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Throughout the Old Testament, we meet prophets sent by God to reveal His authoritative truth. Where are the prophets today? Today, Ben Shaw explains the role of prophets in redemptive history. 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-dont-we-have-prophets-today-like-in-the-old-testament A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

In Psalm 23, God is portrayed as preparing a table before the psalmist in the presence of his enemies (Ps. 23:5). What should we learn from this vivid imagery? Today, W. Robert Godfrey spells out the encouragement that this passage brings. 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-does-it-mean-for-god-to-prepare-a-table-before-me-in-the-presence-of-my-enemies-ps-235 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The doctrine of election raises many questions. How does God's choice to save some people relate to His choice to permit the fall of humanity into sin? Today, Derek Thomas contrasts two ways that Reformed Christians have thought about this subject. 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-difference-between-supralapsarianism-and-infralapsarianism A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

In saving us, God makes us new. Can a person be saved yet not be growing in grace? Today, John MacArthur addresses the important link between salvation and sanctification. 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-it-possible-for-a-christian-to-receive-salvation-but-never-experience-sanctification A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Who are the people who departed from the church in 1 John 2:19? Is the Apostle John writing about Christians who abandoned their faith? Today, Matthew Dudreck provides insight into this 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-does-it-mean-that-they-went-out-from-us-but-they-were-not-of-us A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The Apostle Paul teaches that "no one seeks for God" (Rom. 3:11). Why, then, did he call the men of Athens to seek the Lord in Acts 17:27? Today, listen to how R.C. Sproul explained these passages in context when he was asked. 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/if-no-one-seeks-for-god-why-did-paul-call-his-listeners-to-seek-god A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The book of Hebrews holds out the promise of "entering God's rest." What does this mean? Today, Derek Thomas engages with this wording found in Hebrews 3 and 4. 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-does-it-mean-to-enter-gods-rest-in-hebrews-3-4 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

"Propitiation" is one of the most important theological words that can help us understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross. So, what does it mean? Today, Burk Parsons explains this term to enrich our appreciation for Christ's atonement. 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-propitiation A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Jesus said that each of His disciples must "take up his cross daily" and follow after Him (Luke 9:23). What does this mean? Today, Joel Kim considers the cost of committing ourselves to Christ as His people. 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-does-it-mean-to-take-up-my-cross-daily A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Every sin is an act of cosmic treason against an infinitely holy God. Does that mean that God's judgment against every sin is exactly the same? Today, hear how R.C. Sproul once addressed the question of degrees of punishment in hell. 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/are-there-distinctions-of-sin-in-hell A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/