Christians are called to be faithful to God's Word Therefore the church must always be reforming according to Scripture's teaching Today W Robert Godfrey concludes his study of John Calvin's defense of the Reformation Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries [... more]

How do we tend to evaluate our pastors On their entertainment value or their faithfulness in proclaiming God's Word Today W Robert Godfrey examines how John Calvin explained the biblical functions of ministers in the church Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of [... more]

At a time when many people treated the sacraments with superstition John Calvin urged Christians to think biblically about these signs ordained by Christ Today W Robert Godfrey considers the proper role of the sacraments Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Have you downloaded Grow the app from Ligonier Ministries Find clear Bible teaching that guides you daily toward a deeper walk with Christ https grow ligonier org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and [... more]

The reality of sin is something we must face Yet John Calvin was convinced the church wasn't addressing it clearly enough Today W Robert Godfrey discusses how a biblical understanding of sin and salvation changes our lives Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach [... more]

Since the church is made up of sinners saved by grace it must constantly be realigned with the truth of God's Word Today W Robert Godfrey describes John Calvin's defense of the Protestant Reformation Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries [... more]

North Carolina lawmakers are addressing various issues, including mental health legislation, human trafficking, and gang violence. A bill aimed at tightening the state's involuntary commitment process and addressing public safety concerns tied to untreated severe mental illness has passed the North Carolina House. The legislation also focuses on reforming involuntary commitment, expanding outpatient treatment, and improving bed tracking. Meanwhile, a bill to fight human trafficking across the state is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee, and a bill to address gang violence is moving through the House Judiciary Committee. [... more]

The Protestant Reformation emphasized the centrality of God, God's glory, and God's sovereignty in salvation, rejecting the Catholic Church's focus on tradition, ritual, and the cult of saints. Key doctrines of the Reformation include justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and the forensic view of justification. The reformers disagreed on various issues, including the nature of God, the law, and church discipline, leading to different branches of Reformed theology, such as Calvinism and Lutheranism. [... more]

Martin Luther's view of sin as a deep problem that enslaves us, versus Erasmus' view of sin as a superficial issue that can be fixed through self-effort, highlights the importance of the gospel in liberating our hearts and leading us to a true understanding of Christianity. [... more]

The hosts discuss various wrestling storylines, including Roman Reigns' return, Jay Cargill's face injury, and the upcoming Crown Jewel event. They also touch on the TNA invasion, NXT's dominance, and the potential for Oba Femi to be called up to the main roster. [... more]

The Puritans were a group of people who sought to reform all of life under the supreme authority of the Bible, valuing it as the most valuable thing in the world. They were a diverse bunch, with some being quite glum, but they shared a passionate love for the Bible and a desire to apply reformation to everything, including themselves, the church, and the country. [... more]

The Bible contains the whole of the faith delivered to the saints, and it's the only objective, reliable statement of God's Word. The problem is not with the Word, but with the listening. To reform the church, we must keep studying the Word of God, coming back to it, and living out its teachings. We should be pursuing church unity, not content with division, and look into the scripture and study it in community. The New Testament letters assume the responsibility of the whole Christian community to pursue the truth, and we must take responsibility for ourselves, not lay it on someone else. [... more]

The Puritans were a group of people who sought to reform all of life under the supreme authority of the Bible, valuing it as the most valuable thing in the world. They wanted to apply the Reformation to everything, including themselves, the church, and the country, and were passionate about Bible study and listening to sermons. [... more]

The discussion centers around Billy Graham's influence on evangelicalism and the consequences of his ecumenical outreach, which led to a shift from the local church to parachurch organizations, resulting in a doctrinal and institutional drift away from biblical orthodoxy. [... more]

The Christian church has experienced a significant drift away from its biblical roots, leading to moral decline and a loss of spiritual authority. This drift is attributed to various factors, including the influence of parachurch organizations, the adoption of worldly culture, and a failure to prioritize doctrine. As a result, many churches have become more focused on entertainment and consumerism, rather than equipping believers for spiritual growth and service. The need for evangelical repentance and reformation is clear, and it requires a return to the biblical worldview and a commitment to the authority of Scripture. [... more]

The church is called to be both an army and a hospital, with a primary task of bearing witness to the kingdom of God. This involves being a witness, whether through ministry to the sick or imprisoned, or by verbally preaching the gospel. The church militant is called to participate in the ministry of the church, equipping the saints for ministry and making the invisible kingdom of God visible through their profession and obedience. [... more]

The concept of the visible and invisible church is a complex and misunderstood distinction in Christian theology. According to St. Augustine, the invisible church is made up of true believers who are substantially within the visible church, but may not be outwardly apparent due to the presence of unbelievers and hypocrites. The visible church is a mixed body of believers and unbelievers, and the task of the invisible church is to make itself visible through faith and good works. [... more]

The church is described as one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic, with a common core of truth that every church affirms, despite denominational differences. The church's holiness is rooted in its consecration by God and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, while its Catholicity refers to its universal nature and the shared faith of all Christians. [... more]

The church is described as the body of Christ, with each member having a unique role and contribution. This concept is rooted in the Bible, where Christ redeems individuals and places them in a group, His own body. The church is not just an institution, but a living, vital organism that requires organization and unity to remain alive. Each member is responsible for the ministry of the body of Christ, and the church continues the incarnation of Christ in the world. [... more]

Cultural anthropologists have studied the phenomenon of humans establishing sacred buildings in cultures and nations worldwide. This desire to create holy places is rooted in an insatiable hunger to make contact with the divine. In Christianity, the church is not just a building but a people called out of the world by God's divine summons. The church is an institution that is called to worship, and its members are those who have been called by God for a vocation to be His people, to be holy even as He is holy. [... more]

The evangelical church has undergone significant changes in recent decades, with many compromising on biblical fidelity. The term 'evangelical' has become diluted, and the church has been influenced by seeker-sensitive models, parachurch ministries, and a focus on social justice. The vaccine and COVID-19 pandemic have also raised concerns about the church's response to government mandates and the role of science in faith. Meanwhile, critical race theory and social justice have become increasingly prominent in evangelical circles, leading to divisions and debates within the church. As the church seeks to reform and rediscover its biblical roots, it must confront these challenges and prioritize a high view of Scripture. [... more]