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Since Scripture warns us not to be taken captive "by philosophy and empty deceit" (Col. 2:8), should Christians avoid the study of philosophy? Today, hear how R.C. Sproul interacted with this question during one of our Q&A sessions. 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-study-philosophy/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Even after we come to Christ, our lives are marked by suffering in this fallen world. Does our suffering as Christians ever come as punishment from God for our sins? Today, Derek Thomas considers how believers should think about the pain and afflictions they bear. 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-suffering-ever-a-punishment-for-a-christians-sin/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The truth claims of the Christian faith depend ultimately upon the teaching of Scripture. Can we really trust a book that is thousands of years old? Today, Stephen Nichols states four reasons why the Bible is absolutely reliable. 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-we-trust-the-bible-since-its-thousands-of-years-old/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Our prayers do not have the power to alter the perfect will of God. Doesn't that make prayer a waste of time? Today, John Tweeddale explains why we should pray to our sovereign, holy 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/why-pray-since-god-doesnt-change-his-mind/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Jesus tells us to pray for deliverance from the evil one. But how does Satan influence us as Christians? Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers how the temptation of the devil manifests itself in our lives and reminds us of the hope we have in the midst of our enemy's attacks. 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/can-satan-plant-thoughts-into-a-christians-mind/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

We do not measure our growth as Christians by filling out a spreadsheet or completing a checklist. Today, Burk Parsons expresses what true growth looks like in the life of a believer. 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-were-genuinely-growing-as-christians/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

When major changes take place in the world, some Christians raise the question of whether we are witnessing signs that Jesus will soon return. Does the book of Revelation describe current events? Today, listen to the answer R.C. Sproul gave to this common question during one of our live events. 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-we-living-in-the-end-times-described-in-the-book-of-revelation/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Was the celebration of Jesus' birth originally a pagan celebration of the winter solstice? Today, Stephen Nichols discusses the history of Christmas and the festival of Saturnalia. 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-christmas-a-pagan-holiday/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Christian parents tend to have great concerns -- and often great fears -- about the spiritual lives of their children. How should we be praying for our children and grandchildren? Today, Sinclair Ferguson encourages us with thoughtful guidance. 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-should-we-pray-for-our-children/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since God ordained the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week, why do Christians gather for worship on Sunday, the first day? Today, Matthew Dudreck reveals how the Bible's answer to that question is closely related to the gospel itself. 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-the-lords-day-on-sunday-not-saturday/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/