Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers God's faithfulness and His people's faith. In 2022, a Festschrift was published in his honor. This issue of legalism and Antinomianism, for example, kind of blew up in the Lutheran Reformation. Ive always found that a helpful thing to do. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and So, in the Genesis narrative, we find Adam being called to the prophetic task of naming the animals, and of course, to pass on, first of all to Eve, and then to his family, what God had revealed to him. Websort by. Sign up for a weekly dose of personal thoughts along with interesting content updates. Podcast: A Christian Doctors Guide to Thinking about Coronavirus (Bob Cutillo, MD). I think its quite subtle, but I think both elements are there. WebSinclair Buchanan Ferguson (born 21 February 1948) is a Scottish theologian known in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. Monday through Friday, this devotional podcast features thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. His snapping at Phil Johnson at the ill-advised ShepCon Q&A included the caveat that who he platforms speaks for his positions. In this episode, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the relevance of church history and divisive theological positions as we dig into a largely forgotten 18th-century Scottish debate about Gods grace and our works, explaining the roots of legalism and antinomianism, and why all of this matters for modern-day believers. But we also need to be very observant of our own psychology as well. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. There was legalism, there was hyper calvinism, and at the end of the day, the men who led the charge all got accused of Antinomianism. Evan Ferguson has committed his long-term future to Brighton & Hove Albion by signing a new deal until 2028. If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks then look no further. Were they just emphasizing different things and that was leading to disagreement? Learn more or donate today at. Ferguson is also an author, professor, and public speaker. Live life today ON PURPOSE. At the end of the day, it needs to be done as someone who is a servant of Christ, and also a servant of the person. But thankfully thats not where the story ends, is it? Thats the kind of thing that promotes the tensions, arguments, building of kingdoms, the creation of tribes. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers God's faithfulness and His people's faith. I think the way I would put it is that people can be well instructed theologically in terms of categories, but not necessarily really well nourished and nurtured by the person of Christ himselfin their growth and personal knowledge of Christ and communion with Christ. Books he has written, edited, or contributed to include: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Theology for Ministry: How Doctrine Affects Pastoral Life and Practice includes contributions from Joel Beeke, Ligon Duncan, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael Horton, Douglas Kelly, Robert Letham, Philip Ryken, and Chad Van Dixhoorn. He has held the Charles Krahe Chair for Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. But then what? Mike Schmitz), Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs, 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-blessing-of-abraham, Lamech spoke hopefully of his son Noah, "Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief" (5:20). Our Ligonier sources warned that it may take time to see Mohlers name removed from the website, and probably wont happen until his scheduled speaking engagements are over. Heres a picture of that that, again, has impacted me greatly. When Sinclair Ferguson was growing up in Scotland in the 1950s, the culture was not only Christian but also Reformed. We preach him. He was born to his parents in Scottland, in the United Kingdom. the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing Sunday, February 24, 2013, Four Distinguishing Characteristics of Christian Assurance, Christian CEO Wins Religious Discrimination Case. In some ways, theres a story that lies behind the book. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, Ferguson is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. All this week on Things Unseen, weve been thinking about the Christian view of man, and especially the way God created man as His image, male and female. He enrolled at the University Arberdeen for all his University education and graduate with a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Divinity. I was not educated to have opinions of my own until I had been educated. So, surely, he would have come to his heavenly Father, leading the whole created order as its prophet, priest, and king, and said to his Father, Father, we finished the work, and then, like a child, wouldve handed it all back to God as the love gift of an obedient creation. You say to him, Excuse me, youre breaking the law, and he says, Were not under law. They suspected that there was some level of high preparationism and what I would call qualificationism, in that there is something you have got to do to be allowed in. At a practical level, that could lead to various forms of immorality. Where do you see that? That can influence us just in terms of how we view the law of God. I think by contrast with that, the greatest living theologian who influenced me was Professor John Murray. I know hes of interest to Crossway these days. Listen to Sinclair Ferguson and learn some helpful texts to which you can turn and shine some light into somebodys darkness. This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Besides that, he also held the Charles Krahe Chair for Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Today, Sinclair Ferguson turns to Genesis 3:15 to investigate the promised Redeemer who would triumph over Satan. That was the big thing I wanted to convey because I thought, actually, this notion of union with Chriswhich has lingered with me probably since I was sixteen or seventeenwas actually the key to the different problems that were engaging men during what was called the Marrow Controversy. I was asked over forty years ago now to give three addresses on an ancient controversy that took place in the church in Scotland. This has become an absolute favorite of mine. It sounds as though were talking about mercy and grace, but that mercy has been diluted by our contribution to the situation that has made God gracious. IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Think about this last year when weve had all these tools. He serves as a Teaching Fellow for Ligonier Ministries. He is married to his beautiful and loving wife Dorothy Ferguson. Its related to the relationship between Gods grace and our good works. , . Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! In addition to being Senior Minister, Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. When Adam first set his eyes on Eve, he knew that she was just what he needed. He is the same today as he was then too, so that, in a sense, I think we need to understand that sometimes we are turning the New Testaments testimony and looking at it from the outside in instead of listening to it from the inside out. This is an excellent collection edited by John J. Hughes and includes an introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson. But you realize that so much of his own growth theologically was related to those different theological issues and debates. In the examination process, they asked what was, in essence, a trick question, which was (if I could put it in the vernacular), Do you have to leave sin in order to come to Christ? Get Weekly TGC Content. In his Maturity book, Ferguson illustrates that an extensive-seated concern of the writers of the New Testament was to see Christians grow to spiritual maturity- and if that was the concern of the first believers, then it should also be our concern too. Everyone Jesus meets turns out to either be a legalist or an Antinomian. When we lose hold of who God is, then our identity as His image-bearers will inevitably unravel. But I realized then that because I had focused on what I thought were really important theological, pastoral issues, the historical setting was just one of many settings in which the issue of how do we understand the gospel, especially when people begin to develop a Reformed view of theology, there are big questions related to the nature of Gods covenant. We need to see that this is part of the story of redemptive history. I think he was a very farsighted individual, but I dont think he could have been as farsighted in my life as he actually was. When I thought about that, quite separate from the Marrow Controversy, and put the two things together in a way that I dont think the leading figures in the Marrow Controversy did, it really did strike me that this is something that goes right down to the very roots of our existence. You can think about this in all kinds of ways. They also continued to stress that it was Mohlers influence in the institution, as well as his position on Social Justice, that led to the decision and that the final call was multi-faceted., Do you know the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder? Dr. Sinclair Ferguson (born 1948) is a Scottish theologian known in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. However, after a disastrous Q&A at a Ligonier event in which Ligon Duncan endorsed the work of a gay Anglican priest, reports are circulating that Ligonier has done some soul-searching regarding how much they want to be affiliated with the biggest social justice advocates out there, with Duncan and Mohler included. Your book, The Whole Christ, is really interesting. Ferguson is 75 years old. Can you think of any examples from our modern lives today where you have seen legalism or Antinomianism infect the purity of our understanding of the gospel, perhaps in subtle ways that we would never say it like that, but its still maybe there? Ferguson stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in(Approx 1.75 m). I think one of the things that has just fascinated me about the Marrow Controversy (and lots of controversies) is that in so manyI have a mantra in which I say, There is no theology without psychology. Theres not abstract theology; theres only the theology that we, as individuals, work out. So long as this is true we will find ourselves under threat from the old order. Unpack that for us, because I think that gets back to what youre saying here. In that sense, the strength of the fellowship of the church. Rufus The Roadrunner Ferguson, who turned 72 on Friday, played for UW from 1970 through 1972. Josh and Chuck have you covered. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. Authority on earth was given to him, and he was to express it lovingly, creatively, as creations prophet and priest, as well as king, and to do so to the ends of the earth. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries. Thank you, Ligonier Ministries, The Bible in a Year (with Fr. But then he goes on to say something I think I might not have said, because I think I wouldve written, All have sinned and broken the commands of God. But no, what Paul says is that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sinclair Ferguson follows a theme each week to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. Matt Tully He was explicitly given dominion. We dont want sermons on David and Goliath that tell us we need to be brave and stand up. 27 Apr 2023 17:16:01 Sinclair Ferguson But if you reflect on it, youll realize that much biblical prophecy is not so much foretelling, but forthtellingapplying Gods truth to every situation. The minister was in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. If you think about it, all exposition of the Word is, as they used to say in my tradition, ministerial. Thats such a helpful and humbling reminder that our psychology inevitablyalways, and without intentionally doing itis going to impact how we do theology and how we think about those things. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worthy-is-the-lamb. Unaware that they were traveling with the resurrected Jesus, two disciples gladly heard Him explain the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus. Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, while living in Scotland, is professor of systematic theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas and dean of the Doctor of Ministry program at Ligonier Academy. Defending the Reformed Faith in the 21st Century - Ferguson, . Lamech spoke hopefully of his son Noah, "Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief" (5:20). . What if Simon of Cyrene hadn't been passing by when the soldiers compelled him to carry Jesus' cross? Matt Tully Monday through Friday, this devotional podcast features thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. So they signed the Confession, but it was pretty much held at arm's length. For an American context, help us understand that word. Frattesi did not play under De Zerbi, as he was on loan at Ascoli, Empoli and Monza. Sinclair Ferguson Jon Harris, a former SEBTS student who opposes social justice and maintains a social media presence resisting the movement, posted on Twitter that Mohler and Duncan have been removed as teaching fellows by Ligonier due to their position on Social Justice. The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel AssuranceWhy the Marrow Controversy Still Matters. But they knew God would fulfill His Word. But Jesus didn't reject it. Whats wrong with that? I remember coming across a very striking comment in the Dutch-American theologian Geerhardus Vos where he says the essence of legalism is that you sever the law of God from the person of God. Listen online or download the iHeart App. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. It was not until she heard His voice that Mary Magdalene recognized the risen Lord. : , . What advice would you give to a modern Christianmaybe even a modern pastoron how to deal with theological disagreement in our world today? Could this be an example of that, or do you think thats not whats going on with this particular issue? What his passion is is to know Christ and the fellowship of his sufferings and being made like him in his death and at the end, ultimately, to be conformed to him. One of the things that really struck me was that, essentially, they said they had become Antinomians because they were actually legalists. (91) Here we are strangers, exiles for the moment. We dont preach ourselves. We want to help each other think a little bit better. It seems like this struggle that Christians have with walking the line betweenor maybe thats the wrong metaphorbut avoiding legalism on one hand and Antinomianism on the other hand, it feels like something that continues to come back up in the life of the church. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores how Jesus Christ fulfills this blessing in the salvation of Jewish and gentile believers. If he felt he was in disagreement with another position, what he did was he looked for the best and the strongest possible exposition of that position in order to consider it. I think that connects even to critiques that we hear todayfrom outside the church, but especially from within the churchwhere people will look at different issues that we might be discussing and say, This is just a great example of what Paul warns about in 1 and 2 Timothy: quarreling over words, arguing, creating division over these unimportant things that maybe youre going too deep in. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries. I Hate My Job (Jim Hamilton). And I say, I know. WebToday, Sinclair Ferguson looks to Christ, the second Adam, who will bring redeemed humanity into everlasting glory. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Its primary teaching fellows include Sinclair Ferguson, Steve Lawson, Steven Nichols, Albert Mohler and I think a lot of people have had this reaction to it because on one level its a recountingor retellingthe story of what is, largely, a forgotten eighteenth century debate within Scotland called the Marrow Controversy. While capable of mixing it up with the best scholars, Ferguson has never forgotten the role of the ordinary pastor and maintains a heart for people in the pew. His quotes encourage people and also serve as an eye-opener where he teaches Christians ways to overcome the flesh. Him we proclaim. What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't? It was that he wanted to consider it from all the angles. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the grave warning found in Pilate's own answer to this question. Subscribe today so you dont miss an episode. I think you can trace in Genesis 3 this conflict between legalism and Antinomianism in the way in which the serpent essentially traps Eve and then Adam. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-will-give-us-rest. He has finished the work His Father gave Him to do, and He is able to restore us to the pattern God originally intended for us. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-father-in-heaven. He attended the University of Aberdeen where he first studied and received a Master of Arts, followed by a Bachelor of Divinity prior to obtaining his Ph.D. As a student, Ferguson worshipped at Gilcomstons South Church, which was under the ministry of William Still. In addition, Ferguson also gives quotes during his sermons. Sinclair Ferguson But in any event, Adam was king. In addition, Ferguson has also worked as an editor with the Banner of Truth Trust, as a professor of systematic theology in Dallas, at Redeemer Seminary, and as a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. I was going to ask about that. Only have time for the best-of-the-best from TGC? . They ask, How did you know? I suppose the most popular kind is youre driving along the road and the guy whos driving you is going 95 mph and the speed limit is 70 mph. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/john-saw-and-believed. Matt Tully Sinclair Ferguson Sinclair Ferguson Have you found that to be the case in your own life and study and ministry? You and I have sinned. WebIn addition to being Senior Minister, Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on Christ's tender love for His family, to which we now belong by grace. Adam was a prophet, priest, and king over creation, but he failed in his calling and fell short of God's glory. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-am-i. If Professor Murray was asked a question, he might answer in three days' time. Its kind of fascinating to me that, over the years, numbers of preachers have said to me, I find preaching Paul easy, but I find preaching from the Gospels difficult. 6:9). It sounds like Im hearing you say theres actually value in theological disagreement and discussion. At the end of the day, we confuse an ideological construction of God, Christ, the Father, and the Spirit with the actual person of God himself. My area of teaching has been systematic theology, which I love, but its also become very obvious to me that the big danger in any system-type theology is that it becomes depersonalized and ideological. However, Ferguson has not shared any information with the public regarding his parents and siblings despite being a well-known theologian. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/created-for-glory. Here is somebody who is in my crosshairs and I am after him, but I am on my knees seeking to wash his feet, or wash his brain, with the Word and with the Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the hope swelling in these words for the one who denied Jesus--and for us. Since the Lord's Prayer has been given to shape our praying, it also shapes our living as disciples of Christ. Use this work to point suffering brothers An angel came with striking instructions from the resurrected Lord: "Go, tell his disciples and Peter" (Mark 16:7). He later moved back to Scottland in the year 1997, where he filled the pulpit at St Georges-Tron Church in Glasgow, succeeding the successful two-decade ministry of Eric Alexander. In that sense, theres a disconnect between the fabric of Christ presented to us in the gospel. gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Its primary teaching fellows include Sinclair Ferguson, Steve Lawson, Steven Nichols, Albert Mohler and Burk Parsons. As you may know, the later tabernacle and the temple were built in a way that reflected the beauty of the garden of Eden. We dont want morality from the Old Testament. Maybe you are not quite as alone and abandoned as it feels right now. Thank you very much for having me. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peters-failure-was-not-final. Since one of my pretty deep theological convictions is its all in Genesis 3and I honestly cant remember if I bring this out in the book. He is currently a preaching associate at Trinity Church, Aberdeen, Ferguson studied at the University of Aberdeen for all of his university education, earning first a master of arts, then a bachelor of divinity, before gaining his Ph.D. During his days as a student, he worshiped at Gilcomston South Church, under the ministry of William Still.[2]. I can act as though the world is just waiting for me to hear about every single issue. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/pilate-who-condemned-him. I want to get into that a little bit and have you tell us what that controversy was actually about and who the key players were, but before we even do that, had you heard of the Marrow Controversy before, I believe, it was a pastor from Indianapolis who reached out to you and asked you to come speak? His writing interests have ranged from works of scholarship to books for children. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that the true rest pictured in Noah would be provided in Christ. Matt Tully In addition to being Senior Minister, Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. P&P spoke to two sources familiar with the matter, including one associated closely with Ligonier. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses what it means for God's kingdom and His will to be established in our lives. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. He currently serves as a preacher and elder at St. Peters Free Church in Dundee. He has written numerous quotes in his books. 32:35 - Are Theological Disagreements a Waste of Time. How much more have you and the family expanded it?. Its kind of paradoxical. I can fall into all kinds of legalisms and Antinomianisms. Free Content Update #6 (including patch 1.9.1) is now available and introduces more machines. I dont remember when this struck me, but one day it struck me that these two statements dont really belong together in the same sentence. 27 Apr 2023 17:16:01 We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. I think I can see that in the New Testament too. By the mercy of God, in his creation he built in the stuff out of which this kind of thing could be done. Matt Tully I, hungry and thirsty for the Savior, I dont want my crossword puzzle solved; I want Jesus. Because another Prophet, Priest, and King has come, a better Onethe proper Man whom God Himself hath bidden, and He has dealt with Adams sin and ours. Probably also because the chief figure in my own mind, one of my own favorite Scottish theologians, was a very profoundly theological pastor who ministered absolutely in the boonies. Maturity: Growing Up and Going on in the Christian Life, among many others. Its formulated in this way in my mind: all ministrywhich is every expression of the gospelall ministry needs to be exercised on our knees.
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