Are we basically good people who occasionally make bad choices? Or does the problem of sin go much deeper? Today, Michael Reeves presents the biblical view of sin that drives us to rely on Christ alone for salvation. Get Reformation Truths, Michael Reeves' video teaching series, for your donation of any amount. You'll receive the DVD plus lifetime digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4341/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Celebrate the Reformation with Ligonier Ministries on October 31–November 1 at our conference in Escondido, CA. Together, we'll consider the calling of the church to be always reforming according to God's Word. Learn more: https://www.ligonier.org/escondido Meet Today's Teacher:   Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 20 Oct 2025