Live Q&A Events

On August 10, Stephen Nichols joined us as a special guest on our Ask Ligonier team and answered your biblical and theological questions live online.

Questions

1. As the president of a bible college, what is it that we need to give the next generation to help them navigate the world? (2:54)

2. What is one of your favorite memories of R.C. Sproul? (5:29)

3. I’ve learned so much from Ligonier, but what does “Ligonier” mean? (6:13)

4. Which episode of 5 Mins in Church History has been your favorite episode to record and why? (7:02)

5. Did the early church fathers teach the doctrine of predestination? (7:37)

6. Does the Holy Spirit give Christians more than one gift? (8:17)

7. What is hyper-calvinism, how does it relate to reformed theology? (9:14)

8. Did the Church fathers view the Lord’s supper as a sacrifice? (10:58)

9. Are Arminians truly saved, or do they trust in a different Gospel? (12:06)

10. What are Arminianism and Calvinism? Am I saved? (13:21)

11. Were the apocryphal books every part of the canon of Scripture? (15:46)

12. What advice do you have for young people who are addicted to social media? (17:06)

13. You say in your new series, Christianity in America, that American Church History is interesting and instructional. Could you share a lesson from American Church History? (18:46)

14. What is the answer to the prosperity gospel and the seeker sensitive movement in the church? (22:27)

15. What are the key theological differences between Reformed Protestantism and Eastern Orthodoxy? (25:51)

16. Did Luther and Clavin disagree on anything? (28:33)

17. Many protestants agree that reformation continues today, how can protestants continue the legacy of Luther and Calvin? (30:06)

18. Which figure from Church History do you think is the most under-appreciated? (33:17)

19. Can monasteries play any positive roles in the life of a Christian today? (35:06)

20. Should God’s people tithe today? (36:08)

21. What did Augustine mean by “Magnus?” (38:24)

22. How would you explain the doctrine of limited atonement to an Arminian? (39:48)

23. Does Science contradict the Biblical doctrine of Creation? (44:14)

24. Since God’s call is effectual, how can someone be a false convert? (46:53)

25. What is the difference between inerrancy and infallibility? (48:05)

26. Is the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit a second movement of grace? (49:45)

27. What can I say to my friend who believes that all roads lead to God? (51:15)

28. What book would you recommend for an overview of Church History? (52:33)

29. Will God give greater rewards for greater Christian service? (52:53)

30. What are your thoughts on the New Calvinism movement? (53:49)

31. Why did God give us Sacraments if the Word of God is sufficient? (54:34)

32. What did God’s people in the Old Testament know about the afterlife? (55:43)

33. How do I know whether I’m a false convert? (56:42)

34. Can my name be blotted out of the Book of Life, Revelation 3:5? (57:45)

35. Is cessationism biblical? (59:03)

36. Is the doctrine of Sola Scriptura taught in the Bible? (1:00:35)

37. What is your word of encouragement to those who are concerned about hardships and suffering? (1:02:29)

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.