Podcast appearances and mentions of Sinclair Ferguson

When we become Christians, we come under the lordship of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson exhorts us to lift our eyes to our heavenly King, who is subduing all things to Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-must-reign/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Satan, the world, and our own flesh may condemn us, but we have a Great High Priest in heaven who is interceding on our behalf. Today, Sinclair Ferguson comes to one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/interceding-from-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What has Jesus been doing since His ascension into heaven? And what is He doing right now? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the ongoing prophetic ministry of Christ as His Word is read and preached. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-heavenly-ministry-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus is no ordinary king: He sits on the throne of heaven and earth. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows the connection between Adam's loss of dominion and Christ's ascension to the Father's right hand. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/dominion-regained/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When Jesus had completed all the work on earth that the Father had given Him, Christ ascended into heavenly glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to explain the significance of our Lord's ascension for our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-ascended-into-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Dr. Sinclair Ferguson has a long history of teaching the Doctrine of God at Westminster and still teaches it in our online programs. While Dr. Ferguson was in town to deliver the 17th annual Gaffin Lecture, Nate sat down with him to talk about the Doctrine of God, how he teaches it, what resources he recommends, and they also take some time to answer actual questions from WTS students that are currently enrolled in Ferguson's Doctrine of God course. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content like it at wm.wts.edu. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the Bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit wts.edu/donate. Thanks for listening.

The disintegration of relationships in this world is rooted ultimately in our alienation from a holy God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the reconciliation that Christ has accomplished to bring us peace and new life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/reconciliation-in-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

These Event Friday messages are from the Pensacola Theological Institute Conference 1983. Speakers at this conference include: Sinclair Ferguson, Roger Greenway, O. Palmer Robertson, R.C. Sproul and John White. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

By nature, we are slaves to sin who need to be redeemed. But the good news is this: Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, has purchased His people with His own blood. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the freedom found in Christ alone. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/redemption-through-his-blood/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We can never be more justified than when we came to faith in Jesus—nor any less—for it is Christ's righteousness and not our own that makes us right in God's sight. Today, Sinclair Ferguson displays the wonder of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/god-justifies-the-ungodly/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We all deserve the wrath of God for our sin. But in the wonder of God's mercy and the terror of His justice, Christ was crushed in place of His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the crucial work of Christ's propitiation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-propitiation-for-our-sins/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We cannot separate the blessings of salvation from the One in whom they are found and experienced, Jesus Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the interconnected way we should think about the person and work of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/every-spiritual-blessing-in-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We must not think of Christ's incarnation as a mixture: partially of God and partially of man. Nor should we imagine that He is two persons. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us why getting our Christology right is so important. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/one-person-two-natures/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

These Event Friday messages are from the Pensacola Theological Institute Conference 1983. Speakers at this conference include: Sinclair Ferguson, Roger Greenway, O. Palmer Robertson, R.C. Sproul and John White. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

It isn't theoretical musing that drives us to understand the two natures of Christ in His incarnation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that only Jesus can qualify to be our Savior since He is both God and Man. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/co-essential-with-the-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

It is a marvel beyond our ability to fully comprehend: the eternal Son of God took on a human nature for our salvation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson draws from the Definition of Chalcedon to consider the two natures of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/truly-god-and-truly-man/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we are to give our minds to reflecting on Christ with wonder and worship, we first need to fill our minds with the truth about Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson helps us focus on the divine personhood of the Son of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-person-of-the-son/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God is God; you are but one of His creatures. Your only joy is to be found in obeying Him, your true fulfillment is to be found in worshipping Him, your only wisdom is to be found in trusting and knowing Him. Sinclair Ferguson. Bible in a Year: 2 Kings 17-18 & John 3:19-36 HPYS 

As people constantly bombarded with fragments of information, we can find it difficult to focus our thoughts on what is most important. Today, Sinclair Ferguson provides a framework for thinking clearly about Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/thinking-about-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We see the holiness of Christ not only in His separation from sin but also in His loving devotion to His Father and His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels that we are consecrated to enjoy the perfect love of the triune God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/consecrated-to-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

These Event Friday messages are from the Pensacola Theological Institute Conference 1983. Speakers at this conference include: Sinclair Ferguson, Roger Greenway, O. Palmer Robertson, R.C. Sproul and John White. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

Although the seraphim have never sinned, they cover their faces as they worship in the presence of God. Today on the Things Unseen podcast, listen as Sinclair Ferguson considers what this scene reveals about the uncreated holiness of our majestic Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/dwelling-in-eternal-light/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What do we mean when we talk about the holiness of God? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the characteristic of God that may be most difficult for us to understand and yet is so essential to knowing who He is. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-thrice-holy-one/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God is not made up of separate parts, such as wisdom, power, and holiness. All of His attributes are simply who He is in His essence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the marvelous doctrine of divine simplicity. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-simplicity-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Let us never forget the breathtaking privilege and wonder of knowing God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the first lesson we must learn when thinking about our Creator: humility. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The devil's deceptions can be so enduring that many Christians doubt whether God truly is their kind and generous Father in heaven. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the advice of John Owen to “eye the Father as love.” Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/looking-to-our-loving-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

These Event Friday messages are from the Pensacola Theological Institute Conference 1983. Speakers at this conference include: Sinclair Ferguson, Roger Greenway, O. Palmer Robertson, R.C. Sproul and John White. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

Satan's hatred of God is so great that he desires the image-bearers of God to hate Him too. Today, Sinclair Ferguson pinpoints the fundamental lie that the devil purveys in order to stifle our love for the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-deceivers-great-lie/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Satan bears many names and titles: adversary, accuser, and destroyer. But why is he against us as our enemy? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the hatred that drives the devil and his schemes. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-enemy-of-our-souls/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Eve was the first person deceived by Satan, but she would not be the last. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies common tactics our enemy uses against the people of God, helping us be prepared for when temptation comes. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-strategies-of-satan/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Although God created all things good, we live in a world that is not as it should be. What happened? Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes several lessons from the Bible's teaching about the fall of humanity into sin. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-tragedy-of-the-fall/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Of all the people Jesus visited after His resurrection, the most intriguing may be James, His half-brother who had not believed in Him. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on Christ's tender love for His family, to which we now belong by grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/james-reunited-with-his-brother-and-lord/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

These Event Friday messages are from the Pensacola Theological Institute Conference 1983. Speakers at this conference include: Sinclair Ferguson, Roger Greenway, O. Palmer Robertson, R.C. Sproul and John White. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

An angel came with striking instructions from the resurrected Lord: “Go, tell his disciples and Peter” (Mark 16:7). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the hope swelling in these words for the one who denied Jesus—and for us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peters-failure-was-not-final/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Unaware that they were traveling with the resurrected Jesus, two disciples gladly heard Him explain the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus. Listen today on Things Unseen as Sinclair Ferguson discusses the relationship of the Old Testament to the incarnate Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-disciples-hearts-burned-within-them/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Racing to the empty tomb, John found Jesus' graveclothes inside. But it wasn't until he saw Jesus' facecloth, neatly folded and by itself, that John believed. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the significance of this peculiar detail in Scripture. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/john-saw-and-believed/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

It was not until she heard His voice that Mary Magdalene recognized the risen Lord. Today, Sinclair Ferguson contemplates the remarkable testimony of the first witness to the resurrection of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/mary-knew-her-masters-voice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

For one man, Good Friday started as the worst day of his life, for it was his last, yet it ended as his best. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks at the man to whom Jesus said, “Today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-man-who-was-crucified-beside-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What if Simon of Cyrene hadn't been passing by when the soldiers compelled him to carry Jesus' cross? Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the encounter on the road to Calvary that forever changed Simon and his family. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/simon-who-carried-his-cross/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Trapped by the Jewish leaders, Pontius Pilate asked the crowd, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” (Matt. 27:22)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the grave warning found in Pilate's own answer to this question. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/pilate-who-condemned-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

On the same night, Judas betrayed Jesus and Peter denied Him. Why did one die in despair while the other was saved? Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the reason behind Peter's restoration and our own: the intercession of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peter-who-denied-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What led Judas to betray the Lord for thirty pieces of silver? Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion by considering the tragic tale of Judas' treachery. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/judas-who-betrayed-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus knows how fierce our battle with temptation can be. Today, Sinclair Ferguson contemplates how the Lord's Prayer equips us, in light of Christ's triumph, to withstand the world, the flesh, and the devil. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/lead-us-not-into-temptation/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Lord's Prayer daily reminds us that we need more than strength to do better—we need God's mercy and forgiveness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the freedom from guilt and resentment into which this prayer invites us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/forgive-us-our-debts/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus teaches us to pray for our basic needs. Praying that way can both simplify and sanctify our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how the Lord's Prayer directs us to ask God for strength to honor Him and do His will. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-daily-bread/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Since the Lord's Prayer has been given to shape our praying, it also shapes our living as disciples of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses what it means for God's kingdom and His will to be established in our lives. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus taught His disciples to address God as He did: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matt. 6:9). Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the Lord's Prayer and the precious gift we have in calling on God as Father. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-father-in-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

After long ages of conflict for the people of God, Jesus Christ arrived to fulfill Genesis 3:15 in His conquest of Satan. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to join with all the redeemed in exalting our triumphant Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worthy-is-the-lamb/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God promised Abraham that in his seed, “all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Gen. 12:3). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores how Jesus Christ fulfills this blessing in the salvation of Jewish and gentile believers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-blessing-of-abraham/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Lamech spoke hopefully of his son Noah, “Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief” (5:20). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that the true rest pictured in Noah would be provided in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-will-give-us-rest/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts