Theology / Systematic Theology

  • Effectual Calling by

    Anytime you have a discussion about election and the sovereignty of Divine grace, you immediately have to face the question, “What is it that God does when He intervenes in a person’s life in order to bring them to …

  • Three in Persons by

    Is the doctrine of the Trinity self-contradictory? Can we answer those who say it means we worship three gods? Dr. Sproul shows that the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity is paradoxical, but it by no means contradictory.

  • Incommunicable Attributes by

    When we study the doctrine of God, one of the most important things we’re concerned with is an understanding of His attributes. Dr. Sproul studies the distinction between the communicable and the incommunicable attributes of God and the  practical …

  • The Will of God by

    How can I know the will of God for my life?  Obviously, people who are earnest in their Christian faith want to live a life in obedience to Him. Dr. Sproul poses another question in response by asking, “What will …

  • Communicable Attributes by

    When we study the doctrine of God, one of the most important things we’re concerned with is an understanding of His attributes. Dr. Sproul studies the distinction between the communicable and the incommunicable attributes of God and the  practical …

  • Creation Ex Nihilo by

    In this section we look briefly at the doctrine of Creation. Throughout this lecture we find nothing can resist the command of God who brings the world and all that is in it into being. In “Creation Ex Nihilo”, Dr …

  • Providence by

    The secular mindset would say God is just a spectator up in heaven looking down having no immediate control over what happens here on earth. Whereas, Christians, have always had an acute sense that this is our Father’s world …

  • Angels and Demons by

    Is it truly important to believe in angels and demons to be a Christian? Dr. Sproul outlines the importance of studying and knowing these ministering spirits as well as showing us in Scripture where the demons, along with Satan, are …

  • Election and Reprobation by

    As we look at the theology of God’s decrees, we come face to face with the difficult doctrine of predestination. In “Election and Reprobation,” Dr. Sproul explores many of the questions which arise as we consider the relationship between …

  • The Nature of Sin by

    It’s rare that we contemplate the full measure and scope of the impact of sin upon the world. Dr. Sproul points out in this lecture the impact that “The Nature of Sin” has upon Christians, the world and godliness.

  • Common Grace by

    The classic definition of grace is unmerited or unearned favor, but in Dr. Sproul’s study of the doctrines of grace an important distinction is made between what we call common grace and what we call special grace. In this …

  • The Creation of Man by

    We see in culture a radical shift in understanding the origin of human beings along with the various theories of evolution. “The Creation of Man,” explained by Dr. Sproul, shows us that even sinful human beings walking around in our …

  • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit by

    Have you been asked, “Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?” What does that mean? Here, Dr. Sproul discusses subjects associated with “The Baptism of the Holy Spirit”. He discusses topics such as speaking in tongues and the idea of …