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Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligon ...
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Things Unseen grapples with a spiritual climate that no longer conforms to orderly patterns – with fewer of us attracted to formal religion, but many still believing that there’s more out there than meets the eye. Thought-provoking speech radio for people of faith – and those who just feel intrigued by the spiritual dimension to life.
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Faithful, biblical preaching doesn’t have to follow a specific formula in order to bless God’s people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects with gratitude on the variety of gifts and emphases that God gives to His preachers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/different-kinds-of-preachers/ A donor-su…
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In this FaithTime episode, Liz Adekunle meets Bobby Seagull, former University Challenge captain, maths teacher, and education equality advocate. Bobby opens up about his upbringing as an Indian Catholic in East Ham, his pivotal career shift from banking to teaching and his ongoing search for both spiritual and romantic fulfillment.…
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What effects should the preaching of God’s Word have on us? Today, Sinclair Ferguson shares words of wisdom from Jonathan Edwards on the influence that faithful preaching should have on the way Christians think and feel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-effects-of-preaching/ A donor-support…
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Why can it sometimes seem that the preaching in our church isn't bearing much fruit? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers this problem and explains how every Christian in the congregation can contribute to the solution. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-is-wrong-with-preaching-today/ A donor-…
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Whether we’re preachers or listeners, the proclamation of God’s Word plays a role in our lives as Christians. But just how important is preaching? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the centrality of this means of grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/how-important-is-preaching/ A donor-suppo…
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By God’s sovereign grace, the very things that threaten to separate us from Christ are tools in His hands to make us more like Him. Today, Sinclair Ferguson concludes his reflections on the closing words of Romans 8. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-shall-separate-us/ A donor-supported outr…
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With all our falls and failures in the Christian life, what hope do we have of escaping the sentence of condemnation that our sin deserves? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us anew of our sweet security in our Lord Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-is-to-condemn/ A donor-suppor…
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Satan accuses the people of God day and night. We’ll never escape his charges of sin and guilt by looking to our merits. Today, Sinclair Ferguson points out where we must go to find assurance against our enemy’s accusations. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-shall-bring-any-charge/ A donor-s…
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If God is for us, then all the devil’s efforts to destroy us will ultimately fail. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses how we can come to the deep, unshakable conviction that the Lord Himself is on our side. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-can-be-against-us/ A donor-supported outreach of Li…
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What is your favorite passage in the Bible? Today, Sinclair Ferguson turns to one of the most cherished sections of Scripture and begins to address the remarkable questions that these verses raise. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/beloved-bible-verses/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Min…
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God places His name on us in our baptism, marking us out as those called to trust in the Father, believe in the Son, and live in the power of the Holy Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson singles out the central truth of baptism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/named-in-baptism/ A donor-supported …
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Discussions about baptism often focus on what we are baptized with—how much water and how it’s to be applied. Today, Sinclair Ferguson encourages us to consider what we are baptized into—and how that affects our identity. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/baptized-a-new-identity/ A donor-support…
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Sinners were coming to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. Why did Jesus, the sinless Son of God, ask to be baptized with that same water? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the gospel message that this moment conveys. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/why-was-jesus-baptized A donor-support…
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Baptism wasn't given to us just for the experience of a moment--it's a sign that affects every day of our Christian lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us what our baptism teaches us about Christ and what He has done for us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-meaning-of-baptism A donor-su…
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If we think of baptism primarily as a point of controversy rather than a gift from God, we need to take some time and think again. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that baptism is a sign that confirms the promise of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-promise-of-baptism A donor-suppo…
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"The way to measure genuine growth in holiness is..." How would you finish that sentence? Today, Sinclair Ferguson draws principles from two figures in church history to aid us in our pursuit of sanctification. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/principles-for-holiness A donor-supported outreach …
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What happens in a person's life that causes a sinner to become a saint? Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks closely at a familiar Bible verse that gets to the heart of our spiritual transformation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/sanctification-summarized A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Mini…
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Sanctification--becoming increasingly like Jesus--takes place more often in the ordinariness of life than in our moments of apparent greatness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson points to one essential indicator of our growth in grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-more-excellent-way A donor-suppor…
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Being holy isn't merely about doing the right things. Nor should we mistake being holy with being gifted. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the true fruit of sanctification: nearness and likeness to Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-fruit-of-sanctification A donor-supported o…
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The Bible teaches us a new vocabulary for understanding the Christian life, and one crucial word it gives to our identity is "sanctified." Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores what it means to be people who are set apart for God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/set-apart-for-god A donor-supported…
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Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus out of love for His friend and out of a holy hatred of the destruction wrought by sin. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christ's perfect anger displays His devotion to His redeemed. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-anger-of-jesus A donor-supported out…
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Scripture reveals not only the power and authority of our Lord Jesus but also His heart as our compassionate Savior. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the refining influence of reflecting on Christ's affections for His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christ-a-man-of-feeling A donor-su…
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Jesus understands our weakness and draws close to us in our need. Today, Sinclair Ferguson beckons us to come near to the One who provides rest for our weary souls. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/rest-for-our-souls A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonie…
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To see whether you have a healthy, biblical view of Jesus, turn to Luke 2:52, which says He grew "in favor with God and man." Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how this passage shows the true humanity of our incarnate Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-grew-in-favor-with-god A donor-supp…
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Since the Christian life involves an ongoing transformation of becoming more like Jesus, we need to know what Jesus is actually like. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the importance of knowing our Lord personally and deeply. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-personal-jesus A donor-supporte…
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Bill never ministered to large churches or spoke at conferences. But he touched lives by remaining the same constant Christian year after year. Today, Sinclair Ferguson thanks God for one of the godliest men he has ever known. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-legacy-of-a-godly-life A donor-…
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