Simply Put

Ligonier Ministries
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8 snips
Sep 2, 2025 • 7min

Pentecost

Explore the fascinating transformation that Pentecost represents in the shift from law to spirit. Discover how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, allowing them to spread their message beyond language barriers. Learn about the significance of the original Jewish Pentecost compared to the New Testament events. Uncover the gifts of deliverance and life granted to God's people at this pivotal moment. It's a deep dive into faith, empowerment, and divine gifts.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 5min

Special Revelation

Discover the fascinating distinctions between general and special revelation. A child's painting is used to illustrate subjective perceptions of God. The discussion highlights limitations of general revelation and emphasizes the clarity that special revelation through Jesus Christ and Scripture provides. Dive into how God has specifically communicated His existence and nature to His creations in profound ways.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 6min

The Eternity of God

Explore the fascinating concept of God's timeless nature and how it contrasts with our human experience of time. Delve into our innate desire to connect with eternity and how understanding this relationship can reshape our perspective on life. Discover insights on why eternity isn't merely a location for God, but rather where His essence resides. This discussion illuminates our longing for a reality that transcends temporal limitations, making us ponder what it means to exist beyond the confines of time.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 5min

Deism

Do you believe in a God who respects your personal space, one you can keep at arm's length? Today, Barry Cooper explores the origins and impact of a philosophy that tries to place God at a safe distance. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/deism/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Aug 5, 2025 • 5min

Miracles

Explore the true nature of miracles, distinguishing them from random occurrences and emphasizing their divine significance. Dive into biblical examples that reveal miracles as powerful signs meant to strengthen faith and reveal God's authority. Discover how miracles in the New Testament illuminate Jesus as the Messiah, but beware the temptation to focus solely on the miraculous; appreciate their role in deepening your understanding of God’s character.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 5min

The Millennium

Christians have spent a lot of time mulling over the precise meaning of the thousand-year period spoken of in Revelation 20. Today, Barry Cooper explains the significance of the Millennium and the different views surrounding it. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-millennium/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Jul 22, 2025 • 6min

The Final Judgment

What could be more appalling than living in a world where nothing really matters, where even the most extreme cruelty is met with vacuous silence? Today, Barry Cooper explains why God's judgment is actually something for which we should be thankful. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-final-judgment/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Jul 15, 2025 • 7min

The Necessity of Scripture

If someone comes to us claiming to speak for God, how could we ever know whether they're telling the truth? Today, Barry Cooper shows why God's written Word is absolutely necessary if we are to know the life-giving truth of His Son. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-necessity-of-scripture/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Jul 8, 2025 • 5min

The Fruit of the Spirit

What should the Christian life look like? Today, Barry Cooper identifies nine qualities that the Spirit of God grows and cultivates in every true believer. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-fruit-of-the-spirit/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Jul 1, 2025 • 7min

The Resurrection

If you are a Christian, you don't have to feverishly tick off items on your bucket list as if "you only live once." You can give your life away for the sake of others, knowing you have a thousand lifetimes to enjoy in the life to come. Today, Barry Cooper revels in the glory of Christ's resurrection and ours. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-resurrection/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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