New Releases by R. C. Sproul

Readers will be challenged to take the consequences of ideas seriously through this expert survey of history''s most influential philosophies-philosophies that continue to shape our lives for better or for worse today.

God is the embodiment of love. He created love. His character and His actions are defined by love. In Loved by God, acclaimed theologian R.C. Sproul explores the unrelenting love of God-a love demonstrated most fully through the Son. Sproul also delves into the perplexing aspects of God''s divine nature, such as how divine Love coexists with God''s holiness and sovereignty, and what the Bible means when it speaks of God''s hatred. A compelling book for all who seek to fulfill their calling as Christians-to love as God loves.

"The minister gently guided my mother away from the grave to a waiting car. I moved behind them in a grim stupor. I was confused. I was hurt. I was angry. One question pierced my soul...''Who are you, God? And why do you do the things you do?''" Thus began R. C. Sproul''s search for ultimate truth and a personal encounter with the living God. In Discovering the God Who Is, readers will journey with Sproul to discover for themselves the magnificence of God''s character and being, his power and personality. Sproul asks the questions many of us wonder about God: Is the Bible the Word of God? What is righteousness? What is the difference between a moral and a legal right? How does God create something from nothing? Does God change his mind? Sproul communicates deep truths in a fresh and easy-to-understand style. Join R. C. Sproul as he shares his passion for God and excites the reader to dig deep and know the God who is alive, who is real, who relates to each one of us in our lives.

A key figure during the Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards wrote this important discourse, The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God, in 1741, just after the revival had reached its peak. In his thorough exploration of the true and false signs of revival, drawn from 1 John 4, Edwards concludes that while a movement may be accompanied by excesses and questionable actions, these signs do not necessarily disqualify it as authentic. In a refreshing way Edwards embraces a genuine enthusiasm in these manifestations while stressing the need for biblical discernment. His critique is kind and gentle as he points to the true marks of revival: love and humility. In The Spirit of Revival, Parrish makes Edwards''s entire work more accessible by modernizing the text and adding explanatory notes. R. C. Sproul''s extended introduction compares the great theologian''s time to our own, and the preface by Edwards''s contemporary William Cooper rings resoundingly to the people of God today. Edwards''s message provides more than just insight into the Great Awakening. It is a map to follow for all revivals in all times.

An Anthology of Advent readings, collected from the works of 22 classic and contemporary theologians with a high view of Scripture, it will help in preparing your heart to honor the sacredness of each Christmas season.

Develops a view of ultimate reality that answers satifactorily life''s ultimate quesitons (e.g., What is the purpose of everything? What''s the standard for moral decisions?

Explore the most monumental story ever recorded. Theologian Sproul and bestselling author Wolgemuth have collaborated to highlight the essence of God''s voice, activity, and purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments in an understandable and thoroughly readable form.

In this powerful book, graduates will deepen their faith and gain a greater understanding of how Christianity stacks up against other worldviews.

Does your marriage 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 marriages 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. "My hope is that your marriage will be an adventure, exciting and fulfilling," says Sproul. Questions at the end of each chapter will help couples apply these biblical principles to their marriages. Book jacket.

Covers all aspects of divine providence. Written for all who face the hard questions of providence in the concrete arena of faith, "this book is an effort to face those issues and questions that arise with regard to God''s providence," Sproul writes. "It is designed to look at the question of providence, not only from a doctrinal viewpoint, but chiefly from an examination of concrete experiences of flesh-and-blood people whose lives and struggles are recorded for us in sacred Scripture."

What is the role of the will in believing the good news of the gospel? Why is there so much controversy over free will throughout church history? R. C. Sproul finds that Christians have often been influenced by pagan views of the human will that deny the effects of Adam''s fall. In Willing to Believe, Sproul traces the free-will controversy from its formal beginning in the fifth century, with the writings of Augustine and Pelagius, to the present. Readers will gain understanding into the nuances separating the views of Protestants and Catholics, Calvinists and Arminians, and Reformed and Dispensationalists. This book, like Sproul''s Faith Alone, is a major work on an essential evangelical tenet.

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

Sproul covers Bible study, worship, prayer, service, and stewardship.

Explores the human cry for dignity, significance, love, and respect. Touches the aching void in the home, school, church, workplace, hospital, and prison. Foreword by Charles Colson.

Analyzes what Jesus said about when he would return and the last days would arrive (as in Matthew 24:34). Defends the trustworthiness of Jesus'' teachings.

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 sola 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.

A leading theologian explains the biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone and urges fellow evangelicals to embrace this classic Protestant teaching.

To be renewed in mind involves thinking beyond the way the world does, and R. C. Sproul shows us how this transformation works. It means believing the very essence of Christian thought and faith, which is summarized in the Apostles'' Creed. To lead readers toward renewing their minds, R. C. Sproul follows the outline of the creed while presenting the theology that you, and your congregation, need to know.

One of today''s most sought-after theologians answers more than 300 frequently asked questions about life and faith.

Drawing on Scripture and the testimony of the church''s great thinkers, Sproul looks at the role of God the Holy Spirit within the doctrine of the Trinity.

A combination of four power-packed books by noted theologian R. C. Sproul, this book offers theologically sound advice. It challenges readers to a deeper understanding of what it means to be mature followers of Jesus.

This book focuses on moments in Jesus'' life when His glory burst forth and was displayed to those around Him. It considers those points where His humiliation gave way to exaltation.

若想在自己的信仰上再上一层楼，本书是很好的一个开始。作者史鲍尔用很清楚且平易近人的笔法，在书中介绍了近一百种重要的神学观念。他希望借着帮助读者了解最基本的基督教信仰，培养出我们将来一生对真理的热爱。若想在基督里日渐成熟，这些基本的基督教信仰也是信徒不可或缺的基础观念。作者用清晰的笔法，将许多圣经观念中的神学定义解释得很清楚，读者一看就会明白。他善用日常生活为例，用平实的类比和例证使本书变得益加有趣、易读，能增长我们神学方面的知识。让我们快快读、慢慢咀嚼与消化，相信我们在信仰上必又会再上一层楼。