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About a week ago, I was watching some news story and decided I would rather watch Dr. Ferguson (my personal favorite go to pastor for sure). As soon as I pulled up one of his sermons I started crying crying crying. I was so relieved to be away from the world (news) and back to my love of the Gospel teachings with Dr. Ferguson it brought me to tears. I believe without a shadow of doubt the Sinclair Ferguson is elect of God. I have never reacted to changing from the world, to a gospel teaching like that. The way he teaches is the way I think and it stuns me everytime. I love You Bother and hope that I will be one of God's (it seems kind of prideful and puffy to say for sure I am elect), and get to spend time with you in Heaven.
He was my Senior Minister for seven years. He walks what he talks, he is an extraordinary preacher, he prays better than anyone I have ever met and tried to lead the congregation to pray. He is the most Godly man I have ever met. I sure do miss him.
@@annerector8765 The man in the video is Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, not RC Sproul. As far as RC jr. , RC Sproul is not responsible for the son who fell into serious sin after he was 40 years old. I think you are being hateful and that is sad.
@@joeiiiful I'm being truthful. And listen, R C Sproul the DADDY dug deep into the wealth of Ligonier Ministries to pay the fines, debts, and legal fees for R. C. Junior. Hundreds of thousands of dollars over 30 years. PLUS, R C the DADDY gave Junior his very own church to "pastor" after Junior had beaten his wife and children and been arrested for public drunkeness and been in other legal trouble. THEN JUNIOR stole money from that church his DADDY gave him, and DADDY and Ligonier (withe the help of donors like you), once again paid JUNIORS legal fees and set him up again. JUNIOR was arrested here in Indiana for drunk driving and endangering the life of a minor--his own child who was in the car with him while he was under the influence-- and Ligonier paid that off as well. So did you and all the sheep who follow and fall for that arrogant, pompous ass RC SPROUL, the DADDY. Good thing he believes in election, since that will be the reason he tells himself his JUNIOR BABY didn't make it to heaven. Tough.
Questions and timestamps: 1. Which Puritan books have helped you the most? (2:57) 2. Does Christ save us from hell, from God’s wrath, or both? (3:38) 3. Is it wise for a young man called by God to be a pastor not to pursue marriage? (4:16) 4. What do you see as the problem in the church in our century? (5:08) 5. What does Romans 1 mean when it says, “God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts”? (7:48) 6. What advice would you offer to someone who has seen the fruits of salvation in their life but still doubts their salvation at times? (9:15) 7. What are the signs, or marks, of the true church? (10:53) 8. How can I honestly assess the presence of spiritual fruit in my life? How do I know if I have genuinely repented of my sin? (12:13) 9. When people say that “everything happens for a reason,” how should I respond biblically? (13:24) 10. What are the “elementary principles of the world” in Galatians 4:3, and how do they enslave us? (16:17) 11. If circumcision was a covenant sign after Abraham had faith in God, why is baptism a covenant sign given to those who haven’t yet shown faith in God (Romans 4: 9-12)? (19:36) 12. What approach should a local church use to get the outward call of the gospel to all the neighbors living nearby? (23:09) 13. Looking into the next decade, what things should we be concerned about losing in the church? What things do you think were lost in the last decade? (29:03) 14. What do you think about a church that allows women to be “pastors,” but only in certain non-preaching roles, such as a worship pastor or small group pastor? (29:42) 15. Do you think that we can learn humility from the scholarship of Herman Bavinck? (35:17) 16. What advice would you give to a young Christian? (38:22) 17. In John 4:23, what does it mean to worship God “in spirit”? (42:05) 18. As you think about church history, is there someone a little more obscure, perhaps someone we’ve never heard of? Why do they come to mind? (45:10) 19. How should I answer someone who asks, “How do we know the Bible was not written by religious leaders to control people, as in Dan Brown’s novels?” (46:53) 20. What is an appropriate way to pray when natural disasters strike? (50:00) 21. In light of the recent conflict between the U.S. and Iran, is the end getting nearer? (51:16) 22. Should we view “the world” in John 3:16 as the elect or as fallen humanity? (52:03) 23. What is the best book of the Bible for an eleven-year-old boy to read? (53:25) 24. What view of eschatology do you ascribe to? (56:10) 25. What is essentially wrong with the prosperity gospel? (56:22) 26. Why did God permit David to have many wives, even though that was against His commandments? (56:38) 27. What are your favorite Bible commentaries? (56:55) 28. Are there different levels of glory in heaven? (57:32) 29. What are the attributes of Christ which make Him beautiful to sinners, and how should Christ’s attributes be presented so that sinners will be drawn to Him savingly? (58:50) 30. How do I know if I am saved? (1:01:40)
So that, my beloved, as you always *obeyed* - not only in my presence, but now much rather in my absence - *work out your own deliverance with fear and trembling,* Pilipiyim (Philippians) 2:12 TS2009 Obedience is key.... Deut 6:25~25
Here are the questions you need to ask yourself with God. (You do not have to answer me or anyone else, but God alone.) 1. Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God? Do you want to be loved by God? Do you want to love God and obey Him? Will you love all those who belong to God and are redeemed by God? Here is a challenge that was given to me, and it has begun changing my life. Read 1 John 1 each day for a month. Then read 1 John 2 each day for a month. After 5 months you will finish the book of 1 John. Then proceed to the gospel of John, and read seven chapters each day for a month. Salvation and what it means will invade your thinking, and God will give you answers out of his word. I will remember you in prayer. [Vanilla Warrior]
And while you are reading 1st John, you will see in the opening paragraph that it's pointing you BACK to the front of the book.... So start at the beginning of the Word, like you would every other book.... The Torah, guidelines and instructions are there for the believer, it it shows us how we need to live.... Deuteronomy 6: 24~25 is very telling.
If you are in a church (even though it is not perfect) ask God and seek through His word to become a man of prayer. Bloom where you are planted. If you do not have access to a church, keep seeking and asking God to guide you to a body of true believers where you can grow in grace and serve. Seek God's strength, through His word, to fill what lacks where you are.
“Let them then call on me, but I answer not; Let them seek me, but not find me. “Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of יהוה, “They did not accept my counsel, They despised all my reproof, “Therefore let them eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own counsels. “For the turning away of the simple kills them, And the complacency of fools destroys them. “But whoever listens to me dwells safely, And is at ease from the dread of evil.” Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 1:28-33 TS2009
I am sure that you are attempting to make a point, but it is not clear, please explain for us. You are a follower of Jahweh, which means that you are a follower of the Triune God, and Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity. Thank you in advance for your clarification.
@@joeiiiful My point is, the believer must live in *Obedience* the the Father's Word.... The Torah. (1John 3:4) To the Torah and to the witness! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because they have no daybreak. Yeshayah (Isaiah) 8:20 TS2009 The majority of "christians" don't live by the Father's Guidelines and Instructions, and believe the Torah (Law) is "done away with" well, those practicing *LAWLESSNESS* will hear "Depart from Me" Let us hear the conclusion of the entire matter: Fear Elohim and guard His commands, for this applies to all mankind! For Elohim shall bring every work into right-ruling, including all that is hidden, whether good or whether evil. Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 12:13-14 TS2009
@@thisisnotmyname4700 Mr Ferguson and the Ligonier ministry does not teach lawlessness (antinomianism). We uphold the law of God and it is our delight as followers of the Son of God. However, "we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified." (Galatians 2:16).
@@risingdawn5788 Agreed. The Torah will not save us, but neither will *Disobedience* Do they keep the commanded 7th day Sabbath? Do they keep the Father's Feasts? Do they eat clean (Lev 11)? I think NOT. What is SIN? *1John 3:4...* My brothers, what use is it for anyone to say he has belief but does not have works? This belief is unable to save him. So also belief, if it does not have works, is in itself dead. But someone might say, “You have belief, and I have works.” Show me your belief without your works, and I shall show you my belief by my works. *You **_believe_** that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe - and shudder!* But do you wish to know, O foolish man, that the belief without the works is dead? Do you see that the belief was working with his works, and by the works the belief was perfected? And the Scripture was filled which says, “Aḇraham believed Elohim, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.” And He called him, “he who loves Elohim.” You see, then, that a man is declared right by works, and not by belief alone. *For as the body without the **_spirit_** is dead, so also the belief is dead without the works.* Ya‛aqoḇ (James) 2:14, 17-20, 22-24, 26 TS2009 (For we know that the *Torah is Spiritual,* but I am fleshly, sold under sin. Romiyim (Romans) 7:14 TS2009) Alot of contradictory statements in these verses, to modern day christian's....... My Obedience to the Father's Guidelines and Instructions are the *fruit* of my salvation..... What's your fruit? What makes _you_ set apart in this world? Deut 6:24 ~25
Tell others what you are doing, drop activities in church life into secular conversations, e.g. "tonight I am going to see XYZ, she is a member of our church who is feeling poorly" it's amazing how that's effective (but shouldn't it be? Jesus says 'by this shall all men know....John 13v 35').
Grant Russell The ones I know arent. MacArthur, Mohler, Thomas, Piper, some others I cant remember their names. I wouldnt say most are. Sproul changed his mind other the years.
Leslie, I'm more reformed and I'm not an amillennialist. I also believe many people change their positions on it periodically. I know I have and I've come to rest about where Pastor MacArthur is. I partially jokingly will often refer to myself as a "Panmillennialist," in that I trust God and I know everything will "pan out." God bless. :-)
Roland Berryman That’s funny! Panillennialist. That’s really the truth though. So many great, godly theologians have different views in the subject. Ive always been a premillennialist. It always has made most the sense to me.
As our thanks for watching Ask Ligonier live with Sinclair Ferguson, for a limited time, request your free download of his teaching series The Basics of the Christian Life here: gift.ligonier.org/1215/basics-of-the-christian-life
Thank you for your ministry. I did learn so much R.C.Sproul . and i never heard of him until 2 years after he went home.
You didn't miss anything but a pompous ass.
About a week ago, I was watching some news story and decided I would rather watch Dr. Ferguson (my personal favorite go to pastor for sure). As soon as I pulled up one of his sermons I started crying crying crying. I was so relieved to be away from the world (news) and back to my love of the Gospel teachings with Dr. Ferguson it brought me to tears. I believe without a shadow of doubt the Sinclair Ferguson is elect of God. I have never reacted to changing from the world, to a gospel teaching like that. The way he teaches is the way I think and it stuns me everytime. I love You Bother and hope that I will be one of God's (it seems kind of prideful and puffy to say for sure I am elect), and get to spend time with you in Heaven.
He was my Senior Minister for seven years. He walks what he talks, he is an extraordinary preacher, he prays better than anyone I have ever met and tried to lead the congregation to pray. He is the most Godly man I have ever met. I sure do miss him.
He was a hypocrite and a fraud. And the very WORSE father ever.
@Mark OnTheBlueRidge Google R. C Sproul, JR. That's R C Junior. You don't have to take my word for it. Go ahead and see what you find.
@@annerector8765 The man in the video is Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, not RC Sproul. As far as RC jr. , RC Sproul is not responsible for the son who fell into serious sin after he was 40 years old. I think you are being hateful and that is sad.
@@joeiiiful I'm being truthful. And listen, R C Sproul the DADDY dug deep into the wealth of Ligonier Ministries to pay the fines, debts, and legal fees for R. C. Junior. Hundreds of thousands of dollars over 30 years. PLUS, R C the DADDY gave Junior his very own church to "pastor" after Junior had beaten his wife and children and been arrested for public drunkeness and been in other legal trouble. THEN JUNIOR stole money from that church his DADDY gave him, and DADDY and Ligonier (withe the help of donors like you), once again paid JUNIORS legal fees and set him up again.
JUNIOR was arrested here in Indiana for drunk driving and endangering the life of a minor--his own child who was in the car with him while he was under the influence-- and Ligonier paid that off as well. So did you and all the sheep who follow and fall for that arrogant, pompous ass RC SPROUL, the DADDY. Good thing he believes in election, since that will be the reason he tells himself his JUNIOR BABY didn't make it to heaven. Tough.
You are a fool,
Thank you for the Q and A. Thank you for the Series, I love Ligonier Ministries.
Yes, I am from the UK at 00:47am ! Enjoying every minute (a year later)
Thanks for this channel
Awesome thank you!!
Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Ferguson and Mr. Bingham!
Questions and timestamps:
1. Which Puritan books have helped you the most? (2:57)
2. Does Christ save us from hell, from God’s wrath, or both? (3:38)
3. Is it wise for a young man called by God to be a pastor not to pursue marriage? (4:16)
4. What do you see as the problem in the church in our century? (5:08)
5. What does Romans 1 mean when it says, “God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts”? (7:48)
6. What advice would you offer to someone who has seen the fruits of salvation in their life but still doubts their salvation at times? (9:15)
7. What are the signs, or marks, of the true church? (10:53)
8. How can I honestly assess the presence of spiritual fruit in my life? How do I know if I have genuinely repented of my sin? (12:13)
9. When people say that “everything happens for a reason,” how should I respond biblically? (13:24)
10. What are the “elementary principles of the world” in Galatians 4:3, and how do they enslave us? (16:17)
11. If circumcision was a covenant sign after Abraham had faith in God, why is baptism a covenant sign given to those who haven’t yet shown faith in God (Romans 4: 9-12)? (19:36)
12. What approach should a local church use to get the outward call of the gospel to all the neighbors living nearby? (23:09)
13. Looking into the next decade, what things should we be concerned about losing in the church? What things do you think were lost in the last decade? (29:03)
14. What do you think about a church that allows women to be “pastors,” but only in certain non-preaching roles, such as a worship pastor or small group pastor? (29:42)
15. Do you think that we can learn humility from the scholarship of Herman Bavinck? (35:17)
16. What advice would you give to a young Christian? (38:22)
17. In John 4:23, what does it mean to worship God “in spirit”? (42:05)
18. As you think about church history, is there someone a little more obscure, perhaps someone we’ve never heard of? Why do they come to mind? (45:10)
19. How should I answer someone who asks, “How do we know the Bible was not written by religious leaders to control people, as in Dan Brown’s novels?” (46:53)
20. What is an appropriate way to pray when natural disasters strike? (50:00)
21. In light of the recent conflict between the U.S. and Iran, is the end getting nearer? (51:16)
22. Should we view “the world” in John 3:16 as the elect or as fallen humanity? (52:03)
23. What is the best book of the Bible for an eleven-year-old boy to read? (53:25)
24. What view of eschatology do you ascribe to? (56:10)
25. What is essentially wrong with the prosperity gospel? (56:22)
26. Why did God permit David to have many wives, even though that was against His commandments? (56:38)
27. What are your favorite Bible commentaries? (56:55)
28. Are there different levels of glory in heaven? (57:32)
29. What are the attributes of Christ which make Him beautiful to sinners, and how should Christ’s attributes be presented so that sinners will be drawn to Him savingly? (58:50)
30. How do I know if I am saved? (1:01:40)
If you are a Christian, pray for me please... I am not sure where I am going... I am unsure of my salvation..
Tell the Lord how you feel. Tell Him your issues and tell Him you are trusting in Him alone, if you are.
So that, my beloved, as you always *obeyed* - not only in my presence, but now much rather in my absence - *work out your own deliverance with fear and trembling,*
Pilipiyim (Philippians) 2:12 TS2009
Obedience is key.... Deut 6:25~25
Here are the questions you need to ask yourself with God. (You do not have to answer me or anyone else, but God alone.) 1. Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God? Do you want to be loved by God? Do you want to love God and obey Him? Will you love all those who belong to God and are redeemed by God? Here is a challenge that was given to me, and it has begun changing my life. Read 1 John 1 each day for a month. Then read 1 John 2 each day for a month. After 5 months you will finish the book of 1 John. Then proceed to the gospel of John, and read seven chapters each day for a month. Salvation and what it means will invade your thinking, and God will give you answers out of his word. I will remember you in prayer. [Vanilla Warrior]
Give this a quick watch: ruclips.net/video/iHivtfyUmMc/видео.html
And while you are reading 1st John, you will see in the opening paragraph that it's pointing you BACK to the front of the book....
So start at the beginning of the Word, like you would every other book.... The Torah, guidelines and instructions are there for the believer, it it shows us how we need to live....
Deuteronomy 6: 24~25 is very telling.
Thank you, the comment about administering Sacraments was the clincher for me to make the final decision to find a truly Reformed Church.
Kindly tell about how your Lord's day schedule is like and what do you wish it to be like for your congregation?
how do you find a church that leads their people in a real pray meeting at their church --with tears.
If you are in a church (even though it is not perfect) ask God and seek through His word to become a man of prayer. Bloom where you are planted. If you do not have access to a church, keep seeking and asking God to guide you to a body of true believers where you can grow in grace and serve. Seek God's strength, through His word, to fill what lacks where you are.
@@jcpartri I appreciate your response to my request.its wonderful were not alone in this battle of wills.
To Ask Ligonier: Can we see Joel Beeke and Alistair Begg on your program? Than you in advance.
I would like to ask what the meanings of AD and BC are. Thank you.
Amen.
“Let them then call on me, but I answer not; Let them seek me, but not find me. “Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of יהוה, “They did not accept my counsel, They despised all my reproof, “Therefore let them eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own counsels. “For the turning away of the simple kills them, And the complacency of fools destroys them. “But whoever listens to me dwells safely, And is at ease from the dread of evil.”
Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 1:28-33 TS2009
I am sure that you are attempting to make a point, but it is not clear, please explain for us. You are a follower of Jahweh, which means that you are a follower of the Triune God, and Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity. Thank you in advance for your clarification.
@@joeiiiful
My point is, the believer must live in *Obedience* the the Father's Word.... The Torah. (1John 3:4)
To the Torah and to the witness! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because they have no daybreak.
Yeshayah (Isaiah) 8:20 TS2009
The majority of "christians" don't live by the Father's Guidelines and Instructions, and believe the Torah (Law) is "done away with" well, those practicing *LAWLESSNESS* will hear "Depart from Me"
Let us hear the conclusion of the entire matter: Fear Elohim and guard His commands, for this applies to all mankind! For Elohim shall bring every work into right-ruling, including all that is hidden, whether good or whether evil.
Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 12:13-14 TS2009
@@thisisnotmyname4700
Mr Ferguson and the Ligonier ministry does not teach lawlessness (antinomianism). We uphold the law of God and it is our delight as followers of the Son of God.
However, "we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified." (Galatians 2:16).
@@risingdawn5788
Agreed. The Torah will not save us, but neither will *Disobedience*
Do they keep the commanded 7th day Sabbath?
Do they keep the Father's Feasts?
Do they eat clean (Lev 11)?
I think NOT.
What is SIN? *1John 3:4...*
My brothers, what use is it for anyone to say he has belief but does not have works? This belief is unable to save him. So also belief, if it does not have works, is in itself dead. But someone might say, “You have belief, and I have works.” Show me your belief without your works, and I shall show you my belief by my works. *You **_believe_** that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe - and shudder!* But do you wish to know, O foolish man, that the belief without the works is dead? Do you see that the belief was working with his works, and by the works the belief was perfected? And the Scripture was filled which says, “Aḇraham believed Elohim, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.” And He called him, “he who loves Elohim.” You see, then, that a man is declared right by works, and not by belief alone. *For as the body without the **_spirit_** is dead, so also the belief is dead without the works.*
Ya‛aqoḇ (James) 2:14, 17-20, 22-24, 26 TS2009
(For we know that the *Torah is Spiritual,* but I am fleshly, sold under sin.
Romiyim (Romans) 7:14 TS2009)
Alot of contradictory statements in these verses, to modern day christian's.......
My Obedience to the Father's Guidelines and Instructions are the *fruit* of my salvation..... What's your fruit? What makes _you_ set apart in this world?
Deut 6:24 ~25
@@thisisnotmyname4700 Are you in the Hebrew Roots Movement
roman 8 Amen
Tell others what you are doing, drop activities in church life into secular conversations, e.g. "tonight I am going to see XYZ, she is a member of our church who is feeling poorly" it's amazing how that's effective (but shouldn't it be? Jesus says 'by this shall all men know....John 13v 35').
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Amillennialist? Wow. I never knew that.
Most reformed people are.
Grant Russell The ones I know arent. MacArthur, Mohler, Thomas, Piper, some others I cant remember their names. I wouldnt say most are. Sproul changed his mind other the years.
Leslie, I'm more reformed and I'm not an amillennialist. I also believe many people change their positions on it periodically. I know I have and I've come to rest about where Pastor MacArthur is. I partially jokingly will often refer to myself as a "Panmillennialist," in that I trust God and I know everything will "pan out." God bless. :-)
Roland Berryman That’s funny! Panillennialist. That’s really the truth though. So many great, godly theologians have different views in the subject. Ive always been a premillennialist. It always has made most the sense to me.
@@doveofgrace Would you mind giving your definition of "reformed."