R.C. Sproul: The Tyranny of the Weaker Brother

Paul indicates that serious problems can arise in the church due to the differences between "weaker brothers" and "stronger brothers." On the one hand, many churches have experienced the "tyranny of the weaker brother," and fallen into an unbiblical legalism. On the other hand, many "stronger brother" do not bear with the failings of the weak. In this lecture, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains how the church is to maintain peace and unity while living with weaker and stronger brothers.
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[@overit1343]

I have never heard of this man before, I just came across this video. I am blown away and absolutely loved this man’s teaching. This one sermon answered so many questions I had regarding rules I’ve heard and grown up with. This was incredible!

[@ezequielarce8079]

It will cost you eveuthing a preach here on KZbin by Steven Lawson… I recommend you listen to it. Also Jhonathan Edwards sinners in the hands of an angry God. God bless

[@jenniferh.7219]

He's written many books btw

[@MandoFettOG]

RC Sproul is one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century

[@taylormurphy5535]

RC Sproul has helped me so much in my conversion of the last year and a half. His ministry ligonier ministries always has the best teaching in my opinion. All the teachers under ligonier ministries I have taught me so much this past year just listening to them speak on KZbin.

[@cynthiahunter2570]

Praise God!!

[@jackjones3657]

Usually a good sign of a true preacher of God's word is that they read directly from the scriptures as their point of reference. What a wonderful teacher/preacher/theologian doctor Sproul was. He surely knows all mysteries now!

[@justanotherbaptistjew5659]

@Grady Brady Lol, you for sure replied to yourself. There is no way in heck that a comment on a video from years ago would have a reply almost immediately afterwards. If you’re going to try and advertise for something, do it somewhere else.

[@benjensen8700]

One question i put to you Isaiah 66 When you see this, your heart shall rejoice, And your bones shall flourish like grass; The hand of the Lord shall be known to His servants, And His indignation to His enemies. For behold, the Lord will come with fire And with His chariots, like a whirlwind, To render His anger with fury, And His rebuke with flames of fire. For by fire and by His sword The Lord will judge all flesh; And the slain of the Lord shall be many. “Those who sanctify themselves and purify themselves, To go to the gardens After an idol in the midst, Eating swine’s flesh and the abomination and the mouse, Shall be consumed together,” says the Lord . “For I know their works and their thoughts. It shall be that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come and see My glory. I will set a sign among them; and those among them who escape I will send to the nations: to Tarshish and Pul and Lud, who draw the bow, and Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands afar off who have not heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they shall declare My glory among the Gentiles. Then they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the Lord , “as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the Lord . And I will also take some of them for priests and Levites,” says the Lord . “For as the new heavens and the new earth Which I will make shall remain before Me,” says the Lord , “So shall your descendants and your name remain. And it shall come to pass That from one New Moon to another, And from one Sabbath to another, All flesh shall come to worship before Me,” says the Lord . “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.” Isaiah 66:14‭-‬24 NKJV If the food laws are done away with as he states then why when Jesus returns in this future prophecy will people be condemned by eating swine flesh?? I agree with the main message God has a standard and as it says in Deut You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 4:2 NKJV And rev For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Revelation 22:18‭-‬19 NKJV He has a few errors in the end I perceive. If you read the chapter where the sheet comes done with the unclean food and not stop where he did you will find out it was a vision about going to the gentiles and not calling them unclean or common as the jews did they wouldn't sit with gentiles as they where a lower class. When God says dont eat somthing should we listen to him?? Or find someone that will explain a way around the sin..

[@justanotherbaptistjew5659]

@@benjensen8700 Isaiah was using it as an example of the disobedience. It was sinful for the Jews to eat swine flesh, since God had commanded them not to. God does command different things at different times. For example He told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, but then He said not to. But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of all, “If you, being a Jew, live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, how is it that you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews? - Galatians 2:14 Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day⁠- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. - Colossians 2:16-17

[@randybowie25]

InstaBlaster...

[@jpix96]

@@benjensen8700 Shalom aleichem Ben, 😇 You make a very good point and it's as far as i understand not the point he makes that the law is completly abolished. That's also not where the discussion between Peter and Paul was about. It was about salvation as a gift of God or salvation by keeping the law. Salvation could be possible by keeping the law for sure but you would have to keep the law from birth to death without making a single mistake. I myself would not bet on that horse because i know i would surely fail... 😅 The othere horse is the gift God has given, which is salvation through Jesus Christ. We as humans have broken the law and are requiered by law to pay for it by death. But not only the seperation between our soul and body but also our soul and God. This is what hell is! 🔥🔥🔥 It's not possible to pay for our transgressions of the law in any other way. Except by the death of someone who has kept the law perfectly. Jesus Christ or better known by his own words the God of the old testament. 🕊️ Our faith in his sacrifice is what will save us from God's rightous punishment. And because of that gift we will keep the law because God will renew our heart, so we really desire what is good and hate what is wrong! 🕊️❤️😇 So to keep it short: - Do you keep the law to try to bribe God to let you get into his kingdom? - Or do you believe in the sacrifice of the by God given lam, which is sacrificed to pay for your transgressions? And do everything within your power to keep the law out of gratitute?

[@mariestreeting4213]

I’m just discovering how wonderful this man was. I am learning so much. I am so grateful that he was still preaching when it’s obvious he was struggling getting his breath. Well, R C, you are now in Paradise with our precious Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.

[@graham5990]

I can't stop listening to all of his classroom videos teaching students. What a brilliant mind. He is sorely missed

[@edenelston7668]

The definitions of legalism and antinomianism I found extremely helpful. Yes, we're called to freedom in Christ. We are also called to holiness of life. And by our fruit we will be known. I pray for the Lord to purify me of everything in me that displeases Him, and that I will have the courage and faith to obey unswervingly.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Great post. Thank you.

[@consideritalljoy7960]

Amen!

[@bahrangebregziabher3474]

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[@phlegmbuoyant]

Well said, I'm praying this for all of us listening to this message from God's Word of Truth through His servant R.C. Sproul. Specifically I'm praying for our Sanctification = 1) For those who are justified and Righteous in His Eyes, through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ and his precious gift of faith and Grace Alone (2 Peter 1:1, Acts 15:11, Romans 10:4, Philippians 3:9). Now thanking Our Great Triune God that we are being Made Holy, day by day, with ever increasing Glory = 2 Corinthians 3:18, 4:16 & Hebrews 10:14= "14 Because by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever, those who are Being Made Holy." 2) Praying from Paul's prayer in his first Holy Spirit inspired Epistle to the Thessalonians = 1Thess. 5:23-25= "23 May God Himself, the God of Peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The One who calls you is Faithful and He will do it. 25 Brothers, Pray for us." In Jesus' Name above all names, so that the Son may bring Glory to the Father, and that we may bear much lasting fruit, showing ourselves to be His Disciples. Amen (John 14:13-14, 15:7-8,16)

[@mohntinyari]

Amen:)

[@lfho7066]

I thank God for giving us Dr RC Sproul.

[@godschild9276]

Greatest teacher of my generation. RC, you’re missed, thanks you left Voddie, Mc Arthur, Piper and Washer. Enjoy your presence with the Lord

[@user-rj5do5ek6x]

❤Amen, indeed, R.C. left a great legacy! When Johnny Mac (😂 R.C.'s name for Pastor John McArthur) was asked what, "What do you miss about R.C.?," Pastor MacA said, "Everything" 🎉

[@kurtfernandez5598]

Amen👍🏾

[@user-rj5do5ek6x]

​❤🙏❤​

[@beholdhisglory1657]

God, thank you for those who are now living in Your presence, but whose voices still speak to us today. 🙏 🕊

[@blueeyes6852]

Amen. That is a beautiful comment, still today.

[@AnneGarcon]

This sermon will free so many people!!!!! So needed!!!!!

[@chanson2431]

I just stumbled across this AWESOME message by 'chance' although its not really chance. Its the Lord leading, and I give Him thanks for it. I have heard of Sproul before. But never minded to listen but oh gosh. What a wonderful gracious message it has been. I think I rewinded a few parts on here a few times. I think I could listen to this wise servant of GOD for hours. A seasoned maturity coming out of His message. What a delight to know there are still good men of faith in the pulpit still out there. God bless!

[@innkeeper4144]

I know this was 3 years ago but I hope your still going strong in the Faith. Sproul, McArthur, Paul Washer and John Piper are my favorites, the Gospel of Christ is changing my life though these diligent servants.

[@gigiis526]

@@innkeeper4144 Beloved, John Piper has taken a turn for the worst ; he is doctrinally unsound now! The aforementioned would not recommend him nor does he associate with them anymore( RC is with the Lord now) ! You need to do some research .

[@devinporter7696]

RC is one of my absolute favorites. He has taught me so much especially not always what to think but how to think 🤔 and study

[@JRPLawyeress1]

@@innkeeper4144 I really like RC Sproul, John MacArthur, John Barnett, Paul Washer, Voddie Baucham, Ken Ham and Jordan Peters. Costi Hinn, the nephew of (apostate) Benny Hinn, converted and graduated from The Master’s Seminary. Sound in doctrine and a real heart for Christ. There are others as well, of course. Godly men with such clarity of thought, committed to sound doctrine and hearts for Christ. I’m grateful RC’s sermons are available. I really miss him. I think he and John MacArthur were best friends. I’ve read some things about John Piper that are concerning, too. Sadly.

[@miromudr6690]

@@gigiis526 why what happened to John piper

[@ericday4505]

RC is a tremendous theologian. he really is, he is an American treasure, and an asset to the Lord.

[@jimkraft9445]

Well, that is the difference then between you and me. I believe He is a wolf in sheep's clothing that never preaches the gospel. He preaches works salvation because He is a Calvinist and the only way a Calvinist can know he is saved is by works. He does not believe Romans 11:6 or John 3:16 because it does not agree with his believe system. Not because it is what the bible says.

[@jimkraft9445]

Not in this video, but in others. He says there is not such thing as a carnal Christian, and that he does not believe Jesus said John 3:16; He does not believe Romans 6:23 That the wages of sin is death, but the FREE GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[@jimkraft9445]

I am sorry, I can not find it. But if you type in his video on carnal Christians you will see He does not believer there are those. But First Corinthians 5:5 clearly teaches there are those believers that are living in sin. And God does chasten His children, John 6:47, and we still reap what we sow, but carnal believers are just as saved as the greatest saints. But our rewards are different. Salvation is a free gift from God. It has nothing to do with how we live or what we do. We can only be saved by what Jesus did for us, not by anything we do. But when we do right, we lay up treasure in heaven, and when we sin we lose rewards. Romans 11:6 and Romans 4:4-8. RC preaches a lot of good things like this one today. But He does not believe that God has given man a free will, and that only those God has chosen are saved. First Timothy 2:4 and First John 2:2. He believes God forces people to believe against there own will. Ephesians 1:13 says, we are not given the Holy Spirit until we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4.

[@jimkraft9445]

He says we have to submit to the Lordship of Christ to be saved. Works salvation. We have to do nothing to be saved but believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31 Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved, through FAITH, and that not of yourselves, (we did nothing for it) it is the GIFT of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast. All we have to do is believe it to receive the free gift of salvation by grace. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him sent me, that all that seeth the Son, and beleiveth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up on the last day. He mixes salvation by grace, with discipleship. They are completely two different things. No one ever got save by following Jesus or making Jesus Lord of our life. We get saved by believing the gospel, that our sin debt is paid in full, and we can never be condemned again. John 3:18

[@jimkraft9445]

I found it. rc sproul the most distorted verse I the bible. John 3:16 He leaves out that we have to believe it to be saved. So, He does not believe Jesus said it. Because He does not believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the scriptures. When we believe that gospel, and that as a believer we can never be condemned again, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13 and 4:30. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him that sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have EVERLASTING LIFE, AND I WILL RAISE HIM UP ON THE LAST DAY. RC calls Jesus a liar.

[@salli4588]

He just seems like he is having such a good time. He's loving it! I wish more people enjoyed their religious experience like this man.

[@timetraveler759]

Its known by many, as 'the anointing' - the 'spiritual pull', and it accompanies the true teachers in the faith. Its God's seal of approval in that ministry/capacity.

[@jaycbattle]

It’s a reflection of his intimate relationship with his creator … “religious experience”🤔 no

[@salli4588]

@@jaycbattle Sorry you have a prob with my poor description. I meant only I wish people were as excited about Jesus as his man seems to be. Chill, brother. You might chase somebody away.

[@prryblu]

The Best Sermon Of My Young Christian Life,God Bless RC Sproul ,This Man Has Taught Me Almost Everything Ive Leaned About Reformed Theology and Predestination and Set Me Free From The Evil Ones Accusations ,RIP My Beloved Brother in Christ!

[@ElizabethMayo-sf4wg]

R.C., very, very good...to connect actions as "Christian" instead of what God said!!! Thank you and even the title tells the truth. I have listened to this sermon several times and then went back to just read the transcript. What an excellent sermon full of truth and wisdom!!@@

[@deezynar]

Best message I've heard on the weaker brother subject. That's only because it is the only one I've heard that had any balance.

[@TPGBK_Productions]

Wow oh wow the richness! I stumbled upon this message, and what a GIFT! Coming from an upbringing of legalism and working to please an angry God, this sermon just hits deep. To God be the Glory!!!

[@paulhusbands]

The more I hear RC the more I am amazed by the fundamental teacher, Glory to God

[@dmustakasjr]

Oh Brother Sproul I wish you were here to comment on the current situation in churches with the mask wearing, social distancing and (apparent) need to submit to the governing authorities. A year now after the truth of things can be seen and understood clearly.

[@levifig]

He doesn’t have to. The Bible is still here and so is God’s Holy Spirit. And also, he addresses that in this very message: “Don’t major on the minors.”

[@wongsikiongwongsikiong4296]

The Word of God will sanctify you after your justification by faith in Christ.

[@waynecredle4981]

God gave us HIS Word. As much as we miss Dr. R.C. Sproul, before and after RC was His Word, still available to us. We must continue evangelism now that we have received and are commanded to share as well. Secular issues do not exceed scriptures, in fact, scriptures prophesied this would happen as well as our response - "press on". "Greater is HE that is in You than he that is in the world", amen? Peace ✝️

[@rodneyjohnson7327]

@ZoneFighter1 True. But in recent decades and with the covid debacle the Executive bypasses the Legislative branch. And is dictatorial. Usually via Executive orders. When Trump tried to invoke Executive orders they all came out to stop him and said he couldn't do it. That he was overexercising his authority. I think Trump used much less of his authority than he should/could have. I think he thought he was going to be reelected and then in his second term he could really do the things that he ran his platform on.

[@johnnynesbit8289]

Romans 13:1-2 says: "Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power. So those who refuse to obey the law of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow

[@eda8612]

Brother Sproul we miss you, and are thankful you can speak to us from beyond the grave (before our electricity is taken from us). What joy you must have now!

[@edyurus6752]

Another wonderful message by Dr. Sproul.

[@__N0otherNam3__]

This is one of the best sermons I have ever heard concerning these biblical matters. Praise God.

[@bewise2297]

Man I can’t thank Pastor Sproul enough for this message. Dealing with a situation that falls inline with this Topic. Pray that the Brother would receive the biblical encouragement. 🙏🏽🎚

[@migjosh11]

Senior Sproul had accomplish his mission. Thank God for all of this wonderful recordings.

[@norapacheco9990]

Praise the Lord for this message!

[@aleksjeff3088]

Very good as always. I believe that R.C. is with God now.

[@EdiQ1985]

Thanks for sharing this message

[@believejesusislord578]

What a great message thank you ligonier ministries and May Dr sproul be enjoying His eternity in heaven

[@patrickc3419]

Only recently was I made aware of this sermon by RC Sproul. I think it’s something we all need to hear, but has never been addressed.

[@kenkelble358]

R C SPROUL IS ASLEEP IN THE LORD! THANK GOD FOR THESE RECORDED MESSAGES.

[@jackieroberts9180]

I appreciate this message as it accurately describes the definition of “the weaker brother.” I’m in a situation that this has been applied in appropriately. The opposite was the intention, in my case, was to point out real sin and to avoid it but this principle of the weaker brother was applied instead. R. C. was a great Theologian that I am, of late, beginning to more and more appreciate due to the clarity he brings into complex issues in scripture. So thankful that at 3am I can listen to and appreciate such a needful message; What a Devine providence, it is.

[@samthemacman]

RC was a phenomenal influence on my life through his teaching and preaching ministry. I still miss him all the more all this time since his passing. Through the miracle of video and audio and the printed page, though RC is present with the Lord and though he is dead, RC still speaks the truth of the Gospel. I thank God for this man and his ministry.

[@johnstewart7025]

Hi. I have listened to lot of his talks. In one he talks about being in heaven after he dies. Didn't he believe in the resurrection of the dead when Jesus returns? I am confused.

[@chrisf.3002]

I grew up in IFB churches which fit this definition of legalism perfectly.

[@nathanielkeane8462]

Same! Building brick walls where fences should be. It sadly harmed many many people

[@theresa42213]

OH! What a great sermon! RC was a brilliant mind indeed! _ALL GLORY_ goes to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords!

[@dab505279]

Outstanding, edifying message from scripture.

[@laurelsanders1423]

Amazing grace...first message on this topic that I have heard...Sproule provides deep and wide context to our relationship with the weaker brother...Do not allow compassion and empathy for a weaker brother to degrade to legalism...where he imposes his moral absolutes on you. Legalism is no substitute for the blood atonement of Christ and a personal relationship with Him.

[@willslaughterguitar]

1:12 is the best thing I've ever heard

[@TorchOne]

This is very powerful message, must listen!

[@KatAmanti]

This is a good message for our HRM friends!

[@arthurmccutcheon2801]

Wow! Thank you sir!

[@markrobby7136]

Wow, I'm set free by this. God bless your wisdom indeed

[@comowibibliawhatthebiblesa6562]

Mark 8:5-9 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

[@lynnmcintosh]

Thank you.

[@TheGospelAssociates]

Thank you Dr. R.C.. I love you

[@puddleglummarshwiggle4236]

Brothers and sisters please pray for my two youngest children to be brought home to me safely soon and for their abusers to be STOPPED and prosecuted and unable to hurt them again in the Lord Jesus Christs holy name. He is God over all and my hope only comes from HIM.

[@georgekline9881]

I don't wish to worship the man, for I am awfully greatful God placed him in the present time and place here in America. God be forever praised !

[@karcharias811]

Even more relevant today in the era of mandated vaccinations and wether or not Christians should partake in that.

[@daisyviluck7932]

Or if Christians should impose medical procedures on others…even nowadays most Americans are nominally Christian 😒

[@AnjuSabu1611]

Absolutely brilliant sermon!

[@Chikin1ninjas]

This was far more compassionate and even-handed than the title led me to believe. Well done.

[@Acts-1915]

Very glad this one came up! Right on time.

[@maryconrad9337]

I miss this very wise man of God!

[@judedebrow2510]

Thanku Ligoniere ministry, I.have been so blessed by your faithfully teaching the word of God, I look forward to fellowship with RC. Ever sorrowful always rejoicing 🌟 Judith South Australia

[@wortzentriert]

this is gold

[@TheBlessedgardner]

I remember how Seventh Day Adventism about wrecked my life. Worst experience of my life, apart from being lost at the time.

[@CC-ee7bj]

Your comment is 6 months old now, but I just wanted you to know that I feel your pain. I was only a SDA for about 3 years, but the teachings of that cult did some serious spiritual damage. Praise be to God that He has given us peace and healing by the wounds of Christ Jesus. It's amazing to look back and see how God used men like Dr. R.C Sproul to slowly draw me out of Adventism, I was gradually spending less time in church but my KZbin recommended list was full of reformed sermons and teaching. :)

[@kenkelble358]

Ellen g white. Google almagation

[@kenkelble358]

Pride says, ill help jesus chist save me.

[@kenkelble358]

@Zinedine Mourice thank God your out..Now i went thur a similar situation, GET THE BIBLE ON CD LISTEN TO IT NIGHT AND DAY.ESP PAULS LETTERS. AND ROMANDS.1000 TIMES.NO ONES Interpretation. You won't regret it.

[@1974jrod]

How did it wreck your life?

[@codymarkley8372]

I'm not reformed so to speak, but man I respect the likes of Sproul and Lawson and McArthur

[@rebekahguilder602]

I've come across this issue of legalism in churches. RC Sproul does a great job of using the scripture to discuss the issues.

[@oar-N-oasis]

Thank you..

[@dcouric]

R.C. was definitely touched in the head by the Holy Spirit.

[@AndreaVirago]

So needed these days.

[@rogerwalters6443]

I love this interpretation of the text rather than the interpretation is that the weaker brother lives a sinfully compromised life.

[@sarahmwanthi8840]

You can say that again. He's a treasure to America indeed to the whole world

[@junkerjorg6310]

All glory to God

[@jamesmwirigi9199]

Hi Sarah

[@sarahmwanthi8840]

@@jamesmwirigi9199 Hallo James Mwirigi, am glad you can connect. How I wish our Heavenly Father would allow some men who are really His mouth piece, like RC Sproul live much longer for we need them in the world

[@mackblack5153]

Powerful message!

[@StevePennerc]

Top shelf.. as always

[@jimvick8397]

A truly changed heart will instinctively resist yielding to antinomianism...

[@jackbradley6042]

Complete truth!

[@abelvanbiljon6012]

Thank you brother for the clear insight of the Word of Truth...I have been challenged to examine my own understanding of His Truth!!!

[@cal-monnejoei2219]

I always love to listen to him though he is no longer here.Him,John Macarthur,Voddie Baucham and all the Pastors in the American gospel documentary.

[@andredebeer277]

I'd recommend Mike winger on KZbin if you haven't found him yet, he's great at biblical exegesis

[@cal-monnejoei2219]

@@andredebeer277 thanks

[@albert77777]

Very insightful thought. Thank you!

[@gabbychavez6743]

Looking forward to seeing brother Sproul in heaven..

[@artscraftsantiquity2185]

I think this could apply to Christian praise and worship music, especially the songs that are sensible, and clearly focused on Christ.

[@RussellNcorefitLifestyle]

AMEN THIS IS A MESSAGE THAT IS SELDOMLY TAUGHT - OR PROMOTED , what a blessing it is to hear this being tackled the subject of Christian maturity Godly perfection grace and brotherly love sacrificial love (nx )

[@Lakeslover1]

Brilliant sermon

[@terrydouglasjayasuriya5162]

I came across the title and wondering what the message would be from its title. A very clear and timely message indeed, and thanking God for His providence in the passionate delivery by His faithful servant.

[@PCPCRB]

Wow! Just wow! Beautiful execution of a sensitive topic from a true man of God.

[@taylor3101]

"And now I'll ask everyone to stand for the reading of the word of God" - sips diet Coke. - "ahhh." Love this brother ❤️ I also really appreciate that, although he engaged in he would describe as the guilty pleasure of being a smoker for 40 years, he doesn't defend smoking in the slightest way.

[@Marcus-vs4gs]

Great message! On Point!

[@luapsrsajor6792]

I Love R.C. He understands .

[@justinm4497]

im afraid I am the weaker brother myself, but I had a rather hard time growing up.. its hard not to be offended by things..

[@innkeeper4144]

Brother, brother I have something important to share. I am a shy sheepish man who would rather be crushed anytime I offend someone. I would hide the Gospel or nuder it to try to prevent offense. However I am realizing what I was doing is Highly Highly offensive to God. I now understand it is loving to tell people things that bother them if it's for Christ's sake and in seasoned truth it is love. My skin crawls and my body hates it but I know God is pleased. So you who are easily offended, if you let yourself be offended to seek after Christ your war on the flesh will be rewarded. Your discernment will grow and you will be offended by what is opposite of God (which is evilness) instead of what is of God which is Holiness.

[@justinm4497]

@@innkeeper4144 I was not offended by God, I was offended by His supposed people, and my family. I heard Christ Christ Christ, and saw, Satan, Satan, Satan.

[@justinm4497]

@@innkeeper4144 i no longer have any hope, so oh well.

[@gigiis526]

Beloved, most of us did not have great childhoods either .It isnt a rational excuse for holding on to negative thoughts and being angry all the time. It isnt an excuse for not repenting ( Acts 17:30) and coming to Christ with all of ones heart, mind, soul ,and strength.(Romans 10:9-10)The Lord is merciful to the humble and he resists the proud. Self pity is pride beloved. Christ said "28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11. There is hope in Christ. Humble yourself before our holy merciful loving righteous King Jesus Christ. Christ will make you a new creation . Reading and studying the word of God will renew your mind and give you discernment.. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 9:10. Unless you repent; you will perish. You must be born again to inherit the kingdom of God. I sincerely pray that I see you in heaven! Dont delay. The day of salvation is now!

[@madjackie523]

@@justinm4497 Sweetheart, there are MANY religious people in the world who are not true followers of Christ. Read Peter and John's epistles. They talk about false Christ's and false teachers and prophets. These are people who profess Christ but do not obey Him. They also distort and twist scripture. The Holy Spirit inspired the apostles to write to us about such people because Jesus Himself knew many wolves in sheep's clothing would appear to turn people away from Christ. Christ Himself warns us in Matthew 24 and elsewhere. All of us have found people like this and as we grow in Christ, we grow in discernment. Christ Himself isn't like these people at all. Read the Scriptures and pray. Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him! 🙏 Not all are false teachers, however. Some are simply immature Christians who are over zealous and others are, as the Scriptures say, weaker. And we are to bear with them as Christ bears with us.

[@Akitorbenov]

As an Italian it is very "hard" for me to do the last supper without a very good red wine. Jesus has changed water in wine, and everybody knows that the wine romans used to dring was very strong and tasty....he drank the juice of the fruit of the wine, and it was not simple juice ofc.

[@Akitorbenov]

@@jannabrown386 Aldo true, i forgot about this😄

[@leekellettjr441]

Liquid with alcohol was a necesdity at one time because you never knew if the water was contaminated. Bad water killed millions. So we had beer and wine. I don't drink at all. Regards

[@islipirene]

So long as we do not confuse drinking a very good wine with drunkenness.

[@joshamaya196]

Isaiah 25:6-8 NASBS The LORD of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain; A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow, And refined, aged wine. [7] And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, Even the veil which is stretched over all nations. [8] He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord GOD will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. Looks like God knows His wines, and enjoys them! And one day, we will enjoy a glass with Him!

[@Akitorbenov]

@@joshamaya196 Amen Bro!!! An Heavenly Valpolicella Ripasso or a Divine Gutturnio right from the hills next to the Divine City.....mmmmhhhh, can't wait for it!!!!

[@dianemunson9698]

Amazing Amazing Amazing lesson

[@katrinaxharhus3747]

This exactly answers a question someone was asking me last night. Wow

[@michaelhoover9119]

Thank you!

[@BrokTheLoneWolf]

It’s like RC is preaching from the dead for a very relevant time.

[@udoibeleme]

A sermon for today.

[@johncampbell5190]

Love the man.

[@Converted2truth]

do we all need this? yes!

[@johndodson8464]

Legalism always results in lowering the standard of the law, ironically.

[@rustusandroid]

Brilliant.

[@leonardallen7380]

The 10 commandments, who will save me from this body of death thank GOD for the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏who saved me from this body of death, the spirit is willing the flesh is weak🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hiih4087]

All i have to say is WOW! This is an amazing teaching.

[@ZephaniahL]

The nuances of Sproul are ones anyone would benefit from paying close attention to and taking on board.

[@andreah.5962]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@jothompson2579]

This precious saint was one of the very best! Love him!

[@LonersGuide]

Wow, well I have been contending for this same point to Christians around me--in particular church "leadership" for many years now. I have given serious thought to making this argument on KZbin. It is great to finally hear someone with the visibility of Mr. Sproul bringing it. Christianity has become Karenanity for some and Antinomianism for others. The Truth is not between these two errors--a little of one and a little of the other--it is away from them.

[@LonersGuide]

So I made my previous comment before actually watching this video, but my comment was vindicated. I was not disappointed, but rather blessed. Mr. Sproul and I read from the same Bible.

[@bowinghearts]

Brilliant

[@jd-gw4gr]

most excellent, sproul again at his best: rest in peace! Heaven's gain is certainty our lost.

[@deogettic]

"Heaven's gain is certainty our lost", how so? This statement sounds interesting. Mind elaborating on this, brother?

[@jd-gw4gr]

@@deogettic God only rises up sherdperds like dr. sproul once in a life- time. like martin luther, john knott, john calvin etc. although the time makes the man, dr. sproul's deication to truth and a clear conscience before God, dr. sproul left us an example to emulate as we struggle to be like JesusChrist our King🙂

[@bocconom]

I wish you could get this in transcript form. I would love to be able to sit down and slowly read it and learn at my own pace.

[@smdryad]

I'd like this too. But in my case because I want the main points, not to spend an hour watching.

[@4SolaScriptura]

Just write it down, one sentence at the time.

[@sarasellsoc]

Beautiful.

[@KevinGolde]

I know this is a 2 year old question, but you can get the transcript by clicking your mouse on the 3 dotted button on the right side under the video. It opens a window next to the video with all of the text of the video with timestamps for each phrase.

[@onelife7850]

Cannot believe he’s gone. But glad we had him. What do we do now that we are here and he is gone?

[@JOHNNYPIE3221hodge]

Great message using a fine standard of hermeneutics! Very clear and honest exercise of truth!

[@comowibibliawhatthebiblesa6562]

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

[@Therehabanddocumentationguru]

I miss Dr Sproul!

[@jeanbillingsley6174]

He is the best

[@garyhiggins9148]

The real reason why people fall into error and sin for many believers they hear false teaching there is a very fine line we must draw them to a balance. It is very hard to find faithful teachers these days. Most of my service is with sites as these, since I have not found just the basic understanding of the nature of God's salvation program Sad very sad.

[@sheldonbass4238]

Great message, edifying and informative. I always learn new things from Dr. Sproul. This is also a timely message for me today with what I went through with a Torah pounding legalist about me eating bacon. Can anyone help me discover the word Dr. Sproul uses here in reference to things not commanded or prohibited that are minor. Phonetically it sounded like "Ah-dee-ah-pher-ous. Is it a Greek or English word? Google doesn't show anything similar. Thank you and God Bless You, in Christ Jesus our Lord, grace and peace..

[@adrianpowell8196]

The word is "Adiaphora". Transliteration from the Greek "adiaphora" or "of no difference" or not of concern. The opposite or diaphora, meaning "discord" or "difference".

[@sheldonbass4238]

@@adrianpowell8196 Thank you brother Adrian...2 years later. I just listened to this message again and noticed my former comment and your response. God bless you.

[@taylormurphy5535]

"I would like you all to stand for the reading of the word of God" sips diet coke. "Ahh!" 😊 Classic RC Sproul man, I just love this guy!