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The Bible commands us to obey God's law and to live a life that models obedience to Christ. Are there ways that we can take this pursuit in the wrong direction? Today, Burk Parsons warns against three kinds of legalism. 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. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-is-legalism A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The Bible is not a lofty tale of far-off lands. God's Word contains verifiable records of real people and places in time. Today, Stephen Nichols shows us how the historical roadmap of Scripture helps us date its contents. 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. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/how-do-we-know-when-books-of-the-bible-were-written A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since God is gracious, does that mean His love is unconditional? Today, Derek Thomas helps us think carefully about Scripture's answer to this often-misunderstood topic. 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. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/is-gods-love-unconditional A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

On the journey of the Christian life, God has provided all the tools we need in order to walk closely with Him. Today, Harry Reeder teaches on how we can grow in the knowledge and grace of God day by day. 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-grow-in-our-relationship-with-god A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

There are times in all of our lives when we struggle to pick up the Bible and read it. Today, Burk Parsons explores several of the reasons behind this struggle and reminds us of the benefits of dwelling regularly in 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/why-are-there-times-when-i-dont-feel-like-reading-the-biblep A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

How should Christians worship when we gather on the Lord's Day? Today, John Tweeddale defines the regulative principle of worship, demonstrating how God's Word governs how His people worship. 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-regulative-principle-of-worship A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since Jesus is divine, why did He say that only the Father knows the day of His return? Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers how the relationship between the two natures of Christ help us address 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/why-is-it-that-only-the-father-knows-the-day-and-hour-of-the-day-of-judgement A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

As Christians, we have the gift of communing with our sovereign heavenly Father through prayer. Today, Derek Thomas explores different types of prayer and how they appear in 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/what-is-prayer A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Since God did not create evil, where did it come from? Today, Michael Reeves helps us think through this challenging subject by illustrating the differences between darkness and light. 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-god-created-everything-how-is-it-that-god-didnt-create-evil A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

The Westminster Confession of Faith says that God is "without body, parts, or passions." Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses what this statement means from a theological and pastoral perspective. 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-god-is-without-parts A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/