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When Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek as someone mistreats us, is He teaching Christians to become pacifists? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand Matthew 5:39 in light of the rest of the Bible. 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-christians-called-to-be-pacifists-according-to-matthew-538-42 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

R.C. Sproul spent his life teaching Christians from all walks of life about the things of God. How and when did God draw Dr. Sproul to Himself? Today, Stephen Nichols illustrates Dr. Sproul's conversion story, testifying to the efficacy of God's own Word. 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-rc-sprouls-conversion-story-and-what-can-we-learn-from-it A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Some Christians say that there is an "age of accountability," an age at which young children become guilty of sin. Is this true? Today, Derek Thomas considers what the Bible teaches 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/is-there-an-age-of-accountability A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The Bible commands God's people to gather for worship on the Lord's Day. What about other gatherings, such as Sunday school or midweek Bible studies? Today, Burk Parsons encourages us to maintain right priorities for times of Christian fellowship. 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-christians-attend-midweek-bible-studies A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Jesus said He would be buried for "three days and three nights" (Matt. 12:40). How can this be true when Christ was crucified on Friday and raised on Sunday? Today, Gabe Fluhrer addresses the context of the Lord's burial. 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-long-was-jesus-in-the-grave A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

There are some professing Christians who believe the Bible contains errors. What should we say to them? Today, hear the response R.C. Sproul gave when he was asked to speak to this issue. 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-would-you-say-to-a-christian-who-rejects-the-inerrancy-of-scripture A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Are we being narrow-minded if we tell people that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation? Today, Stephen Nichols explains that the kindest thing we can give to our neighbors is the truth. 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-unfair-to-say-that-christ-is-the-only-way A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Five seconds after a man has died, where is he? Today, Derek Thomas explains what Scripture teaches about the state of people after death. 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-correct-to-say-a-person-still-exists-after-he-dies A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Some passages of the Old Testament can be difficult to understand. Is it a legitimate option for Christians to read only the New Testament? Today, Ben Shaw shows how the New Testament itself provides an answer to this question. 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-acceptable-for-a-christian-to-read-only-the-new-testament/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since we are unable to obtain salvation by obeying the Lord's commands, how should Christians make use of the law of God? Today, W. Robert Godfrey explains the positive and helpful function of God's moral law in our lives. 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-place-does-the-law-have-in-the-christian-life/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/