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WEBLigonier Ministries exists to proclaim, teach, and defend the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible. We support the church by providing trustworthy teaching to help Christians know what they believe, why they believe it, how to live it, and how to share it. Read About Ligonier. Featured Event.
What Happens to Your Soul When You Die? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBJan 5, 2022 · We are conscious, aware of where we are, and joyfully praising God. To put it simply, this heavenly scene is the clearest image we have of what happens to our soul when we die. In these three chapters, John gives a glorious image of heaven, where God dwells among His people until the resurrection of our bodies at the end of the age. This …
The Nature of God | Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Introduction. “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”. This succinct definition from the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Q&A 4) provides a sound place to begin our consideration of the nature of God to help us avoid inaccurate concepts and notions.
What Is the Kingdom of God? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBSep 13, 2021 · The kingdom of God is wherever God reigns, and since He reigns everywhere, the kingdom of God is everywhere. By now we were quite confused, but he pointed at the text, gave it to me, and said, “Read what it says.”. I looked at it and it said, “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Phil. 3:20a). The guard was a Christian.
Is Suicide the Unpardonable Sin? | Ligonier Ministries
WEBJesus tells us in Mark 3 in the passage beginning at verse 22 that the unpardonable sin is the rejection of Jesus Christ and responding to Him or treating Him essentially as though He were demonic. That is very clearly stated. So, suicide is not the unpardonable sin. Second thing I think to say is sometimes people's views of this are clouded by ...
The Trinity - Ligonier Ministries
WEBThe doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to the Christian faith and to Christian living, since knowing God is at the heart of biblical religion and God is fully revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the unfolding of the divine mystery. The one true and living God eternally exists in three distinct yet inseparable persons.
The Ark of the Covenant and God’s Presence with Us
WEBSep 19, 2012 · The ark of the covenant was the place of presence. While the Lord was present among His people in the exodus (Ex. 13:17–18, 21–22), He localized this presence in the tabernacle for the benefit of His sinful people. The tabernacle was constructed so that the Lord would be among His people: "And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may …
What Does It Mean to “Abide” in Christ? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBMar 6, 2020 · In a nutshell, abiding in Christ means allowing His Word to fill our minds, direct our wills, and transform our affections. In other words, our relationship to Christ is intimately connected to what we do with our Bibles! Then, of course, as Christ’s Word dwells in us and the Spirit fills us, we will begin to pray in a way consistent with the ...
Justification - Ligonier Ministries
WEBSep 21, 2021 · Justification is a once-for-all, nonrepeatable act of God. It is distinct, therefore, from progressive sanctification, which is an ongoing work of God’s grace. Once God accepts a sinner on the basis of the imputed righteousness of Christ, that person can never lose his right standing before God. Faith is the alone instrument of justification ...
Christ's Descent into Hell - Ligonier Ministries
WEBApr 30, 2012 · Throughout the course of church history, many people have taught that Jesus’ spirit descended into hell after His death on the cross. Basing this idea on Ephesians 4:8–10 and 1 Peter 3:18–20, most of those who have taught that Jesus’ spirit went to hell after His death have said that He went there to proclaim judgment to sinners and/or …