Stand Firm: 2023 National Conference

































Sometimes Reformed theology is characterized as involving abstract ideas about God that have no actual bearing on our day-to-day lives. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. In this seminar, Drs. Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, and Michael Reeves emphasize the relevance, clarity, and comfort that Reformed theology provides for the Christian life and the life of the church.
Questions:
- What does it mean when we say Reformed Theology? (0:00)
- Why would someone think that Reformed Theology isn’t practical? (3:16)
- How does Reformed Theology help with someone struggling with their assurance? (11:06)
- How does Reformed Theology help with severe and prolonged suffering? (15:50)
- How does Reformed Theology help us in decision making? (20:18)
- Does right doctrine always precede right living? (24:21)
- What would you say to someone who says, “I don’t need theology, I have Jesus.” (28:52)
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.
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Sinclair Ferguson
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series Romans 8 and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God.