On Tuesday, April 17, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson was a special guest for an “Ask Ligonier Team” event, answering biblical and theological questions live online.
Time Stamp for Questions:
What is the difference, if any, between ‘godliness’ and ‘holiness’? (1:06)
Which comes first in the Ordo Salutis (order of salvation)—faith or regeneration? (1:58)
How do I know that I am elect? How do I know my faith is genuine? (3:13)
How should I preach the doctrines of grace? (5:00)
How do you know if God has called you to be a pastor? (7:21)
Why should we pray if God has planned all things? (11:07)
What are the essential qualities of a Christian? (13:16)
How do we obey the moral law without being moralistic? (15:27)
What is the meaning of propitiation? (19:25)
How do we use the apocryphal books as Reformed Protestants? (22:10)
Will Christian who have been forgiven answer for their sins in judgment? (23:38)
Why did Jesus speak in parables? (28:15)
How do you explain the doctrine of election to an unbeliever? (30:47)
Do you have any advice for new ministers in the Bible Belt surrounded by a charismatic influence? (33:20)
In this day when the gospel is considered offensive and intolerant, how can I work without losing my job? (35:58)
What do you hope to see in ministers in the next 20 years? What advice would you give? (38:11)
What level of importance should church history have in my walk as a Christian? (39:09)
What is the greatest challenge in the church today? (40:47)
What book or resource would you recommend to a new believer? (43:09)
What is the best way to describe repentance to an unbeliever? (45:01)
Is suicide the unpardonable sin? (46:37)
What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit’s work and our effort in sanctification? (49:01)
If a new believer becomes paralyzed or brain dead and never shows “good works,” how do we know they are saved? (50:05)
Based on Acts 16:31, “believe…you will be saved…you and your household,” can we ask God to save our household? (52:44)
How would you relate the doctrine of adoption with the sacraments? (54:59)
Are all Christians called to be missionaries and/or do the work the work of missionaries? (58:04)
What are the pros and cons of formal church membership? (59:11)