R. C. Sproul

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  • What Does it Mean to be Born Again

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    Christians want to “do the right thing.” But it can be tough to know what the right thing is. Plus, it’s not just the big questions with which we must wrestle–ethical dilemmas confront us each day in every aspect of life. On what basis do we make all of these decisions?

    In this new, revised Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul argues that the Bible is the supreme source for ethical guidance. That doesn’t mean it contains a “Thou shalt …” or a “Thou shalt not …” for every conceivable situation, but it does provide ethical principles. With his trademark wisdom and thoroughness, Dr. Sproul explains how we can uncover and apply these principles.

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  • Knowing Scripture

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    The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, “The theme of this book is not how to readthe Bible but how to study the Bible.” He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, including

    • discovering the meanings of biblical words
    • understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables
    • approaching historical and didactic passages
    • being careful with predictive prophecy
    • discerning how culture conditions the Bible
    • choosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helps

    Now with a new preface, Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture.

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  • Getting the Gospel Right

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    Unity in the gospel is essential to the witness of the church. Yet that unity was tested by the release of two documents, Evangelicals and Catholics Together and The Gift of Salvation, which appeared to surrender the historic doctrine of solo fide (faith alone). In response, Christian leaders released a statement called The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration.

    Getting the Gospel Right, a companion to Sproul’s popular Faith Alone, contains the complete text of that statement along with thorough, point-by-point discussion and exposition, to make a strong declaration of the abiding unity of evangelicals regarding the gospel and justification by faith alone.

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  • Chosen By God (Revised)

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    Chosen by God by Dr. R. C. Sproul is a contemporary classic on predestination, a doctrine that isn’t just for Calvinists. It is a doctrine for all biblical Christians. In this updated and expanded edition of Chosen by God, Sproul shows that the doctrine of predestination doesn’t create a whimsical or spiteful picture of God, but rather paints a portrait of a loving God who provides redemption for radically corrupt humans.
    We choose God because he has opened our eyes to see his beauty; we love him because he first loved us. There is mystery in God’s ways, but not contradiction.

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  • Now Thats A Good Question

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    Now That’s a Good Question, R.C. Sproul answers more than 300 challenging questions about life and faith.

    Addressing doctrinal points and contemporary issues such as euthanasia, evolution, and abortion, Sproul covers more than three hundred topics in a personable, easy-to-read style that’s perfect for the lay person. New believers as well as those mature in the faith will find this book a solid resource for those challenging questions of life and faith.

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  • Prayer Of The Lord

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    The Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing, but many Christians struggle with prayer. Is there a right way to pray? How should we address a holy God? Does prayer really change things? Even Jesus’ disciples understood there was something lacking in their prayer life after they observed Jesus in prayer. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He gave them a model of prayer as an example to follow in communing with God.In The Prayer of the Lord, Dr. R.C. Sproul helps us understand how to pray according to the pattern Jesus set for us. Each chapter focuses on a single line of the Lord’s Prayer, shedding light on God’s holiness and our need to humbly depend on Him. Dr. Sproul reminds us that as adopted children of God, we have an unspeakable privilege in prayer-to call upon our heavenly Father.

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  • Consequences Of Ideas

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    Plato. Aquinas. Descartes. Kant. Freud. These great thinkers are still impacting the culture today-from public-policy decisions to world events, theology, the arts, education, and even everyday conversations. In this classic book, the late R. C. Sproul expertly surveys history’s most influential streams of thought, proving that ideas are not just passing fads-they have consequences for generations to come. Helping readers better understand how many of these ideas have shaped their own thinking, this book will empower Christians to be a Christlike influence in the world.

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  • Not A Chance (Revised)

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    Despite claiming unbelief in God or any higher power that may have designed or created the world and all that is in it, modern scientists often write and speak of chance as some kind of being or force that can actually cause things to happen. In one breath they push the evolution agenda and in the next they say that creatures were designed with specific traits. In this classic book, R. C. Sproul and Keith Mathison call the scientific world to employ logic and clarity in their discourse, to leave the word chance as an abstract concept to describe mathematical possibilities rather than an ontological being that can actually cause change. This expanded edition includes a new chapter dealing with the most recent attempts to defend irrational scientific statements. Two new appendices answer critics and review other literature on scientific discoveries that support belief in a Creator God.

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  • Everyones A Theologian

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    Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that it involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. Yet as Dr. R.C. Sproul argues, everyone is a theologian. Any time we think about a teaching of the Bible and strive to understand it, we are engaging in theology. Therefore, it is important that we put the Bible’s varied teachings together in a systematic fashion, using proper, time-tested methods of interpretation so as to arrive at a theology that is founded on truth.

    That is precisely what Dr. Sproul does in Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. This book is anything but a dry discussion of minute points of doctrine. Dr. Sproul, demonstrating his trademark ability to make complex subjects easy to understand, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what He has done for His people in this world and the next.

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  • Pleasing God : Discovering The Meaning And Importance Of Sanctification

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    How can imperfect people hope to please a perfect God? The answer is both simple and challenging: sanctification. Pleasing God takes an in-depth look at sanctification and its essential role in the life of every believer. Filled with Biblical insights, this release guides both new and seasoned Christians through God’s path for transforming His people.

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  • Are We Together

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    In recent years, some evangelical Protestant leaders have signed statements pledging themselves to joint social action with Roman Catholics. Others have refused to participate, declaring that, in their view, the statements went too far, touching on the gospel, which remains a point of disagreement between Protestants and Roman Catholics. Many evangelical Christians have found themselves confused by the different directions taken by their leaders.

    In Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism, R.C. Sproul takes his stand for the cardinal doctrines of Protestantism in opposition to the errors of the Roman Catholic Church. Sproul, a passionate defender of the gospel of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, cites the historic statements of the Protestant Reformers and the Roman Catholic authorities, then references modern doctrinal statements to show that the Roman Catholic Church has not altered its official positions. In light of this continuing gap, he writes, efforts by some in the evangelical camp to find common ground with Rome on matters at the heart of the gospel are nothing short of untrue to biblical teaching. In Sproul’s estimation, the Reformation remains relevant.

    Are We Together? is a clarion call to evangelicals to stand firm for the gospel, the precious good news of salvation as it is set forth in Scripture alone.

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  • Surprised By Suffering (Expanded)

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    Suffering often seems to catch us by surprise. One day we are healthy, comfortable, and happy. The next we find ourselves ill or injured, struggling, and distraught. The pain that invades our lives may come from our own suffering or that of a loved one. But no matter the source, we didn’t see it coming. All too often, our perplexity prompts us to suspect God of wrongdoing.

    In this classic book, republished in a revised and expanded edition, Dr. R. C. Sproul argues that we should not be surprised by suffering; instead, we should expect pain and sorrow in this life. Some are actually called to a vocation of suffering, and all of us are called to undergo the ultimate suffering of death. God promises in His Word that difficult times will come upon us, but He also promises that He allows suffering for our good and His glory, and He will never give us more than we can bear with His help.

    Dr. Sproul offers solid biblical counsel and comfort for those undergoing suffering and for those who minister to the suffering, counsel that helps believers stand in times of trial with faith in a God who is both loving and good.

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  • Mystery Of The Holy Spirit

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    Want to know about the Holy Spirit, one of the members of the Trinity? Bible teacher, R. C. Sproul deepens the understanding of the Holy Sprit as he explores the many different roles the Spirit has in our lives. Sproul deals with some of the most perplexing and frequently discussed issues with sensitivity. While the mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit is not dispelled – we are challenged to get to know him better and to look for signs of his work in our life.

     

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  • Knowing Scripture (Revised)

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    Table Of Contents
    Foreword
    Preface

    1. Why Study The Bible
    Two Myths
    The Clarity Of Scripture
    The Problem Of Motivation
    The Biblical Basis For Bible Study
    The Bible As Revelation
    Theory And Practice
    The Sensuous Christian
    A Matter Of Duty

    2. Personal Bible Study And Private Interpretation
    Martin Luther And Private Interpretation
    Objectivity And Subjectivity
    The Role Of The Teacher

    3. Hermeneutics: The Science Of Interpretation
    The Analogy Of Faith
    Interpreting The Bible Literally
    Literal Interpretation And Genre Analysis
    The Problem Of Metaphor
    The Medieval Quadriga
    The Grammatical-Historical Method
    Source Criticism
    Authorship And Dating
    Grammatical Errors

    4. Practical Rules For Biblical Interpretation
    Rule 1. Read The Bible Like Any Other Book
    Rule 2. Read The Bible Existentially
    Rule 3. Interpret The Historical Narratives By The Didactic
    Rule 4. Interpret The Implicit By The Explicit
    Rule 5. Determine Carefully The Meaning Of Words
    Rule 6. Note The Presence Of Parallelisms
    Rule 7. Note The Difference Between Proverb And Law
    Rule 8. Observe The Difference Between The Spirit And The Letter Of The Law
    Rule 9. Be Careful With Parables
    Rule 10. Be Careful With Predictive Prophecy
    Rule 11. Interpret The Bible With A Spirit Of Humility

    5. Culture And The Bible
    Cultural Conditioning And The Bible
    Cultural Conditioning And The Reader
    Principle And Custom
    Practical Guidelines

    6. Practical Tools For Bible Study
    Bible Translations
    Study Bibles
    The King James Bible
    Commentaries
    Concordances, Bible Dictionaries And Atlases
    Word Studies
    Foreign Translations
    What About Greek And Hebrew?
    Bible Software
    Bible Reading Program For Beginners
    Conclusion

    Notes
    Glossary

    Additional Info
    In this revised edition of his classic, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation.

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  • Intimate Marriage : A Practical Guide To Building A Great Marriage

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    Does your marraige fulfill your dreams? Are you not yet married but eager to wed? Are you afraid to marry because you’ve seen so few happy marriages? R.C. Sproul offers this practical guide to help married couples-or those seeking to get married-develop the skills of marriage. Diligently scriptural, The Intimate Marriage shows how marriage can have an abundance of joy when grounded in the wisdom of God. Sproul walks through some of the toughest things couples struggle with today: communication, sex, roles, divorce, anger, and more. He shares what the Bible says about each, as well as lessons he has learned from his own marriage of forty years. Questions at the end of each chapter will help couples apply these biblical principles to their marriages.

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