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Strangers and Exiles

Renewing Your Mind

Release Date: 06/30/2025

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Renewing Your Mind

The Bible contains God’s message of salvation, and the Protestant Reformers did everything they could to ensure this message was heard. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the supreme authority of sacred Scripture. Donate any amount to receive R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? and the video teaching on DVD. You’ll also gain lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of...

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Before we consider Reformed theology’s distinctives, we must remember that the theology of the Reformation embraces truths universally confessed by Christians through the ages. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines these foundational truths. Donate any amount to receive R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? and the video teaching on DVD. You’ll also gain lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul...

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We live in a day when people say theology doesn’t matter. But if we love God, we will want to know all we can about Him. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian should study theology. Donate any amount to receive R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? and the video teaching on DVD. You’ll also gain lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries,...

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For many long ages, the nations lived apart from God’s covenant promises and the hope of salvation. But that changed with the coming of Christ. From his sermon series in Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul marvels at God’s grace to unite believing Jews and gentiles in the church. Request R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the book of Ephesians with your donation of any amount:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Ephesians commentary ebook with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of...

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What caused Paul to confront Peter, his fellow Apostle? Today, Derek Thomas outlines this encounter from Galatians, explaining what it teaches us about our identity as Christians. 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:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Galatians commentary ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation:    Meet Today’s Teacher:   Derek...

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Renewing Your Mind

What should we do when we have difficulty understanding a Bible verse? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how to interpret these passages in light of others that are clearer. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was...

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Literary Forms: Is the Bible History or Myth? show art Literary Forms: Is the Bible History or Myth?

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Since the Bible sometimes uses symbolic language, how can we know that Jesus’ resurrection literally took place? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how a clear study of Scripture’s literary forms upholds the Bible’s historical reliability. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your...

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A faithful reading of Scripture takes into account its genres and literary forms. We must interpret narrative, poetry, and prophecy differently if we are to understand God’s intended meaning. Today, R.C. Sproul equips us to do that. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: ...

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What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally? Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the importance of seeking after the plain meaning of God’s Word. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:   Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of...

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In a world of distractions, Christians must fix their focus on knowing Christ and His Word. Today, hear about Sinclair Ferguson’s daily devotional podcast and book, Things Unseen, created to help God’s people look to the Lord and live by faith. Request Sinclair Ferguson’s yearlong devotional book, Things Unseen, with your donation of any amount:   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Things Unseen ebook with your donation:   Meet Today’s Speakers:   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and...

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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.

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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