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The biblical teaching that Christ was the Suffering Servant who carried the sins of His people on the cross is vividly brought home in this children's storybook from Dr. R.C. Sproul. Listen as Davey the Donkey offers his unique perspective on the events of Passion Week.

When a friend or loved one abandons the faith, it stirs up the important question: "Can Christians lose their salvation?" Some people believe, "once saved, always saved," while others disagree entirely. In this lesson, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the theological basis for the perseverance of the saints.

Scripture boldly declares that all Christians were once dead in sins and transgressions. But this begs the question: "How can the dead place their faith in Christ?" The answer to this question is contained in the doctrine of irresistible grace.

The most popular view of the atonement is that Jesus died for everyone - for all people, in all places, at all times - and people only need to place their faith in Christ in order to receive the benefits of the cross. But as we'll discover, there are serious Scriptural problems with this view.

Throughout church history, Christians have promoted countless ways to overcome the desires of the flesh, from self-mutilation to chastity and sacrificial service. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that the only way to vanquish the flesh is the Spirit-empowered process of sanctification.

Throughout church history, Christians have promoted countless ways to overcome the desires of the flesh, from self-mutilation to chastity and sacrificial service. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that the only way to vanquish the flesh is the Spirit-empowered process of sanctification.

What was it that brought you to Christ? Was it a free choice on your part, or did God elect you for salvation? Reformed theology includes the doctrine of unconditional election, but some have raised the cry that this doctrine is unfair and therefore untrue. In this message, Dr. Sproul helps us understand the truth of this essential doctrine.

The Bible teaches that we are all sinners, but how sinful are we? What real effects did the fall have on the average everyday sinner? Can we still choose to do good when we want to? Or, are we limited by the debilitating effects of sin's power?

Ever since the fall in Genesis chapter 3, humanity has been forever marred by sin. The theological term for the depth of human sin is "total depravity." But what does depravity mean? And does "total" mean we're as bad as we could possibly get? Can we make improvements on ourselves to escape the effects of total depravity?

In order to understand the complete biblical drama of redemption, it's essential that we grasp the important role played by God's covenants with humanity. In this lesson you'll hear the covenantal framework of redemption that finds its final resolution in the work of Christ.

The doctrine of justification by faith alone stands as one of the pillars of the Reformation. Yet surprisingly, Protestants and Catholics alike affirm this doctrine. In this lesson, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains what each tradition means when they affirm "justification by faith" and shows how the Reformed tradition aligns more accurately with Scripture.

Sometimes popular Bible teachers proclaim that everyone is a child of God, both believer and non-believer alike. Unfortunately, the biblical basis for such statements is lacking. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the different schools of thought on the children of God.

Christians ought to submit to the God-given authority of church leadership. But what happens when the church strays from its divine mission or starts teaching heresy? Where can we find a corrective? This question has been posed throughout history, but the sixteenth century Reformers answered it with the Latin phrase, Sola Scriptura.

The basic creeds of the Catholic, Evangelical and Reformed traditions are nearly identical. Their common beliefs form the core of Christian theology. Yet, even while avowing the same key doctrines, each tradition means something different by their affirmation. This lesson explores the various interpretations of God's sovereignty.

Many Christians today have only a shallow understanding of doctrine. Labels like Catholic, Dispensational, Evangelical, Pentecostal and Reformed all seem familiar, but many don't know the differences. In this message, we begin a series examining the distinctive aspects of Reformed theology.