Dr. R.C. Sproul's second and final conference message was entitled "Counted Righteous in Christ (Imputation)." He began by reading Genesis 15:1-6, where we learn that Abraham believed God, and God "counted it to him as righteousness." Dr. Sproul then read from Romans 4:1-8, where we see Paul hearkening back to Abraham as "Exhibit A" of how righteousness is obtained before God. IMPUTATION AND JUSTIFICATION As the previous texts showed, imputation is closely related to justification (our being declared righteous before God). Dr. Sproul noted that the word "imputation" can be defined in various … [Read more...] about Ligonier Conference – R.C. Sproul – (VI)
Ligonier Conference – C.J. Mahaney – (V)
C.J. Mahaney is president of Sovereign Grace Ministries, which is devoted to the establishment and support of local churches. Formerly the pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Md. for 27 years, Pastor Mahaney also currently serves on the council of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and on the board of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He has also written several books including Humility: True Greatness and Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing. C.J. Mahaney began with a brief amount of the self-deprecating humor for which he is known. … [Read more...] about Ligonier Conference – C.J. Mahaney – (V)
Ligonier Conference – Sinclair Ferguson – (IV)
Dr. Sinclair Ferguson is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C., and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary. One of the most renowned Reformed theologians in our day, Dr. Ferguson is also a member of the Council of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. He is a prolific author whose many books include The Holy Spirit, Taking the Christian Life Seriously, and Kingdom Life in a Fallen World. Dr. Ferguson read from Isaiah 53:1- 12. He noted that Isaiah 53 rivals Psalm 110 for maximum New Testament citations, and surpasses Psalm 110 … [Read more...] about Ligonier Conference – Sinclair Ferguson – (IV)
Ligonier Conference – Joni Eareckson-Tada – (III)
Mrs. Joni Eareckson Tada has for many decades traveled the world to remind people of the practical applications of the Gospel. She is the founder of Joni and Friends, an organization designed to evangelize and disciple in the disability community. She currently holds an appointment to the Disability Advisory Committee of the U.S. State Department and has served in past years on the National Council on Disability. Mrs. Tada is also a highly sought-after conference speaker and author whose many works include When God Weeps and Passion Hymns for a Kid's Heart. INTRODUCTION Mrs. Eareckson Tada … [Read more...] about Ligonier Conference – Joni Eareckson-Tada – (III)
Ligonier Conference – R.C. Sproul Jr. – (II)
R.C. Sproul Jr. followed Dr. Lawson with a message entitled "Evangelizing Your Children." R.C. Sproul Jr. is the founder of the Highlands Study Center in Mendota, Va., which seeks to help Christians live more simple, separate, and deliberate lives to the glory of God and for the building of His kingdom. He travels extensively as a conference speaker and has written several books including Tearing Down Strongholds: And Defending the Truth, When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling, and Biblical Economics: A Commonsense Guide to Our Daily Bread. INTRODUCTION R. C. Sproul Jr. took … [Read more...] about Ligonier Conference – R.C. Sproul Jr. – (II)
Worship Matters – Bob Kauflin
Bob Kauflin's contagious love for God and musical ability is one of the reasons I've enjoyed Sovereign Grace Music over the years. I'm glad that Bob has taken the time to write a book to guide other worship leaders into bringing God's people into His presence in a way that is consistent with timeless biblical principles. Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God releases on March 31, and is available for pre-order. Here are the blurbs: “Bob loves God, values theology, and cares about people. This mix is found throughout this wonderful and helpful book. Worship … [Read more...] about Worship Matters – Bob Kauflin