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What Are Justification and Sanctification?
from Guy Waters Jun 03, 2020 Category: Articles
The words justification and sanctification have largely fallen out of use in Western culture. Sadly, they are also fading from sight in the Christian church. One reason this decline is distressing is that the Bible uses the words justification and sanctification to express the saving work of Christ for sinners....
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The Enslaving “Alternatives” to Christianity
from Nathan W. Bingham May 23, 2020 Category: Ligonier Resources
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.
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Should Our Worship Services Be Designed for Christians or Non-Christians?
from Nathan W. Bingham May 22, 2020 Category: Ligonier Resources
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.
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What Is Saving Faith?
from R.C. Sproul May 22, 2020 Category: Articles
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 long as they believe the right things. Yet James wrote in his epistle: “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?…Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (2:14, 17). Luther said that the sort of faith that justifies is fides viva, a “living faith,” one that inevitably, necessarily, and immediately yields the fruit of righteousness. Justification is by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone. A faith without any yield of righteousness is not true faith.
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A Needed Reminder: Jesus Triumphs
from Chris Larson May 21, 2020 Category: Ministry News
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.
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Doctrinal Shifts
from Nathan W. Bingham May 21, 2020 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
Here’s an excerpt from Doctrinal Shifts, Keith A. Mathison's contribution to the May issue of Tabletalk. Keep Reading -
Panel Discussion: Comfort in Times of Crisis
from Nathan W. Bingham May 20, 2020 Category: Ligonier Resources
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.
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Divided Love Is Idolatry
from Nathan W. Bingham May 20, 2020 Category: Ligonier Resources
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.
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Finding God in the Darkness
from Derek Thomas May 20, 2020 Category: Articles
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."
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Save on 15 Years of Tabletalk Back Issues
from Nathan W. Bingham May 19, 2020 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
God’s Word speaks to all of life. Each month, the in-depth Bible teaching of Tabletalk magazine focuses on a featured theme. Hundreds of topics have been addressed over the years, from the Trinity to addictions, from leadership to the five solas.
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Ethics in Flux
from Nathan W. Bingham May 19, 2020 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
Here’s an excerpt from Ethics in Flux, Bruce P. Baugus' contribution to the May issue of Tabletalk. Keep Reading