Category: Ligonier Ministries

Where did the word hosanna come from? It is most likely an English transliteration of a Greek adaptation and transliteration of an Aramaic version of a Hebrew exclamation found in…

What does it mean that God is omniscient? The roots of the word communicate that God has a knowledge (scientia) of all things (omnia). In some ways, to express God’s…

Every home is dysfunctional because everyone is sinful. There is no perfect family this side of heaven, and if we were perfect parents, neither we nor our children would need…

The Bible is a blessed book. It begins with blessing. It ends with blessing. It’s about blessing. Even more, it is a blessing. But all of this begs a question:…

Murder mysteries are popular these days. Agatha Christie’s fiction works continue to be read by a new generation, making her the best-selling author of all time. TV shows such as…

In 2024, the Lord has graciously used the teaching fellowship founded by R.C. Sproul to point millions of people to His holiness and grace. From helping inmates rebuild their lives…

Anticipating a hunting trip with my brothers, I have been doing a lot of preparation lately. We are updating a spreadsheet, buying supplies, counting calories, weighing our packs, and exercising…

It is a sad condition of our fallen hearts that when we see God’s goodness to others, so often instead of rejoicing with them and praising God, we become envious,…

Looking out at the world today, Christians can easily lose heart. The Apostle Paul evidently felt the same way. His remedy was to teach us to focus not on the…

The Bible tells us that the end of our sanctification will be our glorification, when all vestigial remnants of sin will be removed from our character. We will be pure.…