Introduction to Wisdom

Do you want to be wise? It starts with reverence and adoration for God. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament, the holy life they cultivate in us, and their revelation of Christ, wisdom incarnate. Request What Is Biblical Wisdom?, the title by R.C. Sproul, plus lifetime digital access to his Wisdom teaching series, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4163/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of What Is Biblical Wisdom? and digital access to the Wisdom series with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

How can we grow spiritually? Is there a secret to sanctification? From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Holy Spirit helps Christians grow today just as He always has—as we fill our thoughts with God’s Word and put it into practice. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on 1–2 Peter for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4170/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the 1–2 Peter commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Learn more about the gospel, the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ: https://renewingyourmind.org/gospel   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christology—the doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ—is foundational to the Christian faith. Today, R.C. Sproul surveys the Bible’s revelation of the majesty of Christ from Genesis to Revelation. Request R.C. Sproul’s book Everyone’s a Theologian, plus lifetime digital access to his 60-message teaching series Foundations and study guide, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4169/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Everyone’s a Theologian ebook and lifetime digital access to the Foundations teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Since Jesus is the One who builds His church, what role do Christians play in this work? Today, several theologians answer questions about the church, discerning God’s will, and bearing witness to Christ. Request The Power of the Gospel, R.C. Sproul’s yearlong devotional through the book of Romans, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4162/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of The Power of the Gospel for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Speakers:   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow.   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Apart from the Holy Spirit, the church’s mission is impossible. Yet by His divine empowerment, no opposition can stop the gospel from going to all nations. Today, Sinclair Ferguson calls us to confident reliance on the Spirit. Request Things Unseen, the devotional book by Sinclair Ferguson, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4161/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of Things Unseen for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today’s Teacher:   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus sends His church to make disciples of all nations. But He does not send us alone. Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers Christ’s promise to be with us as we fulfill our corporate responsibility of evangelism and discipleship. Request W. Robert Godfrey’s book Saving the Reformation with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4160/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of Saving the Reformation for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Pastors are called to shepherd the flock of God. Their character must reflect the humility of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, who laid down His life for His people. Today, Derek Thomas considers the responsibilities of church leaders. Request Derek Thomas’ teaching series The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Guided Tour on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 19 video messages and the study guide, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4159/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can request lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Called out of darkness into the light of Christ, God’s redeemed people live as exiles in this world. Today, Stephen Nichols explains what it means to maintain our distinct Christian identity as we press on toward our eternal home. Request Stephen Nichols’ book 5 Minutes in Church History with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4097/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get the ebook edition of 5 Minutes in Church History for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christians are called to live differently from the rest of the world. That requires a different way of thinking. From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul reveals that much of the fight for personal holiness takes place on the battleground of the mind. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on 1–2 Peter for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4170/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the 1–2 Peter commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Remembering the Lord’s past faithfulness brings encouragement. But we also find consolation in God’s promises for the future. Today, W. Robert Godfrey draws our attention to Psalm 94 and the hope it gives to Christians in distress. Request W. Robert Godfrey’s book Learning to Love the Psalms, his companion video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide—all for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4036/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide for Learning to Love the Psalms with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today’s Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts