Practical Theology / Evangelism and Missions

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  • Simultaneously Righteous and a Sinner by

    Although all who are justified will also be sanctified, sanctification is the fruit of justification, not its ground. In this message, Dr. John MacArthur will clarify the relationship between justification and sanctification and explain that we are justified while we …

  • 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 …

  • 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 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 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.

  • 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 …

  • The Nature of Saving Faith by

    Saving faith is not merely mental acceptance of the Gospel, and justification is not secured by a mere outward profession of faith. As Dr. Sinclair Ferguson will explain in this message, saving faith includes mental assent to the content of …

  • 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 …

  • The Resurrection of Jesus by

    The bodily resurrection of Christ from the dead is central to the Gospel. If Christ is not raised, our faith is in vain. In this message, C.J. Mahaney will explain the importance of Christ’s resurrection, why it is …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Who Is Jesus? by

    The Gospel concerns the person of Jesus. But who is he? The Old Testament promised the coming of a Messiah who would save his people. In this message, Dr. John MacArthur will demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah, the …