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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In Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism Dr. Joel R. Beeke sets himself to introduce Calvinism to the serious inquirer and to solidify a healthy brand of Calvinism in the minds of people who already embrace it. Here is the story of Calvinism, from its earliest roots to...

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Last weekend saw Ligonier Ministries travel to Scottsdale, Arizona for the 2008 West Coast Conference. R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur and Ligon Duncan spoke to a sold-out audience at Scottsdale Bible Church on "Tough Questions Christians Face." A few photos by Lukas VanDyke are posted here: Friday and Saturday. Alex...

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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 last message of the conference was given by Dr. R.C. Sproul.  He began by announcing a pop quiz.  We were each to privately answer the question:  What is the Gospel?  [That happened to also be the title of Dr. Sproul's message.]  He read to us from Romans 1, culminating...

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THREE REASONS TO BE INFORMED ABOUT POSTMODERNISMThe topic of Dr. Duncan's second message was Should the Church Embrace Postmodernism? Dr. Duncan gave us three reasons why we should study postmodernism (though he noted the church ought not to embrace it). 1.  It is pervasive in our culture today.  We need...

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DOES RESPONSIBILITY EQUAL ABILITY?One asked:  "How can man be responsible to believe in Jesus Christ if he is not able to do so?" The response was that man is unable to believe in Christ, but he is responsible for that inability.  The command that people repent and believe remains.  Dr....

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After singing six verses of The Church's One Foundation, Dr. John MacArthur gave a message on the question Is Jesus the Only Way?  John noted that, in our day, the exclusivity of Jesus Christ is not an obvious truth for many professing evangelicals.  When he began his ministry, John had...

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The speaker this evening was Dr. R.C. Sproul. Dr. Sproul is respected worldwide for his ability to help Christians provide the reasons for what and why they believe. In addition to his duties as the founder and president of Ligonier Ministries, Dr. Sproul can also be heard daily on the...

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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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After a packed sanctuary sang For All the Saints, Chris Larson opened with prayer and a reading from I Corinthians.  Mr. Larson then introduced the speaker for the first session, Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III.  Dr. Duncan is the senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Miss., and adjunct...

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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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The Book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of Holy Scripture. Its contents are read and sung by millions every day. The book is actually a collection of 150 individual songs composed over a period of approximately 1000 years, from the time of Moses (Psalm 90) to...

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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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You can now pre-order Dr. Sproul's newest children's book, The Prince's Poison Cup. It's $14.40 from Ligonier's online store and ships in mid-October. A companion audiobook with a dramatic musical score is also in production and available soon.To whet your appetite for the book, we'll be posting some of the...

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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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If you had one sentence to describe choice servants of God -- in the past and present -- what would you say?C. J. Mahaney shares an audio clip here of that question he put to Mark Dever in 2007....

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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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Many Christians reflect upon the purpose and consequences of Jesus' resurrection only at Easter. This is distressing because the resurrection, as the event upon which Christianity stands or falls, should occupy first place in our thinking and living.Next fall, Ligonier Ministries will explore the resurrection at our West Coast Conference...

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Early next year, Reformation Trust Publishing will release a new book by Dr. R. C. Sproul Jr. titled Believing God: Twelve Biblical Promises Christians Struggle to Accept. The book is a call for Christians to take a second glance at the promises of God in the Bible in order to...

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Dr. Sproul discusses a chapter from his book, 5 Things Every Christian Needs to Grow....

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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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by John H. Gerstner Dante's Inferno tells of Virgil leading Dante to the entrance of Inferno. There is a sign that says, "Abandon all hope, all ye who enter here." There is a sign over the entrance to the Kingdom of God also, and it reads: "Abandon all pride, all...

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by John H. Gerstner The lessons are now over. Now comes the homework. This is the "lab" part of our course. Here is where you learn by doing, having learned by reading. Jesus tells us that in spite of the glorious way of divine salvation, not many will find it....

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The letter titled First Corinthians in our Bibles was written by the Apostle Paul from Ephesus during his third missionary journey sometime around AD 55. The letter was written to address a number of problems and questions that had arisen in the church at Corinth, including sexual immorality, marriage and...

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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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by John H. Gerstner There is more Scripture to the same effect, but I think this is sufficient to indicate the thought of the Bible. Let me say a final word on this subject as to why I believe people think that there is a possibility of moving or progressing...

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by John H. Gerstner It has been characteristic of the sects to deny future punishment. Unitarianism emerged in this country basically as a protest against vindictive justice. It is true that this was not always in the foreground of the controversy, but it is probable that it was always in...

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Take a look at our September eNewsletter here.To opt-in and regularly receive email communication from Ligonier Ministries, we can help you here....

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by John H. Gerstner Edwyn Bevan, in his book Christianity, says that some modern Roman Catholics, speaking off the record concerning their official doctrine of the endless punishment of the wicked, "teach that the punishment involves real pain, but that it is not forever; others that the punishment is really...

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Listen in as Dr. Sproul talks about his newly released book, Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow.Also, Alex Chediak is posting an interview with R.C. about this book over at his blog.  Part 1  |  Part 2...

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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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In the Hebrew Bible, the book of Esther is found in the third section of the canon, the Writings.  It is the last of the five "scrolls" (Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, and Esther), and is read at the Feast of Purim. It is a deeply profound and moving...

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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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With the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, the continuous historical narrative of the Old Testament comes to a close. These two books were originally a single work, and most commentaries treat them together. Ezra and Nehemiah cover an historical period of approximately 100 years, from the decree of Cyrus permitting...

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