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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Dear Friend,We have been richly blessed by the way the Lord has financially protected Ligonier Ministries this year through these extremely difficult economic times, and I'm sure you have been affected by it in some way. With that said, we as a ministry have made it a major initiative to...

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Seek Ye First by R.C. Sproul Jr. It is a sure sign of the fall that we so egregiously miss what we lost. Jesus calls us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness precisely because our priorities are all out of line. Even that for which 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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by R.C. Sproul That question comes up every year at Christmastime. In the first place, there's no direct biblical commandment to celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. There's nothing in the Bible that would even indicate that Jesus was born on December 25. In fact, there's much in...

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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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Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons The movie Paradise Now is the 2005 Golden Globe winner for best foreign-language film. Although I have not yet seen the film, I have been intrigued by the film's title since it's release. The story follows two Palestinian childhood...

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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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by Robert Rothwell When I was sixteen years old I became convinced that I was not going to be around much longer. Now before you jump to the conclusion that I had become obsessed with my own demise, I should give the reason why I did not think I had...

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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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Paul's epistle to the Ephesians was likely written during the time of his two year house arrest in Rome (A.D. 60-62). During this same period, Paul also wrote Colossians, Philemon, and Philippians. These four epistles are now commonly referred to as the "prison epistles." Ephesians is a profound book, and...

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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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In this final part of our three-part series on Christmas according to the Angels, we contemplate the truth that the birth announcements of the angels celebrated "glory to God" and "peace for man." Consider first that the angels celebrated "glory to God" (Luke 2:14) in their birth announcements for Jesus....

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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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In our first installment in this series, we learned that the Gospel birth announcements of the angels brought "good news of great joy" to those humbled by sin, suffering, and death. In this our second installment, we focus on two more truths: 1) the birth announcements of the angels were...

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Other than the Holy Spirit, they are the most pivotal players in the drama that we know as the Christmas story; they are the most pivotal players in the accounts God gave us about the birth of Jesus our Lord. Matthew the Evangelist tells us that it was one of...

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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 Gene Edward VeithThe theme of this month's Tabletalk is Paradise Lost, which is the title of what most critics would agree is the greatest poem in the English language. John Milton (whose 400th birthday we celebrate today on December 9) was an English puritan revolutionary who helped overthrow King...

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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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R. Albert Mohler Jr.:Sometimes it happens that preaching the Word is met with antipathy and resistance. Why? Because "the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword" (Heb. 4:12a). And as the Lord spoke to His prophet Isaiah, "[My Word] will not return to Me...

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The book of Lamentations was written soon after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. It consists of five poetic songs of lament. It is not among the most popular Old Testament books, but  it repays careful study. There are a number of helpful commentaries on this book, and the...

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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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by R.C. SproulThe simple answer to your question is that the X in Christmas is used like the R in R.C. My given name at birth was Robert Charles, although before I was even taken home from the hospital my parents called me by my initials, R.C., and nobody seems...

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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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In the two previous installment in our series on Gal 4:4-5, we have learned four features of the Apostle's answer to the question, what Child is this who was born at Christmas? We have focused on the Child as the heart of history, on two circumstances of His birth,...

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This Christmas season we've grouped several similar Reformation Trust titles together and are offering them at a lower cost. Take an opportunity to purchase a book set for you, a loved one, or your pastor.R.C. Sproul Book SetThese titles by Dr. R.C. Sproul provide an excellent starting point for those...

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In our first installment in this series on Christmas according to Paul, we learned that, for the Apostle, Jesus is the Child for whom all of time had waited and who was born of a woman. In the second part of our series, we learn two more truths about Christmas...

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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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What if Ligonier Ministries earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support Ligonier's outreach? GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the...

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One of the most beloved carols that Christians sing during the Christmas season is that of William C. Dix, What Child is This?  As few other carols do, the lyrics of this selection prompt us to contemplate the identity, the person and work, of the Babe in the manger. ...

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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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