R.C. Sproul: Post-Christian Christianity

When the surrounding culture changes, one approach that has been taken by many churches over the centuries is to capitulate to the new thought-forms and change the message of Christ to suit the world. This was true of nineteenth-century liberalism, and it is true in many churches today. In this session, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the dangers of following the ever-shifting tides of contemporary culture and calls the church to walk in the ancient paths.
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[@zonunralte4742]

Such an important message for today's Christians. I am thankful to God for giving us RC Sproul and his timeless teachings.

[@timothywells1336]

It was a blessing to hear a real sermon. Most of what we hear lacks theology and is full of motivational speaking and emotionalism. This was refreshing!

[@gabrielapratas6858]

Absolutely.

[@praisejesus0406]

So true! I am once again looking for a church that preaches theology and not fluff. Solid Biblical churches are getting too difficult to find

[@zaharishtonov]

That’s R. C. for you! 🙂😇🙏🏻

[@maranatha.LordJesus]

Amen I couldn't have said it better!

[@edithmcdaniel547]

Ggggfg GGgg

[@liebieengelbrecht5988]

Thank you, Lord , for technology that put on RC's road. Although I'm not from America, I learned só much in a time of great difficulties , even after his death. His messages mean só much to me, even my daughter repented. Although he is not here anymore, he is in heaven. We are só in need of more preachers like him. ❤❤

[@summeransummeran955]

What a grand message! I praise God for it and have shared it today. Thankful again for the Lord's use of this servant, RC Sproul.

[@monizoe3188]

That I would have heard this in college when my introduction to philosophy class was trying to convince me there is no god... every college student should hear this. I have been blessed with this message. To God in heaven be the glory in Jesus precious name Amen

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Dr. Sproul was a philosophy major in university. So no surprise that he can deconstruct them easily.

[@theresa42213]

@@WasLostButNowAmFound ~ Yes! l always think about Sproul when l hear some of the mixed up things Jordan Peterson says, and wish he would listen to RC! Peterson knows the bible well, but looks at it through the lens of philosophy when he should be doing the opposite. Thats what Sproul does. GLORY to Jesus!!! :D

[@honawikeepa5813]

Yes, the Bible College I attended in Australia needs to hear this excellent talk.

[@wanda520]

Unfortunately the seminaries are teaching unbelief also !

[@richardbrock4101]

If this doesn't drive you to your knees, humbled before the Lord I don't know what will.

[@laynn104]

+Richard Brock Amen and Amen , All Praise and Glory to our Father who art in heaven!

[@villiestephanov984]

:I do !

[@bilbobaggins4403]

This will drive me to my be to fall asleep of boredom.

[@velosoliliansiron]

The grace of God will

[@NestorCaceresR]

@@bilbobaggins4403 That is because you are used to eat candy instead of real food for the soul

[@jtothee713]

Theologian, historian, and preacher all in one. What a blessing to believers even to this day.you are missed on this side of heaven R.C.

[@isaacdadams]

A sermon that almost 5 years after being preached is bringing a lifelong Christian to tears over the thought of not striving to enter by the narrow gate Thank you LORD for your faithfulness to me and your children by working you glory and truth through men like RC Sproul Raise up a new generation of preachers who will be faithful to your word For it is the power of your word which brings nations to its knees in worship and submission to your rule

[@ChistianTCMI]

I absolutely love listening to RC. I only wish that I had had the opportunity to meet him before his passing. I learn so much from him. Lord thank you for RC.

[@ronlanter6906]

Amen!

[@douglasjohnson7522]

Me too

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I just learned about him this year, and I still consider him a mentor. You're so blessed that you met him.

[@Nenji4k]

I feel the same way

[@glendagaskin6002]

I did meet him over 25 years ago on a Bible study cruise sponsored by Dr James Kennedy. Dr Kennedy died at the time and Dr Sproul took over. I remember him speaking on the reasoning of infant baptism. I had no idea how God would use him.

[@kenworthligad6165]

I have just finished listening Dr R.C. Sproul's message and it moved my whole being not to deceive ourselves but rather to strive ourselves to be a doer not a hearer only for God's kingdom because his grace and mercy is sufficient for me.

[@praisejesus0406]

We need more men who fearlessly preach the whole Word of God, like RC. He is greatly missed! He had such a quick wit! He showed us that Christians can have fun too!💕

[@higherlife2061]

I have no words for Dr. RC spraul for his spirit filled and in depth presentation of the Gospel. We miss him and one day, we will meet him in heaven!!

[@bridgetttubbs9959]

Bless his heart. I can tell his knees are hurting him in this video. Think of the time pastor Sproul spent on his knees but just think now his knees are perfect now . Thank you God for giving us R. C. Sproul.

[@aleksjeff3088]

R.C. is one of the greatest defenders of the faith in our modern times.

[@andrewfarrell2411]

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[@Hondo0101]

I miss RC. I am glad his sermons have been saved and uploaded.

[@VK-fy9wk]

Thanks to the Holy Spirit reaching me through Francis Chan and R.C., I have turned back to the Lord from my sins and I am rededicating my life, my soul, my eternity to HIM. I repent, and turn away from all this evil. For the first time in my life I'm completely serious about this.

[@jimleary5153]

Greatest expositor of the word of God I have ever listened to because he brings other Scripture verses & dynamics to support his analyses

[@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO]

That's wonderful! Some recommendations for you, if you haven't already watched, the sermons of Alistair Begg, John McCarthur, Paul Washer, Jon Courson, and the bible study videos of Les Feldick. "The BEAT" is a channel by Allen Parr, a lay leader, that has some solid teachings too. Also, download "The Chosen" app and you can watch an amazing series about Jesus' ministry and his travels with the disciples. It's great to feel the Holy Spirit at work, but we must be careful to not to chase after those feelings and seek moreso the things of the kingdom; it is all about Jesus and The Gospel. Being deeply rooted in truth will keep you grounded in your faith in Christ. Grace and peace to you Brother

[@ea.charles9176]

@@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO I also like the expository (verse-by-verse style) teaching of Chuck Smith and coincidentally, Chuck Missler. I like the real in-depth style of teaching 😎

[@devinkelley5189]

Are you still walking in the Faith or have you fallen away?

[@jae3547]

Those moments at 27:40 & 28:40 gets me every time! R C has such a way of presenting and acting out his message that one not only appreciates the candor and wit, but also gets a sober dose of the truth!

[@mchristr]

Can you imagine RC preaching this in a contemporary American evangelical church? There would be no weeping or gnashing of teeth but rather shouts of "crucify him!"

[@marywolfe6598]

Jesus is the author and finisher of my faith and He said that He's going to prepare a place for me so that I may be with Him in paradise one day. I trust the words of Jesus. Amen!

[@miriamtettey1194]

And I still cant believe he is gone. Rest in GLORY, RC.

[@johntapscott4528]

You have to listen to more of R.C.'s sermons to get the full measure of his Biblical teaching. The narrow way is surely faith in Christ alone (apart from ANYTHING else). That will always be the narrow way and the numbers who find it will be few (though "few" could be a large number from a human perspective - Revelation shows us a great throng around the throne). Faith in Christ alone is stirred up, confirmed and strengthened within us by the Holy Spirit as we hear the Word of Christ proclaimed. (Why faith comes to one person who hears the message while not to another who hears the same message is the mystery of election.) But along with the gift of faith in Christ alone comes the gift of assurance so that one does not always have to be questioning their salvation, simply accepting it with gratitude and wonder and utter humility. The question you need to ask yourself as you put your head on the pillow is this: "Am I trusting in Christ alone for my salvation?" If you can answer yes, then you can be at rest and sleep peacefully.

[@mikesenger2064]

I don't think election is a mystry. To the elect themselves. It may be one to the lost. but not to the elect when walking in the spirit. When Christ says few. I will not question his math.

[@grahamcmusic]

So why strive if it’s all taken care of by faith alone

[@ErikGriffith-oo7zv]

Exactly. We shouldn't strive. We obey out of love, not obligation or fear of damnation. @@grahamcmusic

[@dark06eks]

It's refreshing to know that even a man like this would question his salvation.

[@masterprophet8378]

Elizabeth, how is that refreshing, pray tell?

[@Noone-dc9si]

@@masterprophet8378 were told to examine ourselves and we alone wrestle and doubt

[@masterprophet8378]

Reformed, in know way did Paul even slightly imply that self-examination entails wrestling with doubt. Doubt is always frowned upon by Jesus and His disciples. JESUS: "O ye of little faith, wherefore didst thou DOUBT?" (Matthew 14:31). PAUL: "And he that DOUBTETH IS DAMNED if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). Have the presence of mind to exalt God's Word over the cult of personality, my brother.

[@joshhoodrat451]

I think there is a distinction between “ doubting “ what God has promised ( salvation ) and whether He is capable of doing it (He is ) and whether or not as individuals we truly believe unto salvation and whether or not we have deceived ourselves into believing we believe . At the last supper , when Jesus said one of you will betray me , do you not think each of them questioned themselves internally if it was themselves who would betray Jesus ? Judas didn’t he was already planning betrayal. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

[@joshhoodrat451]

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

[@joejackson5626]

The Lord worked through this man so powerfully!

[@larrydominguez3839]

Man l miss this guy l loved..love my brother Sproul. I never met him..but l had his teaching cassette tapes many years ago..and on his radio series....RIP W JESUS..see u there brother.

[@joejackson5626]

I love you Jesus, THANK YOU Lord for sending this man to help edify our faith

[@ronlanter6906]

missing RC very much

[@timothyjohnson9740]

A powerful and very much needed message in this age of entertain me type of Christianity. Love Dr. Sproul.

[@raymondpetracca6208]

So True

[@pedroviaud1119]

Lord, help us to walk confidently in the narrow way, and if we are walking in the broad way give us the strength and ability to repent and change ways

[@stevevandermeer3053]

Great sermon. I’m gonna have to start listening to more sproul

[@natalieurrely8253]

You can Never get enough!

[@honawikeepa5813]

He's like a drug for me, an ex-drug addict.

[@johnhenrick2298]

Absolute brilliance! I've been a born again Christian for forty-one years, and am still having my eyes opened to the magnificence of God through Dr. Sproul. If it's possible to earn our eternal rest, then Dr. Sproul has certainly earned his.

[@deanfloyd8931]

One day I asked God to: "show me what I'm missing", boy did scripture take on a whole new meaning.

[@andrewclover1462]

I love R.C. Sproul.

[@whiteliketar]

I have heard that the scriptures can be used to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comforted. Never was a truer statement made. I have let atheists and humanists alter my thinking over the years. Compared to the word of God - paying heed to their message is like taking advice from a dung beetle.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

HOW BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel in the ungodly....pslm 1

[@eversirias7171]

Amen brother! God bless you

[@billmcyrus]

Dung beetles are actually useful.

[@kenkelble358]

@@billmcyrus great comment, dung beetle knows what he's doing!! Probably smarter than me.

[@bigboo67]

Thanks for sharing..I too had let the atheist and naturalist cast doubt to my thinking..

[@yahkinsb.1319]

R. C. shined as the best Bible and philosophy teacher broadcast for many decades.... R.I.P. My captain.

[@masterprophet8378]

The BEST, Yahkins??? So I take it you've heard all the Bible teachers in the world in the past few decades in all languages before coming to that objective conclusion?

[@scottcarter1689]

Indeed- the one and only.

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[@judylloyd7901]

@@masterprophet8378 In stating that RC was the best in decades, I doubt it was an objective conclusion, but rather a statement of appreciation for the teaching of RC. Which so many people share 😃

[@thethikboy]

Oh wow - real theology - that's rare these days.

[@danieljessen8009]

I know, right? A breath of fresh air and yet sour in my stomach much like the eaten scrolls by John and Ezekiel.

[@toonybrain]

Isn't THAT the truth.

[@abelphilosophy4835]

True . Sound theology is like a specie in danger of extinction these days with so many clowns behind pulpits

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

I'm an Anglican, and I got into a discussion with somebody in the comment section of a video from the Prayer Book Society that featured a woman dressed as a clergyman, demonstrating the reading of Evensong. The other user mentioned an erroneous account of early church history, that the Church of England's canons allow for priestesses, and that infighting in the church was the reason that so many pews are empty. Contd...

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

I pointed out that there is no evidence for women leading congregations in the early church, that Canon Law can't override the Divinely inspired and inerrant Word of God, and that the pews are empty because the church is preaching an empty, counterfeit gospel. God won't impose himself where he's not welcome. The other user also claimed that the church 'evolves'. I agreed with him that that is certainly the case. Although I might say 'fall into error' instead of 'evolve'. Contd...

[@glenalanhill1009]

thank you lord for giving us RC SPROUL and his faithfulness to preach the true word of GOD.

[@doowile15]

I'm sure your reward in heaven will be great. We shall see you again at the resurrection.

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Amén!!!!Absolutely great was his welcome to the heavenly mansions and great reward

[@rmandrums1959]

Lord, help me not to be self deceived. Help me to TRULY know who the king is and who died for me, and be a follower of the narrow way.

[@rmandrums1959]

Thank you but I really do pray that I not be self deceived. I know the evil that resides in my mind and I pray all goes well for you also.

[@trustingtheprocess1946]

@ThisIsTurok1 Thief on the cross wasn't baptized.

[@karenjelliff9198]

We miss RC!

[@janet183]

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news , who proclaim peace and bring good tidings , who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion “Your God Reigns! “Isaiah 52:7 I’m so greatful to God for men like R.C that love God with all there heart,mind,soul and strength, and love thy neighbors to share the Gospel of Christ, that is the true Love of God and I’m sure he is together with Christ and he’s reward is great ...it’s good to preach the the Natural Man cannot accept the things of the spirit of God,for they are foolishness to him, and cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.1 Corinthians 2:14 we are to pray and flee to the foot of the cross .

[@junekitchen3747]

Love this and miss him. So glad I'll see him in heaven

[@dannyboyz7061]

Most powerful and sobering message I have heard in a long time.

[@kevinkelly1586]

One serious danger of liberal theology is its belief that "social structures" are responsible for nearly all the sin and problems of the world, while regarding "personal" sin as inconsequential. This keeps individuals from seeing their own sinfulness and need for faith in Christ.

[@rmandrums1959]

Kevin,Well stated. You have put into words what I have thought for years. Thank you.

[@joshrj7]

Few expositions are as comprehensive yet concise as this one. May the LORD reward him abundantly in His kingdom.

[@wipeout50]

Thank you R.C

[@codythompson759]

God bless RC Sproul.

[@IsaacS2010]

Reserving a coffee with RC when we meet each other in Glory! Well done, brother.

[@Oaktree52]

we’ll greatly miss you RC Sproul!!

[@kungfushiver]

so glad God has chosen to keep you with us for a while longer...

[@natalieurrely8253]

I'm still devastated over this tremendous loss. Why does God take the true believers, and leaves us with so many Charlatans?

[@masterprophet8378]

Natalie, that's because God doesn't "take" the true believers as we oftentimes assume that He does. It is disease, brought on by improper diet, that takes many believers like our precious brother, Dr. Sproul, in an untimely fashion. If only we realized the enormity of culinary suicide.

[@reformedanna6186]

Age plays a huge role as well.

[@Chamindo7]

@@natalieurrely8253 Sproul was 78, not 38 at his death. He had diabetes and other health problems, not unusual to pass away at that age with those complications. Blaming God is kind of an odd thing to do here. He placed his faith in Christ, so a good death, that actually had its sting removed.

[@Chamindo7]

@@reformedanna6186 Refreshing to see that some Christians still realize we all are going to physically .....die. Christ removes the sting of that. Catholic Joseph. ; )

[@heisrissen8779]

A sermon for the thinking Christian.

[@pablowa5947]

Indeed, Bucko

[@natalieurrely8253]

Real Christian thinking!

[@thenowchurch6419]

You mean for the Christian who thinks they are thinking. Eternal burning torture is the just reward for the mortal guilty of temporal sins ?

[@waynehampson9569]

Eternity is timeless, time means nothing when we die.

[@thenowchurch6419]

@@lus856 That is not relevant. The sinner is a flawed mortal and sinned in a span of time, the due punishment cannot be for unlimited duration. Your position is a denial of logic.

[@hangryturtle9006]

Thank you God for giving us honest men like R.C. Sproul

[@KeithThompson52]

This was refreshing.

[@auntiemsplace]

Love him! What a blessing! Wish I would've discovered him sooner, but God knows the right time for everything, couldn't have happened at a better time. God is good, all the time.

[@DVavov]

such a systematic and focused message...; Thank you Dr Sproul!

[@laynn104]

Praise be to God Awesome teaching! Hallelujah to the Lamb of God!

[@RheaSeo]

Praise be to God! I am very glad seeing Dr. RC Sproul healthy and happy.

[@scotpalmer1609]

:(

[@theresa42213]

l remember hearing this about a year ago, and l got so frightened! For the last few years l've agonized over the state of my soul. l think its a good thing. _GLORY_ to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords! :D

[@drurotrkulja4736]

Much obliged, R.C.Sproul...

[@bobbycontreras8053]

I think of this scripture text daily,and I don't know if I've deceived myself, I have loved this world and I've loved my sin

[@cliffordnewby6092]

WOW powerful and makes you think and examine yourself!

[@joelpelton7027]

Wow!! Thank you Dr Sproul.

[@vizion007]

Those few minutes around 27:40 & 28:40 need to be shown on every Christian website and quite frankly, on all the prominent secular sites as well! It grieves my heart that so many churches gloss over the narrow gate, I could not even imagine anyone hearing those words," I never knew yo" from The Lord Jesus Christ! The most horrifying, scariest, most frightening words anyone could ever hear! This scripture should be one of the foundational scrptures to contemplate.

[@horsesense6173]

One of God's biggest challenge is that we never see a direct connection from our sin to consequence. The believer strives to see this connection and the unbeliever does not.

[@abelphilosophy4835]

What a powerful theologian and Christian Philosopher or thinker was Dr. RC Sproul Dos cosas llenan siempre de estupor mi alma, el cielo estrellado sobre mi , y la ley moral dentro de mi. “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and steadily we reflect upon them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. Emmanuel Kant

[@CanIbeWithThee]

I'm glad I'll get to meet RC one day

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Powerful

[@mercyngrace1635]

💖 God's Word so beautiful, so clear...thank you to faithful men teaching God's Word....leaving us thinking on God...oh & please, living for Him!

[@thenintendudes2046]

This was absolutely powerful.

[@larrykoz4009]

It is rare to hear a preacher to admit they have had doubts and fears about their salvation. Most preachers seem to claim they have never doubted.

[@paulasouthworth874]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@pennybrummel5940]

Thank you RC, this was good for the mind and the soul. God bless you

[@almamoore8446]

I only hope that as we listen to him teach and preach regardless of the body''s limitations, that each of us remember the scripture, I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strength me.

[@jasonferguson6753]

Probably the most powerful word I've heard from our brother, well now his fleeting fear from a mirror is all forgotten, now he beholds his Saviour face to face.

[@austineukwu5236]

You can’t but love him if you are an ardent listener. He is sure having a great time in heaven. To R. C 🍺

[@Is402831]

wonderful! thank you Dr Sproul

[@imbluz]

This dear man soldiered on to spread his message of Jesus Christ even during his progressively ailing condition.

[@taylor-bh8re]

"If I do end up in hell, I will be a weeper, not a gnasher." Amen RC! So would I, brother. Most definitely, so would I.

[@almamoore8446]

Thank you for posting, from what I have learn from him, his love for the Word of God and nothing better than to exalt our Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. The Spirit of God John 4:24.

[@earlydawn8183]

Why do some people always laugh when they should weep or at least be silent.

[@oar-N-oasis]

Amen.. The last question is very very necessary. Thank you so much Ligonier. Glory to GOD ALONE!

[@timetraveler759]

What a great preacher!

[@mirelvasiliu6843]

excelent!

[@josephglaeser9674]

What a beautiful sermon full of truth. I love how RC always ties in history science philosophy etc into his messages and still keeps it easy to understand. He was a brilliant man who is deeply missed. God bless

[@leechewah7664]

Thank you Ligonier Ministries, I have learnt much from Dr RC Sproul's sermons on your web page and those posted on youtube. I thank my Lord Jesus Christ for Dr RC Sproul's exposition of the Bible (no doubt, through the enablement of the beloved Holy Spirit). Dr RC Sproul has gone into the presence of the Lord Jesus, since 2017 and I believe he is most blessed that he will ever be. Believer-in-Christ, Malaysia

[@rollydominguez9029]

Great preacher

[@GodnMe]

I miss him!

[@Degasbm]

We miss you, Mr. Sproul

[@lifespiritarena2318]

What a theologian with vast assiduity to the subject. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@taylorcole8225]

Thank God for this message.

[@williamsouthwad]

Great comfort from His sermons.

[@ganderbeaver77]

Love involves giving, even when you are older and ill. RC Sproul gave of himself in his latter years, with severe health issues. In imitation of our Lord. I never met him, but our family has always benefited from his teaching of the word of God.It was brave and a man of "narrow gate". Imitate those who walk according to this pattern.

[@ganderbeaver77]

Clicked off too early. Should read, "His teaching was brave and he was a man of the "narrow gate".

[@Setyourhandle8080]

It is encouraging that thousands of people gave this a thumbs up.

[@isaiahceasarbie5318]

I am in tears.

[@julietarojas7637]

Amen God bless you pastor and your family and thank,

[@natebaumgartner9958]

Spectacular!

[@alangillest6187]

Great sermon

[@vatroslavzupancic2282]

One of the best from one of the best!

[@Qui_Gon_Jinn_76]

One of my favorites. Can't wait to me you R.C. soon but not yet.

[@honawikeepa5813]

Another great sermon from a great man. Kant's influence cannot be ignored.

[@darylholly1971]

Rubber meeting the road... The narrow .... Waking up. Thank you

[@marjieyoung9570]

On the level of the sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' by Charles Spurgeon. The Truth is so powerful and it is the power which sets us free.

[@nickb8321]

'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,' is by Jonathan Edwards.