Best Sound Words Ministries Podcasts (2025)

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13 Cheerful Giver: How to Sow for a Lasting Harvest (2 Corinthians 8-9) 44:33

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In 2 Corinthians 8–9, Paul calls the Corinthian church to be cheerful givers and complete a promise they once made with joy: to support their fellow believers in Jerusalem. But this appeal is about much more than money. It’s a spiritual invitation to live out faith through sacrificial generosity, restore broken trust, and affirm unity across cultur…

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Question: What is God? Answer: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/w…

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Question: What do the Scriptures principally teach? Answer: The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligoni…

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Question: What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him? Answer: The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A dono…

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Question: What is the chief end of man? Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessi…

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Question & Answer 107 0:56

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Question: What doth the conclusion the Lord's prayer teach us? Answer: The conclusion of the Lord's prayer, which is, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen." teacheth us, to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to him. And, in testimony…

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12 Why Gentiles Gave to Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8-9 Background) 43:24

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2 Corinthians 8–9 records Paul’s advice to Corinth about the Jerusalem Collection. But it isn’t just about fundraising. In order to understand this event, we trace the story behind the Jerusalem Collection. We look at various passages in Acts, Galatians and Romans. so we can hear Paul’s appeal to Corinth the way his first listeners did. In this wee…

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Question & Answer 106 0:34

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Question: What do we pray for in the sixth petition? Answer: In the sixth petition, which is, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," we pray, That God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: http…

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Question & Answer 105 0:45

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Question: What do we pray for in the fifth petition? Answer: In the fifth petition, which is, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," we pray, That God, for Christ's sake, would freely pardon all our sins; which we are able to be rather encouraged to ask, because by his grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others. Study Ref…

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Question & Answer 104 0:34

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Question: What do we pray for in the fourth petition? Answer: In the fourth petition, which is, "Give us this day our daily bread," we pray, That of God's free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https…

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Question & Answer 103 0:40

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Question: What do we pray for in the third petition? Answer: In the third petition, which is, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven," we pray, That God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things, as the angels do in heaven. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligon…

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Question & Answer 102 0:40

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Question: What do we pray for in the second petition? Answer: In the second petition, which is, "Thy kingdom come," we pray, That Satan's kingdom may be destroyed; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced, ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it; and the kingdom of glory may be hastened. Study Reformed theology with a free resourc…

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11 Godly Grief and Worldly Sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 36:51

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In 2 Corinthians 7:2–16, the Apostle Paul reflects on a painful moment in his relationship with the Corinthian church where he chose to speak hard truth out of love. His “sorrowful letter” caused grief, but it also sparked repentance and renewed connection. This passage offers profound insight into how godly sorrow can produce lasting spiritual cha…

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Question & Answer 101 0:40

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Question: What do we pray for in the first petition? Answer: In the first petition, which is, "Hallowed be thy name," we pray, That God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known; and that he would dispose all things to his own glory. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Minist…

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Question & Answer 100 0:40

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Question: What doth the preface of the Lord's prayer teach us? Answer: The preface of the Lord's prayer, which is, "Our Father which art in heaven," teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us; and that we should pray with and for others. Study Reformed theology with a f…

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Question & Answer 99 0:34

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Question: What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? Answer: The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord's Prayer. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligo…

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Question & Answer 98 0:29

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Question: What is prayer? Answer: Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of L…

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Question & Answer 97 0:45

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Question: What is required to be the worthy receiving of the Lord's supper? Answer: It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lord's super, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord's body, of their faith to feed upon him, of their repentance, love, and new obedience; lest, coming unworthily, they eat and d…

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10 Unequally Yoked: Understanding Paul’s Warning (2 Corinthians 6:13-7:2) 44:06

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“Do not be unequally yoked” is not a blanket ban on contact with unbelievers. It is a warning about binding yourself in partnerships that tug your heart away from Christ and deceiving nonbelievers into thinking they are on the right path. In this week’s episode, we explore: How this section connects to the larger context, and why “open your hearts”…

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Question & Answer 96 0:45

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Question: What is the Lord's supper? Answer: The Lord's Supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ's appointment, his death is showed forth; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spirit…

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Question & Answer 95 0:34

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Question: To whom is baptism to be administered? Answer: Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Minist…

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Question & Answer 94 0:40

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Question: What is baptism? Answer: Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, doth signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord's. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle…

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Question & Answer 93 0:17

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Question: Which are the sacraments of the New Testament? Answer: The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism, and the Lord's supper. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If th…

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Question & Answer 92 0:34

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Question: What is a sacrament? Answer: A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach…

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09 Receiving Grace in Vain (2 Corinthians 6:1-12) 47:15

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In 2 Corinthians 6:1–12, Paul urges his readers not to receive the grace of God in vain. Though many in Corinth claimed to believe the gospel, their rejection of Paul revealed a lack of faith. In this episode, Krisan Marotta explains why responding to grace involves more than religious affiliation or claims of belief. In this week’s episode, we exp…

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Question & Answer 91 0:34

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Question: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? Answer: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle f…

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Question & Answer 90 0:40

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Question: How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? Answer: The the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practise it in our lives. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundl…

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Question & Answer 89 0:34

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Question: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? Answer: The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Mini…

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Question & Answer 88 0:40

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Question: What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption? Answer: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption, are his ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. Study Reformed theology wi…

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Question & Answer 87 0:40

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Question: What is repentance unto life? Answer: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavour after, new obedience. Study Reformed theology with a free resourc…

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08 New Creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:12-21) 36:22

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In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, Krisan Marotta examines how the Apostle Paul defends his ministry against critics who judge him by outward appearance rather than by the message he proclaims. Paul insists that true transformation comes from God’s work in the heart, not from impressive credentials or presentation. Through this passage, Paul…

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Question & Answer 86 0:23

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Question: What is faith in Jesus Christ? Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: …

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Question & Answer 85 0:40

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Question: What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin? Answer: To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption. Study Reformed…

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Question & Answer 84 0:23

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Question: What doth every sin deserve? Answer: Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this…

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Question & Answer 83 0:29

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Question: Are all transgression of the law equally heinous? Answer: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations are more heinous in the sight of God than others. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https…

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Question & Answer 82 0:29

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Question: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? Answer: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outre…

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07 Why We Should Not Fear Death (2 Corinthians 5:1-11) 37:55

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In 2 Corinthians 5:1–11, Paul continues his defense of his ministry by explaining how his confidence in the resurrection shapes his message, motivates his courage, and defines his integrity. In this week’s episode, we explore: How Paul contrasts earthly suffering with eternal glory What Paul means when he says “our outer self is wasting away” Why t…

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Question & Answer 81 0:34

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Question: What is forbidden in the Tenth Commandment? Answer: The Tenth Commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own own estate, envying or grieving at the good of our neighbour, and all inordinate motions and affections to any thing that is his. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.li…

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Question & Answer 80 0:29

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Question: What is required in the Tenth Commandment? Answer: The Tenth Commandment requireth full contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbour, and all this is his. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outrea…

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Question & Answer 79 0:34

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Question: Which is the Tenth Commandment? Answer: The Tenth Commandment is, "thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.� Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: ht…

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Question & Answer 78 0:23

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Question: What is forbidden in the Ninth Commandment? Answer: The Ninth Commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudical to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour's good name. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ht…

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Question & Answer 77 0:29

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Question: What is required in the Ninth Commandment? Answer: The Ninth Commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbour's good name, especially in witness- bearing. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-suppor…

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06 Why Paul Did Not Lose Heart and What We Can Learn From Him (2 Corinthians 4) 36:13

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Paul offers a powerful defense of his ministry, explaining how the gospel he proclaims is not about him, but about the transforming power of God. Though Paul faces rejection, suffering, and accusations, he remains unwavering because he knows the source of the message and the One who is truly at work through it. In this week’s episode, we explore: W…

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Question & Answer 76 0:17

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Question: What is the Ninth Commandment? Answer: The Ninth Commandment is, "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.� Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this p…

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Question & Answer 75 0:29

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Question: What is forbidden in the Eighth Commandment? Answer: The Eighth Commandment forbiddeth whatsoever doth or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbour's wealth or outward estate. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donat…

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Question & Answer 74 0:29

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Question: What is required in the Eighth Commandment? Answer: The Eighth Commandment requireth the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: …

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Question: Which is the Eighth Commandment? Answer: The Eighth Commandment is, "thou shalt not steal.� Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to yo…

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Question & Answer 72 0:23

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Question: What is forbidden in the Seventh Commandment? Answer: The Seventh Commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster I…

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05 Why Paul’s Ministry Outshines Moses (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) 42:18

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In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, Krisan Marotta explores Paul’s bold claim that his ministry as an apostle is more glorious than the ministry of Moses. By comparing the Old and New Covenants, Paul shows that spiritual transformation doesn’t come from the Law but from the work of the Holy Spirit. In this week’s episode, we explore: Why Paul…

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Question & Answer 71 0:29

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Question: What is required in the Seventh Commandment? Answer: The Seventh Commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbor's chasity, in heart, speech, and behaviour. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: …