Biblical Studies / Life of Jesus

  • The Birth by

    How was it possible for a virgin to conceive a baby two-thousand years ago? Many in our modern day have written off the virgin birth of our Lord to naturalistic explanations. Is the virgin birth a mere myth? Contemplating these …

  • The Beginning of Ministry by

    Was Jesus really the Messiah? Should we expect another? If you recall, John the Baptist had this struggle. Thinking of these questions, Dr. Sproul takes us back to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry to remind us why our wait is …

  • The Baptism by

    If John’s baptism symbolized the cleansing of sin, why was the sinless Son of God baptized? Dr. Sproul explores the thought in this message as he explains why Jesus needed to be baptized to fulfill all righteousness.

  • The Infancy by

    Much of Jesus’ life during his boyhood is shrouded in mystery, leaving much to speculation and outright fabrication. The Bible gives us just a few glimpses into the childhood of the man who had the most profound effect on humanity …

  • The Passion of Christ by

    The Apostle Paul tells us that Jesus became a curse for us. What exactly does that mean? How do we understand the passion of Christ in terms of a curse? Dr. Sproul considers this thought in this message, as he …

  • The Return of Jesus by

    How long is the church expected to wait for the return of Jesus? Do we still have reason to believe that the King will return? Are you growing weary? Concluding this series on The Life of Jesus, Dr. Sproul reminds …

  • The Pentecost by

    It is commonly understood by many in the church that Pentecost was the beginning of the New Testament church. But that is not exactly accurate. So what is the importance of Pentecost? What significance does it have in the church …

  • The Ascension by

    Christians love to celebrate Jesus’ birth during Christmas and His resurrection during Easter, but what about His Ascension? Can you give at least three reasons why it is better that Jesus went away? With these questions in mind, Dr. Sproul …

  • The Resurrection of God by

    It’s been two thousand years since Jesus was crucified and buried. Since then, and especially in the last few centuries, there have been many theories as to what actually happened on the third day. Did Jesus actually resurrect from …

  • The Resurrection & the Life by

    In what do you place your hope of life after death? Life after death has been a concern for most people throughout the history of mankind; however, the biblical argument of it goes well beyond speculative reason. In this message …

  • The Way, the Truth, & the Life by

    Today there is still confusion about who Jesus is. Some critics who maintain His deity have forfeited His sinlessness. Others who claim to search for the “historical Jesus” have said Jesus never made claims to deity. So who knows the …

  • Before Abraham Was, I AM by

    In this message entitled “Before Abraham Was, I AM,” Dr. Sproul examines the most controversial I AM saying of Jesus as he re-visits an encounter Jesus had with some children of Abraham as they discussed their family tree.

  • The Good Shepherd by

    Jesus claimed to be the shepherd of God’s people, and the sheep do hear His voice.  Words of this magnitude proclaimed in the midst of Pharisees are sure to be controversial. Of those who heard Jesus’ words that day …

  • The Sheep Gate by

    “Who do Christians think they are to tell Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, and Muslims that they are not going to Heaven?” pluralists protest. When confronted with these kinds of questions the Christian needs to appeal to authority. In this case, it …

  • The Bread of Life by

    The world is in the middle of an identity crisis—that is, it doesn’t know the real identity of Jesus. But rather than asking everyone else, the best way to know who Jesus really is, is to find out …