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Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 13, 2024
The concept of God's justice and mercy is a complex one, with many people misunderstanding the nature of God's holiness and the consequences of sin. R.C. Sproul explains that God's justice is not about being cruel, but about maintaining His holiness and upholding the law. He also discusses the difference between justice and mercy, and how God's mercy is not a right, but a gift that He chooses to give to those who repent and turn to Him. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 12, 2024
The presence of God can be more frightening than natural disasters. Jesus' holiness and power reveal the sinful nature of those around Him, including the disciples and the Pharisees. Their reactions to Jesus' miracles and teachings demonstrate a fear of being exposed as hypocrites and a discomfort with the presence of absolute purity. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 11, 2024
When encountering the living God, people often experience fear and trembling, a universal reaction to the holy. The Bible describes God as holy, meaning He is great, good, and transcendent, with a power to be in and of Himself. This understanding of God's holiness is essential to the Christian faith, as it reveals the greatness and majesty of God, and the need for faith alone to access His presence. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 10, 2024
The holiness of God is revealed through the prophet Isaiah's vision of the inner chamber of heaven, where he sees God's majestic and holy throne, and the angels singing 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.' This experience reminds us of the importance of treating God's name with reverence and respect, and the difference between God's holiness and human corruption. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 09, 2024
The Bible reveals a majestic and holy God who is both transcendent and immanent, and His presence can be overwhelming and awe-inspiring, as experienced by Jacob in the book of Genesis, and by R.C. Sproul in a chapel on a winter night, where they both encountered the living God and felt His presence deeply. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
June 03, 2022
The concept of God's character is explored through the lens of the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the importance of understanding God's justice and mercy. The discussion delves into the idea that God's holiness is a fundamental aspect of His nature, and that His justice is not cruel, but rather a reflection of His mercy and forbearance. The speaker uses biblical examples to illustrate the difference between justice and mercy, and how God's people often take His mercy for granted, leading to a lack of fear and reverence for God's holiness. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
June 02, 2022
The presence of God can be more frightening than natural disasters, and the holiness of Jesus can evoke fear and trembling in those who encounter Him. Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the concept of fear and how it relates to our understanding of God's nature and our own sinfulness. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
June 01, 2022
The holiness of God is a fundamental aspect of His character, evoking fear and awe in those who encounter Him. This concept is central to Christianity, emphasizing God's greatness, transcendence, and otherness. As humans, we are drawn to the holy, yet often flee from it due to our own unholy nature. Through Christ, we can experience peace and access to God's presence, but still maintain a healthy fear and respect for His holiness. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
May 31, 2022
The Bible describes God as holy, holy, holy, emphasizing his majesty and power. In Isaiah's vision, angels sing 'holy, holy, holy' in the presence of God, highlighting his holiness and the importance of reverence in speaking his name. This understanding of God's holiness reveals the radical character of human sin and helplessness, and is a key theme in Dr. R.C. Sproul's series Fear and Trembling, the Trauma of God's Holiness. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
May 30, 2022
The Bible tells us that the glory of God fills the entire earth, but how often do we truly experience that presence in our daily lives? Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the concept of God's holiness and how it affects every aspect of our lives, from our understanding of His character to our relationship with Him. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 24, 2021
Alistair Begg explores Apostle Paul's approach to preaching the gospel, highlighting his decision to set aside eloquence and superior wisdom to focus on the message's content and the power of God's Spirit working in hearts beyond human words. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
January 05, 2021
The Bible reveals a God who is both transcendent and immanent, a God who is awe-inspiring and yet intimately present in our lives. Dr. R.C. Sproul's message explores the concept of the holiness of God and how it should provoke fear and trembling in us, highlighting the importance of understanding God's character in our Christian walk. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 25, 2020
The justice of God is often misunderstood as being severe, but it's actually a reflection of His holiness. In the Old Testament, God's justice is seen in His punishments, but this is not a cruel God, rather a God who is just and holy. The New Testament shows a different side of God's character, one of mercy and grace, but this does not mean He has changed. Instead, it's a demonstration of His patience and long-suffering towards humanity, giving us time to repent and turn to Him. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 24, 2020
The presence of God's holiness can be more frightening than natural disasters. The disciples' reaction to Jesus calming the storm reveals their fear of God's power and their own sinful nature. The Pharisees' hatred for Jesus stems from their own hypocrisy and fear of being exposed as sinful. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 23, 2020
The Bible describes people's reactions to encountering the living God, ranging from trembling and rejoicing to falling into a swoon. In contrast, the 21st-century church has adopted new ideas about encountering God, making the church experience more attractive but potentially losing the Bible's core message. The concept of God's holiness is explored, revealing its primary meaning as the otherness and greatness of God, which evokes fear and awe in humans. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 22, 2020
The Bible reveals God's holiness as a fundamental attribute, emphasizing it with the repetition of 'holy, holy, holy' in Isaiah chapter 6. This experience transforms Isaiah's understanding of God, highlighting the significance of reverence and awe in approaching the divine. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
September 21, 2020
The Bible reveals the character of God as a transcendent and immanent being, whose holiness is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Understanding God's holiness is essential to comprehending His love and mercy, and it is a fundamental aspect of the Christian experience. [... more]
A New Beginning
Greg Laurie
August 23, 2020
All believers should desire to grow in their faith But if we want to mature Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we need to use the tools God has given us to deepen our relationship with Him In this message from Acts and Psalm titled Faith Pastor Greg details the characteristics of every growing Christian Notes As Christians we sometimes don't realize all that God has done for us God has given us everything we need to grow spiritually Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling Philippians He who has the Holy Spirit in his heart and the [... more]
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