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.

  • Taken up into Heaven: The Ascension of Christ Media Resource by

    Ephesians 1:16-22

    The ascension of Christ marks the pinnacle of His earthly ministry, yet it is one of the most underappreciated aspects of His work. Jesus said it would be to our advantage for Him to return to His heavenly Father. From His exalted position at the right hand of the Father, Christ poured out the Holy Spirit upon His people. In this session, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey explains the ascension of Christ in connection with the work of the Holy Spirit and the ministry of the local church. View Resource

  • A Survey of Church History (Optional Session) Media Resource by

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  • Questions & Answers with Godfrey, Lawson, Strachan and Thomas Media Resource by , , ,

    A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Steven Lawson, Owen Strachan, and Derek Thomas. Questions: How would you explain the gospel to a 10 year old? (00:32) What are the means of grace? (07:04) How do you comfort a believer who is distraught by the doctrine of hell? (11:44) What is Reformed theology trying to reform? Is it still a reaction to the Roman Catholic Church? (17:45) What is the ordo salutis? (24:59) Who resurrected Christ from the dead? (36:20) Where are Old Testament believers commanded to believe in the promise of the Messiah? (37:38) What … View Resource

  • Taken up into Heaven: The Ascension of Christ Media Resource by

    John 16:7

    The ascension of Christ marks the pinnacle of His earthly ministry, yet it is one of the most underappreciated aspects of His work. Jesus said it would be to our advantage for Him to return to His heavenly Father. From His exalted position at the right hand of the Father, Christ poured out the Holy Spirit upon His people. In this session, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey explains the ascension of Christ in connection with the work of the Holy Spirit and the ministry of the local church. View Resource

  • Questions & Answers with Godfrey, Mohler, Lawson, and Sproul Media Resource by , , ,

    A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Albert Mohler, Steven Lawson, and R.C. Sproul. Questions: Was salvation provided after the fall and before Christ? (00:38) If God gives faith and He wants everyone to be saved, why does He not give faith to everyone? (01:32) Does the Bible preclude the existence of life elsewhere in the universe? (02:10) Would you comment on the influence, relevance, and significance of traducianism as it relates to creation? (03:35) Are there distinctions of sin in hell? (05:50) What would you say to a healthcare worker who has to work … View Resource

  • Panel Discussion with Godfrey, Mohler, and VanDoodewaard (Pre-Conference) Media Resource by , ,

    A panel discussion with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Albert Mohler, and William VanDoodewaard. Questions: Why has the church lost its appreciation for the Sabbath? (00:17) Would today’s evangelical world view Eric Liddell skeptically for his decision not to run in the Olympics on the Sabbath? (2:51) Was there death before the fall? (05:04) Did God create evil? (06:20) Are unbelievers who die awaiting final judgment or are they in hell now? (10:41) Are those in hell aware of God’s presence? (11:45) How should Christians respond to the imprecatory Psalms? (14:31) Did the Holy Spirit indwell or regenerate Old Testament … View Resource

  • God’s Design for Creation (Pre-Conference) Media Resource by

    Genesis 1

    One of the tragic effects of the fall is that men and women seek to serve the creature rather than the Creator. In this session, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey reflects upon current cultural challenges to a biblical worldview in light of God’s design for creation. View Resource

  • A Survey of Church History, Parts 1-6 (Optional Session) Media Resource by

    In this session, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to his monumental 6-part study series on church history. View Resource

  • Reformed Christianity Media Resource by

    The modern-day church needs exactly what it has always needed: the Word of God preached faithfully. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey situates the church in the twenty-first century, highlighting the essentials of Reformed Christianity as its only means of survival. View Resource

  • Doctrinal Distinctives Media Resource by

    Evangelicalism is commonly used as a synonym for conservative Protestantism, but evangelicalism is its own brand of Protestant Christianity. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey examines the characteristics of evangelicalism and its dangers. View Resource

  • The Church and Islam Media Resource by

    We live in an age that is marked by the revitalization of Islam, and as in all ages, the church must triumph. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey sketches the development of Islam, explaining its view of Christianity and providing its gospel remedy. View Resource

  • Rome in the 20th Century Media Resource by

    The Roman Catholic Church underwent many changes throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey seeks to answer the question of whether these changes were substantive or merely cosmetic. View Resource

  • The New Evangelicalism Media Resource by

    Fundamentalism began to take on negative connotations after the early twentieth century. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey introduces the efforts of American Protestants to change popular perception by identifying once again as evangelicals. View Resource

  • Pentecostalism Media Resource by

    2 Corinthians 12:11-12

    Despite its humble beginnings, Pentecostalism has a wide and growing influence in the world. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey systematically examines and responds to the theology and appeal of Pentecostalism. View Resource

  • Aimee Semple McPherson Media Resource by

    Aimee Semple McPherson was the most famous woman in America during the 1920s. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey discusses the life, ministry, and complexity of Aimee Semple McPherson as a prototypical example of Pentecostalism. View Resource