cream and toppings at Cold Stone Creamery; and more than 500,000 mathematical...
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Truth and Consequencesby Gene Edward VeithToday's postmodernists use cultural pluralism as a pretext for relativism, as if the existence of many cultures implied the existence of many truths. Many Americans embrace multiculturalism as if they had no culture of their own. In religion, pluralism has given rise to a...
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Readby Keith MathisonI face something of a dilemma here that I believe C. J. Mahaney might appreciate. He has written a wonderful book in which he seeks to share insight on the practice of true humility and the conquest of pride. However, as he...
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New prices, DVDs, music, books, teaching series, and many more resources for the growing Christian can be found in our just-released 2008 Summer & Fall Resource Guide (PDF 8MB). Learn about our new reduced prices on every resource we carry as well as our new discount for churches. In this...
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Coram Deo (Living before the face of God)by Burk ParsonsOur enemy's supreme deception is in his attempt to convince us that he doesn't exist. Toward that end, he has launched his assault against us with every weapon in his carefully fashioned arsenal. Perhaps his greatest success is in persuading us...
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by R.C. SproulToday the need for sacrifices to be made in faith is forgotten -- we hear that it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you're sincere. In fact, the basic requirement of sacrifice is unknown -- it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you're sincere....
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Do you need small group or Sunday school summer material but don't know where to start? Want to take something along to redeem the time while on vacation? Depending on how much time you have available, we have several DVD series that can provide four to six to twelve weeks...
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The daily headlines tell the ongoing story of earthquake devastation in China and the cyclone tragedy of Myanmar. These are not abstract realities affecting people on the other side of the globe. After Eden, suffering is our common plight. We are frail creatures. It is at these moments we look...
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Early in 2005, Mark Dever sat down with R.C. Sproul for an installment of the 9Marks Ministries audio interview series. Their topic was "Theology & Books". Mark is an excellent interviewer and leads a fascinating discussion with R.C. giving some of the "story behind the story" for many of his...
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Charles Spurgeon referred to it as a "mountain of sound theology," and now Solid Ground Christian Books is bringing the complete works of Thomas Manton back into print in 22 volumes. The list price for this set is $1,000, but until May 31, SGCB is taking pre-publication orders at the...
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For sixty years, successive generations have been helped by what C.S. Lewis wrote on the subject of pain and suffering. The sustained benefit is due in large measure to the fact that he brought to the "problem" a solid dose of Christian realism. This medicine may be more important now...
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Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith Dante ranks right up there with Shakespeare and Homer as the greatest writers of our civilization. Though the Italian poet, who lived from 1265 to 1321, embodies the High Middle Ages, he is sometimes called a proto-reformer for his bold condemnation of the...
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Thabiti Anyabwile asks "Do You Know the One NT Figure Mentioned in the Book of Hebrews?" That was how Sinclair Ferguson started chapter 45 of his wonderful meditation on the Christian life, In Christ Alone. Do you know? I didn't either. But Sinclair gave 5 clues, by the third I...
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Unless you've been living in a beaver's house, you know that Prince Caspian descends on theaters Friday. While the secular, materialist culture at large tries to understand why C.S. Lewis' worldview makes them uncomfortable, we thought we would take a moment to celebrate this unique man's contributions.The January 2008 issue...
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Skeptics often point to the existence of variants within the biblical manuscripts as evidence that the doctrine of inerrancy is false. Sometimes Christians who notice the effects of these variants when they compare different Bible translations can have their faith shaken. It is important that Christians have an informed understanding...
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Seek Ye First by R.C. Sproul Jr. Every culture and subculture has its own taboos. Not all of them are the same, however. Given that we are all human, how can we explain the divergence of cultural standards? Why is it that one culture will find adultery to be a...
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Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read by Keith A. Mathison It should come as little surprise to learn that the doctrine of the substitutionary atonement of Christ has come under renewed criticism in recent decades. The Reformers dealt with such criticisms and attacks from the Socinians. Our more recent forefathers...
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What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible for us as Christians to commit this sin? Jesus defines the unforgivable sin in Mark 3:20-30 and gives specific content as to how it is committed. Download and listen to the sermon by R.C. Sproul here.We offer these monthly messages to subscribers...
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Last Friday on Renewing Your Mind with Dr. R.C. Sproul, we took the opportunity to ask some questions of our esteemed founder. It's always enjoyable to hear our Executive Producer John Duncan ask Dr. Sproul the hard questions. Click here to listen.Here are the questions and the time codes in...
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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons We all certainly agree that all virtues are heavenly and that all sins are deadly. Nevertheless, certain virtues are more heavenly than others, and certain sins lead to death more quickly than other sins. While some sins are private...
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The May edition of Tabletalk is now distributed to subscribers. This month's theme is "The Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Heavenly Virtues" and the issue includes articles written by R.C. Sproul, Thabiti Anyabwile, Robert W. Carver, Chris Donato, Ron Gleason, George Grant, Ken Jones, Jonathan Leeman, Robert S. Rayburn,...
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The recent release of the movie Expelled has made the question of intelligent design a topic of water cooler conversation once again. But what exactly is "intelligent design," and why is it so upsetting to advocates of Neo-Darwinism? Since the publication in 1991 of Phillip Johnson's Darwin on Trial, a...
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Thanks to Abraham Piper for writing a helpful primer for blog readers who have not yet discovered the Internet tool known as 'RSS'. You can find his step-by-step guide here.Once you've read that, you're ready to subscribe to our blog at this address:http://feeds.feedburner.com/LigonierMinistriesBlog...
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Right Now Counts Foreverby R.C. Sproul"The sinfulness of sin" sounds like a vacuous redundancy that adds no information to the subject under discussion. However, the necessity of speaking of the sinfulness of sin has been thrust upon us by a culture and even a church that has diminished the significance...
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Dr. O. Palmer Robertson has been a stalwart Reformed scholar for decades, and his writings have benefited countless pastors, students, and laymen. From his classic Christ of the Covenants to his recent Christ of the Prophets, he has helped many to understand the Word of God more fully.This June, P&R...
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R.C. Sproul will be speaking this weekend at the venerable Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology at the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in downtown Philly. The "PCRT" is probably the "granddaddy" of major Reformed Bible conferences in North America (as Keith Jackson might put it) and was founded in 1974 by...
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Pro Ecclesia (For the Church)by R. Albert Mohler Jr.The Bible consistently affirms education as a central responsibility of God's people. In the Old Testament, the Jewish people were reminded that the education of their own children was an essential part of their responsibility as God's covenant people. In Israel, a...
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In a recent interview with World magazine, Ben Stein says that he does not expect any Oscar nominations for his new film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Instead, he says, "I think we will be mocked and belittled for this production." This may be the understatement of the year. The reviews...
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I listen to R.C. Sproul. A lot. What he has to say -- and the way he says it -- continues to shape me. His message Wednesday afternoon at T4G will forever be in my "top 5" RC messages. R.C. Sproul loves the Gospel (as if there were any doubt).Here...
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Here are some notes I took on Dr. Sproul's session this afternoon at the Together for the Gospel Conference.Dr. Sproul discussed what it means that Jesus was cursed by God. Though he has studied the subject for over fifty years, he still feels like he is barely scratching the surface...
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Tim Challies is posting updates as the week unfolds in Louisville. Pray for Dr. Sproul as he speaks today at 2:30pm EST on "The Curse Motif of the Atonement."...
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The gospel of Christ is the good tidings that God has revealed concerning Christ. As all mankind was lost in Adam and became the children of wrath, put under the sentence of death, God, though He left His fallen angels and has reserved them in the chains of eternal darkness,...
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It is one of the brightest hopes in the United States at the present time that Gospel preachers, from different denominational backgrounds, are being spontaneously drawn together in a common concern to advance the cause of Christ. This cause does not need new labels or structures; most of all it...
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In 2006, four mutual friends who are also pastors with a passion for the Gospel gathered together for a conference entitled Together for the Gospel. These four pastors, Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, Albert Mohler, and C.J. Mahaney, were joined by R.C. Sproul, John Piper, and John MacArthur. Together they exhorted...
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Pro Ecclesia (For the Church)by Richard D. PhillipsSince we live in a fallen world, our greatest strengths have a way of giving birth to our greatest weaknesses. This is why some churches that emphasize a strong Bible-preaching pulpit are less vigorous in ministries of mercy. One inner city Presbyterian church...
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Generation to Generationby Joshua Harris When I turned twenty-one, my dad gave me this simple advice: “Find men that you want to be like and then sit at their feet.” As I launched into manhood, he was reminding me that the lessons I needed most wouldn’t be found in a...
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Pastor's Perspective by Kim Riddlebarger Of all the Reformation-era catechisms, perhaps none is as well-loved as the Heidelberg Catechism. In the opening question and answer, the personal and distinctive tone of the catechism becomes evident. “What is your only comfort in life and in death?” This is not a theoretical...
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Today is April 1--a day known also as April Fool's Day. It's as good an occasion as any to ask R.C. Sproul a question about humor. Did Jesus ever laugh? What do the Scriptures tell us about his character and sense of humor? I’ve heard some people answer this question...
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Augustine of Hippo: A Biography. New Edition. By Peter Brown. University of California Press, 2000. 548 pp. $19.95.St. Augustine was born in A.D. 354 in the town of Thagaste in North Africa to a pagan father and a Christian mother. From these inauspicious beginnings, he would eventually become one...
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At his blog "Christians in Context" Damian Romano has posted his top ten R.C. Sproul quotes. And he has rounded up some good ones. Here is a sampling:10. Every sin is an act of cosmic treason, a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority.9. Most Christian's salute the...
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The music division of Ligonier Ministries has been created as an aid to the educational work. Our desire is to produce music which helps illustrate the transcendent qualities of God and of God's universe.In keeping with this mission, Ligonier has just released a new recording in collaboration with a remarkable...
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We asked one of our development officers, Kaki Cobb, to bring you an update on a special outreach we've been offering to our armed forces chaplains. Here is her report:As an extension of our mission, Ligonier Ministries continues to reach out to military chaplains, both at home and abroad, so...
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Is God a "delusion"? Is Christianity dangerous? Are science and faith incompatible? Although these questions are not new, they are being asked more often since the publication of Richard Dawkins' bestselling book The God Delusion.In October 2007, Richard Dawkins and fellow Oxford professor Dr. John Lennox were invited to Birmingham,...
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As we look back on the weekend in which we have remembered Jesus death and rejoiced in his resurrection, this portion of R.C. Sproul's book Following Christ seemed particularly poignant.For three days God was silent. Then he screamed. With cataclysmic power God rolled the stone away and unleashed a paroxysm...
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A week ago, C.J. Mahaney presented a message at the Ligonier national conference based on 1 Corinthians 15:17, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins."We thought it would be appropriate for this Easter weekend....
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What is the significance of the shedding of blood in the atonement?by R.C. Sproul The idea that there's some intrinsic or inherent power in the blood of Jesus is a popular concept in the Christian world. It even crops up from time to time in various hymns and praise songs....
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Together for the Gospel 2008 will be held in Louisville, April 15-17. Registration is almost full. It is our joy to see the revived interest in the historic Christian faith, particularly among young pastors and seminarians. Dr. Sproul is a guest speaker again this year and we know it energizes...
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Our thanks to all our students and ministry partners who attended last week's National Conference. It was a pleasure to meet so many new friends and catch up with old ones. The team at Ligonier benefits from hearing your encouragement and your testimonies about the effects of this ministry...
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Dr. R.C. Sproul's second and final conference message was entitled "Counted Righteous in Christ (Imputation)." He began by reading Genesis 15:1-6, where we learn that Abraham believed God, and God "counted it to him as righteousness." Dr. Sproul then read from Romans 4:1-8, where we see Paul hearkening back...
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C.J. Mahaney is president of Sovereign Grace Ministries, which is devoted to the establishment and support of local churches. Formerly the pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Md. for 27 years, Pastor Mahaney also currently serves on the council of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and on the board...
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Dr. Sinclair Ferguson is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C., and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary. One of the most renowned Reformed theologians in our day, Dr. Ferguson is also a member of the Council of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. He is...
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R.C. Sproul Jr. followed Dr. Lawson with a message entitled "Evangelizing Your Children." R.C. Sproul Jr. is the founder of the Highlands Study Center in Mendota, Va., which seeks to help Christians live more simple, separate, and deliberate lives to the glory of God and for the building of His...
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The Ligonier Ministries 2008 National Conference is now underway. Please consult this post if you would like to enjoy the plenary sessions via free, live webcast. Also, be sure to check back over the course of the conference for daily photo galleries. And stay tuned here for live-blog updates from...
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"Hello I'm Mel Duncan. I'm with Ligonier Ministries and I work with pastors." It's something I've said hundreds of times the last few years. It's also something I never get tired of repeating because over the last three years I've encountered pastors from all walks of life serving faithfully in...
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If you're not just a reader of blogs but a blogger yourself, we have a deal for you. Last summer, Ligonier's publishing arm, Reformation Trust, launched a small pilot program under which bloggers can contact us for a free PDF version of one of our books. When a blogger posts...
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