Sinclair, thank you so much for joining me today on The Crossway Podcast. That should keep us humble. After his service on Unst, he was offered a teaching position as a part-time Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. Ferguson is currently the preaching associate at Trinity Church of Aberdeen. We dont always understand the issue fully, we dont always read each other or listen to each other fully; and yet, we jump in. But then I think, What youre really saying is you wish you were sitting there, knowing what you know now. (Sam Storms). Mike Schmitz), Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs, 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks to Christ, the second Adam, who will bring redeemed humanity into everlasting glory. 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. His writing interests have ranged from works of scholarship to books for children. In one of his many video sermons, Ferguson talked about My Yoke Is Easy where he said that Christians do not have to be trapped by the trials and difficulties that weigh them down in a fallen world, for Christ promised to give an easy yoke. However, Ferguson has not shared any information with the public regarding his parents and siblings despite being a well-known theologian. Sproul and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has been torn on the issue of Social Justice. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson Sermons Were just sort of playing to the echo chamber that were a part of already. Their descendants sinned. Matt Tully Think about this last year when weve had all these tools. Do you feel like youve seen that tendency, or that temptation, in your own life and in your own doing of theology over the years? We want to help each other think a little bit better. WebAnxiety is a pervasive problem for many of us today. 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. They were also concerned with a form of hyper calvinism. Live life today ON PURPOSE. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. 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]. 20 Quotes from Sinclair Fergusons 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. 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. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/mary-knew-her-masters-voice. Thats what Im supposed to do; thats what I want to be doing. Ferguson is among a select group of pastor-theologians whose books repeatedly serve to equip and edify the church. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the Lord's Prayer and the precious gift we have in calling on God as Father. Are you like Nicodemus or Zacchaeus, etc.? Dr. Ferguson is also host of the podcast Things Unseen. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/simon-who-carried-his-cross. Alas, we dont know how it all wouldve developed. Sinclair Ferguson Matt Tully I think in some ways it may have resonated unexpectedly with people because this was a ministry in a very ordinary setting. Sinclair Ferguson WebSinclair Ferguson ( - ) Listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker Sinclair Ferguson in mp3 format. Farming Simulator 22 - Free Content Update #6 feat. Fendt You can think about this in all kinds of ways. 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. Evan Ferguson has committed his long-term future to Brighton & Hove Albion by signing a new deal until 2028. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to join with all the redeemed in exalting our triumphant Savior. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. He is married to his beautiful and loving wife Dorothy Ferguson. We want to sharpen each other. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/jesus-teaching-on-marriage-and-gender. You see, there is wickedness and perversity in our sin, but in some ways, there is an even greater tragedy in it. You have to go off a main road, drive down a valley, go through trees for miles, turn right, and you come to the church in which he ministered. Like a father who is a gardener, God gave his child, Adam, a miniature garden of his own to take care of and to expand: the garden of Eden. They really are. Another thing that I think is really important in any discussion of disputed matters is thisand if I can make a historical illustration of this principle that John Owen, the great Puritan, had. Sinclairs knowledge of Fergusons abuse prompted seven former members to form CFCtoo, a group of advocates who published an open letter on May 31. by. He says there that all have sinned. 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. You dont just throw it to the printer and say, Print that! We preach him. But they knew God would fulfill His Word. I honestly think that at the end of the day, youre either a legalist or an Antinomian. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worthy-is-the-lamb, God promised Abraham that in his seed, "all the families of the earth shall be blessed" (Gen. 12:3). Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/created-for-glory. Listen to Sinclair Ferguson and learn some helpful texts to which you can turn and shine some light into somebodys darkness. Dr. Sinclair Ferguson has a way of saying a lot in a short time. He was born to his parents in Scottland, in the United Kingdom. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/john-saw-and-believed. 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. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-disciples-hearts-burned-within-them. 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. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Only have time for the best-of-the-best from TGC? 6:9). Its there in Exodus 20, and once you get past the first verse, its really just ideas that youve got to match up in your own lifestyle. 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 Unpack that connection to Genesis. But they knew God would fulfill His Word. Matt Tully All youve done isand I think to people that can seem very clever that youve done thisbut all youve done is trace the dots to the answer. 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? His sermons have attracted many as well as brought many followers and Christians close to God. They also teach Christians good values and encourage them to be obedient even when they have no idea where obedience may lead them. I think its quite subtle, but I think both elements are there. 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. 01:02 - The Impact of the Marrow Controversy, 12:37 - The Seeds of Legalism and Antinomianism. He explains that although the Holy Spirit is at times the forgotten Person of the Trinity, His presence and work is found all over the redemptive history. If you can never get enough true crime Congratulations, youve found your people. Usually, Im not on podcasts as well! I remember saying to my wife when I was preparing the addressesI lived in Scotland and the addresses were given in the United StatesI dont know why Im wasting my time preparing these addresses because theres nobody in the world who is interested in this controversy. Adam and Eve, and presumably their family line through the generations, were to extend that garden until it filled the whole earth with beauty and order. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/gods-unfailing-promise. Crossway 32:35 - Are Theological Disagreements a Waste of Time. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worthy-is-the-lamb. 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. But all he has done is solve the crossword puzzle. This is why you see it in the non-Christian religions. He was ordained as a minister in the year 1971 in the Church of Scotland and became the minister of St. Johns Baltasound. Im here. That invites us to think of a daily conversation between the Father, who has been upholding the whole cosmos, and the human son, who has been working away at his own little garden: What have you been doing in the garden today, Adam? Hes alright because of what he contributed. View our current career opportunities. So, I think this is just partin answer to your questionI think its just part of the existence of the church in the world as a sinful community living in a sinful world, surrounded by malformed thinking about the world, God, and the gospel. If you think, Let me cut out everything in Pauls letters thats not related to something going wrong in the history of the church, you dont have all that much left in Pauls letters. Westminster Bookstore on Twitter: "The Classic Warfield Fergusons estimated net worth is $3 million. So long as this is true we will find ourselves under threat from the old order. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. I, hungry and thirsty for the Savior, I dont want my crossword puzzle solved; I want Jesus. Log in, Written by Don K. Clements | In fact, there had been bad blood between the Sproul family and the Duncan family up and until the time of Sprouls passing. 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.
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