Most Popular Books by R. C. SPROUL

"Our Christian assertion is that there is more to our lives than ''now.'' If there is not then even the now is meaningless. But we say now counts. Why? Now counts because we are creatures who have an origin and a destiny which is rooted and grounded in God." --R.C. Sproul ------ There is no such thing as a meaningless moment. Since we''re made in God''s image and created for His eternal glory, everything we think, say, and do today matters forever. The question is, How should this truth direct our daily lives? For more than forty years, Dr. R.C. Sproul wrote his recurring column in Tabletalk magazine, Right Now Counts Forever, to apply the teachings of the Bible and Reformed theology to everyday life. No topic was off-limits because every part of our lives bears enduring significance. Through the years, Dr. Sproul helped Christians give careful thought to topics in theology and history, politics and current events, relationships and entertainment, and more. In this four-volume collection, hundreds of Dr. Sproul''s columns have been brought together for the first time. Written to serve the church, this treasury of theological reflection can help guide believers of all ages to live with eternity in mind and devote all of life to the glory of God.

Over 250,000 sold! The bestselling Christian classic on who God is. Central to God''s character is the quality of holiness. Yet most people struggle to define what God''s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people don''t quite know what to do with words like "awe" or "fear." R. C. Sproul, in this classic theological work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. Drawing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, he paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christians to become holy just as God is holy. With depth and eloquence, this timely book addresses: What Sproul calls the "trauma of holiness" How we reconcile God''s justice with his love How to know if we are moving forward in our pursuit of righteousness Once you encounter the holiness of God, your life will never be the same.

Challenges readers to understand God''s act of salvation so thatthey may fully grasp the glory of being saved.

Jesus said that knowing God is essential. The fact that God exists is obvious from creation, but in order to know who God is, we must learn what He has revealed about Himself in the Bible. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains what Scripture teaches about God''s nature, will, and attributes, presenting a glorious picture of the one true God--the God we are called to know, trust, and obey. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Peter wrote two letters to encourage churches to stand firm under persecution. The apostle Peter himself was familiar with persecution, as he probably wrote the letters from Rome, awaiting his death. From his own suffering Peter joins in fellowship with “elect exiles of the dispersion” by urging them to “rejoice, though now for a little while . . . you have been grieved by various trials.” His inspired challenges to live a life worthy of the gospel hold great relevance for us today. Pastor and scholar R. C. Sproul has preached through Peter’s letters and has now compiled these sermons into one volume. This St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary will enable readers to glean from Sproul’s wisdom and perspective on 1–2 Peter. The St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary series is the result of years of careful preparation and Bible-centered preaching. Delivered from a pastor’s heart for his congregation, readers will find this volume readable, applicable, appropriately paced, and thoroughly biblical. Here is an opportunity to sit at the feet of an eminent scholar and teacher, encountering the Word of God. Volumes on John, Acts, and Romans have already appeared.

This compact book outlines the controversies and implications of the central debate of the Reformation: justification by faith alone. Luther said that the doctrine of justification by faith alone is "the article upon which the church stands or falls." R.C. Sproul follows Luther''s lead in his concise and compelling work, now repackaged and republished. Justified by Faith Alone surveys the main tenets of the doctrine of justification in Roman Catholicism and evangelicalism. Sproul is careful to accurately represent Catholic beliefs and observes that while both traditions agree that fa.

If you say "nobody''s perfect," likely everyone will agree with you. Feelings of guilt over sin are common. A person may ignore their sense of guilt, rationalize it, or suppress it, but it is there. It points to the fact that all people are objectively guilty before God. So, what do we do with our guilt? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows how God can use these feelings to reveal our true guilt. Dr. Sproul then points to the only remedy--the forgiveness that God provides through Jesus Christ. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

We often hear people say, "Just have a little faith." But what is faith? Is it a blind leap into the dark? Believing something without evidence? How does the Bible define faith? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks to Hebrews 11 for a biblical definition of faith: believing God and living by His Word. Exploring the lives of God''s people in history, he shows how they trusted God when they didn''t know the future. Like them, when we face the struggles of life, we too must trust God. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

谁想成为神学家? 许多人对"神学"这个词很反感，认为它涉及关于教义细枝末节的枯燥无益的争论。他们更倾向于关注圣经的基要真理，甚至宣称"不要信经，只要基督"。 但正如史普罗所说的，人人都是神学家。这是因为每当我们思考圣经的教导并试图去理解它们时，就是在从事神学研究。因此，重要的是，我们要用经过时间考验的正确解经方法，将圣经的不同教导系统化地整合起来，从而建立一套基于真理且前后一致的神学体系。 这正是史普罗博士在《人人都是神学家》中所做的研究工作。这本书绝非关于教义细节的枯燥讨论。相反，史普罗博士再次展现了他化繁为简的标志性能力，系统概述了基督教信仰的基本真理，向我们重新阐明了神的本质属性，以及他为他的子民在今生和来世所成就的一切。

It''s common to hear people say that they "want to do the right thing." But it can be tough to know what the right thing is. On what basis do we make our decisions? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul argues that the Bible is the supreme source for ethical guidance. While it doesn''t contain commands for every situation, it does provide clear principles. With wisdom and thoroughness, Dr. Sproul helps us apply these principles to several major ethical dilemmas. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

The Good Samaritan. The Prodigal Son. The Pearl of Great Price. Jesus was well known for using parables to illustrate a point. These short stories can be simple enough for a child to understand, yet they are also profound and have left many puzzled about their meaning. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul walks through eleven of Jesus'' parables and the rich lessons they carry for us today. Dr. Sproul also explains how parables worked to clarify Jesus'' message for some--and to conceal it from others. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Dr. R.C. Sproul is one of today’s preeminent theologians. For more than fifty years his solid, practical messages have impacted and inspired generations of believers. The “Classic Theology Series” continues Dr. Sproul’s legacy. How Then Shall We Worship? is a landmark look at God’s design for authentic worship. Today’s church cannot seem to agree on what corporate worship should look like. Some choose contemporary forms, others prefer traditional expressions. Yet pop culture or the status quo do not hold the answers. God’s Word does. Dr. Sproul digs deep into rich Scripture passages to provide a guide for worship today. Readers will discover that God intends worship to be an unforgettable encounter between Himself and His people—a joyous experience engaging the worshiper’s entire being.

How to confront moral and social issues with a biblical response.

Jesus taught more often on money than He did on love or on heaven and hell combined. Why? It''s because money is one of the chief competitors for our affections. He warned, "You cannot serve God and money." How, then, should we view anu003ed use money? How should we understand and participate in the economy? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers much-needed biblical answers to these questions, and in so doing, he provides clarity as to how being good stewards of our money honors God. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Surveys routinely show that a majority of men and women believe that people are basically good. In fact, the Bible reveals that mankind was indeed created good. And yet, we all know people who have hurt us or others. And we have likewise done what is wrong. So what changed? Why do people lie, cheat, and steal? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains how we became morally corrupt and just how deep our corruption is. We don''t merely make mistakes; we sin against a holy God. But although this is bad news, it''s not the end of the story. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

In Choosing My Religion, R.C. Sproul shows the reader a clear picture of the basic two worldviews--the road that leads to God and the road that leads away. In Ultimate Issues, he shows why incompatible worldviews collide.

Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, international upheaval--Jesus said all of these things would be signs of His return. It sounds like Jesus was describing our own time, but was He really predicting the events that we see in the news every day? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at Jesus'' prophecies to consider a controversial question: Are we living in the last days? The answer may surprise you. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Many people today believe that, even if there is a God, He is not actively involved in this world. Biblical Christianity has taken a very different view, teaching that God, not fate or free will, is the primary cause of what is and what happens. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the Christian doctrine of providence, the teaching that God is the sovereign Ruler of the universe. Dr. Sproul then answers some common questions: What is chance? Is God responsible for human wickedness? What about human freedom? The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.