Who knows the extent to which we would give in to sin, were we to be given a guarantee of immunity from discovery and exposure?

— Sinclair Ferguson (b. 1948), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Prediger und Buchautor

Topics: Temptation & Struggle, Guilt & Forgiveness, Wisdom & Understanding

Sinclair Ferguson

Sinclair Ferguson (* 1948) ist ein schottischer Theologe und presbyterianischer Pastor, der als Professor für Systematische Theologie und Gemeindepfarrer in Schottland und den USA wirkte. Er steht für eine klassisch calvinistische Theologie im Rahmen der Westminster-Bekenntnisse mit einem Schwerpunkt auf dem Verhältnis von biblischem Gesetz, Gnade und dem Heiligen Geist. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Auslegungen eine Verbindung aus reformierter Dogmatik und praxisbezogener seelsorgerlicher Anwendung.

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