It’s not often you get to hang with one of your heroes in the faith, but this was my experience at the recent Ligonier conference. Actually, I was able to spend time with and learn from not one but two of my heroes in the faith, R.C. Sproul and Sinclair Ferguson. And, because I am always looking out for you, the blog reader, I interviewed Sinclair Ferguson.

Sinclair was kind enough to spend a few hours with Tony and me in our hotel and respond to a few questions. From my perspective it was quite the interview. I think you’ll agree. What a wealth of grace and wisdom one encounters in this interview with Sinclair Ferguson!

Pastors, you will benefit big-time. The content of this interview will make a difference in your soul, your pastoral ministry, and your preaching.
 
So for the next week we’ll be featuring select portions of this extraordinary time. If it isn’t already obvious to you, I am really jazzed about this because Sinclair has had a profound effect on my life through his example, writing, and teaching. I think I have read every book he has written and I would encourage you to do the same.

I will always be indebted to this man because he introduced me to John Owen. I first met Owen in the pages of Sinclair’s book John Owen on the Christian Life. Owen has been teaching me ever since.

I have read Sinclair’s books and listened to his preaching, finding myself regularly quoting the man when I preach, and for good reason. You will discover why as you read and listen to this interview. Tony suggested that I choose a few of the quotes from Sinclair that I have appreciated the most and ask him to elaborate on these quotes. So in this interview you will discover the wealth of insight that lies behind these choice quotes. And most important, as you read you will be reminded of the Savior’s substitutionary sacrifice on the cross for your sins, and I think you will marvel afresh at the love of God for sinners like us.