Many people today assume that we're generally good by nature--but this is a deadly mistake. Today, R.C. Sproul emphasizes our need as sinners for the atonement that Jesus accomplished on the cross. Get Two Resources from R.C. Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3255/donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Need for an Atonement

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Forbidden by the priests to preach in Jesus' name, Peter declared, "We must obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29). Today, Derek Thomas reflects on the essential message of the gospel and the necessity for us proclaim it boldly. Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3302/life-of-peter 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. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Essence of the Gospel

We're quick to scoff at Peter for rebuking the Lord Jesus, yet the same self-serving tendency lies in our own hearts. Today, Derek Thomas examines this encounter to emphasize that the call to discipleship is a call to self-denial. Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3302/life-of-peter 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. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Call to Take Up the Cross

People have many different views of Jesus. Who do you say He is? Today, Derek Thomas considers how Peter's answer to this question demonstrates the importance for us to believe and confess the truth about Christ. Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3302/life-of-peter 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. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Confession at Caesarea Philippi

Many people were willing to follow Jesus until the truth He spoke offended them. So it is in our day. Today, Derek Thomas explains why we need the life-giving words of Christ to reshape our thinking. Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3302/life-of-peter 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. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Words of Eternal Life

Without hesitation, Peter stepped out of the boat to stand with Jesus on the sea. Yet his zeal gave way to fear, and he began to sink. Today, Derek Thomas shows how Peter's struggle is instructive for our walk of faith with Christ. Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3302/life-of-peter 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. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Need for an Atonement

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