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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. Featured Event.
The Holy Spirit - Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 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 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.
What Is a Covenant? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 21, 2023 · A covenant is usually thought of as a contract. While there surely are some similarities between covenants and contracts, there are also important differences. Both are binding agreements. Contracts are made from somewhat equal bargaining positions, and both parties are free not to sign the contract. A covenant is likewise an agreement.
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 ...
The Trinity - Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 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 Word of God | Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 12, 2021 · The Word of God is a frequently used way to describe or identify the Bible, the collection of sixty-six books written over the course of at least fifteen hundred years by Apostles and prophets, humanly speaking, and breathed out by God, divinely speaking.It is called the Word of God because God is the primary author and the prophets and Apostles are secondary authors.
The Sermon on the Mount | Ligonier Ministries
WEBAug 12, 2021 · The Sermon on the Mount is one of five major collections of the teaching of Jesus found in the gospel of Matthew (Matt. 5–7; 10:1–11:1; 13:1–53; 18:1–19:1; 23:1–26:2). Commentators note that Matthew arranges the teaching of Jesus this way in order to parallel the five books of Moses (Genesis–Deuteronomy) and present Him as …
The Return of Christ | Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 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.
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.