Abraham Lincoln's body was nearly stolen by a group of grave robbers after his death, but the Secret Service foiled the plot. The would-be thieves were led by Big Jim Canali, who planned to steal Lincoln's body and hold it for ransom. The Secret Service had infiltrated the gang and were waiting for the perfect moment to catch them. However, one of the agents accidentally fired his gun, causing the gang to flee. They were eventually caught and arrested, but not before the Secret Service had to move Lincoln's coffin to a more secure location. The coffin was moved several times over the years, and it wasn't until 1887 that it was finally secured beneath 18 inches of cement. [... more]

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most important events in human history, and understanding them is crucial for a biblical worldview. The story of Jesus' death and resurrection is a testament to God's love and redemption, and it has the power to transform lives. Through faith in Jesus Christ, people can experience salvation and eternal life. [... more]

On Good Friday, we reflect on the cross and the profound truths of the gospel in everyday language, using financial imagery to describe spiritual realities. We discuss the importance of building an emergency fund, retirement planning, and using home equity through reverse mortgages to supplement income and live comfortably in retirement. [... more]

The concept of the atonement is multifaceted, with various theories and imagery used to describe it in the New Testament. The ransom theory suggests that Jesus paid a ransom to Satan to deliver humanity from bondage, but this is disputed. The Christus Victor element emphasizes Christ's victory over powers and principalities, while the concept of placating the wrath of God is central to the idea of salvation. The supreme achievement of the cross is that Christ has made is to placate the wrath of God, providing a means of escape from the impending judgment of the world. [... more]

A ransom note demanding $6 million in Bitcoin has been sent to the family of Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped nearly two weeks ago. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities returning to the Guthrie family's Arizona home and searching for clues. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl halftime show sparked controversy with an anti-ICE artist performing, while Turning Point USA hosted an alternative show with patriotic themes and conservative voices. [... more]

The birth of Jesus Christ is a pivotal point in history, as the Lamb of God came to take away the sin of the world. God's perfect plan unfolded, and Jesus came to die for humanity's sins, providing a ransom for many. The concept of sacrifice and covenant is explored through the Old Testament, leading to the understanding that Jesus is the ultimate substitute for humanity's transgressions. [... more]

Christ's act of redemption bought us back from slavery to sin, ransoming us from the marketplace of sin, and paying the full penalty for our sins through His death on the cross, offering eternal redemption and forgiveness through His blood. [... more]

The death of Jesus and his shed blood are seen as the ransom price paid to redeem lost sinners from eternal prison and hell, according to Scripture. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament economy, where ransoms were paid for various reasons, including freeing slaves. The true ransom, however, was paid to God Himself, as He has set the wages of sin to be death. This sacrifice was not foolishness, but the power of God and the wisdom of God, as it purges the conscience from dead works to serve the living God. [... more]

Abraham Lincoln's body was nearly stolen by a group of grave robbers after his death, but the secret service foiled the attempt. The would-be thieves were led by Big Jim Canale, who planned to steal the body and hold it for ransom. However, two of the gang members were secretly working for the secret service, and they informed on the plot. The secret service was able to catch the thieves and prevent the theft. The incident led to increased security measures at the Lincoln Memorial Tomb, including the removal of the coffin from the sarcophagus and its burial in the basement. The coffin remained hidden in the basement for four years before being moved to a more secure location. [... more]

The psalmist in Psalm 49 explores the wisdom of the world, which is that even the rich and powerful will die and leave their wealth behind. However, the psalmist also reveals the wisdom of God, which is that He can ransom the soul and provide eternal life, a theme that is rooted in the Old Testament principle of redemption. [... more]

The cost of our redemption is a powerful motivation for holy living. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is the ultimate price paid for our forgiveness and salvation, and it's a reminder that we've been set free from the bondage of sin and death. [... more]

Followers of Jesus Christ are called to live holy lives, reflecting their new identity in Christ. The Apostle Peter emphasizes the importance of fear of God and the cost of redemption in motivating holy living. He reminds believers that they were ransomed from futile ways with the precious blood of Christ, and that they should conduct their lives in the fear of God, knowing they are accountable to Him. [... more]

John Schneider, the GM of the Seattle Seahawks, discusses the team's schedule and roster moves, including the departure of D.K. Metcalf and the addition of Sam Darnold. Josh Duhamel, a Minnesota Vikings fan, joins the show to talk about the team's chances and his new men's health and wellness company, Gatlin. [... more]

On this Good Friday, we reflect on the cross and the profound truths of the Gospel. The Bible uses financial imagery to describe spiritual realities, reminding us that our sin led to guilt and separation from God, but Jesus' sacrifice bridged the gap. We discuss the importance of living in the overflow of God's grace, not striving to earn salvation, and the freedom that comes from understanding our identity in Christ. We also take listener calls on topics such as gifting money to family members, creating a giving plan, and living debt-free. [... more]

The prophesied, redeeming, and risen Christ is the central theme of this Easter special edition. The discussion explores the Old Testament prophecies, particularly in Isaiah 53, and how they were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The redeeming work of Christ on the cross is examined, and the resurrection of Christ is revealed as a guarantee of eternal life for believers. [... more]

Jesus Christ's ultimate expression of servanthood was giving his life as a ransom to set humanity free from the power of sin, demonstrating God's righteousness and providing salvation for all men. [... more]

The true meaning of Christmas is about Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who came to die for the sins of mankind, providing a ransom for many, and offering eternal salvation through His sacrifice. [... more]

Abraham Lincoln's body was nearly stolen by a gang of grave robbers in 1876, but the Secret Service foiled the attempt. The gang's leader, Big Jim Canale, had planned to steal the body and hold it for ransom. The Secret Service had infiltrated the gang and was waiting inside the tomb when the robbers attempted to steal the body. The robbers were caught and charged with attempting to steal a 75-dollar casket. Lincoln's body was eventually moved to a more secure location and was not disturbed for 13 years. [... more]

Send us a textIn the days leading up to Easter I was watching a weather forecast on television When the extended forecast came up showing the weekend ahead there was an icon of a bouncing bunny on Easter Sunday better termed Resurrection Sunday Nothing on Crucifixion Friday not even a mention of Easter weekend How sad and tragic that the most important event in the history of mankind the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ has been replaced with a counterfeit fairy tale the Easter bunny and Easter eggs For to not know about the person and work of Jesus [... more]

Jesus said He came to give His life as a ransom for many Mark But what kind of ransom did He pay--and to whom Today R C Sproul provides clarity to this question as he continues his discussion on the atonement of Christ Get Two Resources from R C Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]