Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

Beloved for the way in which it highlights Jesus' care for those on the margins of society and for its care in telling the story of our Savior's life and ministry, the gospel of Luke has always been treasured by the Christian church. Dr. Sproul's expositional study of this inspired account of Jesus looks at the significant events of His life and His teachings while unfolding the meaning of both for us today.

Beloved for the way in which it highlights Jesus' care for those on the margins of society and for its care in telling the story of our Savior's life and ministry, the gospel of Luke has always been treasured by the Christian church. Dr. Sproul's expositional study of this inspired account of Jesus looks at the significant events of His life and His teachings while unfolding the meaning of both for us today.

In this lesson, we will study Richard Sibbes (1577–1635), the Puritan once called the "heavenly doctor" due to his preaching and way of life. Izaak Walton said of Sibbes, "Of this blest man, let this just praise be given: heaven was in him, before he was in heaven." He clearly enjoyed knowing God, and his relish is still infectious to those who read Sibbes today. He emphasized the idea of becoming like God through knowing and loving Him more. Sibbes himself experienced the transformation of God in his preaching, writing, and life. Sibbes never married, but he possessed a truly remarkable ability to form warm and lasting friendships. His warmth is tangible still in his writings.

In this lesson, we will study Richard Sibbes (1577–1635), the Puritan once called the "heavenly doctor" due to his preaching and way of life. Izaak Walton said of Sibbes, "Of this blest man, let this just praise be given: heaven was in him, before he was in heaven." He clearly enjoyed knowing God, and his relish is still infectious to those who read Sibbes today. He emphasized the idea of becoming like God through knowing and loving Him more. Sibbes himself experienced the transformation of God in his preaching, writing, and life. Sibbes never married, but he possessed a truly remarkable ability to form warm and lasting friendships. His warmth is tangible still in his writings.

In this lesson, we will study Richard Sibbes (1577–1635), the Puritan once called the "heavenly doctor" due to his preaching and way of life. Izaak Walton said of Sibbes, "Of this blest man, let this just praise be given: heaven was in him, before he was in heaven." He clearly enjoyed knowing God, and his relish is still infectious to those who read Sibbes today. He emphasized the idea of becoming like God through knowing and loving Him more. Sibbes himself experienced the transformation of God in his preaching, writing, and life. Sibbes never married, but he possessed a truly remarkable ability to form warm and lasting friendships. His warmth is tangible still in his writings.

The word Puritan is often misused today. As Dr. Reeves notes, it is often used to derogatorily. H.L. Mencken called Puritanism "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy." This abusive description is nothing new, as it was originally used during the reign of Elizabeth. Within the non-specific Protestantism she espoused, people generally considered the fanatics to be the anti-Protestant papist on one side and the precisionist Puritan on the other. At the other end of the spectrum, some today view Puritanism unrealistically as the only ideal expression of Christianity. This lesson paints a faithful picture of Puritanism, especially in relation to its convictions.

The word Puritan is often misused today. As Dr. Reeves notes, it is often used to derogatorily. H.L. Mencken called Puritanism "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy." This abusive description is nothing new, as it was originally used during the reign of Elizabeth. Within the non-specific Protestantism she espoused, people generally considered the fanatics to be the anti-Protestant papist on one side and the precisionist Puritan on the other. At the other end of the spectrum, some today view Puritanism unrealistically as the only ideal expression of Christianity. This lesson paints a faithful picture of Puritanism, especially in relation to its convictions.

The word Puritan is often misused today. As Dr. Reeves notes, it is often used to derogatorily. H.L. Mencken called Puritanism "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy." This abusive description is nothing new, as it was originally used during the reign of Elizabeth. Within the non-specific Protestantism she espoused, people generally considered the fanatics to be the anti-Protestant papist on one side and the precisionist Puritan on the other. At the other end of the spectrum, some today view Puritanism unrealistically as the only ideal expression of Christianity. This lesson paints a faithful picture of Puritanism, especially in relation to its convictions.

As we look ahead to 2017 and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Dr. Michael Reeves talks to Lee Webb about the important differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics regarding the doctrine of justification. Dr. Reeves addresses the question, "Is the Reformation over?" And he has fascinating insights about how the Vatican plans to treat the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

As we look ahead to 2017 and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Dr. Michael Reeves talks to Lee Webb about the important differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics regarding the doctrine of justification. Dr. Reeves addresses the question, "Is the Reformation over?" And he has fascinating insights about how the Vatican plans to treat the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

As we look ahead to 2017 and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Dr. Michael Reeves talks to Lee Webb about the important differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics regarding the doctrine of justification. Dr. Reeves addresses the question, "Is the Reformation over?" And he has fascinating insights about how the Vatican plans to treat the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Ligonier Ministries teamed up with LifeWay Research to conduct The State of Theology study for 2016, a poll which surveyed the theological beliefs of 3,000 Americans. Listen today as Chris Larson, Dr. Stephen Nichols and Lee Webb discuss the survey and its findings. To view the survey and findings visit TheStateOfTheology.com.

Ligonier Ministries teamed up with LifeWay Research to conduct The State of Theology study for 2016, a poll which surveyed the theological beliefs of 3,000 Americans. Listen today as Chris Larson, Dr. Stephen Nichols and Lee Webb discuss the survey and its findings. To view the survey and findings visit TheStateOfTheology.com.

Ligonier Ministries teamed up with LifeWay Research to conduct The State of Theology study for 2016, a poll which surveyed the theological beliefs of 3,000 Americans. Listen today as Chris Larson, Dr. Stephen Nichols and Lee Webb discuss the survey and its findings. To view the survey and findings visit TheStateOfTheology.com.

This imaginative tale from R.C. Sproul, based on a true story, begins one evening with Mr. McFarland leading family devotions. When his daughter asks him how she should pray, Mr. McFarland shares a 500-year-old story about a barber and his famous customer. Master Peter is a barber well-known to all in his village. One day, when Martin Luther the Reformer walks into his shop, the barber musters up the courage to ask the outlawed monk how to pray. Luther responds by writing a letter to the barber. The barber's life and many others' are changed as they encounter a model for prayer by using the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostles' Creed.