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Some people teach that Jesus has given Christians the authority to cast out diseases and afflictions--all we have to do is lay claim to that authority. Is this true? Today, John Tweeddale considers the nature of the authority that Christ has given His church. 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/do-christians-have-authority-over-sickness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Throughout church history, serious students of Scripture have come to different views regarding the end times. Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers the major perspectives and discusses the position he prefers. 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-one-view-of-the-end-times-that-is-more-convincing-than-the-others/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Isaiah 65:17 reveals that the Lord will someday create new heavens and a new earth. Will the recreated world look anything like the planet on which we live? Today, Derek Thomas reflects on the future the state of the universe after the resurrection of the dead. 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/will-we-live-on-earth-after-the-resurrection/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Many of us have heard the adage, "No creed but Christ." But this is actually its own creed, and it's not the most helpful one. Today, Stephen Nichols expresses the true value of creeds, confessions, and catechisms for the Christian life. 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-are-creeds-and-confessions-helpful/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Some men seek to enter the ministry because they love to study theology. Today, W. Robert Godfrey explains that the call to be a pastor involves much more than the desire to know God's 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/how-do-i-know-if-im-called-to-be-a-pastor/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Christians disagree about whether or not suicide is the unpardonable sin. But what does Scripture say? Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings the truth of God’s Word to bear on this serious 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-suicide-the-unpardonable-sin/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

How can we be sure today if God chose before the foundation of the world to save us? Today, Burk Parsons carefully guides us through passages of Scripture that address questions of election and our assurance of salvation. 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-i-know-if-im-elect A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Who are you? What gives meaning to your life? Today, Stephen Nichols shows that our worth as individuals is not found in our economic assets or in our contribution to society, but in something much deeper. 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-we-are-created-in-gods-image/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Jesus Christ has commissioned His church to "make disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:19). Does this mean that every Christian is called to be a missionary? Today, W. Robert Godfrey teaches what it looks like for the whole church to be active in the mission entrusted to 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/are-all-christians-called-to-be-missionaries/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Every Christian should desire to grow in the faith, but often our spiritual growth feels elusive. Today, Sinclair Ferguson guides us through many of the provisions God has granted His children to shape us into Christ's likeness. 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/how-can-i-grow-in-christian-maturity/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/