The principle of "sola Scriptura" is sometimes called the formal cause of the Protestant Reformation. What does this Latin phrase mean? Today, Derek Thomas addresses the authority of God's Word, the Bible. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-does-sola-scriptura-mean A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

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What Does “Sola Scriptura” Mean?

People often think of dispensationalism as a unique approach to the study of the end times. Today, W. Robert Godfrey reveals that this kind of theology actually involves a unique way of reading the whole Bible. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-is-dispensationalism A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What Is Dispensationalism?

How can God hold us accountable for repenting and believing since He has chosen who will come to Christ? Today, Stephen Nichols addresses the apparent conflict between God's sovereignty and our responsibility in salvation. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/how-can-it-be-a-choice-to-repent-and-believe-if-were-chosen-by-god A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

How Can It Be a Choice to Repent and Believe If We’re Chosen by God?

The psalmist calls God's Word "my delight" (Ps. 119:24). What should we do when we don't find joy in the Bible or in prayer? Today, Gabe Fluhrer explains why our interest in spiritual disciplines can wane and how we should respond when it does. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/how-can-we-find-joy-in-prayer-reading-the-bible-and-attending-church A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

How Can We Find Joy in Prayer, Reading the Bible, and Attending Church?

Should our evangelism be motivated by a fear that some of God's people may be lost if we don't share the gospel? Today, hear how R.C. Sproul described the real motivation for our evangelism. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/if-we-do-not-witness-and-share-the-gospel-will-some-people-not-go-to-heaven A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

If We Do Not Witness and Share the Gospel, Will Some People Not Go to Heaven?

Is it ever right for Christians to be angry? Today, Derek Thomas examines the command in Ephesians 4:26 to "be angry and do not sin." Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-does-paul-mean-when-he-says-be-angry-and-do-not-sin-ephesians-4-26 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What Does Paul Mean When He Says, “Be Angry and Do Not Sin” (Eph. 4:26)?

Are we required to forgive someone who has sinned against us--even if the offender has not repented? Today, Joel Kim observes how Jesus addressed this subject and the implication of His answer for the Christian life. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/should-we-forgive-someone-who-has-not-repented A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Should We Forgive Someone Who Has Not Repented?

The Bible teaches that before being brought to Christ, Christians are "children of wrath" (Eph. 2:3). Does that mean God hates His people before they are converted? Today, W. Robert Godfrey addresses this challenging question. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/does-god-hate-christians-before-they-are-born-again A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Does God Hate Christians before They Are Born Again?

The church is called to proclaim the gospel in all the world. But sharing our faith can sometimes make us feel anxious. Today, Burk Parsons gives clarification and encouragement to Christians who may be daunted by their responsibility to evangelize. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-is-it-difficult-to-evangelize A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Why Is It Difficult to Evangelize?

Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that sin has destroyed the image of God in humanity? Today, listen to the answer R.C. Sproul gave when he was asked about the extent and effects of sin's corruption. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/does-the-doctrine-of-total-depravity-teach-that-we-have-lost-the-image-of-god A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Does the Doctrine of Total Depravity Teach That We Have Lost the Image of God?

Should Christians memorize the Lord's Prayer, teach it to their children, and even recite it in public worship? Today, Derek Thomas speaks to the value of this prayer in the Christian life. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/is-it-helpful-for-christians-to-learn-the-lords-prayer A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Is It Helpful for Christians to Learn the Lord’s Prayer?

What should we do if we keep repeating the same sins? Is this evidence that we are not actually saved? Today, Burk Parsons speaks on the nature of true repentance and the Christian's growth in holiness. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/am-i-not-a-christian-if-i-keep-repeating-the-same-sins A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Am I Not a Christian If I Keep Repeating the Same Sins?

Fears and frets are commonplace in a world affected by sin. How should Christians avoid falling into the trap of worrying? Today, Gabe Fluhrer provides pastoral counsel for those facing worry. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-counsel-would-you-give-to-a-christian-facing-worry A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What Counsel Would You Give to a Christian Facing Worry?

Throughout the Old Testament, we meet prophets sent by God to reveal His authoritative truth. Where are the prophets today? Today, Ben Shaw explains the role of prophets in redemptive history. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-dont-we-have-prophets-today-like-in-the-old-testament A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Why Don’t We Have Prophets Today like in the Old Testament?

In Psalm 23, God is portrayed as preparing a table before the psalmist in the presence of his enemies (Ps. 23:5). What should we learn from this vivid imagery? Today, W. Robert Godfrey spells out the encouragement that this passage brings. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-does-it-mean-for-god-to-prepare-a-table-before-me-in-the-presence-of-my-enemies-ps-235 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What Does It Mean for God to “Prepare a Table before Me in the Presence of My Enemies” (Ps. 23:5)?

Have you ever had questions about a passage in the Bible but you didn’t know who to ask? Has a theological issue sent you searching far and wide for answers you can trust? Look no further. On this weekly podcast, Ligonier Ministries’ Teaching Fellows and special guests answer questions from listeners like you. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own and listen to answers from some of the most trusted pastors and theologians who are serving the church today.

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