Ligonier Ministries
WEBLigonier Ministries exists to proclaim, teach, and defend the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible. We support the church by providing trustworthy teaching to help Christians know what they believe, why they believe it, …
Sanctification - Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Sanctification is one of the benefits of the redemption secured by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Reformed theologians distinguish between the doctrine of justification and the doctrine of sanctification by addressing the dual problem of the guilt and corruption of sin. In His death on the cross, Jesus dealt with the …
Sermons - Ligonier Ministries
WEBListen to hundreds of sermons preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Central Florida.
Top 5 Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible - Ligonier Ministries
WEBJan 16, 2024 · A little over a decade ago (2008–2009), I put together a series of blog posts on the best commentaries for each book of the Bible. The feedback was very positiv
The Church and Israel in the New Testament - Ligonier Ministries
WEBOct 1, 2012 · Keith Mathison. 12 Min Read. One of the most common questions asked by students of the Bible concerns the relationship between Israel and the church. We read the Old Testament, and it is evident that most of it concerns the story of Israel. From Jacob to the exile, the people of God is Israel, and Israel is the people of God.
Justification - Ligonier Ministries
WEBSep 21, 2021 · Justification is a once-for-all, nonrepeatable act of God. It is distinct, therefore, from progressive sanctification, which is an ongoing work of God’s grace. Once God accepts a sinner on the basis of the imputed righteousness of Christ, that person can never lose his right standing before God. Faith is the alone instrument of justification ...
Spiritual Gifts - Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 12, 2021 · The gifts of Spirit fall into two general categories: continuing gifts and gifts that have ceased. Continuing gifts include such things as wisdom, knowledge, distinguishing spirits or discernment, faith, mercy, service, teaching, exhortation, and generosity. Importantly, all believers are to exercise each of these qualities to some degree.
What Is Evangelism? | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at …
WEBApr 22, 2008 · Now that we have defined the Gospel, we will begin looking at what it means to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Evangelism is the term we use to refer to the preaching of the Gospel.
The Sabbath - Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 12, 2021 · As it is the law of nature, that, in general, a due proportion of time be set apart for the worship of God; so, in His Word . . . He hath particularly appointed one day in seven, for a Sabbath, to be kept holy unto Him: which, from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week; and, from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the ...
Jesus Challenges the Pharisees - Ligonier Ministries
WEBMay 17, 2008 · The Pharisees were the ultimate religious people among the Jews during Christ’s life on earth. Determined not to break any of God’s laws, they had, over time, devised an intricate system of oral tradition to keep them from breaking the Mosaic law.