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YOUTH & ADULTS

... in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)

a person reaching up to a cross on a hill

Basics of the Faith

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The Gospel

Theologian Voddie Baucham, Jr. proclaims the greatest need of every person: Jesus Christ.

What if the message that could transform your life forever is something you’ve heard before—but never truly understood? In this video, we break down the Good News of the gospel in a simple, clear, and relatable way—straight from the Bible.

A snippet of the conversation with theologian Wes Huff who explains the Christian Gospel in comparison to other religions

Salvation

Many Christians talk confidently about how they're going to heaven, but have you ever stopped to consider how? How are Christians saved? How do we ensure we're going to heaven when we die?

A clip of R .C. Sproul's sermon discussing the meaning of salvation.

Can we ever be sure that we are saved? R.C. Sproul and Ian Hamilton explain what it really means to be assured of our salvation.

John MacArthur speaks on the essential questions that provide insight on if a person is really "saved."

Living Faithfully

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Spiritual Maturity

An audio discussion with Nathan W. Bingham & Sinclair Ferguson on Christian spiritual development (Offsite at Ligonier Ministries)

A brief essay on spiritual development, highlighting seven marks of growing disciples (Offsite at Desiring God)

We are often guilty of not preparing people for what it TRULY means to be a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ. In this 10-minute sermon from Luke 14:25-35 Jesus is brutally honest about what it means to be a disciple rather than just being a Christian.

Church Membership

Is it possible to be a Christian apart from the church? Pastor Adriel Sanchez draws on church to history to explain why neglecting the body of Christ can be devastating to your spiritual health.

In today’s world of busyness, convenience, and digital discipleship, some wonder if church still matters. But scripture is clear—gathering with the local body of Christ isn’t just helpful, it’s

essential.

Why is it so important for the church to gather together for corporate worship? Harry Reeder explains Scripture’s teaching about gathered worship as both an obligation and a delightful privilege.

Jonathan Leeman argues that virtual church isn’t really church. At best it's a brief fix for emergency situations (like pandemics), butit's not good for your spiritua l health. Physical church gatherings are ideal, he argues. Gathering as churches is crucial for your evangelistic witness, your growth, discipleship, and perseverance in the faith. And gathered churches are“embassies of heaven—like time machines from the future” that anticipate thefinal assembly in heaven.

Lesser matters must never usurp the central purpose of the church. From one of our Ask Ligonier events, R.C. Sproul and Derek Thomas help us to define the distinguishing marks of a true church.

You may have encountered books on this topic before, but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text points to basic biblical principles for assessing and strengthening the health of your church. Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a healthy church will help you cultivate new life and well-being within your own church for God’s glory.

Understanding & Defending

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Essential Truths

R. C. Sproul offers readers an essential understanding of the Christian faith that will kindle a lifelong love for truth, which is foundational to maturity in Christ. Here are theologically sound explanations of the fundamental biblical concepts every Christian should know, written in a way we all can understand. Sproul's homespun analogies and illustrations from everyday life make this book interesting, informative, and easy to read.

R. C. Sproul, in this classic theological work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. Drawing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, he paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christians to become holy just as God is holy.

Defending the Faith

Online resources to equip Christians with a biblically sound, intellectually robust, and culturally engaged faith, to effectively participate

in the Great Commission within a local church that loves God and people (Offsite)

Aritcles, video and audio lectures, podcasts, and downloadable materials that aid in understanding Christian history, doctrine, and worldview (Offsite)

Aritcles, video and audio lectures, podcasts, and downloadable materials that for defending and sharing the faith (Offsite)

Sharing the Faith

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An article on a strategy for sharing the basics of the gospel message with strangers (Offsite at the Gospel Coalition)

A brief video providing principles for sharing the Gospel with strangers (from the Reformed Theological Seminary YouTube channel)

J. I. Packer's careful review of the biblical evidence that a right understanding of God's sovereignty is not so much a barrier to evangelism as an incentive and powerful support for it.

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YOUTH & ADULTS

... in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Basics of the Faith

What is the Gospel? Voddie Baucham LAYS IT DOWN (Short Video)

Understanding the Gospel: The Good News Made Simple (Video)

I explain the gospel to Julian Dorey (Short Video)

How to Know FOR SURE if You’re Going to Heaven (Video)

What is Salvation? What does it mean to be SAVED? - R.C. Sproul (Video)

How can I be assured that I am among the chosen? (Video)

How do I know if I'm really saved? (Video)

FAITHFUL FUTURE