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, how to live it, and how to share it. Read About Ligonier.
What Is Dispensationalism? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · Keith Mathison. 4 Min Read. Dispensationalism is a popular and widespread way of reading the Bible. It originated in the nineteenth century in the teaching of John Nelson Darby and was popularized in the United States through the Bible Conference movement. Its growth was spurred on even more through the publication of …
What Are the Five Solas? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBOct 27, 2021 · Ultimately, the five solas are not merely a summary of Reformed theology. They guard and clarify the gospel, mounting a friendly offensive attack on an unbelieving world, transforming Christ’s enemies into His friends. The word alone is important in the solas. Alone secures the God-centered character of the gospel and of the Christian life.
The Biblical Basis for Missions - Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 31, 2015 · God sent Christ; Christ sent the church. The biblical basis for missions is the Word of God spoken in divine authority; it is the mandate of Christ. We live in a time wherein the secular culture and many ecclesiastical authorities dismiss the whole concept of world missions. Some claim that the time of world missionary activity is over.
Justification - Ligonier Ministries
WEBJustification 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 ...
What Happens to Your Soul When You Die? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBJan 5, 2022 · We are conscious, aware of where we are, and joyfully praising God. To put it simply, this heavenly scene is the clearest image we have of what happens to our soul when we die. In these three chapters, John gives a glorious image of heaven, where God dwells among His people until the resurrection of our bodies at the end of the age. This is ...
The Trinity - Ligonier Ministries
WEBThe doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to the Christian faith and to Christian living, since knowing God is at the heart of biblical religion and God is fully revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the unfolding of the divine mystery. The one true and living God eternally exists in three distinct yet inseparable persons.
What Is the Unpardonable Sin? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBJun 1, 2023 · There are Christians who live in mortal fear that they might at some point commit that sin that would cause them to lose their salvation and to lose the hope of heaven. Our Lord is teaching something that is hard. He clearly states that there is a sin that is unforgivable, and He clearly identifies that unforgivable sin as “blasphemy against ...
The Nature of God | Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Introduction. “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”. This succinct definition from the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Q&A 4) provides a sound place to begin our consideration of the nature of God to help us avoid inaccurate concepts and notions.
Why Did Jesus Institute the Lord’s Supper on the Passover?
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper on this night to signify that this new exodus was about to begin. This act indicated that the time of redemption had come. Exodus 12:21–28 contains Moses’ instructions to the people regarding the Passover and the people’s response. Moses instructs the people to …
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