Ask Ligonier Live with Derek Thomas (May 2019)

On May 15, Dr. Derek Thomas joined us as a special guest on our Ask Ligonier team and answered your biblical and theological questions live online. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=get-started Introduction (0:00) 1. What does Sola Scriptura mean? (2:44) 2. What is a biblical church? (3:34) 3. How can we interpret scripture properly without a seminary background or education? (4:09) 4. When we pray, should we only pray to the Father? (5:13) 5. How can I discern the will of God? (6:12) 6. Is there a role for entertainment in the church? (7:18) 7. What does it mean when the Bible says, “God created us in his image”? (8:20) 8. How should Christians understand the Mosaic Law? (9:10) 9. What does Paul mean in Romans 1.28, when he says “God gave them over to a reprobate mind”? (11:34) 10. Can you suggest a biblical reference that speaks directly to the abortion issue? (14:44) 11. Are baptized infants in any sense in union with Christ? (17:02) 12. Since we are all chosen by God, do all babies go to heaven? (20:36) 13. What is the biggest challenge facing pastors in 2019? (22:15) 14. If you had one minute to say anything to high school students, what would you say? (33:22) 15. Is there an eschatological stance that is more convincing than others? (35:05) 16. When was the church founded, Matthew 16.18 or at Pentecost? (37:35) 17. Was the Lord’s Day Sabbath revoked by Jesus? (38:55) 18. Do you have a recommendation for a Bible translation? (42:21) 19. Should elders be required to take a sabbatical? (44:00) 20. What is your favorite piece of classical music? (46:05) 21. What are your beliefs on young earth versus old earth? (47:02) 22. Why doesn’t the church keep Old Testament holy days like Passover, Feast of Trumpets, Feast of Tabernacles? (47:50) 23. What is your favorite book other than the Bible? (48:38) 24. If you could have dinner with anybody from church history, who would it be and why? (49:11) 25. What is something you wish churches would address today? (50:00) 26. What does 1 John 2.3 mean when it says, “And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments”? (51:00) 27. What does Scripture mean when it speaks about Jesus not knowing the day or the hour? (51:55) 28. How can I share the Word of God with someone who identifies as LGBTQ without offending them? (53:39) 29. What can you do about a gay daughter who shuns you because of your beliefs? (55:22) 30. Can a saved person be lost? (57:16) 31. How would you respond to someone saying that Reformed theology is a “white man’s interpretation”? (59:00) 32. How can you tell someone who’s dying of cancer how important it is to receive Jesus (1:00:00) 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. https://www.ligonier.org/about/who-we-are/what-we-believe/