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.

  • 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 …

  • 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 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 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 Goal of Spiritual Growth by

    The establishing of goals is important to any of life’s endeavors, and even more so in our spiritual growth. So, what is the goal of the Christian life? Where do you set your sights? Can there be anything higher …

  • Growing to Maturity by

    It was Jesus Himself who said that we must become like little children to enter the Kingdom of heaven. But we find in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians that we are to leave childish ways behind us. How …

  • Meekness and Self-Control by

    When you hear the word meekness, what thoughts enter your mind? Do think of weakness for instance? Or perhaps you imagine someone who is shy or timid. Our modern culture has little use for this Biblical virtue. It runs contrary …

  • How to Deal with Guilt by

    A universal problem shared by all people is guilt. The effects of guilt can be more than one can bear. So what do we do when experiencing the problems associated with guilt? And, what if we do not feel our …

  • 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 …

  • Goodness and Faith by

    The Apostle Paul gave the Galatian church a list of characteristics, or fruits, that should be manifest in the life of the believer. On that list, Paul included love, joy, peace, long-suffering and kindness. The next two items on that …

  • 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 …

  • Chance: The Modern Myth by

    What are the chances that chance is a variable in the making of the universe? How much chance do you need to remove God from the equation? Discussing “Chance: The Modern Myth” in this message, Dr. Sproul exposes one of …

  • A Theological Foreground: Where We Are Today by

    What relevancy does contemporary theology have in your life? What role does it play in the life of the church? Theology can sometimes be intimidating; and when it comes to some of the modern developments, it can get confusing. Dr …

  • Rudolf Bultmann by

    As modern Christians celebrate Easter, how important is it that they believe there was actually a historical figure named Jesus who rose from the dead? Does someone actually have to rise from a literal grave for Christians to posses the …

  • The City that Cain Built by

    Where is your city of birth? Is it Boston? New York? Perhaps it was a small out-of-the-way town or village. Is there anyone out there from Enoch—The City of Man? Each place in the world, no matter how small …