Nathan W. Bingham

God's promises are trustworthy, and they are true. Hi, I'm Nathan W. Bingham, and I'm glad you're joining us for this Thursday edition of Renewing Your Mind. As we approach Christmas this week, you're hearing messages from R.C. Sproul's series, Messiah is Born.

Even though many people can recount aspects of the Christmas story, angels, a star, Bethlehem, not many really understand the true significance of the coming of the Messiah. And that's a message we need to proclaim clearly and boldly. Here's Dr. Sproul to trace the Old Testament promise of the one who would crush the serpent's head all the way to the first advent of Christ.

Christmas is traditionally a joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, God with us. But as we've heard today on Renewing Your Mind, Christmas could also be celebrated as a commemoration of the promise-keeping nature of God. He promised a Savior in Genesis and through the prophets foretold the Messiah's coming. Christmas should cause us to stop and think and praise God.

All week here on Renewing Your Mind, we're making our way through R.C. Sproul's celebration of the birth of Christ. And the series is called Messiah is Born. And we'd like you to have the entire series. Just contact us today with a year-end donation of any amount, and we'll give you lifetime digital access. We'll also unlock Dr. Sproul's series, What Did Jesus Do?, and its study guide.

That's a 12-part series that shows us why Jesus' life was so important. His obedience prior to his death and resurrection shows us what it meant for Christ to be the second Adam and what this means for believers today. Plus, we'll send you his book, The Work of Christ. Request all four resources at renewingyourmind.org or when you call us at 800-435-4343.

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We're grateful for your generosity. Well, before we go today, Dr. Sproul has a final thought for us.

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The angels appeared and lit up the sky. As a society, we set aside a day in December to celebrate that event. But many get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season and forget that Christ, the God-man, came to save His people. I think we can all learn an important lesson from the shepherds who were in Bethlehem that first Christmas night.

Hi, I'm Nathan W. Bingham, and thanks for joining us for this Wednesday edition of Renewing Your Mind. As we continue R.C. Sproul's series, Messiah is Born, don't forget that this week you can request digital access to this series, the 12-message series, What Did Jesus Do?, and its study guide, plus we'll send you Dr. Sproul's detailed yet accessible book called The Work of Christ.

When you give a year-end donation in support of Renewing Your Mind at renewingyourmind.org. Without the continued support of listeners like you, this outreach would not be possible. So please know how thankful we are for you. Well, here's Dr. Sproul as he looks back to those eyewitnesses who were the first to witness the glory of Christmas.

That gives us an urgency this Christmas season, doesn't it? We need to go quickly and follow the one who was born that first Christmas night. This is the Wednesday edition of Renewing Your Mind. And this week you're hearing messages from R.C. Sproul's series Messiah is Born.

The coming of Jesus is the most important birthday ever celebrated, and his life is the most important biography in history. We're making this entire series available to you. Just contact us today with a year-end donation of any amount, and we'll provide you with lifetime digital access to the series. We'll also unlock R.C. Sproul's series and the study guide for What Did Jesus Do?,

In 12 messages, Dr. Sproul explains what it means for Jesus to be the second Adam and why his perfect life is an essential part of our salvation. Plus, we'll mail you his book, The Work of Christ. Request all four of these resources, that's two teaching series, a study guide, and a book, when you give your donation at renewingyourmind.org or when you call us at 800-435-4343.

Because Jesus lived a perfect life, He fulfilled the offices of prophet, priest, and king. Let's listen to a sample of Dr. Sproul's series, What Did Jesus Do?

It's so important for us to understand that it isn't just Jesus' death and resurrection that save us. It's His life as well. We refer to that as His active obedience. And to study that further, we'll unlock all 12 messages from Dr. Sproul's series, What Did Jesus Do?, and its study guide.

We'll also mail you the book, The Work of Christ, and give you digital access to the series that you've been hearing all week on Renewing Your Mind. Request this resource bundle at renewingyourmind.org or by using the link in the podcast show notes.

And as we near the end of December, please keep in mind that your year-end financial gifts not only sustain, but can help expand the outreach of Ligonier Ministries in 2025. With a focus to reach the next generation and serve global pastors with resources like the Reformation Study Bible, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Join us tomorrow as Dr. Sproul continues his series, Messiah is Born, here on Renewing Your Mind.

Can you imagine that, being visited by an angel? It must have been terrifying and amazing. The message Gabriel brought was good news. Mary would be the mother of Jesus. It's for that reason that some have elevated her beyond what the Bible teaches. So how should we understand the role of Mary? Here's Dr. Sproul.