R.C. Sproul

Dr. R.C. Sproul is co-pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and author of the book and teaching series The Holiness of God.

  • Peter and Judas by

    How secure is your position in Christ? For many of us, heaven is a long way off. The road to glory is long and hard. The time from now to then may feel like an eternity as we face life …

  • The Carnal Christian by

    There are Christians whose lives are marked by steadfast spiritual growth and maturity. Then there are those whose lives exhibit no growth to speak of. To them, Christian disciplines such as fellowship and worship with the other believers; prayer and …

  • Wisdom Through Suffering by

    From a mere human perspective, it appears that many people with no regard for righteousness seem to be happier than others. They are successful in their worldly pursuits of pleasure and prosperity, while those who seek righteousness seem to find …

  • The Coming of the Kingdom by

    How close are we to the Kingdom of God? Old Testament believers looked forward to the coming of the Kingdom, but what about New Testament believers? Are we still waiting for a future breakthrough? Thinking of “The Coming of the …

  • The Eternal Drama by

    How and when did God decide to save sinners from their sin? Was His plan an afterthought of the Fall? Considering all the sin in the world, does God need to constantly re-write the script to ensure that He gets …

  • The Intrusion of Sin by

    God has made it abundantly clear that we are to obey His commandments; but can we? Do we have the power in and of ourselves to live up to God’s standards? If we don’t, then how can God …

  • Joy and Peace by

    When a person becomes a Christian, he or she realizes that life isn’t so simple anymore. Conflict is immediate—a battle of flesh and spirit rage within the soul. On another front, there is outward conflict with your fellow man …

  • The Assurance of Salvation (Part 2) by

    When one looks at his or her performance as they try to live the Christian life, they can become disheartened; many even to the point of doubting their salvation. For most, the dream of perfectionism is a nightmare. Here Dr …

  • The Assurance of Salvation (Part 1) by

    Perhaps you have a lot in common with a 16th century lawyer turned monk, Martin Luther. It was his personal struggle with the demands of God’s law that led him to the most blessed assurance of his salvation when …

  • The Practice of Love by

    Scripture describes love as an attribute of God, and because of that, it is a fruit of the Spirit. As first Corinthians thirteen describes, “Love is perfect.” But as we look around, and particularly at our selves, perfection is hard …

  • Adam, Our Representative by

    Did Adam misrepresent you in the Garden of Eden? Was God’s judgment of mankind unjust because He chose your representative for you? Considering these questions, Dr. Sproul explains how there was no better representative for mankind than Adam, in …

  • The Indwelling Power of Love by

    When the Holy Spirit indwells a believer, He does not move in empty-handed—he brings something else with him. “So what is it?” you might ask. Whatever it is, he brought it because we didn’t have it. It reflects …

  • Long-suffering and Kindness by

    We have all been there. How many of us have suffered under the tyranny of someone else’s slander? Or been the subject of cruel and coarse joking? Perhaps you have learned the secret of ignoring these personal attacks, but …

  • The Struggle for Spiritual Growth by

    Are you struggling with sin? Not satisfied with where you are in your sanctification? Do you become frustrated at times when you consider where you are in your spiritual growth? Beginning this series on Developing Christian Character, Dr. Sproul considers …

  • The Priorities of Righteousness by

    Often when we hear the word Pharisee, we are prone to think of terms like hypocrite, viper, or some other less than noble description. But the religious leaders of Jesus’ day weren’t completely devoid of virtue; they were doing …