Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Since the time of the Reformation, some Christians have wondered whether Christmas Day should be celebrated at all. Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings thoughtful and biblical principles to this question. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/should-we-celebrate-christmas/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligoni...

It's easy to have sentimental thoughts about the Christmas story, but Jesus' birth involved hardship. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the message of the best Christmas hymns: all of Christ's suffering was for our salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-saviors-lowly-birth/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: htt...

In spite of all its buzzing activity, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year for some of us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson recalls a touching memory that conveys the nearness of Christ to His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-friend-who-sticks-closer/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donat...

As we center our hearts and minds on the Lord Jesus, everything else in our lives begins to fit into place. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that our struggle against sin and our weariness at Christmas have the same solution. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/renewed-affection-for-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate:...

We should not be surprised that Jesus isn't the center of attention at Christmas if He is absent from our thoughts throughout the year. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the need to refocus our affections on Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/recovering-christ-at-christmastime/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate:...

When you worship with the church, how often do you realize that you are worshiping in the presence of angels? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how these majestic ministers of praise can guide us in greater devotion to Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worship-with-the-angels/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: h...

The Bible identifies angels as "ministering spirits" (Heb. 1:14), and we find them ministering to their incarnate King in times of trial. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks at two of these moving moments in Jesus' life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-angels-that-ministered-to-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate:...

The Word of God records numerous appearances by angels, yet they're far from random occurrences. Today, Ferguson identifies the common factor behind the arrival of these mighty beings, teaching us about their mission. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/angelic-appearances/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate...

Angels are as intriguing as they are mysterious. One of the most remarkable things Scripture reveals about these heavenly creatures is their sheer variety. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the types of angels in the Bible. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/different-kinds-of-angels/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ht...

The Bible teaches that we are not alone in the universe. Hosts of angels are actively serving the Lord and His people. But what are angels, anyway? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on these heavenly beings. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-is-an-angel/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org...

The return of Christ seems almost too wonderful to imagine, yet Scripture gives us three words to describe this moment. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines each in turn and beckons us to pray, "Our Lord, come" (1 Cor. 16:22). Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-lord-come/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate...

What will life be like when the Lord Jesus returns and His people are resurrected in glory? Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates what we can know about the wonderful mystery of the resurrection to come. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/we-shall-be-changed/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/...

In 1 Corinthians 15, we find a striking map of events that will take place at Jesus' return. Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens this chapter to consider the goal of history and the ultimate triumph of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/delivering-the-kingdom-to-the-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://do...

Sometimes Christians can become more fixated on the details of Christ's second coming than on the Christ who is to come. Today, Sinclair Ferguson offers an unexpected suggestion to help balance our view of the Lord's return. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/proclaiming-his-death-until-he-comes/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries...

The same Jesus who arrived humbly at Bethlehem will return from heaven in majesty and glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of giving thought to our Lord's second advent in addition to His first. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/looking-to-christs-return/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://dona...

The Son of Man was prophesied to regain the dominion that Adam lost and to bring to completion the redemptive purposes of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson speaks on the title that Jesus most often used to identify Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-triumphant-son-of-man/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:...

What does it mean that Jesus is the "Son of the living God" (Matt. 16:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the testimony borne throughout Scripture to the divine identity of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/son-of-the-living-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of o...

When Peter announced to Jesus, "You are the Christ," what was Peter really saying? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the One uniquely anointed by the Holy Spirit to serve as the Prophet, Priest, and King of the people of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christ-the-anointed-one/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate:...

When people encountered Jesus, many sensed that He was no ordinary man. Then Peter realized that Jesus was the Man long promised in the Old Testament. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on Peter's declaration. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-do-you-say-that-i-am/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

There is always something more to know about the people we know best. The same is true of Jesus—but how can we come to know Him better? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses this question. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podc...

It was in love that Jesus delivered so many warnings about hell. Today, Sinclair Ferguson gives sober attention to the condemnation our sin deserves so that we may cherish the grace of salvation that belongs to all who trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-reality-of-hell/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Dona...

People have many ideas about what heaven will be like, and those ideas may reveal a great deal about our relationship with God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the most wonderful truth about heaven: Jesus is there. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-will-heaven-be-like/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

All of us, without exception, must stand before the judgment of God. The question is, will we be standing in Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies seven truths that Scripture reveals about the day of judgment. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-coming-judgment/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.l...

Death is not a subject on which most of us want to linger, for it is the enemy of the life we love. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christians are to think of death, that we may face this foe with hope in our risen Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/death/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligo...

Our lives as Christian are shaped by the way we think about the future. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the importance of thinking about the end of our lives and reflecting on the world to come. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-four-last-things/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Expl...