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The Gospel as Historical Fact
The gospel of Jesus Christ is “good news.” It is “good” because it tells the greatest story ever told about how God redeems those who repent and believe in Christ alone for salvation. It is “news” because it is rooted in the historical events of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In this session, Dr. Albert Mohler explains why the historicity of the biblical record is essential for the truth claims of the gospel. View Resource
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The Eclipse of God
In this session Dr. Sproul considers how modernism gave us a tame deist god, and then discarded him and how theological liberalism followed close behind. It will argue that within and without the church we seek to diminish God’s glory in the pursuit of our own. View Resource
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Becoming a Better You
Some of the most popular preaching in America presents a message of positive thinking. The alternative Gospel of Joel Osteen and the prosperity preachers forgoes the cross and advises us to merely “do our best.” At its heart, this is pure legalism of the worst variety. In this message, Dr. John MacArthur examines the alternative gospel of the prosperity preachers and explains why legalism-lite is still legalism. View Resource
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Questions & Answers #1
Michael Horton, John MacArthur, and R.C. Sproul answer questions about the church. Questions: Will Big Ben be the quarterback for the Steelers this year, and can they win without him? (00:00) How do you see assurance of salvation in light of Calvin saying “all Christians doubt” and view of the ordo salutis? (01:28) Abraham is going to slay his son. How is that a good thing? (04:46) If Samson was never to touch a dead body, how come he killed a thousand men with the jaw bone of a donkey? (10:14) Comment on the concept of seeker-sensitive, who seeks … View Resource
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Theological Liberalism
We are living in a day when liberal theology has made deep inroads in the church. Many professing Christians and even ordained ministers no longer believe in the authority of Scripture or the resurrection of Jesus Christ. How can people deny these essential doctrines and still call themselves Christians? In this message, Dr. Sproul explains that liberal Christianity is not Christianity at all. It is nothing more than unbelief. View Resource
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The Great Divide
No matter what corner of the church you go to, you will find doctrines that cause division. Perhaps it is time we put away these doctrinal differences for the sake of peace and unity. Let the love of Jesus be our only rule of faith and practice. As simple and attractive as that may sound, let us first find out the truth about true biblical doctrine. Is division a good thing regarding doctrine? In this message entitled “The Great Divide,” Dr. Sproul explains the true nature of doctrine and its place in the church. View Resource
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Ask R.C.
Do you know the exact moment when the Holy Spirit changed your heart? Where did the thief on the cross go the day Jesus died? Was there some kind of intermediate place waiting for him? In this special message, Dr. Sproul addresses various questions asked by those who attended the Ligonier Ministries’ 2007 Regional Conference. View Resource
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Higher Critical Views of Scripture (Part 1a)
This seminary-level teaching series shows how God has revealed Himself both in historical events and in the words recorded and preserved for us in Holy Scripture. View Resource
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Higher Critical Views of Scripture (Part 1b)
This seminary-level teaching series shows how God has revealed Himself both in historical events and in the words recorded and preserved for us in Holy Scripture. View Resource
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Higher Critical Views of Scripture (Part 2a)
This seminary-level teaching series shows how God has revealed Himself both in historical events and in the words recorded and preserved for us in Holy Scripture. View Resource
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Higher Critical Views of Scripture (Part 2b)
This seminary-level teaching series shows how God has revealed Himself both in historical events and in the words recorded and preserved for us in Holy Scripture. View Resource
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God’s Promise to Isaiah
Does the Bible actually claim that the Virgin Birth really happened? Some have claimed that the Bible doesn’t really teach the Virgin Birth because of a difference in words used by Matthew and Isaiah. Reflecting on this thought, Dr. Sproul demonstrates how the Virgin Birth of Jesus is both a scriptural and historical event in which we may confidently place our faith. View Resource