Renewing Your Mind Why Theology Is Important
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Mar 9, 2026 
Sinclair Ferguson, Reformed theologian and longtime teacher at Ligonier and RTS, offers a fresh, accessible 36-lesson approach to doctrine. He explains why theology matters for knowing Christ, grounding feelings, equipping for service, and building a mental framework to retain Scripture. Short, Scripture-anchored talks aim to make deep doctrine practical for everyday faith.
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Students Scramble For The Apostles Creed
- Ferguson recalls students at a university service who couldn't recite the Apostles' Creed.
- He watched new students scramble for the order of service and prayed they'd stay another five weeks to learn the basics.
Doctrine Renews The Mind For Growth
- Studying doctrine renews the mind and enables sanctification.
- Sinclair Ferguson links Romans 12–2 and 8:29, arguing that informed minds lead to lives conformed to Christ.
Knowing God Is The Highest Boast
- Knowing God is the highest boast and the essence of eternal life.
- Ferguson cites Jeremiah 9:23–24 and John 17:3 to show knowledge of God has content and is the believer's chief aim.