If the Foundations Are Destroyed: Escondido 2022 Conference

A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Christopher Gordon, and Derek Thomas.

Questions:

1. How does Reformed theology help a Christian stay the course after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis? (0:09)

2. Are the Psalms intended primarily to be sung or prayed? (5:27)

3. How should Christians today approach fasting? (5:59)

4. Can you explain why some Reformed Christians believe singing in corporate worship should not be accompanied by music? (8:45)

5. When did the Roman Catholic Church begin? (15:35)

6. I attend a church where the Bible teaching is sound and the pastors are caring, but we sing songs produced by megachurches that are known for their dubious teaching. I’m conflicted as to whether we should sing their songs. Do you have any advice? (18:55)

7. What do you think of the current state of the Western church? Where do you see it heading in the next few years? (22:02)

8. How should we approach the progressive Christian community when they do not have a faithful exegetical approach to the Scriptures? (30:27)

9. At what point is it appropriate to leave your church? (32:40)

10. If a woman is under the authority of the elders, is it permissible for her to speak to the congregation on Sunday? (37:19)

Note: Answers given reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries. Here is our Statement of Faith.