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From the classroom to mainstream media, Christians regularly find their fundamental beliefs discounted by opponents who consider faith to be incompatible with reason. Faith is viewed as subjective, emotional, and a crutch for those who find the real world too hard. The late R. C. Sproul, however, claims faith reveals just how rational Christianity truly is. This audiobook surveys the history and fundamentals of apologetics to demonstrate how reason and scientific inquiry actually support Christianity's claims—thus equipping believers to defend the existence of God and the Bible's authority.

Confused, angry, and hurt after the death of his father, a young R. C. Sproul began his personal search for ultimate truth with piercing questions to God. In Enjoying God, listeners journey with R. C. Sproul to discover the attributes of God through the questions many of us have asked. In this warm, personal account, Dr. Sproul communicates deep truths in a fresh and easy-to-understand style as he shares his passion to know God and urges the listener to dig deep and seek the God who is alive, who is real, and who loves each one of us.

More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born—a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 20 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin’s life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe.

Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet most people struggle to define what God’s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.” R. C. Sproul, in this classic theological work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. Drawing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, he paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christians to become holy just as God is holy.

La Biblia es la Palabra escrita de Dios, y es valorada por muchos. Pero también es un libro antiguo sobre personas y culturas muy diferentes a la nuestra. Así, aunque sabemos que debemos leer la Biblia, muchos tenemos dificultades para entenderla. En "Cómo estudiar e interpretar la Biblia" RC Sproul nos ayuda a extraer el significado de las Escrituras por nosotros mismos. El autor dice: "El tema de este libro no es cómo leer la Biblia, sino cómo estudiar la Biblia".

In Willing to Believe, R. C. Sproul uncovers issues that provoked the Reformation and revived the controversy between Pelagius and Augustine. He carefully explores the relationship between original sin and human free will, clarifies misconceptions about the work of God in a believer's liberation from sin, illuminates the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation, and offers compelling reasons to believe the work of salvation is in God's hands.

R.C. Sproul argumentiert jedoch, dass jeder von uns ein Theologe ist. Schließlich betreiben wir immer Theologie, wenn wir über eine Lehre der Bibel nachdenken, von Jesus weitererzählen oder über unseren Glauben sprechen. Deshalb ist es wichtig, dass wir über die verschiedenen Lehren der Bibel nachdenken und zu einer Theologie gelangen, die ohne Widersprüche ist und auf Wahrheit beruht.

Wir hören oft den Satz: "Du musst nur daran glauben". Aber was bedeutet "glauben"? Ist es ein blinder Sprung ins Ungewisse? Etwas, worauf man ohne Beweise vertraut? Was versteht die Bibel darunter? Glaube bedeutet, Gott zu vertrauen und seinem Wort zu folgen, erklärt R.C. Sproul in diesem Buch. Anhand einer Untersuchung von Hebräer 11 zeigt er: So wie das Volk Gottes in der Vergangenheit sind wir heute gefordert, Gott in Schwierigkeiten und trotz einer ungewissen Zukunft zu vertrauen.

Viele Menschen glauben an Gott. Aber kann man beweisen, dass es ihn gibt? Oder müssen wir den Verstand ausschalten und einfach "glauben"? R.C. Sproul widerlegt in diesem Buch gängige Argumente gegen die Existenz Gottes und zeigt: Glaube bedeutet nicht, den Verstand auszuschalten. Logik und Vernunft weisen uns vielmehr auf die Existenz Gottes hin und nehmen uns jede Entschuldigung, nicht an ihn zu glauben.

In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul delves into the rich teaching, praises, and exhortations contained in one of his favorite books of the Bible. Take up this verse-by-verse guide to gain greater insights into the grace of the gospel and the glory of the Lord in the redemption of His people.

God doesn't just love us. He is love. God's Love explores the unrelenting love of God, which found its ultimate expression through his son. This release also explains difficult themes such as the different aspects of God's nature, how his love coexists with his holiness, and what the Bible means when it mentions God's hatred. This is a compelling listen for all who long to love as God loves.

The Christian life is a process of growing in holiness, our natural response to the good news of our redemption in Christ. This kind of growth is gradual, and obstacles are plentiful. Thankfully, we don't have to go it alone. God has given us his Spirit so that we can overcome temptation and become more and more conformed to the image of Christ. But how does the Spirit work? What is the nature of our own personal involvement in the process? And how do we know if we are making progress?

Often called Paul’s magnum opus, Romans has been pivotal to Christians’ understanding of salvation for generations. It had a profound influence on Augustine and Luther. Calvin saw it as the key to understanding all of Scripture. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history. Verse by verse, Dr. Sproul unfolds the vast truths that Paul has clearly and carefully woven throughout this book.

In The Promises of God, Dr. R. C. Sproul shows how God—the one true Promise Keeper—always keeps His promises.

Are you ready to trade the demands of the never-ending rat race for the timeless rewards of godly manhood? Join the millions of others who have turned to The Man in the Mirror as their go-to guide for over 30 years. In this updated and expanded edition of The Man in the Mirror, bestselling...

Was ist die Bibel? Können wir ihr wirklich vertrauen? Viele Menschen glauben, dass die Bibel voller Fehler und Widersprüche sei. Bestenfalls könne sie uns einen halbwegs interessanten Einblick in das Leben und den Glauben von Menschen geben, die vor vielen Jahrhunderten gelebt haben. In diesem Buch zeigt R.C. Sproul, dass diese gängigen Annahmen falsch sind. Die Bibel ist das Wort Gottes, und deshalb ist sie vertrauenswürdig, maßgebend und irrtumslos. Was sie sagt, ist von lebensverändernder Bedeutung und sollte niemanden gleichgültig lassen.

These straightforward, short, and profound Advent readings have been edited from talks given by much-loved Bible teacher Dr. R.C. Sproul, helping listeners to benefit from his enduring insight and wisdom. They delve into the details of the Christmas story and reflect on how these impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application.

Acts is a book of action. But whose actions does it follow? The most obvious answer is the Apostles’. The book’s full name is the Acts of the Apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Yet we can also think of it as the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Poured out like a mighty rushing wind (Acts 2:2), the Spirit empowered the Apostles’ witness and opened hearts to believe. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers an in-depth study on the Spirit’s work through these Christians and in the growth and spread of the early church.

The Westminster Confession of Faith is one of the most precise and comprehensive statements of biblical Christianity, and it is treasured by believers around the world. Dr. R. C. Sproul has called it one of the most important confessions of faith ever penned, and it has helped generations of Christians understand and defend what they believe. In Truths We Confess, Dr. Sproul introduces listeners to this remarkable confession, explaining its insights and applying them to modern life.

Plato. Aquinas. Descartes. Kant. Freud. These great thinkers are still impacting the culture today—from public-policy decisions to world events, theology, the arts, education, and even everyday conversations. In this classic book, the late R. C. Sproul expertly surveys history's most influential streams of thought, proving that ideas are not just passing fads—they have consequences for generations to come. Helping readers better understand how many of these ideas have shaped their own thinking, this audiobook will empower Christians to be a Christlike influence in the world.