Dr Sinclair B Ferguson - Aggregated Resources (Free MP3s, essays, Videos)

"Union with Christ in his death and resurrection is the element of union which Paul most extensively expounds...if we are united to Christ, then we are united to him at all points of his activity on our behalf. We share in his death (we were baptized into his death), in his resurrection (we are resurrected with Christ), in his ascension (we have been raised with him), in his heavenly session (we sit with him in heavenly places, so that our life is hidden with Christ in God), and we will share in his promised return (when Christ, who is our life, appears, we also will appear with him in glory) (Rom. 6:14; Col. 2:11-12; 3:1-3).
 

This, then, is the foundation of sanctification in Reformed theology. It is rooted, not in humanity and their achievement of holiness or sanctification, but in what God has done in Christ, and for us in union with him. Rather than view Christians first and foremost in the microcosmic context of their own progress, the Reformed doctrine first of all sets them in the macrocosm of God's activity in redemptive history. It is seeing oneself in this context that enables the individual Christian to grow in true holiness."
- Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, 'Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification', Ed. Donald Alexander, Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1988.

THEOLOGY: Confessional Presbyterian, Covenantal, Monergistic, 5-point Calvinist, Amillennialist

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Sinclair Ferguson (born 1948) is a Scottish theologian known in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen and has been an minister in the Church of Scotland since 1971. He has served as an editor with the Banner of Truth Trust and worked as a minister at St George's-Tron Church, Glasgow.

In addition to being Senior Minister, Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. His writing interests have ranged from works of scholarship to books for children. He has served as minister of two congregations in Scotland, one on Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the United Kingdom, and the other at the center of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. He has served more than twenty years as a seminary professor and is currently on the faculty of Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas as well as part time faculty of Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia.

Sinclair and his wife Dorothy have three sons, a daughter, three grandsons, and three granddaughters. 

Ferguson  has been a speaker at a number of Sproul's Ligonier Conferences. Some of the books he has written, edited or contributed to include:

Bibliography

Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification (2016)
The Whole Christ (2016)
Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries (2016)
Child in the Manger (2015)
Ichthus: Jesus Christ, God's Son, the Saviour (2015)
From the Mouth of God (2014)
By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me (2010)
In Christ Alone: Living the Gospel Centered Life (2009)
Faithful God: An Exposition of the Book of Ruth
Man Overboard!: The Story of Jonah
Faithful God: An Exposition of the Book of Ruth (2008)
The Plan: How God Got the World Ready for Jesus
John Owen: The Man and His Theology (2003) ISBN 0875526748
The Preacher's Commentary - Vol. 21 - Daniel (2002) ISBN 0785247955
The Big Book of Questions & Answers about Jesus (2000) ISBN 1857925599
The Grace of Repentance (Today's Issues) (2000) ISBN 1581341652
Reformed Confessions Harmonized (1999) ISBN 080105222X, editor with Joel Beeke
Let's Study Mark (1999) ISBN 0851517552
Let's Study Philippians (1998) ISBN 0851517145
Let's Study Ephesians (2005)
Big Book of Questions and Answers (1997) ISBN 1857922956
The Holy Spirit (1997) ISBN 0830815368
Heart for God (1996) ISBN 0851515029
The Christian Life (1996) ISBN 0851515169
Discovering God's Will (1996) ISBN 0851513344
Sermon on the Mount (1996) ISBN 0851515193
The Pundit's Folly (1996) ISBN 0851516769
Grow in Grace (1989) ISBN 0851515576
Children of the Living God (1989) ISBN 0851515363
New Dictionary of Theology (Master Reference Collection) (1988) ISBN 0830814000, editor with David Wright and J. I. Packer
Daniel (Mastering the Old Testament, Vol 19) (1988) ISBN 0849935571
John Owen on the Christian Life (1987) ISBN 0851515037

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The Reformed View of Sanctification
Jesus is our Sanctification
Our New Affection
The Mystery of Providence - Genesis 50:20
Something to Boast About? - Romans 5:1-11
Overcoming Sin - James
Experiencing Trials
The Surprising Truth about Legalism
The Marrow Controversy
Scripture and Tradition: The Bible and Tradition in Roman Catholicism
"Little Innocents"
Discovering God's Will
New Birth
Where God Looks First
Who is the Holy Spirit? (.pdf)
The Spiritual Appetite
Jesus Christ, the Conquering King
Are Altar Calls Biblical?
The Authority, Sufficiency, Finality of Scripture
Boldy and Expectantly Leaning on the Promises
Discernment: Thinking God's Thoughts after Him
Expelling Worldliness with a New Affection
The Task of Seeking God's Mysterious Will
John Owen On The Spirit In The Life Of Christ
Medieval Mistakes
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament (outstanding)
John Owen On The Spirit In The Life Of Christ
The Ministry of Reconcilliation
Is Wright Teaching Another Gospel?
Critique of Norman Shepherd's The Covenant Context for Evangelism
What Does Justification Have to Do With the Gospel? (Critique of N.T. Wright)
How to Mortify Sin
The Practice of Mortification
The Author of Faith
Do We Deserve Heaven?
What Does it Mean to Abide in Christ?
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Making Jesus in Our Own Image
Calvin on the Sacraments
Union with Christ

The Puritans: Can They Teach Us Anything Today? (Part 1)
The Puritans: Can They Teach Us Anything Today? (Part 2)

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Selected Multimedia

Universalism and The Reality of Eternal Punishment: Contemporary Preaching (MP3)
Universalism and The Reality of Eternal Punishment: The Biblical Basis (MP3)
Universalism and The Reality of Eternal Punishment: The Justice and Mercy of God (MP3)
Guarding the Gospel: The Pastor’s Calling (MP3)
Guarding the Gospel: The Pastor’s Privilege (MP3)
Guarding the Gospel: The Pastor’s Burden (MP3)
Irresistible Grace
The Law and the Saint
"Our Holiness: The Father's Purpose and the Son's Purchase" (Titus 2:11-14) MP3
"Our Holiness: Abiding in Christ's Love" (John 15:1-11) Mp3
Union With Christ
Slavery or Sonship (MP3)

The Christian Gospel - YouTube
By Grace Alone - YouTube
Jesus is Savior First Then Example - YouTube
The Doctrines of Grace - YouTube
Christ's Message to the Church - YouTube
The Nature of Saving Faith - YouTube
The Last Things - YouTube
The Holy Spirit - YouTube
Anchored To Christ - YouTube
Best Lessons from a Lifetime of Pastoring - YouTube
Thy Word Is Truth - YouTube
Losing My Religion - YouTube
The Incarnation - YouTube
The Glory of God's Providential Work ... - YouTube
Rejoicing in Suffering? - YouTube
Being Careless With Fire - YouTube
God So Loved the World - YouTube
The Least of These - YouTube
Union with Christ: Life-Transforming Implications (YouTube)
Strange Fire - YouTube
Sermon on the Mount - YouTube
Don't Answer a Fool, Answer a Fool - YouTube
The Church's Worship - YouTube
The Spirit of Holiness - YouTube
Hallowed Be Your Name - YouTube
Why the God-Man? - YouTube
The Substitutionary Atonement of Christ - YouTube
Why Am I A Christian?  - YouTube
The Lord Our God, The Lord is One - YouTube
On This Rock - YouTube
Who Can Resist Him? - YouTube
The Glory of the Power - YouTube
Loving Your Enemies - YouTube
God meant it for Good  - YouTube
Doctrine in the Dock - YouTube
Inerrancy in the Pulpit - YouTube
The Glory of the Promise - YouTube
Imputed Righteousness - YouTube
Penal Substitution - YouTube
Limited Atonement  - YouTube
The Necessity of Works - YouTube
Walking in the Spirit - YouTube
 

"It is legitimate to speak of “receiving grace,” and sometimes (although I am somewhat cautious about the possibility of misusing language) we speak of the preaching of the Word, prayer, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper as “means of grace.” That is fine, so long as we remember that there isn’t a thing, a substance, or a “quasi-substance” called “grace.” All there is is the person of the Lord Jesus — “Christ clothed in the gospel,” as Calvin loved to put it. Grace is the grace of Jesus. If I can highlight the thought here: there is no “thing” that Jesus takes from Himself and then, as it were, hands over to me. There is only Jesus Himself....Grasping that thought can make a significant difference to a Christian’s life. So while some people might think this is just splitting hairs about different ways of saying the same thing, it can make a vital difference. It is not a thing that was crucified to give us a thing called grace. It was the person of the Lord Jesus that was crucified in order that He might give Himself to us through the ministry of the Holy Spirit." – Sinclair Ferguson

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