In John 4:23, Jesus conveys one of the most arresting statements made in Scripture. The Father is seeking worshipers. How is He seeking them? He’s seeking them through the gospel…
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Important Contexts for Understanding Reformed Theology
Most Christians understand the importance of context for properly interpreting Scripture. We realize that the books of Scripture were written thousands of years ago in cultures very different from ours…
Who Was Luke?
It’s unlikely that students of Scripture are unfamiliar with Luke, the author of the gospel that bears his name, as well as its sequel, the book of Acts. However, although…
5 Things You Should Know About the Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul was the most prolific writer of the New Testament, and his travels took him all over the Mediterranean. His background was of Jewish descent, and yet he…
Final Week to Save $99: 2026 National Conference
Time is running out to register and save $99 with the discounted rate for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions. Gather with us in Orlando on April 9–11 as we…
What Is the Fruit of Peace?
The earliest image of the Holy Spirit in the Bible is His “hovering over the face of the waters” (Gen. 1:2). The creation account includes the Holy Spirit’s role in…
Who Was Adam?
“Who am I?” “Where do we come from?” These questions echo in human experience throughout the centuries. We desperately want to know what happened in humanity’s past because our origin…
How Did Martin Luther Die?
Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546. One month before, he wrote to a friend complaining of the infirmities of his age, “I, old, weary, lazy, worn-out, cold, chilly, and,…
The Priesthood of Melchizedek
If the character Melchizedek appeared only in Genesis 14, we might think the passage to be one of those eccentric episodes in biblical history like that of Jabez in 1…
Standing Firm When the World Shifts Under Your Feet
The world is changing fast. Ideas that once seemed solid are crumbling. Morality is treated like soft clay, molded and reshaped to fit the mood of the moment. In such…
