Why is it so important for the church to gather together for corporate worship? Today, Harry Reeder explains Scripture's teaching about gathered worship as not only an obligation but also a delightful privilege. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-is-the-purpose-and-benefit-of-gathering-for-corporate-worship A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
The Bible teaches that God does not change (Mal. 3:6). How should we interpret other passages that describe Him as repenting (Gen. 6:6)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings clarity to this apparent contradiction. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-does-genesis-66-mean-when-it-says-that-god-repented A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
Hebrews 13:2 instructs us to show hospitality to strangers, "for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Is it possible that Christians today have opened their homes to angels? Today, John Tweeddale explains the meaning of this passage. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/is-it-possible-that-we-have-entertained-angels-today-heb-13-2 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
In taking on our humanity, Jesus sympathizes with our weakness (Heb. 4:15). But wouldn't Christ also need to assume our sinful nature for Him to be tempted as we are? Today, Michael Reeves brings clarity to this question. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/did-jesus-take-on-our-sin-nature A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
Why were priests with physical deformities prohibited from offering sacrifices in the Old Testament? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the marvelous lessons about the gospel that this law surprisingly contains. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-did-god-prevent-israelites-with-physical-deformities-from-approaching-the-altar A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
Scripture describes Job as a godly and upright man. Why did he need to endure so much pain and loss? Today, Derek Thomas addresses the problem of suffering in the life of God's people. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-did-testing-come-to-job A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
In Genesis 6, we read of the "sons of God" intermarrying with the "daughters of man," as well as characters called the "Nephilim" who lived in the land. Today, John Tweeddale considers the identities of these three groups in Scripture. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/who-were-the-nephilim A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
Should we remain in a church where God's Word is faithfully preached yet there is little fellowship? Today, Harry Reeder encourages Christians to be part of the solution in building community. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/should-i-stay-in-a-solid-church-in-which-i-havent-built-a-community A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
Many people, even Christians, find the doctrine of the Trinity to be obscure. Can this doctrine actually bring us joy? Today, Michael Reeves invites us to delight in the love of our triune God. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/in-what-way-can-the-doctrine-of-the-trinity-bring-us-delight A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/
When we talk about church discipline, sometimes the idea of heavy-handed punishment comes to mind. Today, Burk Parsons explains that true, biblical church discipline is actually an act of love with the goal of restoration. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/is-church-discipline-unloving-and-harsh A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/