Practical Theology / Evangelism and Missions

  • The Foolishness of Preaching by

    The apostle Paul tells us that it has pleased God to save those who believe through the foolishness of what we preach (1 Cor. 1:21). The Gospel is foolishness to a fallen world, and preaching it is foolishness as …

  • The Substitutionary Atonement of Christ by

    Because of Jesus’ obedience on the cross, we have gained forgiveness and eternal life, but, what did Jesus gain? Dr. Sinclair Ferguson contemplates this thought in this special message, as he reminds us of the substitutionary nature of the atonement …

  • The Saving Power of God by

    What is the gospel of the Old Testament? Who owns the gospel? And what is the essence of the gospel? Dr. Steve Lawson answers these questions and more in this special message from Ligonier Ministries’ 2008 National Conference, as he …

  • Sola Fide by

    The doctrine of justification by faith alone was at the center of the Reformation debates. The Reformers declared that justification is by faith alone, not by faith and works. The biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone is essential to …

  • Beautiful Feet by

    If God has already predestined who will be saved, then why evangelize? There are those who say that the Augustinian or Calvinistic view of predestination is one of those doctrines that nullifies the Great Commission and causes apathy in the …

  • The Heavenly Feast by

    Christians today are suffering, even starving, because of their faith in Christ. Christians look forward to the day when they will gather at the heavenly feast. How does this hope sustain us in our sufferings? How does our desire for …

  • A Bruised Reed by

    As we speak of God being glorified through suffering, some forget that He is also glorified in alleviating it. Particularly those in the church are given great comfort and healing from Jesus (Matt. 12). How does our mercy ministry upset …

  • The Blood of the Martyrs by

    “They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword.” This is just a sampling of the life of the faithful found in Hebrews 11. In what sense is the blood of the martyrs the …

  • The Gift of the Spirit by

    We marvel at the stories of the great martyrs of the past and ask, “How did they endure?” It was through the power of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit who is alive and well today.

  • Loving Your Enemies by

    A radical concept in Christianity is to lovingly pray for those who persecute us (Matt. 5:43-45a). This is not easy to do in the face of threats and violence. It is hard to do since persecution often comes from …

  • The Offense of the Gospel by

    There is a built-in offense to the Good News of Jesus Christ. This message will explore the reasons for the tension between Christians and non-Christians. Why are Jews, Hindus, Catholics, and other religious groups offended by our attempts to evangelize …

  • Ashamed of the Gospel by

    Are we fighting the right battles? Are we upsetting the world because we are Christians or because of our political positions? Political activism and social ministry are important, but they are not the Gospel. True reformation occurs only when hearts …

  • Let the Nations Be Glad by

    “The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles be glad!” (Ps. 97:1). Our Goal is not to upset the world but to establish worshipers. Missions exists because worship doesn’t.

  • Upsetting the World by

    Throughout the book of Acts, Christians are persecuted for their impact on society. Jesus said in His High Priestly Prayer, “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one …