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Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

December 07, 2025

Mary's hymn, the Magnificat, reveals her unique experience of being the mother of Jesus and teaches us about God's character, including his mercy, strength, and holiness. As we reflect on this song, we are reminded of the importance of faith and worship in our lives, and how we can respond to God's presence in our lives with reverence and adoration. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

December 06, 2025

Providence and Prayer: Since God Is Sovereign, Why Pray?

The Bible encourages believers to be actively involved in prayer, as it is a vital part of the Christian life. Prayer is not about changing God's mind, but rather about trusting in His sovereignty and providence. The prayer of faith can have a significant impact on the world, and fervent, effectual prayer can bring about much. However, prayer does not guarantee a specific outcome, and God's will may not always align with our own. Nevertheless, prayer is a privilege and a mandate for believers, and it is essential for courage, hope, and a deeper relationship with God. [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

December 05, 2025

News Flash: You’re a Saint! - Part B

A saint is a person who believes in the scriptures, behaves submissively, and benefits spiritually, living in two realms as a citizen of Christ and their culture, and experiencing God's grace and peace through their relationship with Him. [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

December 04, 2025

News Flash: You’re a Saint! - Part A

A biblical saint is someone who belongs to two spheres, living in this world but also in Christ, with a spiritual address in heaven. A saint behaves submissively, as a servant to Jesus Christ, and is a voluntary bondservant bound willfully to Christ. [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

December 02, 2025

AVIZANDUM: A Beautiful Story, an interview with Sarah French

Sarah French Carpenter shares the story behind her children's Christmas book, A Beautiful Story: Jesus and Saint Nick, which explores the connection between Jesus and the tradition of Santa Claus, and how Saint Nicholas was a real person who embodied the message of giving and selflessness. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 30, 2025

Bread of Life

Jesus teaches that those whom the Father has given to Him will come to Him, and He will not cast them out. This doctrine of predestination is a central theme in John 6, where Jesus explains that He has descended from heaven to give His life for the world, and that those who see Him and believe in Him will have everlasting life. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 29, 2025

The Lord's Prayer: Relying on God

When praying, it's essential to remember who God is and who you are, acknowledging your dependence on Him for daily necessities and spiritual strength. The Lord's Prayer teaches us to ask for forgiveness and protection from temptation, while also recognizing God's sovereignty and glory. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 28, 2025

Psalm 32: The Joy of Forgiveness

Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. David's words in Psalm 32 reveal the joy that comes from knowing one's sins are forgiven, and the importance of seeking God's mercy and pardon. The Gospel is a message of forgiveness and redemption, and those who trust in the Lord experience the mercy of God surrounding them. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 27, 2025

Giving Thanks

The story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus illustrates the importance of giving thanks and expressing gratitude, with only one of the ten returning to thank Jesus, highlighting the difference between being thankful and giving thanks, and the need to acknowledge and express gratitude to God and others. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 26, 2025

God or Chance?

The story of the Philistine nation's encounter with the Ark of the Covenant serves as a backdrop to explore the concept of God's sovereignty and providence. The Philistines' attempt to understand the cause of their calamities leads them to question whether God is in control, ultimately revealing their own atheistic worldview. This narrative highlights the distinction between theism and atheism, emphasizing that if God is not sovereign, He is not God. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 25, 2025

God Makes It All Happen

The concept of God's providence is central to Christian theology, emphasizing God's role as the primary cause of the universe, sustaining all things, and governing creation with absolute authority. This sovereignty is not limited by human consent or external restraints, but is instead an intrinsic right to rule, demonstrated through God's creation and ongoing involvement in the world. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 24, 2025

What Is Providence?

The concept of Providence refers to God's seeing everything that takes place in the universe, and his authority to change what he sees. It's a doctrine that deals with the difficult questions of how God's causal power and authority interact with human free choices, and how God's government relates to the problem of evil and suffering in the world. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 23, 2025

Bread from Heaven

Jesus teaches that seeking eternal life and spiritual significance is more important than pursuing temporary, perishable things. He is the bread of life, and those who believe in him will never hunger or thirst. Jesus' divine nature is revealed through his miracles, and he is authorized by God to give eternal life to those who seek him. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 22, 2025

The Lord's Prayer: Honoring Our Father

The Lord's Prayer is a model for prayer that Jesus taught his disciples, emphasizing the importance of addressing God as Father, praying for the honor of God's name, and seeking the triumph of God's kingdom. R.C. Sproul explores the significance of the Lord's Prayer in relation to anxiety, thanksgiving, and supplication, highlighting the role of the Trinity in prayer and the need to pray for the advance of God's kingdom. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 20, 2025

The Reality of Our Sin

The Christian faith emphasizes the reality of sin and the need for forgiveness, which is made possible through God's grace. The concept of sin is not just a simple external blemish, but rather something that penetrates to the very core of human being. The idea that to err is human and to forgive is divine is a common phrase, but it downplays the seriousness of sin and the need for accountability. The Bible teaches that sin is not just a result of finitude, but rather a result of disobedience to God's law. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 20, 2025

Ordinary Saints

Paul's letter to the Philippians emphasizes the concept of saints as separated ones unto God, emphasizing that every Christian has been set apart by faith in Christ. The letter highlights the importance of understanding and experiencing the extravagant grace of God, which is available to all believers regardless of their circumstances. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 19, 2025

The Duality of Man

The concept of the body and soul is a central theme in Christianity, with the Bible teaching that humans are composed of both physical and non-physical aspects. In contrast, the Greek philosopher Plato viewed the body as a prison house of the soul, and believed that redemption ultimately comes from the destruction of the body. This podcast explores the differences between these views and how they impact our understanding of what it means to be human. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 18, 2025

The Image of God

The Bible teaches that all people are made in the image of God, giving them inherent dignity and worth. This concept is central to understanding the sanctity of human life, the justification for capital punishment, and the relationship between humanity and God. The image of God is not lost after the fall, but rather it is a fundamental aspect of human nature that is reflected in our ability to mirror and reflect the character of God. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 17, 2025

Man: The Supreme Paradox

The question of what it means to be human has puzzled philosophers and theologians for centuries, with various attempts to define humanity in terms of biology, zoology, work habits, choices, and more. The concept of being made in the image of God is central to understanding human identity, but its implications are still debated among scholars and theologians. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 16, 2025

Feeding the Five Thousand

Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude of 5,000 men, demonstrating his power as the bread of life and the true bread from heaven. This miracle reveals Jesus' identity as the one sent from God to provide for his people's needs, echoing the Old Testament story of manna. The crowd's reaction shows they are looking for a political savior, but Jesus is the king of the kingdom of God, not the kingdom of man. [... more]