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Ligonier National Conference - Alistair Begg
from Tim Challies Mar 20, 2009 Category: Articles
This morning Alistair Begg preached on "The Breath of the Almighty: The Holy Spirit" and used as his text John 16:5-15. I jotted down some notes... Keep Reading -
Ligonier National Conference - R.C. Sproul
from Tim Challies Mar 19, 2009 Category: Articles
The subject of God's holiness has been a theme at Ligonier Ministries since its infancy and it is good to revisit that theme this year, one year before Sproul's book The Holiness of God reaches its twenty-fifth anniversary. And who better to introduce the subject and kick of the conference proper than Dr. Sproul? He preached tonight from Isaiah 45:1-8. Keep Reading -
Ligonier National Conference - Sinclair Ferguson
from Tim Challies Mar 19, 2009 Category: Articles
After a rather tasty lunch we gathered again, this time to hear Sinclair Ferguson speak about "The Doctrines of Grace." He began by reading Ephesians 1 and said that no man has had a greater impact on his thinking than John Calvin. Keep Reading -
Ligonier National Conference - Al Mohler
from Tim Challies Mar 19, 2009 Category: Events
The 2009 Ligonier Ministries National Conference begins today. Though the conference proper does not kick off until after dinner, the Pre-Conference, "John Calvin--Celebrating a Legacy" began bright and early. This mini-conference features messages from Al Mohler, Steven Lawson, Sinclair Ferguson and Ligon Duncan. They will each speak one time and will also participate in a panel discussion. Keep Reading -
What Can We Learn from Jesus About Evangelism?
from Tim Challies Mar 18, 2009 Category: Ligonier Resources
None of us possesses the power to convert another; yet we are called by God to share the Gospel. He is pleased to use us to bring others to faith. But what does that mean? What is true biblical evangelism? The book of John places strong emphasis on the theme of Gospel witness, including several instances of evangelism by Jesus Himself. In Jesus the Evangelist, Rev. Richard D. Phillips, senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., explains biblical principles for evangelism, the theology of the Gospel, and shows us Jesus' own practice of evangelism. Keep Reading -
The Prince’s Poison Cup - An Interview with Dr. Sproul
from Tim Challies Mar 12, 2009 Category: Ligonier Resources
With The Prince's Poison Cup, Dr. R. C. Sproul continues his series of books designed to present deep biblical truths to children on their own level. In this work, he focuses on the atonement to show that Jesus had to endure the curse of sin in order to redeem His people from their spiritual death. He recently completed this interview: Keep Reading -
R.C. Sproul Jr. on Promises Christians Struggle to Accept
from Tim Challies Mar 06, 2009 Category: Articles
In his latest book, Believing God: 12 Biblical Promises Christians Struggle to Accept, Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. challenges Christians to take a second glance at the promises of God in the Bible in order to see anew the grandeur of what God has committed Himself to do for His people. Sproul explores twelve of the most significant promises in Scripture, methodically unpacking each divine pledge. He shows that while Christians may express trust in God's words, they refuse, in numerous ways, to stake their lives on what He says. Keep Reading -
Interview with Sinclair Ferguson
from Tim Challies Mar 04, 2009 Category: Articles
In his book In Christ Alone, noted theologian, pastor, and educator Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson explores aspects of the person and work of Jesus. This collection of articles, published earlier in Tabletalk magazine and Eternity Magazine, is designed to help believers gain a better understanding of their Savior and the Christian faith, and to live out that faith in their day-to-day lives. Dr. Ferguson recently completed this interview: Keep Reading -
Sammy and His Shepherd - An Interview with Susan Hunt
from Tim Challies Feb 18, 2009 Category: Ligonier Resources
In Sammy and His Shepherd, Susan Hunt offers families a delightful story, built around the twenty-third Psalm, that will help children grow in their understanding of what it is to live among a community of redeemed people guided by a loving Lord. She recently participated in an interview with Tabletalk Magazine. Keep Reading -
Tabletalk Ministering to Those who Minister
from Tim Challies Feb 13, 2009 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
Tabletalk magazine is issued faithfully every month in the hope that, among other things, it will encourage readers to ponder the truths of God when they lie down, when they rise up, and, yes, even when they fly. Missionary pilot Glenn Grubb recently wrote to share how he relies on Tabletalk magazine for renewal and encouragement. Keep Reading
