The Sacrifice of Faith: The Classic Collection with R.C. Sproul

In Genesis 22, we read that God tested Abraham by commanding him to journey to a mountain and sacrifice his beloved son. How could God do such a thing? Could this really be His will? In this message, Dr. Sproul takes us through this dramatic story all the way to its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Lamb who was slain.
This is the 4th in a series of messages by Dr. Sproul. See other videos in the series: • Classic Collection - R...

[@surrenderdaily333]

I had to stop this video half a dozen times to weep... I don't know how his audience managed to not weep. I would have had to leave the room every two minutes as he told the story of Hosanna. I have lost many pets in my life. I loved every one of them. I also lost my youngest daughter - a daughter that I loved with all my heart for 28 years. I am no stranger to that pain.

[@sandman9390]

❤️✝️

[@TheChristianNationalist8692]

Surrenderdaily, now that is the name of someone who has faced much :) blessings to you. God rest

[@abukargbo9582]

Bbbhhhhhhhujjjkjkkjiii hhbbbnmn

[@judithcoetsee487]

I agree,it's a tearfully story and even more so about God asking Abraham to offer Izak😢

[@HvV_FilmRoom]

❤

[@ElizabethMayo-sf4wg]

I wonder why this sermon wasn't done in front of a huge audience so many, many people could hear this outstanding sermon. I don't know enough adjectives to both praise this man for an extraordinary ability to share what God wanted him to say as well as thank God for letting us hear it!!!!!!

[@RaceofFaith.]

“But this time…nobody hollered stop!” My goodness! What incredible teaching! This is brilliant!

[@codythompson759]

Were so blessed to have these videos at our fingertips. The insight and joy it brings me is priceless. Thank you Jesus.

[@LR-yu3mx]

This has got me in tears

[@TheBluntNinja]

Lord willing our children will have these references with an even greater ease than he did with Edwards and Luther

[@thunderpooch]

I hate people who clammer on about nonsense. RC Sproul wasted whatever talents he had

[@TheBluntNinja]

@@thunderpooch he says in a KZbin comment

[@dengpisons9747]

I was moved to tears, to goosebumps and to wonder of how vast the goodness of our God is. Thank you, Mr. RC Sproul.

[@arnoldthelonewarrior]

Testimony: I’ve seen hours of ligonier footage and in my study today I wanted to go back on one these videos that I knew he covered Genesis 15 (one of RC’s favorite chapters and verses). But in doing so I saw this video. Closer to the end I teared up (sensitive heart), and can’t even fathom as to why he saved a sinner like me. This world is so wicked and evil but as I’ve been studying we realize that God is still on his throne. We realize that complete surrender to him is the ultimate wake up call to get stronger with him. Tests after tests after tests only provide us with more of his strength and understanding. The Lord Jesus Christ died for the sin of the world. I can’t even fathom when our savior was put on that cross how he felt knowing that the sins of the world were on his shoulders. I’m no theologian and I am no pastor but what I can say is that he was raised for our justification. Oh how high are the depths of Gods grace and mercy. Whoever is dealing pain. Whoever is dealing with sorrow. Jesus says that you can go to him. He says he will give you rest, and although your sins be like scarlet, he will wash them away and make you whiter than snow. For he that calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. I say this with tears in my eyes because we can never know the depths of Gods love on this plain. May God richly bless you with his grace and provide you with the knowledge of him to continue going forth in the power of HIS might. Amen

[@florachildress3531]

Beautiful and so touching to the heart. Thank you for your time spent writing this. I learned of R C a few years ago, I love his sermons. I love his story of how he was going to have to break up with his then girlfriend Vespa because she wasn't a Chritian, but God had a different plan for R C, he got many years with a wonderful wife.

[@sibanesethusibanda6432]

"I will provide the Sacrifice..." 🕇 I am completely out of words...

[@angeladyson7367]

Almost speechless. Brought tears to my eyes. How our heavenly Father must have felt when giving us His only begotten Son to die for us is something I don't think we'll ever fully comprehend on this earth.

[@karenstubblefield7452]

Speeches

[@angeladyson7367]

@@karenstubblefield7452 ?

[@NarrowPathDoctrine]

I so miss Dr. Sproul. What a simply amazing story teller and man he was. This was one of the best sermons I've ever heard.

[@Dragonwar0]

By far the best RC sermon I have ever heard and I've watched probably 100 videos. Just speechless how RC broke everything down until the end about Christ and really putting a perspective of what our heavenly father had felt.

[@dane-ho2pd]

here am I an Indian Christian brought to tears by the love of God. Breaks me to see my nation still pagan and a hater of the Living God.

[@iangutierrez8218]

Thank you Lord for this man teachings !!

[@kingdomrunt]

_I wept the entirety of this. Just beautiful. Maranatha_

[@refiloemotsoeneng8777]

This is one of the most significant and beautiful sermons I’ve heard, what God did for us is beyond description - thank you Father, thank you Lord Jesus, thank you lord Holy Spirit

[@wala-nehlabala306]

When he said at the end "God took his only son, but this time no one hollered stop" , wow. I wept.

[@refiloemotsoeneng8777]

Wala-Neh Labala I told everyone in my life group and those who’d listen that I was in absolute tears when listening to this sermon... that phrase finished me ... we hardly think of the pain God went through we only think of the physical pain but it was brutal what He had to do ...

[@The_Lord_has_it]

I can't believe I live ten minutes from Ligonier, go to Linn run state park since I was a kid (in Ligonier) and never heard of RC until a year ago. And I'm 55 years old!

[@iacoponefurio1915]

PK who never heard of "calvinism" or reformed til late 30s haha... better late than never!

[@beverlywoitke5525]

There is no one like RC. Very thankful for his expository preaching. Had the great privilege of meeting Mrs. Sproul, today at St. Andrews. It was great to hear the Gospel preached.

[@hannebellee]

One of his best ! What a spiritual legacy you left behind RC.......

[@jody2873]

I just love to see the people authentically smile at rc Sproul! I love this man!

[@peanutzpg]

What a glorious Gospel! The scarlet thread of redemption is woven from the Old to the New Testament. Third time listening to this over the years and not once did it not move me to tears. We need to be reminded time and again of the manner of love the Father has bestowed on us by sending His Son to be the propitiation of our sins.

[@TheMusaic]

I think this is the most powerful sermon I've ever heard. Also one of the most emotionally stressful because I also had to put my German Shepherd down for the same reason. His total trust in me at that moment broke my heart. I couldn't relive that moment so I skipped over it, but I already knew the pain.

[@aleksjeff3088]

Just wonderful, I cried watching, the foreshadowing of Jesus is so evident! God is great, all the time!

[@robertbird6387]

Absolutely one of the most powerful sermons I have ever heard.

[@jaysreef5721]

This definitely was an incredible sermon or lecture. Very intense and reminds us even when its hard and we can't even see a light at the end of the tunnel, we must trust and have faith in him and his plan. We may not see it but he does and we need to remember to trust it.

[@patrickteo9444]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏what a great sermon🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@robertperkins4789]

To God be the Glory. Thank you Father, thank you Jesus. Thank you for you for believing Abraham (Gal. 3:9).

[@Frampa]

Great Sermon. RC visualized the Word of God so significantly

[@mirthadiaz846]

Thanks God for providing the lamb fr my sins🙏🏼

[@OthLee]

This sermon made me cry

[@theotrotchie]

One of the most powerful messages ever. I love and miss Dr Sproul.

[@mickwang5376]

Oh...this is profound and my spirit is greatly moved. Thank you Dr. Sproul.

[@mbgrafix]

Wow! The story of his dog broke my heart! So very many nuanced thoughts rushing through my mind all at once. My tears were the only possible satisfaction that I could get from this story. I hate...I HATE!!! when I have to put a pet to sleep! Heartbreaking!

[@kuzivaj.z]

And it was then that I realised that God made dogs intentionally to be like this, how God loves man that He would bless us so!!

[@reform95]

I'm listening to this message for the third or fourth time. I absolutely love that story of him and that dog. Oh how he loved that dog. I had to put down my cat after 17 years it was almost unbearable.

[@mbgrafix]

​@@reform95 It is the the thing which I dread...and every so often, it pops into my mind as I see my dog and cats... One day, it will be our last day together. If you are not familiar, lookup the song GOLDIE'S LAST DAY by PFR

[@tomjacobs9555]

I've never been so moved

[@hermankasekakalula4888]

Blessed is the name of the Lord, thank you Dr R.C. Sproul for a powerful sermon.

[@phillipmakwezva9777]

powerful sermon.May RC Sproul's soul rest in peace

[@dorothyvandenbosch5357]

My heart overflows with thankful gratitude for R.C. Sproul and his ministry. He was and is a continued gift of scripture knowledge...

[@epweiland]

God bless you forever RC!! Can't wait to meet you someday!!

[@jessicagarza8832]

Great teaching. So glad the Lord is providing more and more teachers and ministers of His Holy Word. I know RC has already passed but RC's exaltation of the Word will continue to teach others as long as these and other videos remain and Ligonier Ministries continues to do the same. So glad for this work that was started.

[@patrickteo9444]

👏👏👏great ending for hosanna, even with no plastic surgery. What a miracle🙏🙏🙏

[@joanlewis9921]

What a message!! Our God!!!!! Who can fathom him.All we have to do when we don,t understand, is simply to obey. We could never understand the workings of God. He,s told us that his way is not ours, and his thoughts are above ours. We walk by faith . , for we won,t always understand his workings

[@michaeljmasseri973]

It's amazing how often Our Father in Heaven puts Salve on our soul so just imagine how much he loves us

[@Numbers_6.24-26]

The story of the child taking medicine and dying was horrible. But the story of the dog made me sob. Very touching and so sad. Hosanna was an amazing dog and loved RC so much. What a picture of sacrifice on the part of RC and Hosanna.

[@markgroetsch6254]

The life of the child was worth infinitely more than the life of a dog. Imago Dei!

[@markgroetsch6254]

@Johan Strydom yes,but you certainly missed the point.

[@dennisdatu6464]

@Johan Strydom the point of the story of the accidental death of the child was how the parent tried to cope with her grief by preoccupying herself with playing the piano. every detail mentioned in the Bible yet with it's economy of words is there to tell us something and in this narrative RC is using the story of the child's parent to point out how Abraham must have been coping with his grief of the impending sacrifice of his only son Isaac whom he loves... by busying himself with the tasks of saddling the donkeys and splitting wood, tasks which he could have had his servants do.

[@patrickteo9444]

RC I really miss you😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@aaceve1]

I am a faithful Roman Catholic, and despite doctrinal differences, this Saintly man rightfully divides the words of truth! His eloquence and delivery is so profound and convincing that I’m at the edge of my seat with anticipation. The Spirit definitely convicts me and he sums up the delivery with the cross, bringing it home to Christ. I was literally crying! Thank you Dr. Sproul!

[@joshuatheo1419]

The RCC doesn't have "doctrinal differences". It has a false gospel.

[@aaceve1]

Joshua Theo THIS IS THE ONE TRUE CHURCH FOUNDED IN 33AD THROUGH CHRIST. Yours was started by a defrocked monk who was instigated by demonic forces. You my friend are a satanist.

[@coltonbrewer6632]

The head of the RCC (the pope) said that the god of the RCC and the Muslim god are the same god. He also said atheists can go to heaven as well. Wake up. The god of the RCC is Satan.

[@aaceve1]

@@coltonbrewer6632 your Mother is Lucifer

[@kevingreaux7133]

Thank You Lord. YHWEH Jireh. The Lord will provide. Thank You for providing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Hallelujah ! Hosanna !

[@gloriaquestad4515]

I love listening to RC Sproul & count it such a blessing to be able to listen to hours of his teaching!

[@krossen4]

This sermon was amazing!

[@TheGospelAssociates]

This man has blessed me so much

[@hippopotamus6765]

This sermon is the whole 9 yards. Expertly delivered fairytale. Had me on the edge of my seat.

[@manfredboensch6674]

Fairytale.....? Go somewhere else....

[@tarnos4153]

What a beautiful story, thank God for RC.

[@hawkeyes7866]

a great sermon as usual, any one who can keep a dry eye has not had a child or pet to love.

[@patrickteo9444]

The story of the little girl took the deadly medicine was as tragic as Abram test in faith😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏Lord you are supreme n I worship you despite of all else🔥🔥🔥

[@tyclosesloans]

Thank you, Jesus.

[@PeaceOfGrace]

Father God, we Praise & Thank You, for the end of federal protection for unborn child sacrifice. Please guide & direct the representatives of the states that also have the opportunity to protect unborn babies. Please Bless the states that are protecting Life. In The Name of Jesus, our Savior, we Pray, Amen✝🙏🏼❤

[@gilyermo1876]

Glory be to God!

[@lillyhall645]

His spirit lives in us

[@shirleywong4333]

Please pray 🙏 for my children and I

[@RevEricEvans]

Awesome message!

[@kimberleerivera7062]

Glory To GOD!!! Thank you JESUS!!!

[@LoganXHebda]

Incredible

[@juliedelpozo6046]

Impacting! That's what this teaching is!!!

[@stevenvillegas6516]

One of the greatest sermons I have ever heard. Glory to God in the highest.

[@BraydenWolframe]

Amen Sproul. We must be on fire for The Lord. May we praise and adore His great and glorious name forevermore. God bless you all.

[@soodanimdraws357]

You can’t given him a “Mr”? Why are you always calling him Sproul? It seems rude and disrespectful.

[@oxicatblack4626]

the economy of words 😆😂🤭sooo true !! i always think that.but then i understood, that is written, the principle and the necessity for the human,to know

[@maxxchiam]

Pray

[@mariomoreno9103]

❤❤

[@naamhaisiddhu]

💚

[@patrickteo9444]

What a name for your dog🐶 hosanna😂😂😂

[@selamoa8141]

Soli Deo Gloria

[@user-nn4uy3dv4m]

JEHOVA JIRAH .... THE LIRDWII HIMSELF PROVIDE A LAMB😢 Would I ever be able to do that??

[@gprasadrao8238]

Certainly Abraham was shock to the test and hurt to sacrifice his son Isaac but he knew for sure that God can raise Isaac from the dead. To me Abraham saying to the men " we will worship and ..... we will return " is statement of faith in knowing that God could raise Isaac. Moreover according Hebrews 11: 18 that Abraham had this knowledge because of the promise of God he had recived earlier that in Isaac his descendent shall be called ", and not any other.

[@uiPublic]

I thank God for the choice of Father's faith as Abraham from the very roots humanity's as that forlorn land in Ur.. Because it's read Noah's sons all had settled firstly including Yaphet along with Shem in the Empire city built by Hamitic Warlords, but moved to new places like Nineveh probably far Kiev else Timbaktu later as forefathers?!

[@uiPublic]

Instructive for all Faithful laypeople to be informed of Self-sacrificially What are the Right means to end's and How myriad ways can employ to defeat enemies else befriend them... I mean Abraham to Malkizadek, and Joseph to Pharaoh's, Daniel at the time of Darius, Jesus for other Kings

[@uiPublic]

Compare with some Governors and Judges afraid of "Ex-Communalized" lest be serving the People's interests as moderns have experienced oflate yet 'the Righteous shall live by Faith'.

[@irishslave51]

By pre-supposing what Abraham was doing is adding to the text...

[@fakesummer3942]

I don't think those warnings mean what you think they mean... R.C. Sproul didn't re-write the bible or alter its meaning by embellishing that story a little bit.

[@patrickteo9444]

Hosanna your dog 🐶Sound like phantom of the Opera😨😨😨

[@michaeljmasseri973]

How would one know the difference between voices of the Lord and the devil when it comes to a situation like that

[@lesterpace5625]

Cant dont have any.

[@irishslave51]

Busy work isn't the cure for depression... Only trusting in the KING is... (WHO) is the comforter? Your piano - not...

[@ranranretro5609]

Just because the sovereign"God"of scripture is so far different than the other's!...because"God"can be trusted for anything that's why abraham didn't even hesitated for"God"'s trial!..glory to the most"High"!!!all the glory to"Jesus!!!amen!!!

[@Breadz-]

I would still break you as a father to the core if it were you who was commanded by God to kill your only beloved son.

[@sayloltothetroll6806]

@@Breadz- lolwut?

[@Frampa]

45:24 Abraham Abraham... ...wosh

[@marckemp9955]

The Bible says explicitly we could not be justified through the law of Moses. So Christ came and died for all who would believe... and I'm inclined to believe something more of limited atonement but I don't want to get into it. But people don't want to live their faith. So they throw off the faith of God and call unbelief faith. They're making the gospel too hard. Instead of embracing God, acknowledging God, lifting God up, and serving God as much as anyone can... because we still have to fight spiritual battles and sometimes from our view we're utter and complete failures.. so they throw off the faith and embrace the flesh because in their minds the truth that sets people free is too hard. It's only hard because they're trying to do it in the flesh and independently. It's impossible to be justified independently..see law of Moses impossibility. They're making it too difficult. So instead of getting help or seeking understanding they decide they don't have to hear God's call or obey Him in anything. And that's not what is there. Assurances are given throughout the NT but they're predicated on our willingness to remain in the right relationship with God. Salvation is for those being saved not for the wicked. Eternal security only actually works for those who have the God kind of faith and life.. which is sometimes riddled with failure but it's still different from apostasy or faithlessness. I've never encountered anyone in judgment who didn't have the underlying notion they were living in sin even though they've learned to live with themselves and ignore their conscience.

[@michaeljmasseri973]

Is it possible that the devil was trying to trick him and the Angels Came to stop him? Cuz I get fooled by that son-of-a-b**** all the time

[@donsimonds5186]

I have a question, The days of Abraham there was no Jewish Nation. Oh, there is no Ten Commandments. Oh, there are no ceremonial laws, There is no circumcision. . If God hadn't reach down and chosen Abraham ? When Abraham died would he have gone to heaven or would he have been lost?

[@keziavalliyakunnel8670]

if God hadn't chosen Abraham, he would have been lost....

[@joshuatheo1419]

His faith justified him.

[@melaniemorgan8974]

God the father calls his elect. Do you think he will forget to call even one of them?

[@robertbailey6797]

Hello there my dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, I hear and read many words from you of Faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour that when a person dies in this life and they Love and obey the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ ! ( its His Gospel and not from us ! ) . That they go in to presence of God ! Well dear Brothers and Sisters, this is not in the Bible ! This in one of many incorrect teachings that came from what the Great Apostle Paul, says in his letter to the Thessalonians “ there will come a falling away” ! But, about what he says about what really happens at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, “ the dead in Christ will rise first ! And we who are alive and remain at His second coming will be caught together with them in the air and shall ever be with the Lord, and comfort one another with these words! It is unbiblical to say that the righteous go to heaven when they die ! If this is true, then why does our Lord Jesus, resurrects His people and takes them to heaven at His Second Advent ? With all the translated saints ! All then go to heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ, when He returns to this sad world to give them their mansion in the New Jerusalem city ! And eternal life ! Let the Holy Bible be true and every person be a liar ! Its not difficult to obtain God’s truth from Gods Word, the unity of the Scriptures through the guiding influence of The Holy Spirit!

[@sayloltothetroll6806]

lol

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

Admittedly, you've lost a lot of humanity if you can swiftly take the life of a loved one, even a pet.