Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Give Sin a Name

Jan 20, 2023

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Sinclair Ferguson, an expert in repentance and spiritual transformation, discusses the importance of confessing our sins by name and provides three essential principles for pursuing repentance. He also emphasizes the significance of committing oneself before God, seeking transformation, and relying on God's work in the process.

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Naming our specific sins helps in pursuing repentance and spiritual transformation.

Writing down our blemishes and seeking the opposite grace of Jesus through prayer and study leads to lasting transformation.

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Name the Blemish and Specify

When recognizing a blemish in our Christian character that distorts the image of Jesus in us, it is important to give it a specific name. John Newton's wisdom lies in his specification of character names, and Scripture also encourages us to confess and name our faults. By clearly defining and acknowledging our blemish, we increase our chances of being delivered from it.

Recognizing and Overcoming Blemishes in Christian Character

3min

Seeking Transformation and Emulating Jesus

2min

It is unlikely that we will be delivered from the blemishes on our character until we confess our sin by name. Today, Sinclair Ferguson provides three essential principles for pursuing repentance and spiritual transformation.

Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/give-sin-a-name