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The Greatest Issue We Face
from R.C. Sproul Oct 31, 2020 Category: Articles
The doctrine of justification is the most controversial issue in the history of Christendom. It was the material cause of the Protestant Reformation, the issue that led to the most serious fragmentation of the Christian church in its history. The debates it raised in the sixteenth century were not over...
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Top 5 Commentaries on the Book of Exodus
from Keith Mathison Jun 19, 2008 Category: Articles
In a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, Derek Thomas wrote: "There is a famine of really good commentaries on Exodus." Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on Exodus from which to choose. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal Old Testament book are very recent publications.
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Top 5 Commentaries on the Book of Genesis
from Keith Mathison Jun 18, 2008 Category: Articles
The first book of the Pentateuch is one of the most well-known books of the Bible. Understanding this first book, the Book of Genesis, is crucial to understanding the Old Testament and the entire Bible. There are a wealth of commentaries on Genesis. In this post, I will briefly describe five of the most generally helpful commentaries available on the first book of the Bible.
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Top 5 Commentaries on The Gospel of Matthew
from Keith Mathison Jun 12, 2008 Category: Articles
In this post, I will briefly describe five of the most generally helpful commentaries available on the Gospel of Matthew, and by "helpful" I mean works that explain to the reader the meaning of the text not only within the individual biblical book, but within Scripture as a whole. Subsequent posts will offer recommendations for commentaries on the remaining books of Scripture.
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God’s Providence: A Two-edged Sword (pt. 3)
from John Gerstner Jun 08, 2008 Category: Articles
The "rough hew" needs explanation. If the poet means "sin as we please," if he suggests that a positive providence comes about irrespective of our behavior, if things are going to work out well although we always behave badly--then he errs in the opposite direction. Just as there is no destiny that shapes our ends rough, hew them how we may, neither is there any destiny which shapes our ends well, hew them how we may. The shaping and the hewing are integrally related. God shapes as we hew; we hew as God shapes. So, then, the definition of positive providence is: The divine appointment of good and beneficial events, but not apart from (rather, through) the willing determinations of men. Keep Reading -
Book Review: The Holy Trinity by Robert Letham
from Keith Mathison May 26, 2008 Category: Book Reviews
As Robert Letham observes in his new book, "For the vast majority of Christians, including most ministers and theological students, the Trinity is still a mathematical conundrum, full of imposing philosophical jargon, relegated to an obscure alcove, remote from daily life" (p. 1). In 1967, the Roman Catholic theologian Karl Rahner made a now famous comment along similar lines, saying, "We must be willing to admit that, should the doctrine of the Trinity have to be dropped as false, the major part of religious literature could well remain virtually unchanged" (cited in Letham, p. 291). Keep Reading -
The Courage to Be Protestant by David F. Wells
from Keith Mathison Apr 23, 2008 Category: Articles
It's been fifteen years since the publication of David Wells' No Place For Truth. This outstanding volume was followed by God in the Wasteland, Losing Our Virtue, and Above All Earthly Pow'rs. The fifth and final volume in this series was published on April 14, 2008 by Eerdmans Publishing Company. Titled The Courage to be Protestant: Truth Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World, this volume looks to be as beneficial as the preceding volumes. Keep Reading -
When Pastors Get Discouraged
from Chris Larson Apr 17, 2008 Category: Events
Here are a few moments with the speakers and Dr. Sproul at yesterday's panel discussion. Keep Reading -
R.C. Sproul Interviews Ben Stein
from Keith Mathison Mar 25, 2008 Category: Articles
About six weeks ago, Mr. Ben Stein joined Dr. R.C. Sproul for a delightful and stimulating conversation about the current state of free scientific inquiry in academia. We have posted the video below. Keep Reading -
The Resurrection of Jesus
from Chris Larson Mar 22, 2008 Category: Articles
A week ago, C.J. Mahaney presented a message at the Ligonier national conference based on 1 Corinthians 15:17, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." Keep Reading -
Thanks for a Great Conference
from John Duncan Mar 17, 2008 Category: Events
Our thanks to all our students and ministry partners who attended last week's National Conference. It was a pleasure to meet so many new friends and catch up with old ones. The team at Ligonier benefits from hearing your encouragement and your testimonies about the effects of this ministry in your lives. Keep Reading
