W. Robert Godfrey

Dr. W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California. He is the featured teacher for the six-part Ligonier teaching series A Survey of Church History. His many books include God’s Pattern for Creation, Reformation Sketches, An Unexpected Journey, Learning to Love the Psalms, and Saving the Reformation.

  • OPTIONAL SESSION: Learning to Love the Psalms Media Resource by

    Throughout history, Christians have turned to the book of Psalms to inform their worship, prayers, and understanding of Christ. This session looks at the significance of the biblical psalms and why we should turn to them in worship and in private study. View Resource

  • Questions & Answers #2 Media Resource by , , ,

    A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Julius Kim, Stephen Nichols, and John MacArthur. Questions: As a layperson, how can I address the issue of the prosperity gospel in my church? (0:29) Can a gay person who trusts in Jesus go to heaven? (2:10) Is it sinful for a Christian to produce a product for a gay wedding? (3:52) How does the church prepare God’s people to be influential in the culture without taking political positions? (6:08) If Jesus and Paul used harsh words against their opponents in Scripture, can we take that as permission to … View Resource

  • A Glorious Future Media Resource by

    One of the greatest motivations for faithfulness in the present is a realization of what lies ahead in the future. This session will focus on 1 Peter 5:1-11 to explain how the “eternal glory in Christ” not only provides the basis for eternal life but also the foundation for perseverance and godliness in life and ministry. View Resource

  • Questions & Answers Media Resource by , ,

    A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Stephen Nichols, and Derek Thomas. Note: Answers given reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries. Here is our Statement of Faith. View Resource

  • A Reasonable Faith Media Resource by

    The most urgent need today is for people to be awakened to their need of the gospel. Although many reject Christ, the Bible gives sound reasons for believing the Christian faith. This session will focus on 1 Peter 3:8-18 to explain what it means to defend the faith with gentleness and respect, noting especially the role of prayer in evangelism. View Resource

  • Psalm 127: The Lord’s Beloved Media Resource by

    Psalm 127 sits at the center of the Psalms of Ascents, and the center of Psalm 127 points to Christ, our King. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey expounds Psalm 127, pointing the way to Jesus—the fulfillment of Israel—as reflected in King Solomon. View Resource

  • God Is All Media Resource by

    The final psalms in the Psalter are the culmination of praise to which the entire book has been leading. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey closes his survey through the Psalms by taking a closer look at Psalm 145, the last psalm of Book Five. View Resource

  • Psalms 91 & 93: God Is Protector & King Media Resource by

    From the beginning, God has revealed Himself as trustworthy, the great comfort that drives Book Four of the Psalms. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey studies Psalms 91 and 93, two psalms of comfort that teach us where to go in times of crisis. View Resource

  • Psalm 52: The Psalms & History Media Resource by

    Psalm 52 refers to a specific historic event in the life of David and serves as an indictment against Doeg the Edomite. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey explores the context of Psalm 52 to showcase the importance of history in interpretation. View Resource

  • Psalm 81: The Word at the Center Media Resource by

    Psalm 81 can be said to be the most important psalm because of its placement at the center of the Psalter. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey reviews the themes of Psalm 81, pointing out how they ultimately center on the Lord Jesus Christ. View Resource

  • Psalm 94: Comfort from the Future Media Resource by

    God disciplines those He loves, and as His people, God’s discipline should be a joy and a comfort. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey draws our attention to the blessed man of Psalm 94 rejoicing in God’s discipline while praying for judgment against the wicked. View Resource

  • Psalm 77: Questions in Grief Media Resource by

    Psalm 77 is characteristic of the psalms of crisis in Book Three of the Psalter, but unlike many of these psalms, it ends in hope. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey employs Psalm 77 as the key to an appropriate response to God in our times of trouble. View Resource

  • Psalm 11: The Power of Poetry Media Resource by

    Psalm 11 exhibits the powerful characteristics of Hebrew poetry typically found throughout the Psalms. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey uses Psalm 11 to provide us with an interpretive grid that we may apply to all the psalms as Hebrew poetry. View Resource

  • Introduction (Part 1): Attractions & Difficulties Media Resource by

    The Psalms have a Godward direction, being God’s words to us to give back to Him. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey discusses the uniqueness of the Psalms as well as the difficulties that must be overcome if we are to learn to love them. View Resource

  • Introduction (Part 2): Solving Difficulties Media Resource by

    Learning to love the Psalms requires us to overcome the interpretive difficulties outlined in the previous lecture. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey demonstrates how the difficulties commonly perceived in the Psalms are not that difficult after all. View Resource