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Ligonier 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, …
The Nature of God | Ligonier Ministries
Mar 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.
Get a Basic Overview of the Bible - Ligonier Ministries
Jan 1, 2021 · The Old Testament Overview: Genesis: The history of creation, the fall, and God’s covenantal dealings with the patriarchs. Exodus: The history of Israel’s liberation and formation as a nation. Joshua: The history of the military conquest of the promised land. Judges: Israel’s transition from a tribal federation to a monarchy.
The Trinity - Ligonier Ministries
Mar 10, 2022 · The 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.
The Return of Christ | Ligonier Ministries
Mar 9, 2022 · The revelation of the saving work of God in time is framed by the first and second coming of Jesus. In His first coming, Jesus accomplished the work of redemption. When He comes again, He will bring about the consummation of all things in final judgment and salvation. The return of Christ is meant to produce hope in Christians who are suffering.
5 Things You Should Know about the Apostle Paul - Ligonier …
Mar 21, 2022 · This should remind us that Christ is magnified in our weakness, and that the advancement of the gospel is not dependent on earthly wisdom or natural ability. 5. Paul was probably in poor health throughout his ministry. Although extremely active and productive as a missionary, Paul likely suffered from chronic illness and pain throughout his ...
The Holy Spirit - Ligonier Ministries
Aug 12, 2021 · The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity, and He is a personal being rather than an impersonal force. He is the same in substance and equal in power and glory with God the Father and God the Son. Each person of the Godhead possesses a unique personal property. The personal property of the Spirit, who is the third person ...
Justification - Ligonier Ministries
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 ...
Sanctification - Ligonier Ministries
Mar 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 guilt of believers’ sin.
What Is the Rapture? - Ligonier Ministries
Jul 16, 2012 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 is Paul’s teaching about what is popularly called the rapture. The rapture is the miraculous transportation of all living Christians to heaven at the return of Jesus. There is a lot of misinformation about this event, but this passage gives us some definite truths about it. Paul made it clear that Jesus’ return ...