Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson
Ligonier Ministries
Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 7min
Come to Christ for Eternal Life
Being a Christian is not about reading enough of the Bible to balance out our failures; it's coming to Jesus Christ for eternal life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson visits the passage in Scripture that exposed his need for a Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/come-to-christ-for-eternal-life
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Sep 15, 2023 • 6min
The Power of the Spirit in Preaching
All truly effective preaching shares one thing in common: it is attended by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson focuses on the crucial yet often-neglected ministry of the Spirit through His preached Word. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-power-of-the-spirit-in-preaching
Sep 14, 2023 • 6min
Different Kinds of Preachers
Faithful, biblical preaching doesn't have to follow a specific formula in order to bless God's people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects with gratitude on the variety of gifts and emphases that God gives to His preachers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/different-kinds-of-preachers
Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
The Effects of Preaching
What effects should the preaching of God's Word have on us? Today, Sinclair Ferguson shares words of wisdom from Jonathan Edwards on the influence that faithful preaching should have on the way Christians think and feel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-effects-of-preaching
Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
What Is Wrong with Preaching Today?
Why can it sometimes seem that the preaching in our church isn't bearing much fruit? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers this problem and explains how every Christian in the congregation can contribute to the solution. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-is-wrong-with-preaching-today
Sep 11, 2023 • 6min
How Important Is Preaching?
Whether we're preachers or listeners, the proclamation of God's Word plays a role in our lives as Christians. But just how important is preaching? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the centrality of this means of grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/how-important-is-preaching
Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
Who Shall Separate Us?
By God's sovereign grace, the very things that threaten to separate us from Christ are tools in His hands to make us more like Him. Today, Sinclair Ferguson concludes his reflections on the closing words of Romans 8. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-shall-separate-us
Sep 7, 2023 • 6min
Who Is to Condemn?
This podcast explores the difference between accusations and condemnation in the Christian life, emphasizing the impact of fallibility on feeling like failures. It also highlights how Christ's death and resurrection provides justification and freedom from condemnation, with ongoing intercession for believers in heaven.
Sep 6, 2023 • 6min
Who Shall Bring Any Charge?
Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores the role of Satan as the accuser of believers and emphasizes that we can't rely on our merits for assurance against his accusations. Instead, we find assurance in the power of the gospel and the image of Joshua's filthy clothes being replaced with pure vestments, symbolizing believers being justified through Jesus.
Sep 5, 2023 • 6min
Who Can Be against Us?
Exploring the framing of questions in Romans 8:28-39 to reveal personal roots of opposition to the Christian faith. Discovering the unshakeable love and care of God in the face of trials and challenges.
