#R.C. Sproul

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"Christianity does not demean the body or the physical dimension of life. Many of God's Old Testament promises to His people included their physical well-being: they would have land, one that would flow with milk and honey; He would provide food and the fruit of the vine, as well as everything else that is integral to man's physical fulfillment and happiness. The biblical promise of redemption entails the renovation of this fallen world--a new heaven and a new earth--not its annihilation."

R.C. Sproul, Truths We Confess

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It is one thing to believe in God

it is quite another to believe God.

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I am CURIOUS what are YOUR favorite modern and historical theologians and specific works you like and why?

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I’ll be honest with you, I’m very basic. I love C.S. Lewis, R.C. Sproul, and John MacArthur. That’s about it. But modern? There’s this nobody named Zach Mabry, you should check him out on Spotify. I love him. I hear rumors he’s coming out with a book soon.

Works? Everything C.S. Lewis writes. (Although, full disclosure, The Problem With Pain is so far the only work of his I’ve ever read where I’m not exactly sure if I understand what he’s saying in one part/agree.)

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2024 nonfiction reading - completed all, but the Jackson biography.

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When Good Intentions Go Wrong—and Right Again

Thru the Bible in a Year The reign of King David is often remembered for its passion, poetry, and praise—but also for its missteps. In 1 Chronicles 13–16, we’re invited into a pivotal moment in David’s leadership: his desire to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. At first glance, it’s a noble act. But the journey of moving the ark teaches us more than logistics—it reminds us of the need…

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"Sin is cosmic treason. Sin is treason against a perfectly pure Sovereign. It is an act of supreme ingratitude toward the One to whom we owe everything, to the One who has given us life itself."

R.C. Sproul

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Dr RC Sproul Words of Wisdom #like #freedom #facts #subscribe #Share #F...

Dr. R.C. Sproul believed that Christians should not shy away from controversy over their faith in Jesus Christ because the truth of the gospel inherently challenges the world’s beliefs and values. According to Sproul, Jesus’ teachings and claims—such as His deity, His role as the only way to salvation, and the absolute authority of Scripture—often stand in stark contrast to secular ideas and require Christians to take a clear, sometimes unpopular, stance. He argued that while controversy should not be sought for its own sake, it is sometimes necessary to engage in it to uphold biblical truth, defend the faith, and bear witness to the gospel with integrity and courage. For Sproul, avoiding controversy could mean compromising essential truths, while engaging it could be an act of obedience and love, inviting others to understand and accept the gospel message.

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"You don't have to give up your intellect to trust the Bible. You have to give up your pride."

Robert Charles Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries and could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast in the United States and internationally.

Theologian and Author: R.C. Sproul was a prominent Reformed theologian and author known for his extensive work in Christian theology. He authored numerous books on theology, biblical interpretation, and Christian living, including notable works such as "The Holiness of God" and "Chosen by God."

Founder of Ligonier Ministries: Sproul founded Ligonier Ministries in 1971, a Christian educational organization dedicated to teaching the Reformed faith through resources such as books, conferences, and broadcasts. The ministry is named after Ligonier Valley, where it was initially established.

Teaching Pastor: He served as the teaching pastor at St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida, where he was influential in shaping the church’s theological direction and providing teaching and preaching that emphasized Reformed theology.

Popular Speaker and Teacher: R.C. Sproul was known for his engaging teaching style and was a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars. His teaching reached a wide audience through radio programs, such as "Renewing Your Mind," and his teaching series were widely distributed.

Reformed Theology Advocate: Sproul was a staunch advocate of Reformed theology, emphasizing doctrines such as the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, and the importance of understanding and teaching core Christian doctrines. His work contributed significantly to the spread of Reformed thought in contemporary evangelicalism.

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The fall of Adam and Eve is another example of concurrence. Adam and Eve meant their sin for evil, but God meant it for good. We could apply this principle also to Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. Judas, who betrayed an innocent man for his own personal gain, intended something altogether wicked, selfish, and abhorrent. He had bloody hands. Yet through his act of perfidy, atonement is made by which we are redeemed. Judas’ wickedness redounds to the greatest good that has ever occurred—not by his design but by the secret design of God.

R.C. Sproul, Truths We Confess

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God just doesn’t throw a life preserver to a drowning person. He goes to the bottom of the sea, and pulls a corpse from the bottom of the sea, takes him up on the bank, breathes into him the breath of life and makes him alive.

-R.C. Sproul

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En un universo gobernado por Dios no hay lugar para acontecimientos fortuitos. La casualidad no existe. La probabilidad es solo una palabra que utilizamos para describir las posibilidades matemáticas. Pero ni la casualidad ni la probabilidad intrínsecamente tienen ningún poder porque no son. La casualidad no es una entidad capaz de influenciar la realidad. La casualidad no es algo. Es nada. .

Otro aspecto de la providencia es llamado la concurrencia. La concurrencia se refiere a las acciones co-extensivas de Dios y los seres humanos. Somos criaturas con nuestra propia voluntad. Podemos provocar acontecimientos. Sin embargo, el poder cual que ejercemos es secundario. La providencia soberana de los trasciende nuestras acciones. El cumple su voluntad a través de las acciones de las voluntades humanas, sin violar la libertad de dichas voluntades humanas. El ejemplo más claro de concurrencia que encontramos en la Escritura es el caso de José y sus hermanos. Aunque los hermanos de José incurrieron en una culpa verdadera por haber traicionado a su hermano, la providencia de Dios seguía actuando a través de su pecado. José le dijo a sus hermanos: "Vosotros pensasteis mal contra mí, mas Dios lo encaminó a bien, para hacer lo que vemos hoy, para mantener en vida a mucho pueblo" (Gen. 50:20).

La providencia redentora de Dios puede obrar incluso a través de las acciones más diabólicas. La ofensa más grande jamás cometida por un ser humano fue la traición de Cristo por Judas. Sin embargo, la muerte de Cristo no fue un accidente histórico. Estaba en concordancia con el consejo determinado de Dios. El acto malvado de Judas hizo que sucediera lo mejor que haya sucedido en la historia, la Expiación. No es ninguna casualidad que ese día sea conocido históricamente como el Viernes "Santo".

| R C Sproul

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Currently reading.

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 “Two Kingdoms, One Warning”

Thru the Bible in a Year Reading through 2 Kings 17 and 18, we encounter two vastly different stories—one tragic, the other hopeful. It’s almost as if we are reading two endings in the same book. In chapter 17, the northern kingdom of Israel collapses into ruin, dragged into captivity by Assyria. By contrast, in chapter 18, Judah, the southern kingdom, experiences a revival under King Hezekiah’s…

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Christ's Kenosis - R.C. Sproul

Incarnation is Addition Not Subtraction