Saying 'Preach the Gospel Daily, use words if necessary' is like saying 'Feed the hungry, use food if necessary.'

— Ligon Duncan (b. 1960), Theologe, Pastor, Kanzler des Reformed Theological Seminary

Topics: Witness & Mission, The Bible & the Word of God, Discipleship

Ligon Duncan

J. Ligon Duncan (* 1960) ist ein US-amerikanischer presbyterianischer Theologe, Pastor und Kanzler des Reformed Theological Seminary. Als Mitgründer von Netzwerken wie „Together for the Gospel“ steht er für die klassische reformierte Bundestheologie und das Bekenntnisverständnis der Westminster Confession. Für heutige Bibelleser bietet er eine traditionsbewusste, historisch fundierte Schriftauslegung sowie theologische Orientierung zu Gottesdienst und Gemeindepraxis.

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