Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

When we face physical difficulty, we tend to cry out for relief from the discomfort. Today a blind man receives his sight. But was that his greatest need?

Can a person outside the Roman Catholic Church be saved? Dr. Sproul gives us the answer to this question, as he helps us understand the relationship of the Roman Catholic Church and its teaching on salvation. To understand where it stands today, Dr. Sproul looks back in history at earlier teachings, in this message entitled "The Church and Salvation."

Papal infallibility has been debated for centuries, and soundly rejected by Protestants. Is the pope incapable of error when pronouncing church doctrine? Today Dr. R.C. Sproul helps us understand the history and the background of this doctrine through the lens of Scripture.

The Roman Catholic Church says that proclamations from the pope are infallible. Without error. Is that belief biblical? Today Dr. Sproul provides the historical and theological background in a helpful and respectful critique.

Where is the ultimate authority in the church? The Roman Catholic Church claims to be the one true church established by Christ Himself. The Reformers of the 16th century didn't agree. Today Dr. Sproul explains the doctrines that are at the heart of this centuries-long debate.

Today Dr. R.C. Sproul begins a series that considers some of the areas of theology that are of perennial dispute and controversy between Protestantism and classical Roman Catholic Christianity. He'll give us not only historical background but also solid biblical conclusions.

At Christmas, many people could care less about what really happened two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. To them, stories like Christ's birth are discarded into the realm of myth and fable. Perhaps that's where your thinking once was, but the time came when all of that changed. In this series entitled The Messiah is Born, Dr. Sproul begins by reminding us once again that "It's Christmas."

At Christmas, many people could care less about what really happened two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. To them, stories like Christ's birth are discarded into the realm of myth and fable. Perhaps that's where your thinking once was, but the time came when all of that changed. In this series entitled The Messiah is Born, Dr. Sproul begins by reminding us once again that "It's Christmas."

At Christmas, many people could care less about what really happened two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. To them, stories like Christ's birth are discarded into the realm of myth and fable. Perhaps that's where your thinking once was, but the time came when all of that changed. In this series entitled The Messiah is Born, Dr. Sproul begins by reminding us once again that "It's Christmas."

What should we expect from Mary? Is there a message she has given that can apply to all people today? Considering this, Dr. Sproul revisits the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle, and where Mary had a word for all of us to heed.

How do we know that Mary was a sinner? The answer is quite simple. She says so and Scripture records it. However, before you relegate Mary to a category of ordinary women, be sure to consider all the facts. In this message, Dr. Sproul revisits Mary's own words recorded in the Magnificat that we may also rejoice in "Mary's Magnificent Savior."

Without question, there are stark differences between Protestant and Roman Catholic understandings of who Mary is and her role in redemptive history. But is there common ground where we can agree? What can we learn from the life of Mary that has application to believers today? Continuing this series on the life of Mary, Dr. Sproul teaches us some of the differences among Roman Catholics about Mary's role in redemption, but more importantly, that we can all affirm Mary as "A Model of Submission."

Does Rome really teach that we should worship Mary, the mother of Jesus? Does Rome teach that she is God's mother? When is it proper for Protestants to hail Mary? In this message, Dr. Sproul considers these questions and explains why Protestants, as well as Roman Catholics, need to be involved in Mariology.

The parable of the rich young ruler shows us that it is impossible for us to earn our way to heaven. But what's impossible with us is possible with God. That's one of the greatest definitions of grace that Jesus gives us.

The parable of the rich young ruler shows us that it is impossible for us to earn our way to heaven. But what's impossible with us is possible with God. That's one of the greatest definitions of grace that Jesus gives us.