On this episode of Our American Stories along the shores of Lake Michigan is a story stranger than fiction a man preserved in a glass coffin He was part of the House of David a communal religious group whose followers built amusement parks baseball teams and their own legends Visitors came from across the country to see him but not all of them came with good intentions Thieves once tried to steal the diamond necklace that lay inside the coffin For decades the figure has fascinated locals and outsiders alike raising questions about faith spectacle and how we remember the [... more]

Why has God given sacraments to His church What do we gain from baptism and the Lord's Supper Today J V Fesko surveys the covenant signs that God has provided to His people to confirm His promises of grace Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Join us for The Cross of Christ the Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College https reformationbiblecollege org cross Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological [... more]

From the beginning of the world God has promised one way of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone Today J V Fesko introduces the covenant of grace that unites all redemptive history Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier [... more]

When we understand the covenant Adam broke in Eden we better understand our need for the salvation Jesus brings Today J V Fesko turns to the covenant of works revealed in the Bible's earliest pages Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries [... more]

Our redemption rests securely on God's eternal commitment to save His people from their sins Today J V Fesko teaches on the unbreakable promises made in the covenant of redemption between the Father Son and Holy Spirit Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of [... more]

The Bible reveals God's plan of salvation To trace this unfolding plan and find our place in it Christians must give attention to God's covenant promises Today J V Fesko introduces the study of covenant theology Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier [... more]

As believers our judgment is sealed It is finished It is done So why are we still talking about judgment In this episode we continue our series on eternity by working through the judgments that are still coming not for your salvation which is already settled but for nations and for how believers actually lived We trace the judgment of the nations through Joel Isaiah and Matthew 's sheep and the goats and carefully unpack a hard teaching that nations and generations will answer for how they treated God's people without that changing the truth that salvation is by grace [... more]

Dr Stanley teaches how we can rely on the Holy Spirit to live victoriously and impact the lives of others Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In whom ye also trusted after that ye heard the word of truth the gospel of your salvation in whom also after that ye believed ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased posse More [... more]

In the midst of his sorrow, God delivers a wonderful truth of his sovereignty to Samuel, telling him that he is in control of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Samuel is tasked with anointing the next king, but God's choice is not based on physical appearance or stature, but rather on the heart. As Samuel searches for the next king, he is led to David, the youngest and least important son of Jesse, who is tending the sheep. [... more]

The Book of Revelation is a source of blessing and encouragement for Christians, offering a revelation of Jesus Christ and his purpose for his people. It's a book that has been approached in various ways throughout history, including the preterist, church historical, futurist, and idealist schools of interpretation. Dr. W. Robert Godfrey explores the structure of the book, identifying seven sections and seven subsections, and emphasizing the importance of understanding the book's message as a whole. [... more]

Secretariat's historic performance in the 1973 Belmont Stakes cemented his place in American sports history, as he won the Triple Crown by an astonishing 31 lengths, setting a track record and a North American record for the one and a half mile dirt race. [... more]

Vigo Olson, a brilliant medical student, and his wife Joan, initially agnostics, embark on a journey to disprove Christianity, but their study of the Bible and eyewitness accounts lead them to believe in the Creator God and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, ultimately leading them to give their lives to the Lord. [... more]

God's covenants are agreements between two or more persons, often involving oaths, laws, animal sacrifices, blessings, and curses. These covenants are a fundamental aspect of biblical theology, with various types, including the covenant of redemption, covenant of works, and covenant of grace. [... more]

Abraham's faith is a model for believers, demonstrating that salvation comes by grace through faith, not by ritual or law. He is the father of all who believe, regardless of ethnicity or ancestry, and his story shows that faith is the same for all people, whether looking forward to a coming Redeemer or looking backward to Jesus' sacrifice. [... more]

The story of Joshua Glover, a fugitive slave, who was arrested in Milwaukee in 1854, and the subsequent rescue by a crowd of 5,000 people, highlighting the tensions between North and South, the Fugitive Slave Act, and the fight for constitutional rights. [... more]

The Holy Spirit is a seal and a pledge of God's promise, guaranteeing eternal life and redemption. It's a down payment on the gift of eternal life, and those who have it are secure in their salvation, knowing they belong to God forever. [... more]

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, and that we are all guilty of failing to worship God as God and serve Him above all things. We are also guilty of commandeering God's consecrated things for our own purposes, such as our talents and resources. This is a serious offense, and we are all subject to God's judgment. However, through Jesus Christ, we can receive the righteousness of Christ and be eternally sufficient in God's sight. [... more]

The sealing of the Holy Spirit is a concept in Christianity that signifies ownership, security, and the guarantee of eternal life. It is a sign that believers are owned by God and are His exclusive property, and that He takes responsibility for their future. The Holy Spirit seals believers until the day of redemption, and this seal is a down payment on the eternal life yet to come. [... more]

God's power and protection over those who've been preaching for Christ, even in the midst of chaos and cruelty, is a monumental moment in redemptive history. The victory of Jesus Christ is not only his, but it is for his beloved, those he marked uniquely to represent him. No one is lost, and believers have been marked by the Spirit, sealed, and will not be lost. [... more]