Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Who Shall Bring Any Charge?

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Sep 3, 2025
The podcast delves into the relentless accusations made by Satan against believers. It highlights the importance of looking beyond personal merits for assurance. Through a discussion of Paul's questions in Romans 8, listeners are reminded of Christ's redemptive power. The emphasis is on faith and the justified standing it provides, offering hope and reassurance in the face of spiritual challenges.
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INSIGHT

The Question 'Who' Changes The Focus

  • Paul repeatedly asks "who?" in Romans 8:31–35 to emphasize personal opposition rather than impersonal forces.
  • This pattern focuses attention on the adversary behind challenges, not just the things themselves.
INSIGHT

The Devil As The Personal Accuser

  • Sinclair Ferguson identifies the adversary Paul means as the devil, the personal accuser described by Peter and Revelation.
  • The accusations Christians face are ultimately spiritual charges brought against them in heaven's courtroom.
ANECDOTE

Biblical Examples Of Accusation

  • Ferguson recalls biblical scenes where Satan accuses believers, including Jesus' words to Peter and Job's trial before God.
  • He uses these examples to show the devil's role in testing and accusing God's people.
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