When John the Baptist was born, his father Zacharias praised God in song. Continuing his series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul examines this song, the Benedictus, to consider what the birth of the forerunner to Jesus means for God's unfolding plan of redemption.

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Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that hits so close to home that it brings you discomfort? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to a passage in the book of Ezekiel that shows how even the most piercing verses of the Bible have been given for our good.

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The church is called to make the reign of the Christ visible to the world. Today, R.C. Sproul underlines the importance of equipping every Christian for ministry in the global advance of God's kingdom.

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Just because someone is a member of a local church doesn't mean he is actually trusting in Christ alone for salvation. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces the important theological distinction between the visible church and the invisible church.

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Can Protestants affirm the Nicene Creed when it says, "we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church"? Today, R.C. Sproul explains these four essential characteristics of the church of Jesus Christ.

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Every Christian has a vital contribution to make to the life of the church. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the Bible's response to those who say they don't need to belong to the body of Christ.

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The church is not an optional addition to the Christian life. If we love Jesus Christ, it is essential that we be involved in the church He loves. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us understand what the church is and what it means to belong to Christ's church.

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In the fullness of time, in the village of Bethlehem, a child was born for a specific mission: to save His people from their sins. Continuing his series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul leads us through one of the most magnificent passages in Scripture, the birth narrative of Jesus.

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When Jesus asked the Father to preserve His people in faith, why did He say, "I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me" (John 17:9)? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what this passage reveals about God's purpose for the atonement.

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The cosmos requires a cause that is self-existent, independent, and ontologically necessary. In short, the cosmos requires God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul defends the logical necessity of God's existence.

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