What Is Truth?: The Classic Collection with R.C. Sproul

“What is truth?” Pontius Pilate asked as Jesus stood trial. Many people today are asking this same question. It’s fashionable to believe that truth is not based on reality but is relative to our preferences. In this message, Dr. Sproul exposes the flaws in this argument and points us to the very incarnation of truth.
This is the 6th in a series of messages by Dr. Sproul. See other videos in the series: • Classic Collection - R...

[@sandraferguson7993]

He is so correct about the truth! I was living a lie for over 50 years. I went missing for 10 days and within those 10 days I found out what the truth really was. It was all inside me waiting to bubble up to the surface. Jesus rescued me from the lie that I told myself over and over. Now, I have a relationship with him and also will be going to live in eternity. Thanks be to God! All glory goes to him!

[@JerynToney]

Praise God for giving us RC Sproul, the technology to archive and broadcast his teaching, and the Word he taught from!

[@hildaacero996]

He has a way of holding his audience glued to every word he says. What a beautiful gift from an awesome God.

[@therustler30]

Thank you God for bringing me to the beauty that is the teaching of Sproul, he has been gifted with an incredible mind for conveying the Gospel.

[@ImSPOTon]

What a magnificent teacher he was and continues to be through technology that we now possess. I am so thankful for the life of this man RC Sproul and his contributions to the entire world . I've learned much and continue to learn much through what he has left. What a beautiful soul and gift from God.

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

Amen Amen!!!!

[@akaomar1]

Put pmy ol

[@bloodmooncomix457]

He was seriously lead by the Spirit on this one!👌😙

[@mikeadams612]

I am not sure sure ppppp pop right rrpett

[@mikeadams612]

I ppppppppppppppppppppppeppppretr

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

It's amazing just how fine this sermon has aged. In fact, it's more important now than ever. With the impressions we get from IG, FB, SC and all the other social media outlets, we need to hear this now more than ever.

[@LiaBia616]

The truth is timeless ✝️💜

[@Morethangood.]

Amen!!! 3 years later my good brother and this is SO VERY TRUE .. praying for you and I hope all has been well since then 🙌🫶🫂

[@Morethangood.]

@@LiaBia616AMEN!!

[@tarsis2005]

this is the third message of Dr. Sproul I watch today. I can't stop, he preaches in a catching way.

[@ericday4505]

This is more like a lecture, but I know what you mean, I love RC.

[@paulk.794]

dude's real, not your usual washy washy delivery

[@hennywalker3251]

I know that feeling too 😊. He feeds my mind heart and soul

[@upsax7576]

this man for me is the best preacher of our time

[@abelphilosophy4835]

christopher anderson Not so much so, but in his field of apologetics and philosophy, he was simply fascinating and a great gift from the Lord

[@dwill2515]

Do I sense some relative sense of truth in that statement? :P

[@thesongtowoody]

@@abelphilosophy4835 Thats what the guy means....he was not a preacher.....he was a TEACHER in the church. Very vigorous in logic and reason in the ilk of the greek philosphers....a bit heady but at least because of him and god no one can say the church is stupid! sproul gave them a heavenly punch in the nose! if you know what i mean???

[@kurtfernandez5598]

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[@llmhthingmurry3690]

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[@misternewman1576]

After wandering in the wilderness for 40 years I'm glad to have recently discovered this treasure of a man.

[@knatsomitab7376]

Wow brother! Great way of putting that!! I wondered off solo too for 37 years. Had no idea I was so lost until I heard Him calling me in. Bless you brother, love you as He ascribed bro. Hope every new step reveals more of our Father's grace too you!

[@amanueltsehaye2096]

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[@mikedaniels3009]

This man was a gift from God. RIP, valued, much respected preacher.

[@theresa42213]

What a _wonderful_ sermon/lecture this was from RC! One of his best in my opinion. _ALL GLORY_ goes to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords! :)

[@kotzting]

When I first met Dr. Sproul he looked like he does here in this video, he was 33 and I was 18. He became for me what he has become for so many, a spiritual father. I doubt we will ever see his like again in our lifetime. I struggle to remind myself that RC was but a mere man and that it is God alone who deserves my undying devotion. I still hold such deep genuine affection for my dear RC.

[@taylordw]

A mere man who speaks clearly and succinctly. If only all pastors were of his caliber. John MacArthur is as well

[@kotzting]

@@taylordw From time to time in my life, which is now going on 68 years, I was blessed to visit with Dr. Sproul. I always had his undivided attention. Never once did I see RC looking over my shoulder anticipating the question or comment of another person. This endeared me to him, I treasure those moments.

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

@@kotzting you were truly blessed oh how I wish I could have meet him personally!!!!!

[@kotzting]

​@@patriciakneeburg9860 I need to remember that, thank you.

[@curtismcdaniel6264]

I love Dr. Sproul, thank you so much Lord for him, your gift to this world. I wish I could have met him!

[@nikkiv.6523]

You will get to meet him, in Heaven!! Praise Jesus 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@m2mike38]

Amen to his preaching. I thank the Lord Jesus who always lead me to such wonderful men like him. May the Lord help me to mek use of His true truth I am coming across thru His servant Sproul and others out there like Derek Prince. This man's souls is with the Lord I can see. That's my view.

[@LR-yu3mx]

I Love listening to RCSproul. His words touch my heart

[@ImSPOTon]

Don't they though ?! Always for me too. I'm sorry he's gone but we know where he will be spending his eternity. God bless this man as he although physically gone , CONTINUES to speak and teach to us that remain

[@ronlanter6906]

God bless RC Sproul, we thank you God for giving us this Saint of yours to help us fellow Christians.

[@joycenoble7032]

Powerful, clear, indisputable message. I am 74 years old. I have been a Christian for more than half of those years and had not looked at that passage the way Sproul laid it out. The message has challenged me to read Scripture diligently.

[@Redcrimson99]

Interesting, the comments on impressions is more relevant than ever. Sproul is such a blessing!

[@kathleenpiacenza6858]

This lecture is a masterpiece!

[@conanlabiche]

awesome. thank you Lord, for the ministry of rc sproul

[@brondenafanning9544]

Amen!

[@shirleywong4333]

Please pray for my children and I

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

Praying

[@patriciamccool5243]

I am writing this post on 6/4/2020 and this message is more relevant than ever. Why is that? Because TRUTH is timeless and transcends our sinful and decadent society. Come Lord Jesus Come!

[@hellosunshine1090]

Amen Patricia ! Please remember that JESUS will is to keep His Followers here, through Tribulation like we now see - to be used in Glorifying Him & fulfilling the Great Commission. Matt 28:18-20 - and that happens as He's seated on God's right Hand, pouring out the Holy Spirit, converting us & defeating His Enemies. This is laid out in Psalm 2 & 110 most clearly & confirmed in Acts 2 Peter's Pentecost message. See also 1 Corinthians 15 Only then will He return once the Gospel Triumph of the Nations is concluded. This is referred to as "The Puritan Hope" aka Postmillennial Thought. Dr Sproul came to this view from about 1998 onwards. For in-depth teaching with RC Sproul on this topic I commend his "Last Days, according to JESUS" 12 part series to you. Coming to peace on this issue has saved much "Prophetic Heartache" that we suffered under Dispensationalism, which was endlessly & erroneously predicting Rapture, 2nd Coming & Antichrist season after season. Which predictions once failed, bring disrepute upon God's WORD and cause many to fall away Thanks for hearing this encouraging Word - may you be blessed in JESUS forever....

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

Amen!!!!

[@ruchit8762]

I’m blown away.... @26:35 I’ve never understood it in this way !!!

[@wan4891]

Love his sermons, seeing them all (now: 2024-04-22) and they are so mind attracting and important in relation to the Gospel. Living in a world that has made only about 175.000 views and 3.4k likes in the 5 years that this is published on KZbin.

[@hellosunshine1090]

Powerful. Lift Him up and He will draw all men unto Him. Well done RC ! RC is now in the presence of CHRIST JESUS whom he served so well...

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

Be listening to RC sproul till the day i closed my eyes!

[@thesongtowoody]

he is a lucky man! no luck involved! providence! i like rc alot!

[@hellosunshine1090]

@@thesongtowoody Brother we are blessed beyond measure to know God and have fellowship with JESUS our Savior. Brother RC, and how many countless millions have run their course & finished their fight and now fully reign with Christ !

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

Me too

[@rubiks6]

Definitely one of his very best lectures.

[@vasanthynallathamby3116]

Thank you, what a blessed message❤

[@williamjayaraj2244]

It is an amazing message on truth. Jesus came into this world mainly to bear witness to the truth is beautifully emphasised by R. C. Sproul. Because the truth was a major casualty at that time. In spite of being a king , Pilot asked this simple question , What is truth.? Even though he was standing in front of the truth. But he gives a correct judgement about Jesus innocence. Thanks to the ministry.

[@dirkbindemann1852]

I love this man. Rest his soul.

[@charlymoreno4401]

This is awesome. Thank you Ligonier Ministries for publish such a good recording of the teachings of R.C. Sproul. God bless you!

[@sanchezd1979]

God still speaks through, Dr RC Sproul, Amen.

[@bigandfatty1]

Danny Sanchez... indeed Jesus does

[@kenkelble358]

Thank you Mr. Danny Sanchez. Fellowship of Believers. May your tribe increase..2020.

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

Amen!!! True man of God. I have no fear about where this true man of God is right now. I wish that I had the previous of meeting this man of God. He has taught me so much!!!!

[@presenttruth1782]

God bless you all this difficult time

[@RedBird77]

Miss ya RC.

[@michaellacour3519]

Oh My!!! How appropriate...how right...is this message in the era in which we currently live. I will use this teaching with my clients.

[@Ancient0fDays]

True man of JEHOSHUA CRISTO❤❤❤JEHOSHUA THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE❤❤❤

[@mikemestas9835]

...the miracle was God moved the man to get after me with TRUTH...really a true man set the example and made me hear

[@bluefishactcl1464]

A master speaking eternal words of truth .

[@betsyowers2835]

Amazing sermon..

[@ronlanter6906]

Absolute Truth? Absolutely!

[@AndradeM]

Powerful!

[@litostrotos7799]

Firman Tuhan yg sangat memberkati saya.Amin🙏Ajaran kekristenan yang sangat luar biasa, trimakasih Tuhan Yesus memberkati.🙏

[@karenbeardwilson]

Absolutely the Best always. Listen read books he has written take notes on all his sermons. Love him.

[@HarveyDog123]

Anyone know when this originally aired? It is truly reaffirming to see how well truth and wisdom age over time.

[@carlosortiz5415]

Thank you!

[@delmar6863]

Great sermon Dr sproul

[@hannahrosa5485]

Wonderful. I also recognize the painting behind him, The Gleaners.

[@mihaiandrone7227]

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Truth!

[@khumbomunsaka716]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BraydenWolframe]

Amen Sproul. Truth is an extremely important matter. May we come before our Lord with the truth and nothing but the truth. God bless you all.

[@bigandfatty1]

So so good 😊

[@junevandermark952]

We can't search for truth, and at the same time, claim to know truth. The search for truth keeps us moving ... while claiming to know truth brings us to a halt in the egotistical mindset of, "I have arrived at my destination, so I don’t have to search any farther." Maybe it’s best to believe that truth (if it even exists) is always one step ahead of us.

[@lawnmowerman8922]

God bless you

[@khailupeirao9644]

I like his smile, are you the king 😍?

[@SirPhillip]

Only our Lord could have created a wonderfull mind and person like RC Sproul.

[@love1almightygodandallhisc666]

THE INDISPUTABLE FACTS EQUALS THE TRUTH. Understanding cause and effect. May 16, 2021 Riverside CA USA

[@JoshuaBelton]

Pilate looked truth right in the face and asked what is truth. We all have to ask ourselves this question. May we realize that God is Truth. It isn't a subjective idea relevant to one person's opinion, but is an objective truth. God is Truth.

[@blessedrthosesermount99]

He's great!

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

I truly am defistated by this man's passing. When I was at my lowest in my life concerning the life of my daughter I tried to reach out to him for his advice as what to do only to be told that he had passed away. I was so deeply disturbed about this news that I was deeply overwhelmed because I knew that if there was an answer to my dilemma that he would be able to give me some helpful advice. I was so saddened by that news that I was deeply concerned About what I should do!!!! Thanks be to God my savior that I somehow learned the answer to my dilemma from Jesus and his holy spirit. I sincerely regret his passing, but I know of his teaching. In my honest opinion he was a great man of God and I still listen to his messages of the truth of God. I believe that he was a true man of God

[@michaellacour3519]

" He's not just king for a day, and He's not just made up to look like a king, to give the impression of the King, to have an image of kingship. He's not just a king that reigns in people's hearts. He's not a king simply for those who prefer to believe that he is a king. HE IS THE KING! Now imagine having this conversation with someone who chooses to embrace the transgender life style...as it pertains to their belief that they can switch from male to female or female to male. Wonderful rhetoric in objective and subjective truth.

[@karelltulod3079]

Amen October 10 2011 Amen

[@malcolmabram2957]

There is only one truth. The testimony of the Holy Spirit in a man''s heart.

[@grantbartley483]

1+1=2 is a pretty good one, too.

[@mathieuvanleeuwen7127]

Good for the Kavanaugh case today....

[@williamiannucci2740]

That's what I always do when I read the scriptures especially when it comes to King David it's as if I was there literally

[@nelsongonzalez4533]

Like poverty and hunger is real but it happens in different shapes and forms depending on the circumstances and the country where you happened to live.

[@dandjconsultants8965]

Wow ! What a Preaching !

[@jdthnt]

Does anyone know the date that he actually preached this? Not just posted up on KZbin? I’m not asking with a negative tone, the older the date, the more it proves the point that these men of God’s wisdom have BEEN telling us the truth and been showing us our future by showing us the truth of God’s Word.

[@diannhall7564]

I figured out this was about 1970! I, too, wish that we always knew WHEN what we see was actually going on.

[@matthewparker2707]

“People should be called by what they want to be called, lest we insult their dignity.” - RC Sproul, What Is Truth? RC Sproul passed away in 2017, but if he were still alive in 2023, I would be interested to hear how he would qualify that statement in light of transgenderism.

[@ronlanter6906]

Truth is what's left after everything is dead.

[@sleepe361]

Correspondence of reality to God this true with all thing's to or of God attributes in who he is and stands for.

[@melbae.1124]

I consider Dr. Sproul a prophet.

[@ethansteele6366]

that was amazing! here's a comment for the algorithm

[@surenshrestha8001]

Just wow

[@Chirhopher]

i cannot wait to be in the immediate personal presence of Elder Brother R.C., while We are in the Immediate Presence of The TRI-HAGÍON. Does anyone know when this was, how old Brother Sproul was?

[@lisaxu181]

From Wikipedia: Robert Charles Sproul (February 13, 1939 - December 14, 2017)

[@gghhhhgg8935]

Essentially truth is the ability to hold absolute validity of an object or thing throughout its unlimited existence in a limited way this shows us how validity is based upon perception and without an omnipotent viewer we can not have truth in a way because nobody can see infinitely without judgement of perception in addition to the absolute validity that there is not another being higher with more of an "angle" of the object that could state that that omnipotent viewer was incorrect invalidating all those before. However we still feel that something is true without needing an omnipotent viewer so I would ask what gives you the ability to feel without knowing? -GM

[@gghhhhgg8935]

the existence of God is proven by this logic think and you shall see

[@angloaust1575]

Jn3v21 They that do truth come to the light!

[@isaacenyogoi9004]

Wow!!! I do not know what to say.

[@Emrio3]

Jesus is first crazy I love God

[@bornagain2641]

thats the best thing about radio. Loved listening to football and see it all. No more though, they cheat and make ridiculous amounts of money to play. Its a scam just like all televised sports. u want sports, get out and play. we lost so much.

[@uiPublic]

Remembering all those staring at cult images thinking it's God, or realising life full of emotions maybe reality, else like Pilate wondering Why its happening this under his gaze?!

[@uiPublic]

Jesus replying that God is the objective truth witness in Him...

[@jaimefairbanks5818]

Vox populi, vox Dei

[@ECWnWWF]

Truth = Events that occur Truth = objective (not perception) Jesus told you to "Know the Truth"

[@paulk.794]

can it be subjective

[@ECWnWWF]

@@paulk.794 no

[@carljones8334]

@@ECWnWWF How about if that Truth is Jesus?

[@ECWnWWF]

@@carljones8334 Know the Truth and the Truth will set you free

[@carljones8334]

@@ECWnWWF And you shall be free indeed. Jesus is truth and we need to grow in knowledge of Him.

[@esisback]

what is truth? Jesus: 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life' John 14:6

[@StFelly]

20:48

[@PranaExpressions]

So please may i ask you ...what is truth in you personal life?

[@colestrawn7865]

That’s the point of this video- Jesus Christ is Truth incarnate. Turn to him and be saved, and he will teach you truth by his word.

[@deancamp4914]

As Dr. Sproul pointed out - truth is not relative. There is no such thing as "truth in my life" - which would be different than, "truth in your life". Truth is what corresponds to reality. The "true truth" as Schaefer said.

[@joediskin6612]

Rc is my Sproul brother😅

[@migiyangknabe]

We bring our human reasoning to Who we think God should be ,instead of letting The Scriptures determine Who He is And who we are....we are called to ( believe) the Scriptures not always to understand them....Thus we have a totally Sovereign God Who does things according to the council of His OWN Will....Isaiah 55:8

[@JohnMoog-dn9dt]

I used to consider Pilate the 1st postmodernist for having contempt for truth, but now think he was coming around to believing Jesus - nevertheless his deep seated corrupt political pragmatism was stronger than his recent inklings of insight

[@myworldview999]

John 18:37 is ambiguous. It might be translated, "You say that I'm a king."

[@grantbartley483]

For an example of redundancy, he says at 21:33, 'Jewish rabbi'. Is there any other kind? In fact, it is a synthetic a priori statement: It tells you that rabbis can be Jewish, if, incredibly, you're watching him and don't already know that.

[@angloaust1575]

What is truth Pilate said that The holy spirit will guide and teach Not the pastor!

[@nelsongonzalez4533]

Mathematics is the ultimate truth reflected in nature and the whole universe and in every day 😊 life.

[@nelsongonzalez4533]

The Resurrection of the dead...is it true or What? And how about the soul? Where does it go?

[@chavak3497]

Think Yeshua likes to be called Jesus?

[@FlyTour69]

We’ll all find out when He returns.

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR A PURPOSE,, WE AS CHRISTIANS MUST LIVE AND FIGHT FOR JESUS. BE COME A PREPPER, SO YOU CAN FIGHT FOR JESUS.

[@carljones8334]

We do not fight for this world, if we do, then Jesus is a liar. Is that what you are? Listen to what RC says from 26:00.

[@mckeesk]

People like RC just don't get the purpose of relative truth. The relativity of truth is not necessarily opposed to the idea of objective truth. The relative truth is bad if it is selfish, when it refuses to fellowship with other relative truths in an attempt to reconcile them with itself to create a larger truth. I have my perspective. You have yours. Others have theirs. These are our relative truths. They are close to us. They are our reality. But it would be a tragedy, it would be shameful, it would be sinful if these various perspectives didn't somehow get together and through a process of discussion, argument, and analysis form a new, tentative approximation of final truth. Since this approximation isn't final, new perspectives must be added. This process continues indefinitely until the objective, total, final truth of God (reality) is reached, if ever.

[@rubiks6]

You're just living the delusion and I'm sure you cannot believe me or see what I'm seeing in your words. This is not about RC Sproul. This is about Jesus Christ.

[@616Haggard]

I think Sproul was way off base on this one. That black woman who spoke at his class was speaking for all blacks when she said they dont like being called colored and preferred negro? And Sproul says you should call people by what they wish to be called? Would he stand by that when it comes to the ridiculous gender pronouns people are spouting today? I get to choose how I refer to someone. It's not an attack on someone's dignity if I refuse to call a man a WOMAN.

[@jessethomas3979]

I don't think he was off base at all actually. Both "colored" and "negro" are terms which have historically and linguistically been applied to the same people group. Not at all the same as "man" and "woman" which are terms which have historically and linguistically been applied to two mutually exclusive people groups. Whether someone calls themselves a black person, a negro or a colored person, they are still referring to themselves as belonging to the same people group. So their statement "I'm black" or "I'm negro" both correspond to reality and are not contradictory to each other and are therefore both true. At that point, to respect someone, you can choose to refer to someone according to their preference. Surely it's not the same as an Indian calling himself Chinese. Now that would be a statement not corresponding to reality and hence, false. At that point, it would show more respect to point a person to the truth than to indulge in their lie.

[@thejuiceisloose3785]

Jesse is definitely right and “true”😂

[@Yesica1993]

@@jessethomas3979 An excellent point, thank you.

[@Yesica1993]

I don't think even he could've seen coming our current insanity with pronoun battles and calling a man a woman or a woman a man! It does not correspond to reality. He would not participate in it.

[@SmellofFemale]

Eisegesis?

[@waterman308]

Listening in 2021... Call people by what they prefer.... Like trans sexuals? Not entirely sure thAt principle is universal or that there needs some context.

[@adrianpasillas3832]

Actually...new students have already dedicated themselves to the opposite of relativism...the either/or. To wit, it's EITHER relativism...OR it's not...

[@john1-29_aka_LHT-LFA]

love him, but 33:40 did not age well considering that people can call themselves the opposite gender now or make up one. I know he did not intend it that way, although he already knew that "truth" started to become "relative".

[@davidbrotherton789]

Before any progressive Christians think he is telling you to affirm homosexuals or trans people, listen to the part about objective truth. Don't leave that part out.