From the Ligonier Blog
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The Foundation for the Joy of Christmas
Along with the great theologian and philosopher Anselm of Canterbury we ask the question, Cur deus homo? Why the God-man? When we look at the biblical answer to that question, we see that the purpose behind the incarnation of Christ is to fulfill His work as God’s appointed Mediator. It is said in 1 Timothy 2:5: “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself ….” Now, the Bible speaks ... Read More December 12, 2018 at 05:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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The Seed of the Woman
Here’s an excerpt from The Seed of the Woman, R. Andrew Compton’s contribution to the December issue of Tabletalk. Read More December 11, 2018 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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What Is the Greatest Threat of the World to the Church Today?
What is the greatest threat to the church today? From our 2017 National Conference, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael Horton, Stephen Nichols, and Derek Thomas consider the threats of unbiblical preaching, apathetic faith, and more. Read More December 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Reformation Study Bible: Final Day to Save up to 50%
In 2015, we released the thoroughly revised and carefully crafted Reformation Study Bible. To offer a more portable study Bible, last year we released the Condensed Edition (ESV), offering the best of that commentary at half the weight of the original. For one week only, we’re offering all cover styles of the Original Edition and the Condensed Edition on sale for up to 50% off. While supplies last. Read More December 10, 2018 at 07:30 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Do You Believe in a Santa Christ?
In Sinclair Ferguson’s book, In Christ Alone, he shares the sad reality that many Christians have a Christology that is more informed by Santa Claus than Scripture. Read More December 10, 2018 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Exodus from Egypt
In today’s message from his video teaching series from his video teaching series Dust to Glory, R.C. Sproul recounts the dramatic events of the exodus from Egypt. As Pharaoh increased his persecution of the Israelites, God intervened to deliver them with a series of miraculous plagues, proving that He alone reigns over this world. Read More December 08, 2018 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Foundations of Grace, A New Teaching Series from Steven Lawson
In Foundations of Grace, a new two-volume teaching series, Dr. Steven Lawson surveys the Old and New Testaments, exploring what the biblical authors taught about God’s mercy, majesty, and sovereign grace in salvation. On every page of the Bible, we see this glorious truth: we are saved by God, from God, for God. Read More December 07, 2018 at 04:30 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?
Rather than making His teaching clearer, Jesus’ parables often left people more confused. In this Q&A video from one of our live Ask Ligonier events, Sinclair Ferguson examines the deeper purpose of parables. Read More December 07, 2018 at 10:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Real Meaning of Christmas
One of the most remarkable stories of Christmas comes from one of the darkest moments of modern history. World War I ravaged a continent, leaving destruction and debris in its wake. The human cost, well in the millions, staggers us. But from the midst of this dark conflict comes the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. The Western Front, only a few months into the war, was a deplorable scene of devastation. Perhaps as if to give the combatants ... Read More December 07, 2018 at 05:00 AM | from Stephen Nichols
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$5 Friday: John Owen, the Atonement, & Preaching
It’s time for our weekly $5 Friday sale. This week’s resources include such topics as Scripture, preaching, John Owen, the Psalms, money, the Atonement, forgiveness, and more. Read More December 07, 2018 at 12:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
