From the Ligonier Blog
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Am I Called to Be a Pastor?
The call to be a pastor involves more than a desire to shepherd others. From one of our Ask Ligonier events, John MacArthur appeals to the qualifications in Scripture and the role of the church in discerning the call of men seeking to enter pastoral ministry. Read More May 25, 2020 at 09:30 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Lord Gives and the Lord Takes Away
The problem of evil has been defined as the Achilles’ heel of the Christian faith. For centuries people have wrestled with the conundrum, how a good and loving God could allow evil and pain to be so prevalent in His creation. The philosophical problems have generated an abundance of reflection and discussion, some of which will be reiterated in this issue, but in the final analysis, the problem is one that quickly moves from the abstract level into the realm ... Read More May 25, 2020 at 05:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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The Enslaving “Alternatives” to Christianity
Many of the supposed “alternatives” to Christianity of the last two centuries have resulted in the violation of human dignity and freedom. In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey evaluates the disturbing implications of these theories that remain influential today. Read More May 23, 2020 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Should Our Worship Services Be Designed for Christians or Non-Christians?
Today, it’s popular for churches to make elements of the worship service appealing to non-Christian visitors and guests. From one of our Ask R.C. events, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the purpose of our worship as Christians. Read More May 22, 2020 at 09:30 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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What Is Saving Faith?
Faith is central to Christianity. The New Testament repeatedly calls people to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a definite body of content to be believed, which is part and parcel of our religious activity. At the time of the Reformation, the debate involved the nature of saving faith. What is saving faith? The idea of justification by faith alone suggests to many people a thinly veiled antinomianism that claims people can live any way they like so ... Read More May 22, 2020 at 05:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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A Needed Reminder: Jesus Triumphs
You’ve probably been fascinated and perplexed by the book of Revelation at some point. I know I have. Christian bestseller lists indicate we’re not alone. Even non-Christians find the book’s apocalyptic imagery compelling. Read More May 21, 2020 at 03:00 PM | from Chris Larson
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Doctrinal Shifts
Here’s an excerpt from Doctrinal Shifts, Keith A. Mathison’s contribution to the May issue of Tabletalk. Read More May 21, 2020 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Panel Discussion: Comfort in Times of Crisis
On May 20, our President, Chris Larson, hosted a panel discussion with the Ligonier Ministries Teaching Fellows called Comfort in Times of Crisis. Later that evening, we streamed this conversation about the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and the hope we have in Christ during times of trial. Read More May 20, 2020 at 07:00 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Divided Love Is Idolatry
The Lord has given us His undivided love. Should we as God’s people give Him anything less in return? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey alerts us to the subtle characteristics of idolatry. Read More May 20, 2020 at 09:30 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Finding God in the Darkness
It is relatively easy to reason that when things are going well that this represents blessings of God. Most of us fall into it by default: things are going well and we thank God for “every good and perfect gift that comes from above.” Read More May 20, 2020 at 05:00 AM | from Derek Thomas
