Biblical Studies / Bible Figures

  • A Consuming Fire by

    The imagery of fire normally arouses sentiments of terror and dread. Fire possesses the capacity to destroy and wreak havoc in the worst of ways, and this reality forces us to recall these facts when we think about this powerful …

  • A Divine Mission by

    Many times, Christians look at the great figures of the Old Testament and romanticize their activities and achievements. The Bible clearly lauds these individuals, such as Abraham, Moses, and David, as great men of faith and substance. Yet, it also …

  • A Model of Submission by

    Without question, there are stark differences between Protestant and Roman Catholic understandings of who Mary is and her role in redemptive history. But is there common ground where we can agree? What can we learn from the life of Mary …

  • A Plea for the Guilty by

    Movie theaters show previews before the feature film to give their audience a taste of future motion pictures. The hope is that, after catching a glimpse of the story, they will want to return and see the whole film. In …

  • A Shadow of Christ by

    The Bible contains amazing narratives about miraculous feats accomplished by the envoys and servants of the Lord. Sometimes, Christians get lost in the miraculous nature of the stories and fail to identify the purpose of the miracles themselves. Apart from …

  • David and Bathsheba by

    King David was called a man after God’s own heart. He understood God’s mercy, grace, and loving kindness. Who could deny that after reading the Psalms? But how do we explain the tragic events involving David, Bathsheba, and …

  • David’s Great Repentance by

    After David’s sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, Nathan the prophet confronted David with a severe word from the Lord. From that moment on, David’s family experienced violence and division, and the …

  • Feed My Sheep by

    Jesus often used the metaphor of sheep and shepherd to help us understand our relationship with Him. Dr. Sproul looks at the gospel of John chapter 21 as he delivers his message, “Feed My Sheep,” from the pulpit of Saint …

  • Holy Ground by

    The New Testament teaches that Christians should not neglect gathering together as a body of believers to worship together. Although the form of worship might look different across various congregations and denominations, this principle remains the same: where the body …

  • I AM: The Aseity of God by

    The hypothesis of spontaneous generation circulates in the realm of scientific study as the answer to the origin of the universe. Something spontaneously generated from nothing into the nascent form of the universe we witness today. The concept smacks of …

  • I AM: The Being of God by

    Human beings like the idea of autonomy. It seems that the entire plight of humanity, as portrayed by the secular world, may be summed up in the search for freedom and independence from any attachment. This notion defies reality, and …

  • I AM: The Name of God by

    The majority of humanity maintains belief in the existence of an impersonal, amoral deity that functions in a manner similar to a force of nature. Since this being does not possess standards of morality and, therefore, impose them upon created …

  • I Will Build My Church by

    What is the church built on? What foundation lies beneath this ancient institution we call the Church of Jesus Christ? Here, Dr. Sproul answers these questions in the message entitled “I Will Build My Church.”

  • Jeremiah (Part 1) by

    What would cause a man who doesn’t want to be a prophet, to be a prophet? Continuing this series entitled “Great Men to Live By,” Dr. Sproul discusses the call of Jeremiah and the message God wanted to speak …

  • Listen to Him! by

    What should we expect from Mary? Is there a message she has given that can apply to all people today? Considering this, Dr. Sproul revisits the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle, and where Mary had a …