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Examining Calvin’s Rules of Prayer (Part 1)
from R.C. Sproul Feb 20, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
For John Calvin, prayer was like a priceless treasure that God has offered to His people. Calvin’s first rule of prayer was to enter into it with a full awareness of the One to whom we are speaking. The key to prayer is a spirit of reverence and adoration: “Let the first rule of right prayer be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God.” Keep Reading -
R.C. Sproul’s Book Release Timeline
from Karisa Schlehr Feb 19, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
You've probably read a good number of books, but how many have you written? Over the course of his ministry, Dr. R.C. Sproul has written more than seventy titles ranging from commentaries to children's books. He has tackled the issues of suffering, worship, the atonement, prayer, the Holy Spirit, apologetics, predestination, philosophy, and many more. 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the first printing of one of Dr. Sproul's most notable titles, The Holiness of God. We have put together a timeline of Dr. Sproul's books, so you can see which ones you've read and which ones you should add to your bookshelf. Keep Reading -
Receiving Joy and Strength
from R.C. Sproul Feb 14, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
There is still another vital aspect to the “why” of Jesus’ departure. He said, “If I do not go away, the Helper (Paraclete) will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” Jesus’ departure was tied to Pentecost. There is no Pentecost without ascension. As the invested King of kings, Jesus had the authority together with the Father to send His Holy Spirit in a new and powerful way upon the church. Jesus spoke of a certain necessity of His leaving in order for the Spirit to come. Herein was another great advantage. He declared, “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you” (Acts 1:8, KJV). Keep Reading -
Understanding Christ’s New Role
from R.C. Sproul Feb 13, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
Imagine an earthly situation where the heir-apparent to the throne meets with his closest friends on the eve of his own coronation. The new king’s friends would hardly desire that the king skip his own coronation. There is no greater benefit to the new king’s friends than that he ascends to the throne. Keep Reading -
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sproul
from Deborah Finnamore Feb 12, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
Saturday, February 13th is Dr. R.C. Sproul's birthday. We recently sent out a letter asking you to share a word of greeting, thanks or encouragement to Dr. Sproul. Here are a few of those responses. Keep Reading -
R.C. Sproul’s Most Influential Books
from Tim Challies Feb 09, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
You can tell a lot about a person by the books they read and can tell even more by the books that have most influenced him. As you can imagine, Dr. Sproul has read many (many!) books in his lifetime. Here he has put together a list of just a few of the most influential books that have helped to shape his thinking and ministry. Keep Reading -
Accepting Our Helper
from R.C. Sproul Feb 07, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
It was 3 a.m., Amsterdam, 1965. I couldn’t sleep. I was pacing the floor of our apartment like a caged lion. My body was more than ready for sleep, but my mind refused to shut down. I had spent that day studying the doctrine of the ascension of Christ, the climactic moment of His departure from this world. One statement of Jesus gripped my mind in a vise. The statement was part of Jesus’ farewell discourse to His disciples in the upper room. He said: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you” (John 16:7). Keep Reading -
Interpreting the Logos
from R.C. Sproul Jan 31, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
In Greek philosophy, the logos remains an impersonal force, a lifeless and abstract philosophical concept that is a necessary postulate for the cause of order and purpose in the universe. In Hebrew thought, the Logos is personal. He indeed has the power of unity, coherence, and purpose, but the distinctive point is that the biblical Logos is a He, not an it. Keep Reading -
Mark Driscoll’s Full Interview with R.C. Sproul
from Karisa Schlehr Jan 25, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
Watch Mark Driscoll's full interview with R.C. Sproul in Seattle in 2009. Keep Reading -
The Providence of God
from Tim Challies Jan 19, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
Most of us have experienced disaster — or know someone who has. Conversely, most of us have experienced great blessing as well. While we are grateful for God’s kindness, we can’t help but shake our heads and wonder at the evil in this world — a world our Maker once called “very good. We are even tempted to wonder about the wisdom of God’s plan. Keep Reading
