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Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 11, 2025
J. Gresham Machen's apologetic approach emphasizes the importance of defending the Christian faith through reason and evidence, starting with the existence of God and the historicity of Jesus Christ, and ultimately leading to the truthfulness of the Bible as the Word of God. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 10, 2025
Machen's life was marked by controversy and conflict as he stood for the truth of the Bible and the Reformed faith. He believed that controversy and conflict bring clarity and conviction to the church, and that solid learning and a commitment to the Word of God are essential for theological education. Machen also emphasized the importance of confessional standards, such as the Westminster standards, and the need for the church to proclaim the full and glorious system of truth revealed in God's Word. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 09, 2025
J. Gresham Machen, a New Testament scholar, challenges liberalism in the church with his book Christianity and Liberalism, a direct challenge to the spread of liberalism in the Presbyterian Church. He founds Westminster Theological Seminary to uphold the Confessional Standards of the Presbyterian Church and establish a new mission board to uphold the Great Commission and the proclamation of the gospel. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 08, 2025
J. Gresham Machen's early life, education, and struggles with purpose are explored, setting the stage for his later impact on the church and his defining book, Christianity and Liberalism. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 07, 2025
J. Gresham Machen's teachings on the importance of standing firm on the Bible in the face of modern culture's conflict with Christianity, and how his book 'Christianity and Liberalism' remains relevant today as a guide for navigating the present emergency and maintaining the truth. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
January 11, 2025
Dr. J. Gresham Machen was a significant figure in the life of the Presbyterian Church in the 20th century, known for his scholarship and defense of conservative Protestantism. His book 'Christianity and Liberalism' marked the 100th anniversary of its release, and Dr. W. Robert Godfrey explores what was happening leading up to and after its release, highlighting Machen's concerns about the church's polarization and the rise of theological liberalism. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
August 16, 2024
The Bible teaches that compassion and truth are not mutually exclusive, but rather, the truth of the gospel is full of compassion. Pastors have a responsibility to preach the Word of God with love and care, and congregations can encourage and equip them by praying for them, loving them, and allowing them to focus on their primary work of preaching and teaching. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
May 22, 2024
The Bible's authority and sufficiency are being challenged in modern times, with debates over its relevance to life in the 21st century. Christians must stand firm in their faith, affirming the Bible's inerrancy and inspiration, and trusting in its power to shape and form believers. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
May 21, 2024
The true perspective is that nations are a drop in the bucket, and our confidence must be in God, not in earthly things or false idols, but in His power and faithfulness demonstrated through creation, the Bible, and His people. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
May 20, 2024
A time for confidence, not fear, is what Christians must hold onto in the face of cultural chaos and moral confusion. By placing their trust in God and His Word, believers can stand firm against the shifting sands of society and find true peace and happiness in the kingdom of God. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
March 15, 2024
J. Gresham Machen was a significant figure in the Presbyterian Church in the 20th century, known for his scholarly work and defense of conservative Protestantism. He wrote 'Christianity and Liberalism' to expose the dishonesty of liberal forces within the church, and his work had a lasting impact on the church's theology and history. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
November 09, 2023
The importance of doctrine in Christianity is a central theme in J. Gresham Machen's book 'Christianity and Liberalism'. Machen argues that liberalism's approach to doctrine is misguided, viewing it as a lifestyle rather than a set of beliefs. He emphasizes the objective truth of the gospel message and the role of doctrine in shaping the Christian life. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
November 08, 2023
The book 'Christianity and Liberalism' by J. Gresham Machen is a 100-year-old classic that remains highly relevant today. Written in response to the modernist movement, Machen argues that liberalism is not a version of Christianity, but rather a rejection of its core principles. He contends that the Christian faith is not a human construct, but rather a message of divine grace that has been lost in the modern liberal church. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
November 07, 2023
Machen's apologetic approach emphasizes the importance of defending Christianity through a reasoned defense of its core tenets, including the existence of God, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the authority of Scripture. He argues that liberalism's rejection of the historicity of Christianity is a fundamental flaw, and that a Christianity that avoids argument is not the Christianity of the New Testament. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
November 06, 2023
J. Gresham Machen's legacy as a churchman is characterized by his unwavering commitment to the truth of the Gospel and his defense of Reformed theology. His classic book, Christianity and Liberalism, drew a line in the sand between liberalism and Christianity, and his contributions to theological education and confessional standards continue to shape the church today. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
July 28, 2023
The concept of salvation is explored through the lens of J. Gresham Machen's classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. The discussion centers around the doctrine of justification, regeneration, and imputation, highlighting the importance of faith and the distinction between Christianity and liberalism. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
July 27, 2023
The biblical view of Christ as the God-man is central to Christianity, emphasizing his substitutionary atonement and miracles as attesting to his message and identity. In contrast, liberalism sees Jesus as an example of faith, rather than the object of faith, and rejects the miracles as evidence of his divinity. This distinction is crucial in understanding the gospel and the nature of salvation. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
July 26, 2023
The Bible is God's Word, a source of truth and authority, under attack from liberalism and modern attacks on truth. Dr. Nichols explores the doctrine of the Bible, including revelation, inspiration, and inerrancy, and how to defend it against postmodernism, pluralism, and secularism. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
July 25, 2023
The doctrine of God is central to Christianity, with liberalism presenting a fundamentally flawed view of God as immanent and not transcendent. This leads to a skewed view of man, viewing human nature as good and evil as overcomeable, rather than recognizing the need for humility and the reality of sin. The Christian view of God and man is rooted in the Bible and emphasizes the importance of understanding God's transcendence and immanence, as well as the need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
July 24, 2023
The church is in conflict with modern culture, and the issue is not the present emergencies, but the ultimate emergency of standing before God. J. Gresham Machen's book, Christianity and Liberalism, is a classic that gives perspective on the present moment and the answer to the ultimate crisis. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 21, 2022
Dr. J. Gresham Machen was a theologian who stood for conservative Protestantism in the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the Fundamentalist Modernist Controversy and wrote extensively on the importance of biblical truth. His work was influential in shaping the Presbyterian Church's stance on evolution and creationism, and he was a vocal critic of liberal theology. Machen's legacy continues to be felt in the church today, and his story serves as a reminder of the importance of contending for the faith. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
April 29, 2021
Dr. J. Gresham Machen, a renowned Presbyterian scholar, sounded the alarm about the church's shift towards liberalism in the early 20th century. His warnings proved correct as liberal ideas took hold, and the church struggled to defend its conservative practices. The Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925 marked a turning point, changing American attitudes and the church's stance on fundamentalism. Machen's legacy continues to influence the church's understanding of its role in the world. [... more]
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