The Insanity of Luther: The Holiness of God with R.C. Sproul

Martin Luther wrestled with God's holiness and man's sinfulness to the extent that it drove him to despair. This struggle caused him to even cry out: "Love God? Sometimes I hate him." In this lecture, Dr. Sproul recounts Luther's struggle and explains how sinful people can stand in the presence of a holy God-only through a righteousness that He provides in Jesus Christ.
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[@plaidstockings]

You know, R.C. always thought of himself as more of a teacher than a pastor. That is why he spent much of his time in theological academia, teaching at the college and seminary level, rather than becoming a pastor of a local church body (although in later years until his passing he was pastor at St. Andrews in Sanford Florida). But in my estimation this man was, perhaps unknowingly on his part, one of the best pastors of modern times when he was teaching. He had a way of communicating the gospel that was readily received by the listener on whatever level the listener stood.

[@wk1810]

According to Matthew Henry, these are the definitions of a teacher and of a pastor (Rom. 12:7): Pastors and teachers are the same office (Eph. 4:11), but the particular work is somewhat different. Teaching is the bare explaining and proving of gospel truths, without practical application, as in the expounding of scripture. Pastoring is to apply gospel truths and rules more closely to the case and condition of the people, and to press upon them that which is more practical. It seems to me that teachers are more like evangelists (giving the gospel message of salvation) and pastors are more like shepherds (feeding the flock to help it grow, and protecting the flock against false doctrine). And if I am right, our churches are in dire need of pastors!

[@richardlopez4563]

The more I listened to him the more I believe he was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century. We may never have another.

[@plaidstockings]

@@richardlopez4563 What gets me is that he is very "down to earth" in his approach, all the while having his affections on things above.....I'm not sure which one was the catalyst for the other; but in it all I think we have an example to follow.

[@theresa42213]

@@wk1810 ~ AMEN to that statement! l just recently learned who RC was! l learned about him through MacArthur who l also just learned about because l heard he wouldn't close the doors on Grace Community Church. l'm from Vancouver BC, and all the Churches are closed! Sad state of affairs! l admire people who keep their churches open. _ALL GLORY_ goes to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords!

[@wk1810]

@Deb Harris you're going to argue with Matthew Henry?! His 6 volume Commentary series is unsurpassed in the almost 300 years since it was penned. BUT, Deb, I suppose you are more "enlightened".

[@louisaccardi6808]

Sproul did his homework in studying Luther. His portrayal was extremely dramatic and he drove the point home as no other. What a wonderful and powerful message. Thank God.

[@maxtonjaziel266]

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[@kyngronin2442]

@Maxton Jaziel Instablaster :)

[@doctrinalwatchdogwatchmano6854]

@Louis, I heartily agree. Sproul sure brought a great deal of research and enthusiasm to the table for this message.

[@marius-9333]

@@maxtonjaziel266 scammers and spammers! You and the other guy that replies you. You're both the same.

[@ddzl6209]

That's why the sola scriptura is the satanic cult invented by a devil possessed man just to destroy the Christianity by splintering it into countless heretic denominations.

[@beckbeck4858]

R C Sproul, how much he is missed, his strength of conviction and love for Truth, he was a man who raised high his God and Godly living.

[@judyl.761]

I miss him but it’s great to know he is happy happy joyful in heaven - no tears, no sorrow...

[@difidon]

Can anyone understand the amount of research it takes to have such a clear picture of an individual who died centuries ago? RC was one of a kind, and I know he is enjoying every bit of his eternity w Christ right now.

[@Mr2TIMOTHY4V2]

Dear sir do not be so foolish. No man has entered shamayim (pw heaven) except the Son Yahushua. We who are righteous, redeemed by Yahushua and who obey Torah will be raised at the resurrection. Nobody is in eternity. They are either alive on earth or asleep in sheol (the grave).

[@kathrynbriley4299]

I miss RC so much! There is no one like him. I thank God for his life & am so thankful to meet him eternity.

[@chromebull884]

I always need this reminder. I am sobbing at how gracious God is. I take this for granted so much. Thank you God for saving me and for the sacrifice that you made.

[@patmarvin5398]

Brought to tears . . . tears of understanding . . love, joy, compassion, awakening, humility, enlightenment . . tears of overwhelming gratitude for the LOVE of my LORD and SAVIOR, sacrificed for my sake, Son of Almighty GOD, JESUS,

[@Qui_Gon_Jinn_76]

My favorite teacher. I learn more from him in just one lecture than I could in 10 hours from anyone else. He keeps your attention focused and your appetite for the gospel wet. Incredible teacher and wonderful man of God.

[@avondalemama470]

Luther may have had moments of deep depression, but he was not insane. It shows God used him in spite of his human frailty.

[@jodyel]

Indeed, as He does with us all.

[@jaikee9477]

Luther is a totally biblical type of character. The difference is that we have much more information about Luther's character and behaviour. If we had the same insight into the lifes of certain old testament characters we would realise that they had similar issues. It's these kind of flawed people God likes to use for his good purposes.

[@bridgefin]

Luther is biblical in his sinfulness. And also his opposition to God. But there is no evidence whatsoever that God used Luther for anything but purification of his church.

[@mosesking2923]

@@bridgefin Luther did not "purify" anything. He was an antisemite who called for the death of Jews and was likely possessed by a demon. Luther himself claimed to speak to the devil every night. Unfortunately, Luther has led millions of "Christians" into heresy.

[@bridgefin]

@@mosesking2923 Luther did not but he was used by God to show the Church that it needed to reform. That came about after Luther's rebellion. As God uses satan to tempt the faithful to show them their need for repentance and right living, so God used Luther to point out that things were a mess and in need of reform. Had Luther actually been an instrument of reform WITHIN the church I am sure he would be a saint today. Instead he rebelled and I fear that he was condemned as a result.

[@mosesking2923]

@@bridgefin God is a deity of order, not chaos. Because of Luther's actions, there are over 300 communions of Protestantism which don't agree on even basic dogma. Even Luther himself called Swingli "a devil" because Swingli denied the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Ironically, Luther would condemn the vast majority of Protestants today. Now look at all the original protestant countries: England, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Scotland....all atheist countries. The reformation was a failure with Luther as its ring leader.

[@bridgefin]

@@mosesking2923 No debate. But the Catholic Church did not wake up to the need for reform until Luther after which they couldn't avoid it. Then the real reform occurred. All that satan does is evil but God still uses him. Same with Luther.

[@gdscjs]

VenetianSnus needs prayer. All -- please pray for him! I read RC Sproul's book "The Holiness of God" several years ago and this was the definite turning point in my Christian life. As an uninformed Christian who knew very little about God and His character -- this one realization revolutionized my walk with Him. He IS worthy! He IS holy! He IS Almighty! And someday all creation will witness His majesty -- deservedly so. The Almighty more than deserves our worship and adoration and I personally can thank RC Sproul for opening my eyes to God's worth and holiness. Thank you, RC!

[@VenetianSnus]

Please pray for me. Anything to keep that babbling trap of yours from doing actual harm!

[@bigwoody4704]

@@VenetianSnus yup the indoctrinated always think God loves them and hates everyone else

[@mandycote5662]

...Jesus NEVER told ANYONE to BE a christian...He COMMANDED us to BE...BORN-AGAIN...in-order to BE-come disciples BE-ing disciplined BY the Holy Spirit!!! Anyone can call him/her self a christian NOT just anyone can BE born-again! It IS the blessed work of the Spirit of God NOT the religiousity of man! Relationship gives position NOT man! Religion KILLS for it does NOT possess the quickening of the Spirit!!! The writ does NOT equate the LIVING word since the Holy Spirit is required to once AGAIN open UP our understanding just-as it was when He revealed to His prophets to write it down to BEGIN with!!!

[@JohnO318]

@@mandycote5662 Jesus did not command anybody to be born again. He merely made the statement that unless a person is born again, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That is not a imperative. It is an indicative. An imperative is a command and an indicative is a statement. Jesus did not make a command. He made a statement. The Holy Spirit must first change a person's heart spiritually, otherwise they will never be born again. It is not your choice. It is His.

[@mandycote5662]

John CH 3 v 7- Quoting Jesus- 'Marvel not that I said unto thee,Ye must be born again' unquote We are also told in John CH 3 v 16 that the invite was given to the world- which is ALL inclusive!- the who-so-ever ARE those that CHOSE!!!- God KNOWS who WILL and WHO won't because He IS! not because He picks AND chooses- for this does NOT exercise mans FREE will- predestination is about God predeterming BEFORE the foundations of the world the SOLUTION for the world prior to the creating!- 👑

[@gordiasgordian925]

Now I understand why RC Sproul was one of the greats.

[@jodyel]

Right up there with Spurgeon, Edwards, and all the other pillars of the faith.

[@MathewSimonGospel]

Glory to God. Luther reminds of me a lot of Paul and his struggle in Romans 7. But thanks be to God through our LORD JESUS CHRIST. He was delivered for our sins and was raised to make us righteous simply by faith alone!

[@judyl.761]

Thank you God, thank you

[@rubiks6]

This was a good, clear gospel presentation. How wonderful that I was born in this time in history when I can hear R. C. Sproul, though I have never been in his presence. I look forward to meeting him one day.

[@malinidyonisius128]

Amazing ....excellent summary ...I saw several documentaries films ...all about him trying to absorb his fire...but you spoke like a real lawyer...you proved that God is still in the business of raising people like Luther❤❤

[@g6ge]

still one of the best things ive ever listened to, blessings friends

[@judyl.761]

Luther may have had some serious OCD and an anxiety disorder but God used that in a mighty way.

[@premapriti8888]

Strife! Read Paul for yourself…Luther was picking and choosing verses out of context to appease himself not others…death and destruction followed…

[@buckshot704]

@@premapriti8888 ; Please provide the evidence. Cite examples where Luther taught Scripture out of context.

[@premapriti8888]

@@buckshot704 Read Paul for yourself…

[@buckshot704]

@@premapriti8888 ; Just as I suspected. You cannot cite a single instance of your allegation. I’ve read Romans, and I’ve read selections of Luther’s writings; I know of no competent theologian who has ever accused Luther of what you have; even his 16th century adversaries acknowledged Luther’s extraordinary theological talent.

[@thegoodshepherd8212]

@@premapriti8888 you do realize that Paul’s life, from a temporal standpoint, became exponentially worse AFTER his conversion, right?

[@pietropanetta3329]

As an uncertain Catholic, I have the utmost respect for R.C.Sproul and am so sorry to hear that he is no longer with us.

[@cloudthekell]

Look to the scriptures brother

[@jodyel]

Leave the apostate man-made Roman Catholic religion far behind and become a completely certain, born-again Holy Spirit-filled Christ follower. Ask God for His Spirit and don't stop asking till you receive it. May God grant His Spirit to you and give you eternal salvation and life everlasting. God bless you!

[@haddynojala5436]

Pray for me peeps I know what Luther felt like,Luther would nail a hundred thesis on most Lutheran churches today ✝️

[@fullmaturitymovement]

You mean anti-lutheran churches?

[@villarrealmarta6103]

Luther was so honest. Almost impossible was it for him to sew fig leaves on himself. He is a great friend and helper to me! At times when I am depressed his words pull me up to my feet, such as when he reminds me of this” your depression is none other than the flaming arrows of Satan and his emissaries”.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

When Luther said the ten commandments were stupid, did that pull you up to your feet? When Luther said Jesus fornicated with Mary Magdalene, the woman at the well, and the woman caught in adultery, did that pull you up to your feet?

[@wk1810]

Don't underestimate the usefulness of depression. Many a time God has used my depression to spur my prayers, as the sorrow enabled me to see/feel more acutely the evils in the world and the waywardness of the church. I have often praised Him for the sensitivity depression has afforded me. It has blessed me, and enriched my prayers tremendously!

[@BernaskaneyTheLangobard]

​@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Here the law of Moses has its place. It is no longer binding on us because it was given only to the people of Israel. To be sure, the Gentiles have certain laws in common with the Jews; This is written by nature into their hearts. This is why this entire text does not pertain to the Gentiles. I say this on account of the enthusiasts. For you see and hear how they read Moses, extol him, and bring up the way he ruled the people with commandments. They try to be clever, and think they know something more than is presented in the gospel; so they minimize faith, contrive something new, and boastfully claim that it comes from the Old Testament. They desire to govern people according to the letter of the law of Moses, as if no one had ever read it before. But we will not have this sort of thing. We would rather not preach again for the rest of our life than to let Moses return and to let Christ be torn out of our hearts. So, then, we will neither observe nor accept Moses. Moses is dead. His rule ended when Christ came. He is of no further service. We will regard Moses as a teacher, but we will not regard him as our lawgiver-unless he agrees with both the New Testament and the natural law. Therefore it is clear enough that Moses is the lawgiver of the Jews and not of the Gentiles. Luther's Works W 35:164-165 Christ… is entirely without sin and the Head of the righteous, who owes no debt to the Law at all and needs no instruction as to what He should do, who already does all things even more abundantly than the Law directs. Luhter’s Works 27.231 For Christ is innocent so far as His own Person is concerned; therefore He should not have been hanged from the tree. But because, according to the Law, every thief should have been hanged, therefore, according to the Law of Moses, Christ Himself should have been hanged; for He bore the person of a sinner and a thief-and not of one but of all sinners and thieves. For we are sinners and thieves, and therefore we are worthy of death and eternal damnation. But Christ took all our sins upon Himself, and for them He died on the cross. Therefore it was appropriate for Him to become a thief and, as Isaiah says (53:12), to be “numbered among the thieves.” And all the prophets saw this, that Christ was to become the greatest thief, murderer, adulterer, robber, desecrator, blasphemer, etc., there has ever been anywhere in the world. He is not acting in His own Person now. Now He is not the Son of God, born of the Virgin. But He is a sinner, who has and bears the sin of Paul, the former blasphemer, persecutor, and assaulter; of Peter, who denied Christ; of David, who was an adulterer and a murderer, and who caused the Gentiles to blaspheme the name of the Lord (Rom. 2:24). In short, He has and bears all the sins of all men in His body-not in the sense that He has committed them but in the sense that He took these sins, committed by us, upon His own body, in order to make satisfaction for them with His own blood. Martin Luther, On Galatians 3:13 (Luther’s Works 26:277)

[@sheldonbass4238]

Truly, I enjoy having the truth "Sprouled" out in front of me, that I might easily comprehend. Thank you Dr. Sproul (No offense intended with the affectionate play on his name).

[@Jamerton1]

This is deeply offensive. Please remove your hate speech.

[@beverlystout3478]

Because of you, I respect myself more and if that were possible strive to be a true discuss of Christ.

[@imforeveRICH]

R. C. is such a brilliant teacher! His conviction and delivery has me hanging on to every word.

[@marypower1261]

From this sermon, it is impossible to know what exactly IS R. C. Sproul's conviction?

[@susanbergman9765]

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis. Insanity is a legal term. He was someone who could translate the Bible in such rapid order, yet fall into despair (depression) for months. He was an example of a genius with mental health issues who was able to survive to old age rather than commit suicide in his youth. And while he lived he was able to be productive, indeed a revolutionary, his works changing the world.

[@mstephens8908]

I think Luther could've been on the spectrum. He became hyperfixated on the gospel.

[@pizzahypeftw9039]

One of my all time favourite sermons, love this series.

[@raelenekelly8306]

Justification by faith alone has been very freeing. Seeing how sinful I am- fills me with dread. I want to work for my salvation. But I can never do it. Understanding the gospel has helped me stop doubting my salvation daily.

[@dman7668]

Except when James 2:24 says this "You see how a man is justified by your deeds and not by faith alone " Yes, you do have to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Saint Paul said that. You should always question where you stand with God and never assume.

[@iacoponefurio1915]

@@dman7668 you work it out by finding out what he has already done You don't understand a few verses you take out of context to try to claim the bible says the opposite of what it says A kindergartener well.taught knows that

[@iacoponefurio1915]

@@dman7668 you should reject the cult you were misled by

[@dman7668]

@@iacoponefurio1915 Sorry, stop being brainwashed, the Bible doesn't teach Sola fide.

[@johnsteila6049]

The Bible doesn’t teach justification by faith alone.

[@stpierreforjesusthesavior984]

These 12 presentation cleared up a lot for me. Thank you.

[@kennyjansen7536]

I am also prepared to die for the gospel.

[@BraydenWolframe]

Amen Sproul. We need to stand up for what is right and true, holding everything to the Word of The Lord. May we always stay true to The Lord and praise His wonderful name forevermore. God bless you all.

[@johnbrowne3950]

Thank God for Martin Luther for setting the world free of the Roman Catholic Church cult.

[@BloodTar]

Amen to that.

[@dorothyvotaw9934]

@@BloodTar ++q+a

[@Talltrees84]

To fully understand Luther you have to realize that he wasn't just a religious reformer (had no intention of forming the Lutheran Church-he hated that term) but was also the Father of German Nationalism. He was a Patriot as well as a reformer. Whatever indulgences were theologically they along with church tithes and taxes were a financial burden to his country.

[@DonEkz21]

🤦‍♂️

[@HM-vj5ll]

Wow.

[@sajimatthew9856]

Judging ML too harshly 500 years later. He was a man like Elijah, who scripture says, was just like us. Elijah was temperamental, suicidal, emotionally unstable... (So we could say)..but God used him.. If God uses only perfect people, nothing would ever get done. Moses and David was murderer and the later an adulterer. ML lived in dark times and he had to rely only on Scripture, and his faith and conviction to stand against Roman church and Pope..unfair (with hindsight benefits today) to judge him by today's standard. Aren't we all little hypocrites inside??

[@nosanokikhi7304]

What interesting & anointed teaching 👑. God bless you, Sproul!!!

[@haroldchen7368]

Everything he wanted to communicate was in his head, no need to refer to his written material on that desktop while he was teaching.

[@iangutierrez8218]

Wow... all Glory to God

[@marioigwt5718]

If Martin Luther is a crazy man. I will follow his madness!

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

Instead you should follow the church Jesus established, the Catholic one.

[@SamSups]

My clan's been doing that since the first white man stepped on the shores of my land, Papua New Guinea.

[@kennyjansen7536]

Amen my brother. God bless you.

[@KimberlyYoung-nz7th]

Thank you so much for this video. Very interesting.

[@TrePryorRealtor]

What a brilliant lesson! Inspired.

[@rotess67876]

Wow! That all I have to say and thank you R C!

[@naphtaliayi-bonte8813]

Such a wonderful teacher

[@SCPMstudios]

God bless Luther! The Lord was surely on his side bringing His Word to the people!

[@johnsteila6049]

Luther is surely burning in hell.

[@alanmerrick2841]

My sins no dark comparing its weight my soul loathed bear, and in the dark despairing of help that could be there. This life so filled with sorrow with grief from troubles be, with no hope for tomorrow all effort vanity. There must be more to being than pleasures, pain and strife, and all the evil seeing in such a fleeting life! Inside me anger festered. How could such justice be? My life so sorely pestered from so much misery. So for my death awaited, eternal death my dread. God and His justice hated for all my works were dead! But hard I read the Scripture in Romans chapter one. In it I found the answer on justice that was done. The Gospel is God’s power to save those who believe, and in my darkest hour God’s justice there perceived. No work of reparation can man pay for his sin; it’s Christ’s propitiation by grace through faith in Him. My sins no dark comparing its weight for joy He bear. And from the cross declaring, “it’s done” my sins not there! This life still has its sorrows with grief from troubles be, but in the man of sorrows He bore them all for me. There is much more to being than pleasures, pain and strife, and all the evil seeing pale to eternal life! Inside me love is forming. How could such justice be? My life was so deforming, but Justice rescued me. So now my death awaited, eternal life begins, and to my God once hated I go to be with Him. The just live by faith only in Christ their pardon won. Way Chosen of God solely His justice this Way done! “A mighty Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing, our Savior He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.” Sin, death, devil - foes, sustained fatal blow; on Golgotha’s cross, for them the battle lost. God’s justice everlasting. everlasting.

[@bigjerm1631]

What a teaching!

[@bobsaturday4273]

why call it the "insanity" ??? he was one of the few sane ones of that time , though possibly drunk occasionally does sound like some of the extreme supposed outbursts indicate a dedicated young man approaching his studies and life with the passion and depth that ultimately changed history .

[@PaDutchRunner]

It’s a reference to one of the pope’s statements referencing Luther. It’s intended to be an ironic title.

[@lonelyberg1316]

A "Sane" who called the epistle of James "epistle of straw" and inspired Hitler ? He said a lot of weird indefensible stuff that you can search about on internet. I remember one good thing he did, it's his beautiful sermons about Mary. You should read them all

[@annhoney9972]

Exceptional

[@davidsolomon8203]

Pure genius!!!

[@kevinpoole4323]

Great preacher

[@gloriaelmore9092]

Amen! Wonderful!

[@TRINI123A]

Luther main hatred was the selling of indulgences. I agree with him.

[@michaelciccone2194]

Very informative! A German scholar by the name of Lortz....did some in depth study of Martin Luther.

[@SamSups]

The devil continues to attack Martin Luther to this very day. Luther's greatness lives on despite❤❤❤.

[@lintonbrowne7157]

Thanks DR Sproul , Truth must continue to be told. The only way to find our way home.

[@johnmillwood3210]

sproul is full of himself full of Bull s

[@schmuelsonsradang4301]

He made it all so clear that man is saved by God's grace alone and His righteouness made us right and in peace with God, nothing else could. What a joy to know and being convinced that a sinner like me could be made righteous in His righteousness, and though I am a sinner he died for my sins, His grace saved me though I do not merit His love and salvation. But He did it all, for sinners like me. For I can never merit His salvation, peace and righteousness on my own, my deeds nor works for Him. God in His own righteousness, holiness and grace alone, accepted me as I am, a sinner who put my trust and hope in His holiness and righteousness, and by His grace I am a free man, freed from the burden of sins and guilt. A free man in His righteousness and grace. What a liberating message this has been. Today at 23:05 the truth shared by this speaker through the power of the Holy Spirit, I am writing this conviction; that I am a free man, by God's grace alone through my acveptance of His Son, who died for me while I was still a sinner, He paid it all on the cross a thousands of years ago. Yet today, this message struck me with the reality, a liberating knowledge that I could be saved by faith in His Son, through His grace alone, and I am made right with God through His righteousness alone. I can't wait to share this wonderful liberating message with anybody who want to be free of guilt and sins. There is a way to be right and be at peace with God, and I have just seen it. Glory be to God alone. May He bless you and your ministry to reach the lostbsouls of the world. (Love and gratitude from Malaysia)

[@Janetsfaithtable]

Glory to God. Amen 🙏🏽

[@brandonlavallee1260]

If you enjoy Sproul check out his list of 'Recommended Resources.' There you will find the books behind this man and the books that will sharpen your theology and mind. Build up yourselves in the Knowledge of the Lord. B

[@zekdom]

Time-stamp 19:00 - Hollywood version of Luther’s words 19:25 - What Luther actually said when asked if he would recant of those writings. 22:40 - Luther’s response 24:10, 25:15 - In the monastery, and confession 25:40, 26:00 - Luther’s duration of confession 26:40 - Luther’s joy was fleeting 27:40 - Luther’s training in matters of law 28:10 - Luther compared himself to the law of God

[@austineukwu5236]

He is sure having a blast in Heaven. His sense of humour in dissection of the Word of God is epic.

[@JohnMoog-ug6bk]

Very enlightening - Dr. Sproul talks about Luther all the time - would he consider himself a Lutheran theologically? Then what’s the distinction with Calvinism?

[@BAM-jc7uy]

Schooled as a child throughout the 50s under the of the Sisters of Charity and Jesuits....we were "reminded" we could not read the Bible by ourselves or we would go "crazy." The Word of God was censored, except for the priest reading and teaching the meaning...there were different small readings of Scripture in our Daily Mass prayer books used on Sundays and Holy days.

[@johnf6267]

He suffered scrupulosity. This makes one pity Luther.

[@darrelldamon2745]

In my opinion you have made more converts to Luther than the Roman Catholic Church, since you are not really describing a mad man but another apostle Paul

[@darrelldamon2745]

@NY UK May his soul rest in peace, I later realized where he was coming from in this sermon

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

@@darrelldamon2745 Darrell, did you know that whenever you say "may his soul rest in peace" you are praying that that person be released from Purgatory?

[@darrelldamon2745]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh No I did not since I don't believe in purgatory I spoke as a man since I can't be 100% sure of where the brother will end up but it is my sincere hope that he is in a better place

[@darrelldamon2745]

@D Thank you

[@metalcomposition]

A good orator.

[@francesbrisco776]

FAITH opens closed doors

[@laynn104]

Amen Amen!

[@ellybaerman4762]

I've been on a Luther kick lately, learning more about him. So many details to pore over. This was a shorter version and fun and insightful. I am glad I saw it! thanks!

[@davidcolley7714]

@Mr. No Name Your telling lies. Please stop

[@jt2097]

@Mr. No Name you are vomiting unmitigated lies.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

@@davidcolley7714 These are not lies. Google "did Luther say Christ committed adultery?" andcsee what you get.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

@@jt2097 These are not lies, JT. Luther really said this and it is well documented. Luther, like most heresiarchs, tried to invent a Christianity that does not require people to give up their sins.

[@jt2097]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Mr no name is spreading made up lies about Jesus. For some reason you are now doing the same about Luther. I'm not interested in hearing or spreading lies so you are wasting your time.

[@johnnyangel1455]

Speechless.

[@vijayjacob29]

WANT TO KNOW DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAUL AND MARTIN LUTHER !!! AS I KNOW PAUL WAS MIGHTY HAND OF GOD IN HIS TIME BUT LUTHER ALSO USED BY GOD TO CORRECT THE TEACHING !!!

[@dranilbhattarai6469]

wow,amazing.......

[@Mantorok]

I find it pretty interesting that Sproul looks up to Luther so much when he clearly shows contempt for his theology.

[@DaphneTinane]

Glory to God I'm speechless

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

Would be curious to know the year of this presentation

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

@66fredo99 la France Hey thanks. With the exception of blaming the peasants war on Luther I'm surprised how accurate the 2003 film was.

[@joshuatheo1419]

@@thecontendingforthefaith is that the one with Peter Ustinov?

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

@Joshua Theo you got it my friend

[@rooijemerwe7891]

amen. I dont always have the patience to sit through a whole clip to get to the turn around. Why not get to the point earlier? Pitty you never referenced Luther's commentary on the epistle to the Galations. Galations was Luther's favourite book btw.

[@Marco3131-]

Seeing and savoring the truth takes time brother...that's part of our communion and fellowship with God and each other! Kind of like taking your time to eat slow and enjoy a good meal!

[@misskim2058]

Good point. It IS better communication to present your point, then expound, then wrap it up. In Communications, that’s known as “tell them what you’re going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you told them”. That way, people can follow where you’re going to lead them. You have to give them your main points- your thesis, your context first, just a short sentence or two or three, then lay out all the details, then summarize it. That way they get the most out of the message. Communications 101, Day 1.

[@faithafterdark7801]

The great Sproul was far too advanced a teacher to be simplistic. For that reason, he was one of the greatest theological giants of our time. Thank the Lord for him. May he be marveling at the Great I AM in eternal glory as we speak.

[@musicman55ization]

Luther was used by God to correctly interpret the scriptures. Many denominations resulted...but remember we are one body...one faith...one baptism..one God and father of all.

[@seekthetruth824]

rc was awesome

[@tamaramalone1320]

Exquisite preaching by an Exquisite man of God. To the Pure and the Upright!

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

You said it perfect sister! Exquisite preaching!

[@johnnyangel1455]

Polarizing! RC Sproul 👍

[@medzuslovjansky3075]

God bless Martin Luther

[@dman7668]

He was excommunicated.

[@michaelboyd6631]

Is this wear the limateanuty cam form out of the timpeal of Muslims

[@caroldurst1855]

Wow!

[@mesomorph7]

Our brother made it home

[@HistoryNerd66]

Now this is PREACHING at its finest...

[@hawkrigger768]

Thank God for Martin Luther.

[@davidh7300]

I have a great fear of the Lord too but I would never say I hate Him. I have suffered from chronic pain from injuries for years that the Lord healed. When in terrible pain for long periods you never forget that. The Lord it seems has guarded my health and I am amazed and utterly grateful but fearful. If He leaves me I'm done.

[@WalkingRoscoe]

Some of the younger folks probably are wondering what he's writing with and on.

[@oscarkaale962]

In Africa we still use those

[@lindawarner7496]

Metaxas has a book on Luther that is riveting!!

[@classiccs_tdo5454]

A young Sproul!

[@judyl.761]

Middle aged

[@carolynjeanettemadison9687]

Paul had a pretty severe reaction to a light at one time too.

[@alphablitz1024]

Amen.

[@frankchiuchiolo2345]

Aman

[@friendlyfire7509]

16 ppl got in trouble in the monastery...

[@juanguevara4312]

Amen

[@user-ml5zu6ph9q]

R.C. Sproul a true legeng

[@yourmostawesomeboss]

yes he is!

[@choice12ozborne]

Did he realize that Martin Luther held many of his Catholic Beliefs? He held the Virgin Mary in very high esteem and considered the immaculate conception to be true. I'm not saying it's not true I'm just letting a lot of protestants realized that he held on to many many beliefs of Catholicism and actually never wanted to leave Catholicism .

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

Luther also continued to believe that the Eucharist was the literal Body and Blood of Christ.

[@larrywarner1630]

And yet Catholics always accuse him of setting out to start another church.

[@joshuatheo1419]

*Roman Catholic

[@dman7668]

@@larrywarner1630 we don't accuse him of it Larry, that's what happened. He started his own Church.

[@HartyBiker]

30 minutes and sproul looks and sounds exhausted. This is how preaching looks when the gospel has so penetrated your life that every word you preach is an emotional plea to repent and trust God entirely for salvation.

[@izacaras1465]

Nothing like this message

[@readyplayer1900]

Yeah. Luther was clearly insane.

[@mynameis......23]

5:20 7:16 19:03 20:51 22:45 24:04

[@phillippasteur3904]

Is this elder or RC, Jr?

[@Theocentrist]

This is the elder RC, back when he was not so elder.

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Phillip Bassman elder

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Phillip Bassman the Elder

[@williamguy1932]

Phillip Pasteur senior when he was younger

[@margyeoman3564]

So, ask what is Sproul's intention here? It was as though he wished to make Luther as weak and confused and mean. Sproul. Stand before all the Princes of the land, offer your works ; let's see how you hold up. At least he got it right in the end. Great trials.

[@c.s.froggis9982]

I am very skeptical of his Luther story. Luther was a monk, not a priest, and I'm not sure he even held or could hold mass as a Catholic. The other problem is Luther in his writings indeed believed in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Lord's supper, as do all true Lutherans today. Is Sproul making this up on the fly or did he just get all his Information from Hollywood?

[@EvieBear236]

Lutherans do not believe in transubstantiation. They do believe that Christ is present in the elements unlike the reformed churches that believe Christ is spiritually but not bodily present in communion.

[@ergia4822]

The Word of God and the Holy Spirit is your teacher who will guide you to all truth. Jesus didn't leave us orphans. "Christ in you the hope of Glory." The Gospel is supernatural. The denominations must teach what the Word teaches. Your source and loyalty is to Christ, not your denomination.

[@bigwoody4704]

Somebody gets it - be ye kind one to another.Evidently that concept is a little too complex to comprehend for some people

[@raybo632]

I guess you probably Just sit at Home doing nothing all day. You don't like to hear GOD'S word being taught by someone who's much more intelligent then you. Look at how much Church has accepted so much secular influence all because of private interpretation. Do faith teacher rely on the the Holy Spirit to teach them, they claim it so, and decisive million's of people. We are responsible before God to test every spirit to see whether they are of God or Not. That's why Theology and sound doctrine is so important. It says in Scripture. Study to show your self approved on To God. Yes the Holy Spirit teaches us. Paul still wrote the Epistels to the Churches to warn them of false teaching. And these Christian's had the Holy Spirit. Remember when Paul said. Even If an angel from heaven preaches a different Gospel then what we preach, let him be anathama ( damned) . God bless you.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

The Catholic Church is not a denomination. It is the One True Church of Jesus Christ.

[@tommuscatello5999]

Water was not potabile/drinkable in that century. Thus, beer and wine were consumed greatly throughout Europe during the days of Martin Luther.

[@reynalarios9638]

Casi terminé con taquicardia. Fue como ver a Lutero y todas sus angustias coronadas con la comprensión de que es la fe en nuestro Señor Jesucristo la que nos abre las puertas al Cielo. Gracias a Dios por nuestro muy amado R. C. Sproul, el maestro genial para enseñarnos las bellezas de la Teología reformada. ¡Siento una gran felicidad pero también lamento lo corto de este video! ¡Dios bendito!