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May 2025
26m 26s

The Great Divide

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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Should Christians avoid doctrine because it can cause division? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the truth of God is so important that we must be ready to defend it at any cost.

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Meet Today’s Teacher:
 
R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
Meet the Host:
 
Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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