The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Ligonier Ministries
Dec 21, 2009 · The Westminster Shorter Catechism. 1. What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him? The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and ...
What Is the Kingdom of God? - Ligonier Ministries
Sep 13, 2021 · The kingdom of God is wherever God reigns, and since He reigns everywhere, the kingdom of God is everywhere. By now we were quite confused, but he pointed at the text, gave it to me, and said, “Read what it says.”. I looked at it and it said, “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Phil. 3:20a). The guard was a Christian.
The Nature of God | Ligonier Ministries
Mar 9, 2022 · Introduction. “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”. This succinct definition from the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Q&A 4) provides a sound place to begin our consideration of the nature of God to help us avoid inaccurate concepts and notions.
The Trinity - Ligonier Ministries
The doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to the Christian faith and to Christian living, since knowing God is at the heart of biblical religion and God is fully revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the unfolding of the divine mystery. The one true and living God eternally exists in three distinct yet inseparable persons.
The Nicene Creed - Ligonier Ministries
The Nicene Creed. Various. 1 Min Read. We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with ...
Bible Reading Plans for 2024 - Ligonier Ministries
Dec 27, 2023 · Bible Reading Plans for 2024. Nathan W. Bingham. 6 Min Read. A new year brings fresh opportunities to grow in the knowledge of God through His Word. As you consider your study plans for the year ahead, we invite you to explore an array of Bible reading plans that can help you meditate on the Scriptures daily.
The Return of Christ | Ligonier Ministries
The revelation of the saving work of God in time is framed by the first and second coming of Jesus. In His first coming, Jesus accomplished the work of redemption. When He comes again, He will bring about the consummation of all things in final judgment and salvation. The return of Christ is meant to produce hope in Christians who are suffering.
The Word of God | Ligonier Ministries
Aug 12, 2021 · The Word of God is a frequently used way to describe or identify the Bible, the collection of sixty-six books written over the course of at least fifteen hundred years by Apostles and prophets, humanly speaking, and breathed out by God, divinely speaking.It is called the Word of God because God is the primary author and the prophets and Apostles are secondary authors.
5 Things You Should Know about the Holy Spirit - Ligonier Ministries
Jan 29, 2021 · 3. The Holy Spirit was the agent of creation. Third, the Holy Spirit was the agent of creation. In the account of creation at the very beginning of the Bible, we are told: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.
The Holy Spirit - Ligonier Ministries
Aug 12, 2021 · The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity, and He is a personal being rather than an impersonal force. He is the same in substance and equal in power and glory with God the Father and God the Son. Each person of the Godhead possesses a unique personal property. The personal property of the Spirit, who is the third person ...