From the Ligonier Blog
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The Comfort of God’s Sovereignty
Oftentimes, when our external world begins to crack, creak, and crumble, so does our internal world. For many of us Christians, we begin to doubt God’s goodness and His sovereignty. Anxiety, fear, and anger can weaken the confidence of many believers in God, especially their trust in God’s sovereignty. Disturbing questions haunt many of us: “Is God still in control? If He is, does He know what He’s doing?” “Is He as good as He says He is?” Where do … Read More December 22, 2021 at 12:00 AM | from David Murray
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What Does the X in Xmas Mean?
The X in Christmas is used like the R in R.C. My given name at birth was Robert Charles, although before I was even taken home from the hospital my parents called me by my initials, R.C., and nobody seems to be too scandalized by that. Read More December 17, 2021 at 12:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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You’re Helping Christians in Iran
God’s Word changes lives. Thanks to the support of ministry friends like you, the Lord is using Ligonier’s Bible teaching to bring clarity to Christians throughout the world, even in places where the church endures significant opposition. Recently, Mohsen contacted us to express his gratitude as Ligonier’s Farsi-translated resources serve networks of house churches in Iran: Read More December 16, 2021 at 06:00 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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The Stories of People You Help
The Lord Jesus Christ is building His church around the world. In His great kindness, you and I have a role to play in taking the truth of God to the nations. Read More December 15, 2021 at 06:00 PM | from Chris Larson
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Cursed Is Everyone Who Is Hanged on a Tree
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.” — Galatians 3:13 Read More December 15, 2021 at 12:00 AM | from Roland Barnes
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The Resurrection of Jesus
This article on the resurrection of Jesus appears at the time of year when we are focusing on His birth, not His death and resurrection. To stop and think about the resurrection may seem like an unnecessary aside to the beautiful story of our Savior’s birth. Read More December 10, 2021 at 12:00 AM | from Jerry Bridges
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$5 Friday and More: Regeneration, Prayer, and Apologetics
It’s time for our weekly $5 Friday sale. This week’s resources include such topics as regeneration, prayer, apologetics, assurance, and more. Read More December 10, 2021 at 12:00 AM | from Nathan W. Bingham
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See What Your Support Has Enabled in 2021
“You are the Ligonier story.” As we entered our fiftieth year of ministry in 2021, that’s what I shared with some of our ministry friends. So many write to us every week to share how the Lord has used Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier in their lives. Your gift now at year’s end will enable Ligonier to continue this outreach into 2022 and beyond. Read More December 09, 2021 at 06:00 PM | from Chris Larson
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The Foundation for the Joy of Christmas
Along with the great theologian and philosopher Anselm of Canterbury we ask the question, Cur deus homo? Why the God-man? When we look at the biblical answer to that question, we see that the purpose behind the incarnation of Christ is to fulfill His work as God’s appointed Mediator. It is said in 1 Timothy 2:5: “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself ….” Now, the Bible speaks … Read More December 06, 2021 at 05:00 AM | from R.C. Sproul
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Now Shipping: Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition
We are pleased to announce that select cover styles of the Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition are now available to ship in time for Christmas. This much-anticipated resource is designed especially for the rising generation, containing many unique features to encourage daily study and growth. Read More December 03, 2021 at 12:00 PM | from Nathan W. Bingham
