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Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

August 28, 2025

How Do I Prepare for Death? This-Worldly Preparations

Preparing for death is a spiritual and practical process that involves preparing our families, estates, and end-of-life decisions in a way that honors God's faithfulness and promises. We can prepare our families by leaving a legacy of faith, preparing our estates by making a comprehensive and legal plan, and preparing for the end of life by making informed decisions about medical treatment and funeral arrangements. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

August 27, 2025

How Do I Prepare for Death? Spiritual Preparations

Preparing for death as a Christian involves living a life of spiritual preparation, fellowship with God's people, and holding this world loosely. It means thinking of ourselves as pilgrims, strangers, and exiles in a world marred by sin and the curse, and looking forward to a heavenly home where we will experience eternal life, imperishable riches, and satisfaction in Christ. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

August 26, 2025

How Do I Help the Dying and Grieving?

When facing death, Christians can find comfort in their faith and the promise of eternal life. Ministering to those who are dying involves preparation, presence, prognosis, pointing them to Christ, and praying with and for them. Grief is a natural response to loss, but Christians can find strength in their faith and the support of their community. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

August 25, 2025

How Do I Face the Death of Others?

The Bible teaches that grieving is a natural human response to death, but it's the way we grieve that matters. Christians are encouraged to grieve with hope, knowing that their loved ones are in the presence of Jesus Christ and will be reunited with them in the future. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

June 23, 2025

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Covenant theology reminds us that we are bound together in a covenantal relationship with the triune God and one another, as individuals united to Christ, our federal head, as part of the body, the church. This relationship is rooted in God's covenants, which are all through the Bible, and helps us understand the significance of understanding how God operates through covenants, particularly in the context of Adam and Jesus Christ, and the covenant of works and the covenant of grace. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

June 05, 2025

Paul’s Life

The Apostle Paul's life before Jesus Christ is explored, revealing his Jewish heritage, education, and occupation as a tent maker. His persecution of Christians and eventual conversion on the Damascus Road are highlighted, showcasing God's sovereign preparation of Paul for his future role as a Christian leader. [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

May 14, 2025

Prayer, Politics & Purpose: A Nation Turns to God

Pastor Rob Pacienza emphasizes the significance of the National Day of Prayer and the importance of Christians engaging in the political sphere to promote morality and justice. He stresses the need for repentance and humility, and the centrality of the gospel in transforming lives and nations. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

April 15, 2025

This Log Cabin Led to the "Great Awakening""”Which Led to the American Revolution

Reverend William Tennant Sr. helped father the Great Awakening in the United Colonies, producing spiritual strength of faith to win liberty during the Revolution. He established a humble log cabin school in Pennsylvania, training young men who became influential preachers and helped shape American history. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 09, 2025

J. Gresham Machen: Defending the Truth

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 06, 2025

The Crucifixion

Jesus' words from the cross reveal His heart of forgiveness and redemption, even for those who crucified Him, highlighting the concept of invincible ignorance and the covenant of redemption that led to His sacrifice. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 05, 2025

Elijah

The prophets in Biblical history were uniquely called of God and gifted for the specific task of being the conscience of God's people. Elijah, a significant figure in the Old Testament, was a prophet who stood against the pagan practices of the time, calling the people to repentance and true religion. His life and ministry were marked by the power of God, with miracles and confrontations with unjust leaders. The message of Elijah needs to be heard today and in every generation, highlighting the sovereignty of God and the importance of faith and God's judgment. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 04, 2025

The Resurrection of Christ

The resurrection of Christ is the heart and soul of the Christian faith, providing comfort and hope in the midst of suffering. Paul the Apostle emphasizes the importance of the resurrection, arguing that without it, faith is useless and our preaching is an exercise in futility. He presents a logical case for the resurrection, using the if-then conditional structure of reasoning to show that if there is no resurrection, then Christ is not raised, and our faith is futile. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 03, 2025

Life after Death?

The question of life after death has puzzled humanity for millennia, with various cultures and philosophies offering different perspectives. Jesus' words in John 14 offer comfort and reassurance, promising a place in the Father's house for those who believe in Him. The concept of eternal existence and the possibility of a resurrection are explored, providing hope and solace for those facing suffering and pain. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 02, 2025

Dying in Faith

When the Bible speaks of death, it's less concerned with the manner of death and more concerned with whether or not the individual died in sin or died in faith. The distinction between dying in faith and dying in sin is crucial, as it determines the state of one's soul at the moment of death. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 01, 2025

Suffering: A Divine Vocation

The nature of suffering and its relationship to God's plan is explored through biblical examples, including the stories of Job and Jesus, who were called to suffer for God's glory. The concept of vocation is examined, and the idea that suffering can be a divine call is discussed. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 31, 2025

Suffering: A Case Study

The relationship between God's sovereignty and human suffering is explored, revealing that pain and illness can have a purpose, and that God is intimately involved in the lives of those who suffer. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 30, 2025

Jesus and Division

Jesus Christ's teachings emphasize the importance of truth and the conflict it can bring. He explains that His mission is not to bring peace, but a sword, symbolizing the divisive nature of truth. This conflict can lead to separation and division, even within families, as seen in the experiences of those who have converted to Christianity. The concept of antithesis, where every truth has a corresponding falsehood, is crucial in understanding the nature of truth and the need to deny the antithesis in order to affirm one's faith. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 29, 2025

How to Be a Good Steward

God's ownership of all things and our responsibility as stewards to manage resources, allocate time, and serve Him with our substance, including the practice of tithing and investing in the kingdom of God. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 28, 2025

Bible Basics

Growing up in the church and experiences in local churches and classrooms have shaped the vision of Stephen Nichols for his book Bible Basics, which introduces the next generation to the basics of the Bible, key structures of Scripture, and the Christian life. The book is not just for new Christians but also for seasoned believers to revisit foundational truths of the faith. Nichols emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible as God's story, which helps us understand who we are and where we fit into his grand scheme. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 27, 2025

Parallelisms

Understanding the principles of wisdom literature in the Bible requires recognizing different forms of writing, including poetry and didactic teaching. R.C. Sproul explains the concept of parallelism, a literary device common in Hebrew literature, and how it can help clarify the meaning of seemingly contradictory passages. [... more]