Church

  • The Lamb Who Reigns by

    This message is a pre-conference round table discussion on Christianity, culture, and the reign of Christ over all things with Drs. George Grant, Keith Mathison, Michael Morales, Stephen Nichols, R.C. Sproul Jr., and R.C. Sproul. Video outline:
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  • The Blessing of Discipline by

    In order to maintain peace, purity, and unity in the church, it is necessary to exercise discipline, sometimes even to the point of excommunication. Many Christians and church leaders view such discipline negatively, but when properly understood, church discipline is …

  • Questions & Answers #2 by

    Mark Dever, Steven Lawson, R.C. Sproul and R.C. Sproul Jr. answer questions from conference attendees about the church.

  • The Tyranny of the Weaker Brother by

    Paul indicates that serious problems can arise in the church due to the differences between “weaker brothers” and “stronger brothers.” On the one hand, many churches have experienced the “tyranny of the weaker brother,” and fallen into an unbiblical legalism …

  • Questions & Answers #1 by

    Mark Dever, Steven Lawson, R.C. Sproul and R.C. Sproul Jr. answer questions from conference attendees about the church.

  • Here We Stand by , , ,

    In the early church and during the time of the Reformation, many of our forefathers in the faith were persecuted, tortured, and sometimes martyred because of their steadfast refusal to compromise the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Ours, on …

  • Round Table Discussion by

    Mark Dever, Steven J. Lawson, R.C. Sproul, and R.C. Sproul Jr. engage in a round table discussion about peace, purity, and unity in the church.

  • One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church by

    In the Nicene Creed, we confess our faith in “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.” These four marks or attributes express not only what the church is but also what she is called to be, yet how are these four …

  • No Creed but Christ? by

    The eighteenth century witnessed the rise of groups who, frustrated with denominations and confessions, advocated a “No Creed But Christ” approach in the hopes that this would lead to unity. This view continues to hold sway among many today, but …

  • The Gates of Hell by

    Jesus promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against the church. Gates are a defensive tool, thus the implication is that the church will be on the attack, proclaiming the gospel as a light in a dark world …

  • Is Calvinism Good for the Church? by

    Recent years have witnessed a resurgence of interest in the theology of John Calvin, but is this necessarily a good thing? Does Calvinism weaken and destroy churches as some contend? Is Reformed theology a hindrance to the church’s life …