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What the Bible teaches about God, man, salvation and the church, and how the Reformed confessions summarize it.

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  1. Westminster Shorter Catechism · Catechism
    The best-known short summary of Reformed teaching: 107 questions and answers, with study tools.
  2. Ask Ligonier Podcast · Podcast
    Ligonier teachers answer listener questions on the Bible and theology.
  3. Renewing Your Mind · Podcast
    Ligonier’s daily program of biblical and theological teaching.

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Online Courses10
Reformed ForumReformed Forum · Online — non-credit Reformed theological resource organization with free podcasts and paid Reformed Academy courses. Ligonier MinistriesLigonier Ministries · Online — non-credit Teaching series, conference messages, devotionals and podcasts on Scripture, theology and church history. RTS OnlineReformed Theological Seminary · Online — credit Accredited seminary study through RTS's Global campus, reported to be the first online seminary to offer accredited degrees. Westminster Seminary online programsWestminster Theological Seminary · Online — credit Online M.Div., M.A., Th.M., D.Min. programs and certificates. Westminster Seminary California online coursesWestminster Seminary California · Residential, audit available In-person seminary that offers audit opportunities. Puritan Reformed SeminaryPuritan Reformed Theological Seminary Seminary in the Puritan and Continental Reformed tradition. Covenant Seminary online resourcesCovenant Theological Seminary · Online — credit Online M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and free course resources. Reformed Presbyterian Seminary resourcesReformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. The Davenant InstituteThe Davenant Institute · Online — credit Nonprofit offering online graduate-level courses, a journal and a press. Theopolis InstituteTheopolis Institute · Online — non-credit Institute offering intensive and online courses, essays and podcasts.
Educational Resources12
Reformed ForumOrganization Details pending Ligonier MinistriesOrganization Details pending MonergismOrganization · John Hendryx Reformed resource website with a large topical collection of links to articles, books, audio and video. Heaven on Earth: A Treatise on Christian AssuranceBook · Thomas Brooks 320-page Puritan treatise (first published 1654) on the roots, nature and fruit of assurance, with its hindrances and the difference between true assurance and false confidence, written with pastoral sensitivity. Christian LivingSystematic TheologyChurch History Faith and AssuranceArticle · Joel Beeke Tabletalk article (25 May 2013) arguing that assurance flows from faith as ‘the cream of faith’ but is not automatic, and naming three means of pursuing it: God’s covenant promises, growth in obedience and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Christian LivingSystematic Theology Loss of AssuranceArticle · Joel Beeke Tabletalk article (25 June 2016) on why Christians lose their sense of assurance (negligence, falling into sin, temptation, God withdrawing for their growth) and how it is recovered: by the same means it is first obtained, including confession and returning to God in repentance and faith, relying on Christ’s merit rather than oneself. Christian LivingSystematic Theology Assurance of Faith (teaching series)Lecture Series · Joel Beeke Eleven teaching sessions of about 23 minutes each from Ligonier: what assurance is, why people lack it, divine promises, personal evidences, the Holy Spirit’s role, and how to cultivate and renew assurance. Available as DVD, CD, digital download or through Ligonier Connect. Christian LivingSystematic Theology Answers in Genesis (AiG)Organization · Founded 1993 by Ken Ham, Mark Looy and Mike Zovath Creation apologetics ministry in northern Kentucky (with offices in Mexico, Australia and Canada) that teaches a young-earth view of Genesis and runs the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. ScienceApologetics Creation MuseumMuseum · Answers in Genesis Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, run by Answers in Genesis: more than 140 exhibits, dinosaur fossils, a planetarium, botanical gardens, a zoo and a 4D theater, presenting Bible history and ‘creation science’ from a young-earth view. ScienceApologetics Harvest USAOrganization · Harvest USA Ministry begun in 1983 that helps churches and individuals affected by sexual sin, including pornography, with discipleship, support groups and resources. Biblical CounselingEthics Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of GraceBook · Heath Lambert 176-page book giving eight gospel-centered strategies against pornography: sorrow, accountability, radical measures, confession, your spouse (or singleness), humility, gratitude and a living relationship with Jesus. Biblical CounselingEthics Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of PornBook · Tim Challies 103-page book for men on the lies of pornography, with two chapters on a biblical theology of sexuality before practical steps. Biblical CounselingEthics
Publishers9
Banner of TruthEdinburgh, Scotland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Conservative evangelical Publisher founded in 1957, known for reprints of Puritan and Reformed classics and new works in the same tradition. P&R PublishingPhillipsburg, New Jersey · Confessional Reformed Publisher founded in 1930 that states it publishes in accordance with the Westminster Confession; long associated with Westminster Theological Seminary. Reformation Heritage BooksGrand Rapids, Michigan · Confessional Reformed Publisher founded in 1994 by Joel Beeke; reprints Puritan and Reformed works and publishes new titles, each reviewed by Beeke. Christian Focus PublicationsFearn, Scotland · Conservative evangelical Publisher begun in the early 1970s; imprints include Christian Focus, CF4K (children), Christian Heritage and Mentor (academic). Reformation TrustOrlando, Florida · Reformed heritage Publishing arm of Ligonier Ministries, publishing R. C. Sproul and others. Westminster Seminary PressGlenside, Pennsylvania · Confessional Reformed Publishing arm of Westminster Theological Seminary, established 2011. Reformed Free Publishing AssociationJenison, Michigan · Confessional Reformed Publisher founded in 1924 and tied to the Protestant Reformed Churches. Founders PressCape Coral, Florida · Conservative evangelical Press of Founders Ministries (founded 1982, press since 1983), promoting Reformed theology among Southern Baptists. Evangelical PressUnited Kingdom · Conservative evangelical UK publisher of Reformed and evangelical books, known for the Welwyn Commentary series; 10Publishing acquired rights in 2022.
Authors20
John Calvin1509–1564 Theodore Beza1519–1605 John Owen1616–1683 Thomas Watsonc. 1620–1686 Jonathan Edwards1703–1758 Charles Hodge1797–1878 B.B. Warfield1851–1921 Herman Bavinck1854–1921 Louis Berkhof1873–1957 Geerhardus Vos1862–1949 John Murray1898–1975 R.C. Sproul1939–2017 Sinclair Fergusonb. 1948 Joel Beekeb. 1952 Michael Hortonb. 1964 Ligon Duncanb. 1960 J. V. Fesko J. Gresham Machen1881–1937 O. Palmer Robertsonb. 1937 John Knoxc. 1514–1572
Podcasts & Audio14
Reformed Forum: Christ the CenterCamden Bucey, Jim Cassidy and panelists · Confessional Reformed Reformed Forum’s long-running panel program, Christ the Center, on Reformed theology with episodes on science, technology and culture. Systematic TheologyApologeticsScience The HeidelcastR. Scott Clark Podcast of R. Scott Clark's Heidelberg Reformation Association; 800+ episodes since 2009. Systematic TheologyChurch History The White Horse InnMichael Horton and others Radio and podcast program begun in 1990; hosts include Michael Horton. Systematic TheologyApologeticsPolitics Theology Simply ProfoundWestminster OPC Podcast of Westminster OPC affiliated with Reformed Forum. Systematic Theology Renewing Your MindLigonier teachers · Reformed heritage Ligonier’s daily program of biblical and theological teaching. Systematic TheologyChristian Living Ask Ligonier PodcastNathan W. Bingham · Reformed heritage Ligonier teachers answer listener questions on the Bible and theology. Systematic TheologyChristian Living Ultimately with R.C. SproulR. C. Sproul · Reformed heritage Brief episodes drawn from R. C. Sproul’s lifetime of Bible study. Systematic Theology Simply PutBarry Cooper · Reformed heritage Weekly explanations of theological terms with practical application. Systematic TheologyChristian Living The Westminster Shorter Catechism (Ligonier podcast)Sinclair Ferguson · Reformed heritage Sinclair Ferguson reads each question and answer of the Shorter Catechism. Systematic Theology Renovando Tu Mente (Spanish)Ligonier Ministries · Reformed heritage Spanish-language version of Renewing Your Mind. Systematic TheologyChristian Living Life and Books and EverythingKevin DeYoung, with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen · Reformed heritage Kevin DeYoung’s conversational podcast with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen on faith, theology, history, current events and books; long-form episodes, often with a guest. Systematic TheologyBooksCulture and Current Events SermonAudioFounded in 2000 by Steven Lee · Conservative evangelical Free library of audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches and ministries around the world, searchable by speaker, church and topic, with mobile, smart-TV and smart-speaker apps. PreachingPastoral TheologyChurch History The Gospel CoalitionD. A. Carson and Tim Keller · Broadly evangelical Broadly Reformed evangelical network begun by D. A. Carson and Tim Keller (2004/2007). Biblical Theology Mortification of SpinTodd Pruitt and Carl Trueman Podcast of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, hosted by Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman. Church HistoryEthics
Lectures & Video9
Reformed Forum (Christ the Center)Reformed Forum Christ the Center: 700+ free episodes; paid Reformed Academy. Systematic TheologyApologetics Reformed Theological SeminaryRTS 30+ free Global Education courses via app and iTunes U. Systematic TheologyBiblical Theology Westminster MediaWestminster Theological Seminary Podcasts, videos and a media archive from Westminster Theological Seminary. Systematic TheologyApologetics Westminster Seminary California ResourcesWestminster Seminary California Audio, video and den Dulk lectures. Systematic Theology Ligonier Details pending Puritan Reformed Seminary VideosPuritan Reformed Theological Seminary Videos also on the PuritanSeminary YouTube channel. Systematic TheologyChurch History Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary MediaGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Audio and video on SermonAudio, YouTube (GPTSMedia) and Apple Podcasts. Systematic Theology Covenant Seminary ResourcesCovenant Theological Seminary Hundreds of free courses (Worldwide Classroom). Biblical TheologyPastoral Theology Theopolis Institute Details pending
Family & Children's Education4
OPC First Catechism and youth resourcesBook · OPC Committee on Christian Education First Catechism for children, So What? youth Bible studies, camps and the Shiloh Institute. Presbyterian Catechism resources Details pending Children's catechism resources Details pending New City CatechismBook · The Gospel Coalition 52 questions adapted from Reformation catechisms, with a kids edition for ages 4-11 and an app.
Church Officer Education1
Westminster StandardsElder Details pending
Catechisms14
Westminster Shorter CatechismCatechism The Westminster Shorter Catechism: 107 questions and answers, with Scripture proofs from the King James Version. Westminster Larger CatechismCatechism The Westminster Larger Catechism: 196 questions and answers, with Scripture proofs from the King James Version. Fisher’s CatechismExplanation of the Shorter Catechism James Fisher and Ebenezer Erskine’s exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: about 3,800 questions and answers, arranged under each Shorter Catechism question, with Scripture cited in the answers. Westminster Confession of FaithConfession The Westminster Confession of Faith: 33 chapters, 172 numbered sections, each with its Scripture proofs from the King James Version. Heidelberg CatechismCatechism The Heidelberg Catechism: 129 questions and answers with King James Version Scripture proofs, grouped into the introduction and its three parts (misery, deliverance, thankfulness). Belgic ConfessionConfession The Belgic Confession (Guido de Brès, 1561, revised at the Synod of Dort, 1618–1619): 37 articles. Canons of DortConfession The Canons of Dort (Synod of Dordrecht, 1618–1619): the four heads of doctrine, 59 articles, with the conclusion. Second Helvetic ConfessionConfession The Second Helvetic Confession (Heinrich Bullinger, 1566): 30 chapters and the conclusion. Second London Baptist Confession of FaithConfession The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1677, adopted 1689): 32 chapters, with King James Version Scripture proofs for each section. Baptist Catechism of 1693Catechism The Baptist Catechism (commonly called Keach’s Catechism), in the text of the 1695 fifth edition: 114 questions and answers with King James Version Scripture proofs. Apostles' CreedCreed The Apostles' Creed in its received form. Nicene CreedCreed The Nicene Creed in the form used by Western and Reformed churches (the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed). Athanasian CreedCreed The Athanasian Creed (Quicunque vult), in the 1548 English version. Definition of ChalcedonCreed The Chalcedonian definition of the two natures of Christ, from the Council of Chalcedon in 451.