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Does God Create Unbelief?

Renewing Your Mind

Release Date: 09/02/2025

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The reality of sin is something we must face. Yet John Calvin was convinced the church wasn’t addressing it clearly enough. Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses how a biblical understanding of sin and salvation changes our lives. Download W. Robert Godfrey’s video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church, plus the digital study guide, with your donation:   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...

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Since the church is made up of sinners saved by grace, it must constantly be realigned with the truth of God’s Word. Today, W. Robert Godfrey describes John Calvin’s defense of the Protestant Reformation. Download W. Robert Godfrey’s video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church, plus the digital study guide, with your donation:   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. Renewing...

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Our own efforts are utterly worthless to justify us in the sight of God. From his sermon series in the book of Galatians, today R.C. Sproul explains that while the law condemns us, the gospel clothes us in Christ’s righteousness when we are united to Him by faith. Receive R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the book of Galatians with your donation:   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...

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In the Middle Ages, several voices spoke out against corruptions and errors in the Roman church. Today, W. Robert Godfrey chronicles how figures like John Wycliffe and Jan Hus laid a foundation for the Protestant Reformation. Download A Survey of Church History, W. Robert Godfrey’s monumental 73-message teaching series collection, plus the 6 digital study guides, with your donation:   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...

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The truth of God’s Word must be passed on the next generation. Today, Chris Larson speaks with Keith Mathison, the newly appointed R.C. Sproul Chair of Theology at Reformation Bible College. Listen as they discuss Dr. Mathison’s years of teaching, the convictions he learned from Dr. Sproul, and the importance of establishing young Christians in faithful theology. Your donation today can accelerate the vision of Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Bible College to train the next generation of Christian disciples:   Learn how Reformation Bible College can help you grow in the knowledge...

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Does the doctrine of election terrify you? Or does it bring comfort? Today, R.C. Sproul shows why this truth from God’s Word should deepen consolation for Christians and elevate our love for our merciful Lord. Download Truths We Confess, R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession, with your donation today:   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. Renewing...

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God does not merely extend the opportunity for sinners to be saved. He unfailingly accomplishes His purpose to redeem His chosen people. Today, R.C. Sproul studies the implications of the doctrine of predestination. Download Truths We Confess, R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession, with your donation today:   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....

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Does God look down the corridor of time to discover new information about the future? Today, R.C. Sproul disproves this misunderstanding and presents what the Bible actually teaches about divine foreknowledge. Download Truths We Confess, R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession, with your donation today:   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. Renewing...

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If you refuse to believe that God is sovereign over all things, ultimately you’re rejecting the God of biblical Christianity. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why absolute sovereignty is a necessary attribute of God. Download Truths We Confess, R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession, with your donation today:   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. Renewing...

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When does a religious practice turn into legalism? From his sermon series in the book of Galatians, today R.C. Sproul examines the controversy over circumcision in the early church, helping us distinguish between what Christians are free to do and what God actually requires. Receive R.C. Sproul’s ebook commentary on the book of Galatians with your donation:   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...

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Since God creates saving faith in the hearts of the elect, does that mean He creates unbelief in everyone else? Today, R.C. Sproul clearly establishes that God is not the author of sin.

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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