Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Scripture describes the church as a bride preparing to appear in unblemished splendor before her loving Bridegroom. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows how this image helps us be patient with one another's progress in sanctification. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-bride-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: htt...

When sheep hear the familiar sound of their shepherd's voice, they draw nearer to him and to one another. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the beautiful pastoral imagery of the church as the flock of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-flock-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.l...

Why does the New Testament describe the church as the body of Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the significance of seeing Jesus as our Head and Christians as members of one another. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-body-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of...

A pastor's love for his people isn't so much worked up as it is sent down. Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes us to a pulpit in South Carolina, beloved for the people who surrounded it, to consider the love God gives to His church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-marble-pulpit-in-south-carolina/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries...

"Home" may be a word that brings joy or sorrow. Today, Sinclair Ferguson thinks on several homes in his life and reminds Christians where our home most truly lies: with the family of God in the fellowship of the church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/home/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org...

It was one of the hardest decisions of a young Scotsman's life to go and teach at an American seminary. But there, God blessed him with friends. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the cherished gift of friendship. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-seminary-in-philadelphia/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

In a university bedroom, an 18-year-old Sinclair Ferguson was prompted to study the books of the Bible and the great Christian classics. Today, he imparts lessons from this experience to encourage a new generation of readers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/room-c37/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.li...

Some locations mark our lives forever because of what God did for us there. Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes a mental visit to the pulpit he sat under when he came to faith in Jesus Christ—a pulpit from which he later preached. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-little-pulpit-in-scotland/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate...

Through all the hardships of his life, God brought Joseph to the right place at the right time and made him the right man for the task at hand. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the transformative glory of divine providence. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-glory-of-gods-providence/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donat...

All of God's people have a role to play in the good purposes of His providence. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson examines the way that God used Joseph to achieve reconciliation with his brothers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/instruments-of-gods-providence/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier...

While the doctrine of providence does not relieve us from going through hard times, it reassures us that God knows what He is doing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the perspective that the Lord's sovereignty offers us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-mystery-of-providence/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: htt...

The story of Joseph is filled with jealousy, deception, and sorrow. Yet in the end, Joseph says, "God meant it for good" (Gen. 50:20). Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to examine this case study in God's surprising providence. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/god-meant-it-for-good/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: http...

In painful circumstances, we sometimes ask, "Why is this happening to me?" Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the comfort of God's providence and His promise to work all things together for the good of His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/all-things-work-together/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://don...

When the Holy Spirit indwells us, one of our first and highest privileges is to address God as "Abba! Father" (Rom. 8:15). Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the joy of becoming an adopted child of God by the Spirit's power. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-spirit-of-the-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ht...

Jesus, in His human nature, relied on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on this truth to deepen our appreciation for our Savior and the Spirit. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-spirit-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:/...

Jesus, in His human nature, relied on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on this truth to deepen our appreciation for our Savior and the Spirit. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-spirit-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:/...

Jesus, in His human nature, relied on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on this truth to deepen our appreciation for our Savior and the Spirit. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-spirit-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:/...

The very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-indwelling-of-the-holy-spirit/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

The very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-indwelling-of-the-holy-spirit/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

The very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-indwelling-of-the-holy-spirit/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples that He would ask the Father to give them "another Helper" (John 14:16). Today, Sinclair Ferguson tells us what this title for the Holy Spirit reveals about Him. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/another-helper/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples that He would ask the Father to give them "another Helper" (John 14:16). Today, Sinclair Ferguson tells us what this title for the Holy Spirit reveals about Him. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/another-helper/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

Often when people talk about the Holy Spirit, their attention focuses on the gifts and blessings He bears in our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson challenges us to get to know the Spirit who is at work in us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-the-holy-spirit/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

Often when people talk about the Holy Spirit, their attention focuses on the gifts and blessings He bears in our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson challenges us to get to know the Spirit who is at work in us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-the-holy-spirit/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

In the old covenant, God revealed Himself through prophets, priests, and kings. But this changed with the coming of Christ and the outpouring of the Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains why Pentecost is worth celebrating. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-glory-of-pentecost/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ht...