The Lightlings

Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children's tale that captures the Bible's story of redemption. Sinclair Ferguson and Colin Buchanan also join us to share about a song and book inviting children to come to Jesus. Request two children's books with your donation of any amount: The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul and Jesus, Strong and Kind by Sinclair Ferguson: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4527/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get The Lightlings ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   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.   Chris Larson is president and chief executive officer for Ligonier Ministries.   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Colin Buchanan is a Christian musician in Australia.   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Why does the Bible sometimes use a plural name for the one true God? Today, R.C. Sproul explores how the name "Elohim" exalts the greatness and majesty of the Lord as King over all. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Watch the stream from Ligonier's recent online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight   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 media 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

"I AM WHO I AM." With these words in Exodus 3:14, God reveals a truth that can be said of no one but Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the characteristic that sets God apart from all creation. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Watch the stream from Ligonier's recent online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight 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 media 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

In one of the Bible's most dramatic moments, God spoke to Moses out of the burning bush and revealed His sacred name. Today, R.C. Sproul considers what this name tells us about the One who is eternal, self-existent, and unchanging. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Watch the stream from Ligonier's recent online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight 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 media 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

Throughout the Bible, names carry tremendous significance. They establish someone's identity, display their character, and reveal their calling. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why names matter—and what it means when God gives someone a new name. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul's book What Are the Names of God? and two copies of his book The Great Rescue. You'll also unlock lifetime digital access to his teaching series Names of God: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4513/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: 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 media 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

The Lord never forgets His promises to His people and never fails to keep them. From his sermon in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul considers how God's faithfulness to His covenant brought about the incarnation of His Son. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4484/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: 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 media 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

There is only one gospel: the message of God's free grace in Jesus Christ. All other "gospels" are distortions leading to hopelessness and condemnation. Today, Derek Thomas begins his study of the book of Galatians. Donate any amount to request R.C. Sproul's commentary on Galatians and Derek Thomas' video teaching series No Other Gospel on DVD. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 14 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4510/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Galatians commentary ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    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 media 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

The Westminster Shorter Catechism is a timeless guide to glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Today, Sinclair Ferguson and Nathan W. Bingham discuss how Christians can benefit from this classic Bible-teaching tool, now republished by Ligonier Ministries. With your donation of any amount, request Ligonier's new edition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, a historic book that memorably summarizes the biblical truth of Reformed theology: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4509/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Westminster Shorter Catechism ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Watch the stream from Ligonier's recent online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight   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.   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

The Bible reveals God's plan of salvation. To trace this unfolding plan and find our place in it, Christians must give attention to God's covenant promises. Today, J.V. Fesko introduces the study of covenant theology. With your donation of any amount, request J.V. Fesko's book Signed, Sealed, Delivered: An Introduction to Covenant Theology and the video teaching series on DVD. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to all 6 messages and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Signed, Sealed, Delivered ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Watch the stream from Ligonier's recent online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight   Meet Today's Teacher:   J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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

Christian maturity doesn't happen overnight. It's formed through daily communion with God in prayer and meditation on His Word. Today, Jason Helopoulos guides us to prioritize regular times of private worship and devotion. Request Created for Worship, the video teaching series from Jason Helopoulos, with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 11 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4485/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Jason Helopoulos is senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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