Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Ligonier Ministries

Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.

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Dec 1, 2025 · 4 min
Looking to Christ's Return
The same Jesus who arrived humbly at Bethlehem will return from heaven in majesty and glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of giving thought to our Lord's second advent in addition to His first. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/looking-to-christs-return/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 28, 2025 · 6 min
The Triumphant Son of Man
The Son of Man was prophesied to regain the dominion that Adam lost and to bring to completion the redemptive purposes of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson speaks on the title that Jesus most often used to identify Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-triumphant-son-of-man/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 27, 2025 · 5 min
Son of the Living God
What does it mean that Jesus is the "Son of the living God" (Matt. 16:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the testimony borne throughout Scripture to the divine identity of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/son-of-the-living-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 26, 2025 · 5 min
Christ, the Anointed One
When Peter announced to Jesus, "You are the Christ," what was Peter really saying? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the One uniquely anointed by the Holy Spirit to serve as the Prophet, Priest, and King of the people of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christ-the-anointed-one/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 25, 2025 · 4 min
Who Do You Say That I Am?
When people encountered Jesus, many sensed that He was no ordinary man. Then Peter realized that Jesus was the Man long promised in the Old Testament. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on Peter's declaration. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-do-you-say-that-i-am/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 24, 2025 · 5 min
Knowing Jesus
There is always something more to know about the people we know best. The same is true of Jesus—but how can we come to know Him better? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses this question. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 21, 2025 · 6 min
The Reality of Hell
It was in love that Jesus delivered so many warnings about hell. Today, Sinclair Ferguson gives sober attention to the condemnation our sin deserves so that we may cherish the grace of salvation that belongs to all who trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-reality-of-hell/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 20, 2025 · 5 min
What Will Heaven Be Like?
People have many ideas about what heaven will be like, and those ideas may reveal a great deal about our relationship with God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the most wonderful truth about heaven: Jesus is there. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-will-heaven-be-like/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 19, 2025 · 5 min
The Coming Judgment
All of us, without exception, must stand before the judgment of God. The question is, will we be standing in Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies seven truths that Scripture reveals about the day of judgment. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-coming-judgment/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 18, 2025 · 5 min
Death
Death is not a subject on which most of us want to linger, for it is the enemy of the life we love. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christians are to think of death, that we may face this foe with hope in our risen Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/death/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 17, 2025 · 5 min
The Four Last Things
Our lives as Christian are shaped by the way we think about the future. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the importance of thinking about the end of our lives and reflecting on the world to come. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-four-last-things/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 14, 2025 · 7 min
Glorification: Perfected in Christ
God has set His heart on perfecting us in the likeness of His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson presents the glorious destiny that has been guaranteed for all the redeemed in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/glorification-perfected-in-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 13, 2025 · 6 min
Justification: Final and Irreversible
From the moment we first trusted in Christ, we were declared as perfectly righteous in the sight of God as Jesus Himself is. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at the wonder of justification by faith alone. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/justification-final-and-irreversible/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 12, 2025 · 6 min
Calling: Awake, O Sleeper
Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, the gospel message meets with ears that are asleep in spiritual death. Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates God's sovereign grace in awakening us to Jesus Christ and His salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/calling-awake-o-sleeper/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 11, 2025 · 6 min
Predestination: He Loved Us First
While predestination might seem an unsettling doctrine at first, the Bible shows that this is a wonderfully comforting teaching. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the absolute grace of God in choosing to set His love on us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/predestination-he-loved-us-first/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 10, 2025 · 6 min
A Golden Chain—Or Is It?
Romans 8:30 is often called the "golden chain" that links together several elements of our salvation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that there may be an even better way of thinking about this cherished verse. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-golden-chain-or-is-it/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 7, 2025 · 6 min
How Does the Gospel Work in Our Lives?
The gospel transforms our relationships with fellow Christians in the church, with those in authority over us, and even with our enemies. Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings application from the closing chapters of Romans. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/how-does-the-gospel-work-in-our-lives/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 6, 2025 · 6 min
The Unfailing Promises of God
After extolling the riches of the gospel, the book of Romans raises a sudden question: What about God's promises to Israel? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expounds on God's great plan to unite Jewish and gentile believers in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-unfailing-promises-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 5, 2025 · 6 min
The Wonders of the Gospel
This is the gospel: The holy God we've offended is the One who delivers us from sin's condemnation and clothes us in Christ's righteousness through faith. Today, Sinclair Ferguson surveys the staggering message of Romans 3–8. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-wonders-of-the-gospel/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min
None Is Righteous
The opening chapters of Romans provide a devastating analysis of humanity's lost and sinful condition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how these verses emphasize our need for God's saving grace in the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/none-is-righteous/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts