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Romans 6:23 teaches that "the wages of sin is death." Does this refer to physical death, spiritual death, or something else? Today, W. Robert Godfrey conveys the meaning and significance of this important passage. 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-kind-of-death-is-romans-623-referring-to A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What is the most neglected characteristic among Christians in our day? Today, Burk Parsons highlights one Christlike quality that we should be asking the Lord to cultivate in us. 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-the-most-neglected-characteristic-of-christians A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

If someone were to ask you if their actions are sinful, where would you turn to find the answer? Today, Gabe Fluhrer points us in two directions to help identify 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/how-do-we-know-if-something-is-sinful A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

How can new Christians learn to better navigate the Bible? Today, Ben Shaw recommends a helpful and accessible book. 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-book-would-you-recommend-to-a-new-christian A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

When it came to the gospel and the authority of God's Word, Martin Luther and John Calvin stood in total agreement. But they differed on some theological issues as well. Today, Stephen Nichols considers points of disagreement between these two Reformers. 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-were-some-of-the-differences-between-calvin-and-luthers-theology A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since God is not the author of evil, where did the first inclination to sin come from? Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses the Bible's revelation about the fall of Satan and the fall of mankind. 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/where-did-the-ultimate-desire-for-sin-come-from A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

What should Christians look for when they're seeking a good church? Today, Burk Parsons discusses the biblical criteria for a sound and spiritually healthy congregation. 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-i-find-a-good-church A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Fear and worry are never far from us in a fallen world. How should we think about our anxiety? Is it sinful? Today, Ed Welch reflects on the way Jesus speaks to anxious hearts. 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-my-anxiety-sinful A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

When we pray, should we direct our prayers to the Father, to the Son, or to the Holy Spirit? Today, listen to the way that R.C. Sproul encouraged us to bring our petitions to the triune God. 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-pray-to-the-father-the-son-or-the-holy-spirit A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

In the Gospels, Jesus often calls Himself the "Son of Man." Why does God use this title to address the prophet Ezekiel? Today, Derek Thomas helps us understand what "son of man" means in both instances. 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-ezekiel-repeatedly-called-the-son-of-man A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/