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Perseverance

Simply Put

Release Date: 12/02/2025

Abomination of Desolation show art Abomination of Desolation

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Jesus warned His disciples of an “abomination of desolation” who would defile the temple. Is this a figure we should still expect, or has he come already? Today, Barry Cooper turns to the context of Christ’s warning to give clarity to this figure’s identity. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Sabbath show art Sabbath

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After completing His work of creating the world, God rested—but not because He got tired and needed a break. Today, Barry Cooper explains how the Sabbath reminds us to regularly rest in God and enjoy the ultimate rest that He has given His people in Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Irresistible Grace show art Irresistible Grace

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When Jesus calls people to Himself, they come. Today, Barry Cooper shows how God puts His sovereign grace in display every time a lost soul is drawn to Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Unconditional Election show art Unconditional Election

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On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? Today, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn’t ultimately depend on our free choice—and why that’s a good thing. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Penal Substitutionary Atonement show art Penal Substitutionary Atonement

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In order for our sin to be dealt with, someone must face the penalty our sin deserves. Today, Barry Cooper points to the only One who is qualified to take our sin upon Himself and reconcile us to God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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King show art King

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Followers of Jesus seem to be at the mercy of earthly kings bent on destroying them. But each of these rulers will instantly fold at a single word from the mouth of Christ. Today, Barry Cooper invites us to take heart in knowing the King of kings and Lord of lords. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Priest show art Priest

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If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have full access to the Creator and can approach Him without fear of being destroyed. Today, Barry Cooper expresses how Jesus, our Great High Priest, has atoned for our sin and intercedes on our behalf. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Prophet show art Prophet

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While the prophets often did present God’s revelation of the future, their calling had much more to do with how God’s people were living in the present. Today, Barry Cooper observes how the prophets reminded God’s people of their covenant obligations, culminating in the ultimate Prophet, Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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The Inspiration of Scripture show art The Inspiration of Scripture

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When we open the Bible, we can be sure that what we're reading has been breathed out by God. Today, Barry Cooper delves into the marvelous doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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High Places show art High Places

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All of the world’s idols demand that we make endless sacrifices for them. But only Jesus has accomplished the ultimate sacrifice we need. Today, Barry Cooper explains how the idols we encounter in the Old Testament are far more relevant than we realize. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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No one who is truly united to Christ can ever be snatched from the hand of God. Today, Barry Cooper examines an encouraging truth: when God gives someone the gift of saving faith, He will preserve that faith to the end.

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