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Since God is not the author of evil, where did the first inclination to sin come from? Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses the Bible's revelation about the fall of Satan and the fall of mankind.

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What should Christians look for when they're seeking a good church? Today, Burk Parsons discusses the biblical criteria for a sound and spiritually healthy congregation.

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Fear and worry are never far from us in a fallen world. How should we think about our anxiety? Is it sinful? Today, Ed Welch reflects on the way Jesus speaks to anxious hearts.

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When we pray, should we direct our prayers to the Father, to the Son, or to the Holy Spirit? Today, listen to the way that R.C. Sproul encouraged us to bring our petitions to the triune God.

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In the Gospels, Jesus often calls Himself the "Son of Man." Why does God use this title to address the prophet Ezekiel? Today, Derek Thomas helps us understand what "son of man" means in both instances.

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Did you know that the legendary figure of Santa Claus is loosely based on a real person? Today, Stephen Nichols introduces us to Saint Nicholas, a bishop in the early church who attended the Council of Nicaea.

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The doctrines of grace can be controversial. Should pastors avoid preaching them on Sunday morning? Today, Steven Lawson assesses the direction that Scripture itself gives for how these doctrines should be presented.

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What drove R.C. Sproul to found Ligonier Ministries 50 years ago in 1971? Today on our 100th episode, W. Robert Godfrey reflects on the critical need for people around the world to know God and His holiness.

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We do not need to be hostile in order to make sound arguments for the truth. Today, hear the encouragement R.C. Sproul gave for us to clearly present the truth of Scripture without being mean-spirited.

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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary in some way for salvation? Today, Derek Thomas poses important principles for interpreting the Bible's language regarding the sacraments, including this challenging verse.

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