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Jul 16
26m 26s

The Faithful Preacher

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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From the outset of His public ministry, it was clear that Jesus was no ordinary teacher. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines the central characteristic of Christ’s ministry: proclaiming the gospel with divine power and authority.

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Meet Today’s Teacher:
 
W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.
 
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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