Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries)
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, who also sponsored the blog this week.
As Protestants celebrate the work of God in the sixteenth-century Reformation, one name keeps coming up: Martin Luther. Who was this early Reformer, and what should Christians think of him today? To help us think through these questions, Ligonier Ministries is offering the ebook edition of The Legacy of Luther as a free download for Challies readers. Edited by R.C. Sproul and Stephen Nichols, this ebook explores Luther’s life, teaching, and enduring influence. Ten Free Friday winners will receive the hardcover edition.
Learn more about the book here.
To Enter
Giveaway Rules: You may enter one time. When you enter, you agree to be placed on Ligonier Ministries’ email list. The winner will be notified by email. The giveaway closes on November 17, 2023.
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Good morning. Grace and peace to you.
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