From the Ligonier Blog
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How Did the Early Christians View the Books of the Bible?
The early Christians saw that the Old Testament was incomplete, and they realized that Jesus had fulfilled it. Thus, they expected that the New Testament would be written and quickly recognized the divine authority of these books. In this brief clip from his series The New Testament Canon, Michael Kruger explains that the canon wasn’t a late development; it was built into Christianity from the very start. Read More June 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Many Hear the Gospel with Joy but Don’t Continue in the Faith
Jesus addresses the question of who is and is not genuinely saved in His parable of the sower (Matt. 13:1–9). It is important to note the context of this famous parable. Just before it, someone says to Jesus, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You” (Matt. 12:47, NASB). But Jesus answers, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” (v. 48, NASB). Read More June 19, 2019 at 05:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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Final Word, New from John MacArthur and Reformation Trust
In Final Word: Why We Need the Bible, Dr. John MacArthur defends the trustworthiness of Scripture, equipping the church to stand firm for the truth even when others abandon it. Only when God’s people recognize the Bible for what it is—God’s inerrant, authoritative Word—will they be able to fulfill their calling and carry the gospel to the world. Read More June 18, 2019 at 06:00 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Architectural Metaphors for the Christian Life
Here’s an excerpt from Architectural Metaphors for the Christian Life, Thomas Myrick’s contribution to the June issue of Tabletalk. Read More June 18, 2019 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Stories of God’s Grace: Meet Jerry
The Lord is at work redeeming and sanctifying a people for Himself. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this story of God’s grace with you. Read More June 17, 2019 at 05:00 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Is It Scriptural for Just One Elder or Pastor to Be the Overseer of a Local Congregation?
Is it biblical for a church to have just one pastor or elder? From one of our live Ask Ligonier events, W. Robert Godfrey explains the scriptural model for church leadership and some notable exceptions. Read More June 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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Divine Sovereignty
The sovereignty of God is not a secondary doctrine that is relegated to an obscure corner in the Bible. Rather, this truth is the very bedrock doctrine of all Scripture. This is the Mount Everest of biblical teaching, the towering truth that transcends all theology. From its opening verse, the Bible asserts in no uncertain terms that God is and that God reigns. In other words, He is God—not merely in name, but in full reality. God does as He ... Read More June 17, 2019 at 05:00 AM | from Steven Lawson
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Origen’s Response to Criticism
In this brief clip from his teaching series A Survey of Church History, W. Robert Godfrey explains how Origen responded to early pagan criticism of the church. Watch this entire message for free today. Read More June 15, 2019 at 05:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Battle for Biblical Truth
Antipathy toward God’s Word inherently resides in the hearts of all sinners. This antipathy may even be present in those within the church. If there is any doubt about this, it is worth asking why popular evangelicalism’s greatest fear is being out of sync with the culture. Pastors and leaders are chasing the culture, so that its trends show up in their churches. They treat this pursuit as a necessary evangelistic strategy. But the only way to be in sync ... Read More June 14, 2019 at 05:00 AM | from John MacArthur
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$5 Friday: Grace, Salvation, & the Psalms
It’s time for our weekly $5 Friday sale. This week’s resources include such topics as abortion, the Psalms, John Calvin, Moses, end times, salvation, grace, and more. Read More June 14, 2019 at 12:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
