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

[@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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[@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.

[@dorasmith7875]

Anyone who needs Sproul's notion of driving points home is simply pathetic.

[@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".

[@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.

[@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.

[@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,

[@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).

[@ig00g1e]

I remember in his Holiness of God teaching he was talking about how he would one day see Jesus and would just stand there with his jaw dropped for a 1000 years. Now I giggle over that thought cause I know he's enjoying the Lord now. I can't wait to live out 2 Thes 1:10 with him.

[@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.

[@2Thess2]

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

[@Beez-k7v]

​​@@2Thess2im wondering why anyone would think that's a bad obsession.

[@Beez-k7v]

Sproul didn't have the entire RCC, a decadent and corrupt pope, and their political henchmen looking for him, so they could loosen his head from his shoulders and put it in a pike. There's never been a theologian who was perfect, although Sproul seemed to think he was.

[@believer8793]

And sadly many followed him.

[@believer8793]

And sadly many followed him. Luther.. schizophrenic people are ready to die for things they believe as well.

[@hc9763-r4h]

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

[@wanda520]

Exactly

[@ig00g1e]

When I was 20 I borrowed the Holiness of God cassette tapes from our church library. It was life changing hearing those teachings. I fell in love with the book of Isaiah.

[@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...

[@BloodMoonComix]

Here's something that we're not considering....🤔 Although our Lord called him unto himself his work is still going on to this day! 👊😞 God is allowing R.C.s work to remain here to do the job that he called him to do initially! This would be on the same level of Martin Luther and even Paul the Apostle's work being more effective now than when he was alive teaching it.🤯 Just think of the honor of being one of our God's best systematists of his word! ✊🤩😚😎✝️

[@Erik_Danley]

By God’s grace I’ll be lucky enough to meet this great man in heaven

[@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.

[@CameronKlettke]

Martin Luther ate his own feces daily. That sounds like insanity to me. But he was brilliant

[@gracierosenberger3054]

God ALWAYS uses the weak to confound the strong! (2 Cor. 12:9)

[@hubgold487]

as a Catholic I found this to be a very informative and fair lecture.

[@danmartens8855]

RC Sproul loved and defended the sincerity of religious Catholics. He simply disagreed with them about Justification.

[@Beez-k7v]

😅 figures. As a protestant, I find Sproul to be every bit as self-righteous, and sanctimonious as Luther. NO theologian has all the answers, and few of the most notable are humble enough to admit it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thegoodshepherd7777]

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

[@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.

[@gregv79]

Sprouls teachings still build my faith after first hearing "The Holiness of God" 30 years ago 🙏

[@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!

[@BernasconiDerLangobard]

​@@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)

[@caseycardenas1668]

​@@GeorgePenton-np9rhignorance is bliss, have you read the sermon that those words are found in? You sound like a fool.

[@masonmitchell56]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rhyeah right, sources please

[@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.

[@Telamonian]

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!

[@thekingslady1]

​@@jodyel "...don't stop asking till you received..." So he will know he has received it when he has EXPERIENCED something, right?? This is why Protestantism is of the devil!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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❤❤

[@WTG194]

typical of the reform tradition, Jesus is sometimes reduced to a mere argument

[@Paula-u3f1c]

Glory be to God! After darkness, Light! Christ reigns!

[@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.

[@pizzahypeftw9039]

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

[@g6ge]

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

[@intrepidus3378]

I never knew most of what RC said here. This is absolutely riveting stuff. The story about Luther, and the mass, and his unworthiness to hold in his hands the body of the Lord, is just captivating to me. I think I need to read Luther's letter. Thanks for sharing this

[@your_name_here2158]

I totally feel like Luther much of the time. Terribly afraid of God and fear is turning to hate. 6:27 I have no feeling of assurance. I cannot defend assurance from the text. But God knows how I desire it. More than anything else I desire to not live in fear or resentment of God, but rather to live in love of Him because of knowing I will not be judged by Him. That I will be spared. But yet I can find no consistent exegesis to verify this. And so because of the very book my life is built upon, my mind is wrent asunder and heart broken.

[@elishaevers9433]

What a wonderful Saviour ❤

[@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.

[@MatteoSimeone22]

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

[@TsionY]

Oh R.C. I thank our Lord for your sermons, commentaries and legionaries🙏🏾

[@patriciahorelick6450]

I can never hear this teaching too often.

[@RaceofFaith.]

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?

[@kdmdlo]

Luther ignored his vows of obedience and, hence, put himself above all other authorities. In this sense, his biggest sin is pride. Rather than trying to reform the Church from within, as many of the great saints have (think Teresa of Avila), he chose to step outside the Church to tear it down and, in so doing, he went up against the Holy Spirit, who was sent to guide the Church for all time. Not a great choice.

[@steveareeno65]

He was trying to reform the church from within, that was the whole point of the 95 thesis. The church wouldn't have it. Also, he put scripture (not himself) as the ultimate authority. And when you say he ignored his vows of obedience, obedience to what? Church tradition? Sorry, but scripture reigns supreme and is the only infallible source of revelation. The church and its traditions are subservient to it.

[@CrispusTelenopokis]

​​@@steveareeno65obedience to all the saints who came before him that testify of Christ and those who walked with him that spread the word(cuz there was no Bible back then.) If you go to you job and claim the code of conduct as the Supreme authority over your bosses u get FIRED! And that's just man made work and rules, but this is God's church we are talking about!! Reforming the church is not the job of one man...it's the job of the H.S. working through many people in the church...or does your spirit work differently than what Acts tells us?

[@topazblahblah]

God reigns supreme and is the final authority, not the Bible. That's modern-day pharisee-ism.

[@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??

[@mary_puffin]

Are you accusing RC Sproul of judging Luther harshly? He thought highly of him and it absolutely comes through in this teaching.

[@gdiaseht]

I agree with you. ML was an outstanding man of conviction. The church today needs a few men like Luther to turn the world upside down to know the Scripture.

[@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?

[@nereida116]

Luther's experience with the study of Law guided him later on as he realized The Truth of Christ. Amen‼️

[@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.

[@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)

[@usernameisjonah]

Ameni..

[@stpierreforjesusthesavior984]

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

[@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

[@mary_puffin]

​@@lonelyberg1316LOL. As if popes didn't also do crazy things like fight for the papal throne, sell indulgences (cheapen the gospel) to fund cathedrals, announce their infallibility, gatekeep the scriptures...

[@kennyjansen7536]

I am also prepared to die for the gospel.

[@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

[@armithel3133]

Religious OCD is a real issue. Thanks for this eye-opener

[@iangutierrez8218]

Wow... all Glory to God

[@MrLeejunfan]

Brilliant! Please don't miss the deep,theological,philosophical and existential struggle in a man that was refreshed ,satisfied and assured of his salvation because of the THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS CHRIST CHRIST.

[@elmerfudd2402]

Praise God for the work He did through this man!

[@sallyvernon2375]

LOVE THIS LOVE RC (his passing was a great loss to us all)

[@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

[@dontatme3844]

Sproul. What a man. Loved this man’s teaching and still do!

[@TrePryorRealtor]

What a brilliant lesson! Inspired.

[@genekelly8467]

Despite his erudition, Luthor made a major mistake: good works are a consequence of faith.

[@JesuitWorldOrder2]

Would be curious to know the year of this presentation

[@JesuitWorldOrder2]

@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]

@@JesuitWorldOrder2 is that the one with Peter Ustinov?

[@JesuitWorldOrder2]

@Joshua Theo you got it my friend

[@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.

[@tamaramalone1320]

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

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

You said it perfect sister! Exquisite preaching!

[@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

[@pdworld3421]

Luther was the one the devil appointed to split the Church

[@SCPMstudios]

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

[@johnsteila6049]

Luther is surely burning in hell.

[@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.

[@BKNeifert]

I personally see a man afflicted by parental disappointment, who grew sociopathic under the stress of a conscience worn down by grief. The Gospel does say we are saved by faith--for our own righteousness cannot suffice--but Luther and all protestantism with him abandoned the holy command of love. Which love makes a covering for sin.

[@austineukwu5236]

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

[@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.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

He did his homework. Thank you again 🙏🏾🇳🇿

[@decourcy2024]

What a gift. Thank you 🕊️

[@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.

[@naphtaliayi-bonte8813]

Such a wonderful teacher

[@rotess67876]

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

[@samuelvance5674]

John the Baptist was viewed as a Madman also. And yet it was he who baptized Christ!

[@michaelciccone2194]

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

[@Beez-k7v]

IMO, the insanity of RC Sproul was far worse. He didnt live in Luther's time, and Sproul was never threatened for his life. Sproul elevated self-righteousness to a whole new level.

[@jt2097]

The Roman Catholic Church claims to have started in Matthew 16:18 when Christ supposedly appointed Peter as the first Pope. However, the honest and objective student of the Scriptures and history soon discovers that the foundation of the Roman church is none other than the pagan mystery religion of ancient Babylon. While enduring the early persecutions of the Roman government (65-300 A.D.), most of professing Christianity went through a gradual departure from New Testament doctrine concerning church government, worship and practice. Local churches ceased to be autonomous by giving way to the control of "bishops" ruling over hierarchies. The simple form of worship from the heart was replaced with the rituals and splendor of paganism. Ministers became "priests," and pagans became "Christians" by simply being sprinkled with water. This tolerance of an unregenerate membership only made things worse. SPRINKLED PAGANISM is about the best definition for Roman Catholicism. The Roman Emperor Constantine established himself as the head of the church around 313 A.D., which made this new "Christianity" the official religion of the Roman Empire. The first actual Pope in Rome was probably Leo I (440-461 A.D.), although some claim that Gregory I was the first (590-604 A.D.). This ungodly system eventually ushered in the darkest period of history known to man, properly known as the "Dark Ages" (500-1500 A.D.). Through popes, bishops, and priests, Satan ruled Europe, and Biblical Christianity became illegal. Throughout all of this, however, there remained individual groups of true Christians, such as the Waldensens and the Anabaptists who would not conform to the Roman system. The Papacy and Priesthood In the Bible there are no popes or priests to rule over the church. Jesus Christ is our High Priest (Heb. 3:1; 4:14-15; 5:5; 8:1; 9:11), and all true Christians make up a spiritual priesthood (I Pet. 2:5). Jesus Christ has sanctified all Christians who believe on Him (Heb. 10:10-11), so all priests today are unnecessary and unscriptural. Furthermore, the practice of calling a priest "father" is forbidden by Jesus Christ in Matthew 23:9. There is only ONE mediator between God and men (I Tim. 2:5). The Catholic church teaches that Peter was the first Pope and the earthly head of the church, but the Bible never says this once. In fact, it was Peter himself who spoke against "being lords over God's heritage" in I Peter 5:3. Popes do not marry, although Peter did (Mat. 8:14; I Cor. 9:5). The Bible never speaks of Peter being in Rome, and it was Paul, not Peter, who wrote the epistle to the Romans. In the New Testament, Paul wrote 100 chapters with 2,325 verses, while Peter wrote only 8 chapters with 166 verses. In Peter's first epistle he stated that he was simply "an apostle of Jesus Christ," not a Pope (I Pet. 1:1). The Roman papacy and priesthood is just a huge fraud to keep members in bondage to a corrupt pagan church. The Worship of Mary Roman Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, remained a virgin after the birth of Jesus and was sinless all of her life. She is worshiped in the Catholic church as the "Mother of God" and the "Queen of Heaven." St. Bernard stated that she was crowned "Queen of Heaven" by God the Father, and that she currently sits upon a throne in Heaven making intercession for Christians. The Bible teaches otherwise. In the Bible, Mary was a sinner just like the rest of us. She said herself that she needed a "Saviour" (Lk. 1:47), and she even had to offer a sacrifice for her sins in Luke 2:24. Jesus was only her "firstborn" son, according to Matthew 1:25, because she later had other children as well (Mt. 13:55; Gal. 1:19; Psa. 69:8). There's only ONE mediator between God and men, and it isn't Mary (I Tim. 2:5). The last time we hear from Mary in the Bible she is praying WITH the disciples, not being prayed to BY the disciples (Acts 1:14). The Bible never exalts Mary above anyone else. Neither should we. Purgatory The Catholic Church teaches that a Christian's soul must burn in purgatory after death until all of their sins have been purged. To speed up the purging process, money may be paid to a priest so he can pray and have special masses for an earlier release. This heresy began creeping into the Roman Church during the reign of Pope Gregory around the end of the sixth century, and it has no scriptural support. In fact, Jesus warned us about this pagan practice in Matthew 23:14 when He spoke of those who devoured widows houses and made long prayers for a pretence. Psalm 49:6-7 tells us that a person couldn't redeem a loved one, even if such a place did exist: "They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:" Peter addresses this issue in Acts 8:20 when he says, "Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money." God's word is clearly against the doctrine of purgatory. The Mass By perverting the Christian practice of the Lord's Supper (Mat. 26:26-28; I Cor. 11:23-27), the Catholic Church has created the Mass, which they believe to be a continual sacrifice of Jesus Christ: "Christ...commanded that his bloody sacrifice on the Cross should be daily renewed by an unbloody sacrifice of his body and blood in the Mass under the simple elements of bread and wine." (The Catholic Encyclopedia, Vol. 10, Pg. 13, Article: "Mass, Sacrifice of") Jesus never made such a command. If you'll check the above references in Matthew 26 and I Corinthians 11, you'll see for yourself that the Lord's Supper is a MEMORIAL and a SHOWING of Christ's death until He comes again. It is not a sacrifice. The Catholic Encyclopedia states the following: "In the celebration of the Holy Mass, the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ. It is called transubstantiation, for in the Sacrament of the Eucharist the substance of bread and wine do not remain, but the entire substance of bread is changed into the body of Christ, and the entire substance of wine is changed into his blood, the species or outward semblence of bread and wine alone remaining." (Vol. 4, pg. 277, Article: "Consecration") The Catholic Church teaches that the "Holy Mass" is a LITERAL EATING AND DRINKING OF THE LITERAL FLESH AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. The priest supposedly has the power to change the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Now, what does God's word say about such practices? If you'll read Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:11-12, and Acts 15:29, you will find that God absolutely FORBIDS the drinking of blood all through the Bible. Rome teaches that the Mass is a continual "sacrifice" of Jesus Christ, but God's word states that Jesus made the FINAL sacrifice on Calvary! This is made perfectly clear in Hebrews 10:10-12: "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God." The mass is unnecessary and unscriptural. Image Worship The Catholic religion is filled with all sorts of symbols, images, and relics. The Catechism of the Council of Trent states these words: "It is lawful to have images in the Church, and to give honor and worship unto them..." It's lawful to honor and worship images? Not according to God's word. Exodus 20:4-5 says, "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." Image worship is unscriptural and will end with the eternal damnation of those who practice it (Rev. 14:11). Salvation by Works Through infant baptism, keeping sacraments, church membership, going to mass, praying to Mary, and confession (just to mention a few), the Catholic church has developed a system of salvation through WORKS. God's word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Eph. 2:8-9) "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." (Romans 4:5) Jesus Christ came into this world to lay down His sinless life for YOU--to pay for your sins, because you couldn't. Jesus is your only hope for salvation. Only by receiving Him as your Saviour can you enter the gates of Heaven. There is no other way. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6)

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

Wrong, all the way down the line. The Church Jesus founded (the Catholic Church) had priests from the beginning----the King James version calls them "elders" but they are the same thing. In Matthew chapter 12 Jesus declares his twelve apostles priests by allowing them to gather grain on the Sabbath, something only priests were allowed to do. We do not worship Mary or the saints. We only venerate them. Yes, we pray to them but only so they can pray to God for us, just like you might ask a friend on earth to pray for you. Since we are talking about the early Church, the early Church distinguished between latria, the worship due God alone, dulia, the veneration given to the saints, and hyperdulia, the special veneration given Mary. If you continue to research the early Church you will come across these terms Purgatory exists to purge good but imperfect Christians of their mi or faults, failings, and attachments. See 2 Maccabees 12:43-46, Matthew 5:25-26, Luke 12:58-59, and 1 Corinthians 3:13-15. Thank God for Purgatory! Without out it only perfect people could go to Heaven (Revelation 21:27).

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

And why do you believe the Bible at all, J.T.? It was the Catholic Church that put the Bible together in the first place, at the Council of Rome in 382 a.d., and it is only by the teaching authority of the Catholic Church that we know that the Bible is the inspired word of God.

[@jt2097]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Jesus did not found the catholic church He founded the Christian church.

[@jt2097]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh I believe the Bible because it is the law and the prophets, the disciples and the Revelation of Jesus Christ. NOT because of the catholic church.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

@@jt2097 The Catholic Church and the Christian Church are one and the same. Only Catholics are true Christians. There were no Protestant churches or Protestant people until 1517.

[@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?

[@believer8793]

Sitting under a pastor with this condemnation could be dangerous. How would someone say this man was led by the Spirit?

[@DaphneTinane]

Glory to God I'm speechless

[@Jaxorian]

Fantastic analysis!

[@kennethdoughty644]

31:00 -The Just Shall live by Faith !

[@kennyjansen7536]

Amen my brother. God bless you.

[@Mantorok]

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

[@ravendano]

What year was this sermon preached?

[@SamSups]

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

[@bigjerm1631]

What a teaching!

[@steveareeno65]

Carl Truman has an excellent 19 video series on the reformation, which is mostly about Luther. It's part of the masters seminary series. If you're interested in an in-depth understanding of Luther, these videos are the cream of the crop as far as I'm concerned.

[@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.

[@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

[@randypierson6358]

I can't remember where it's at, but I'm sure scripture says if they say we have lost our minds, then we have, for the cause of Christ, I'm sure I butchered it, but it's something along these lines Grace is not going to sound rational to those who teach the law, scripture says their minds are veiled of Truth, the law vailes the mind, but grace gives life.😊.

[@AnneofAvonlea]

I leap for joy! Christs righteousness cover me.🎉🎉🎉

[@re-engineeringme9758]

Really good. I’m glad I got to hear it.

[@davidsolomon8203]

Pure genius!!!

[@mynameis......23]

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

[@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.

[@KimberlyYoung-nz7th]

Thank you so much for this video. Very interesting.

[@WalkingRoscoe]

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

[@oscarkaale962]

In Africa we still use those

[@Elohims.favorite1]

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

[@josephanderson7237]

Wow! So very young.

[@jefetce]

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.

[@Janesefridley]

I would love to see a TRUTHFUL one done on John Calvin by a Calvanist. He did an outstanding job on Luther!

[@metalcomposition]

A good orator.

[@theeternalslayer]

Listen to the sane person that said God has a bloodlust that needed to be vented and fixed. (I know sproul is dead now) but who was he to judge luther?

[@jennifercunningham5930]

While learning @ Teem Challenge. I went a bit dominant surrounded by the actual girls that went a different rode. I lived and made friends. God is so tricky.🎉