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…
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Are There Two Creation Accounts?
The New Oxford Annotated Bible, third edition, says the following in its “Introduction to the Pentateuch”: For example, it has long been noted that chs 1–3 of Genesis twice narrate…
5 Things You Should Know About Sanctification
If you were seeking a succinct definition of the biblical doctrine of sanctification, you would be hard-pressed to find a better one than that found in the Westminster Shorter Catechism.…
Help Equip Christians for the Great Commission
Can you imagine a world filled with Christians who know God deeply and live with single-minded devotion to make His glory known? Men and women would embrace their dignity as…
What Is a Benediction?
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…
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…