Some decisions come easier than others. The choice between a hamburger and a pizza may take a moment of reflection, but usually there is no great distress over the decision.…
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How Do I Know If Something Is a Sin?
1 If we don’t believe that we are sinners, then we will not have an accurate understanding of our need for a Savior. It is only when we understand that…
Does God Have One Perfect Job for You?
In the United States alone, the Department of Labor catalogs over one thousand different job types. When you account for specialization, the variety of industries, and the global market, there…
The Fruit of Your Prayers and Support in 2026
By God’s grace, your prayers and support of Ligonier’s global outreaches are bearing fruit worldwide. We are both excited and encouraged by the ministry momentum we’re seeing, and we’re prayerful…
What Does “Sola Fide” Mean?
1 In 1571, Queen Elizabeth I’s Reformed Church of England adopted its Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. Article 11 made its Protestant credentials clear on the doctrine of justification: We are accounted…
What Is the Fruit of Love?
“What is love?” is consistently ranked as one of the most frequently asked questions in the history of internet searches. Given how much this subject pervades our culture, this is perhaps…
Who Was Martin Bucer?
In 2015, while traveling to Germany for the Frankfurt Book Fair, I took the opportunity to visit Strasbourg to trace the steps of a nearly forgotten giant of the Reformation.…
5 Things You Should Know About David
David, king of Israel, is well-known for many things, from his astounding faith before Goliath, to his terrible sins against Bathsheba and her husband, to his heartfelt psalms of praise…
What Is Total Depravity?
To say that the doctrine of total depravity is a fundamental tenet of Reformed theology would be tantamount to acknowledging that water is wet. So central, in fact, is the…
Theology for All: New Teaching Series from Sinclair Ferguson
What difference does theology make in the Christian life? At first glance, the study of doctrine may seem like an abstract discipline reserved for pastors and scholars. But knowing God…