What is the Relationship Between Church and State?
Crucial Questions
- By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 1 hours
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From the very beginning of Christianity, the relationship between the church and the state has been a matter of great concern. The issue remains confusing and contentious for many Christians today, as issues of political activism, religious freedom, and civil disobedience confront those seeking to understand this crucial relationship. Here Dr. R.C. Sproul examines the relationship by looking at the nature and mission of government, how Christians should view and relate to their governments, the legitimacy of state-established churches, how to deal with abuses of power, and the legitimacy of civil disobedience.
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Crucial Questions Series
What is the Relationship Between Church and State?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Length: 1 hours
Abridged: No
From the very beginning of Christianity, the relationship between the church and the state has been a matter of great concern. The issue remains confusing and contentious for many Christians today, as issues of political activism, religious freedom, and civil disobedience confront those seeking to understand this crucial relationship. Here Dr.... Read more »
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How Should I Think about Money?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 15 minutes
Abridged: No
SummaryJesus 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. "You cannot serve God and money," He warned. How, then, should Christians view and use money? How should they view and participate in economic systems?In How Should I Think about... Read more »
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How Can I Be Blessed?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 2 minutes
Abridged: No
SummaryThe Bible is clear that true blessing is only found in the presence of God and in His kingdom. Some of the Bible's clearest teaching about life in the kingdom of God is found in the Sermon on the Mount. It is there that we find the Beatitudes, a series of promises of blessing. In How Can I Be Blessed?, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores these... Read more »
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What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 1 hours 29 minutes
Abridged: No
When Jesus explained the necessity of the new birth, the Jewish leader Nicodemus asked in astonishment, “How can these things be?” Some two thousand years later, much confusion still surrounds the term “born again,” though more people than ever claim to have had the experience. In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul cuts through the... Read more »
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What Is the Church?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 25 minutes
Abridged: No
When the word church is mentioned, many people tend to think of a formal building with a steeple and stained-glass windows. For others, the word brings to mind the idea of a denomination. But the church is much more.In this booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul carefully and clearly explains that the church is a body of people saved by Jesus Christ and... Read more »
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What Is Baptism?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Baptism is taught in the Bible and has been practiced for centuries, but understanding of its meaning and respect for its importance is at a low ebb today. Confusion reigns over questions about its mode and its place in the life of the Christian, and as a result, even many evangelical congregations are downplaying its significance.This is not... Read more »
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How Should I Live in This World?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 2 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
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 Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul argues that the Bible is... Read more »
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Can I Lose My Salvation?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
Whether you can lose your salvation is one of the most pressing issues you can face as a Christian. In an uncertain world, painfully aware of the continued reality of their sin, and confronted by the Bible’s warnings about falling away, Christians can be tempted to think that true believers can lose their salvation.In this helpful book, Dr. R.C.... Read more »
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Can I Know God's Will?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: No
As human beings, we long to know that our lives will unfold in ways that we will find pleasant and rewarding. As Christians, we have a different focus-we want our lives to be pleasing to God. Thus, we ponder His will and worry that we are not doing what He wants us to do.In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul outlines timeless... Read more »
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Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 1 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: No
Many people in the church today are plagued by doubts about their salvation. Satan whispers that it is impossible that sinners such as they could be in a state of grace, and some churches compound the problem by teaching that it is possible for believers to lose their salvation. But assurance of salvation is possible in this life. Indeed, as Dr.... Read more »
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What is Repentance?
By: R.C. Sproul & Bob Souer
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 43 minutes
Abridged: No
“Repent and believe in the gospel.” From the beginning of His ministry, Jesus called people to repentance. Peter and Paul urged people to repent as well. The concept of repentance is central to the Christian life. But what does it mean to repent? Here Dr. R.C. Sproul unfolds the biblical concept of repentance. He looks at repentance as it... Read more »
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What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?
By: R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 2 hours
Abridged: No
Jesus was known for presenting many of His teachings in parables, short stories that illustrate a point. In His own day and in ours, Jesus' stories have often been misunderstood, and their riches have been overlooked. In What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the parables of Jesus, laying out their meaning and the rich blessings... Read more »
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Are These the Last Days?
By: R.C. Sproul & Bob Souer
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 58 minutes
Abridged: No
In this booklet from the Crucial Questions series, Dr. R.C. Sproul examines the discourse to glean from it truths regarding who Jesus was, what He really meant, and what His words mean for us today. Read more »
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What Is Faith?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 1 hours 27 minutes
Abridged: No
The word faith is heard often these days, but it is given many different meanings. Sometimes it is used in the sense of trust. Other times, it has more to do with hope. Perhaps most often, it is used to mean belief in something apart from rational or empirical support. Because faith is central to the Christian life, believers must have a clear... Read more »
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Can I Have Joy In My Life?
By: R.C. Sproul & George W. Sarris
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
Joy is a popular topic in Western culture today. Books explain how to find joy in a wide variety of activities. We speak of “joyous” occasions such as weddings and births. We sing about “Joy to the World” at Christmas. “Joy” remains a popular name for girls. But given the extent to which joy seems to be on our minds, few people seem to have it... Read more »
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What is the Great Commission?
By: R.C. Sproul & Bob Souer
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 58 minutes
Abridged: No
After His resurrection, Jesus gave His disciples a mission: to go to all the nations and make disciples, baptizing and teaching them. That remains the continuing mission of the church today.In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the Great Commission by laying out the biblical basis for missions, defining the gospel and evangelism, and addressing... Read more »
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Can I Trust the Bible?
By: R.C. Sproul & Bob Souer
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 56 minutes
Abridged: No
There is a common assumption that the Bible is full of errors and contradictions, and that its often-unusual people and events render it useless for today. These ideas are fueled by the teachings of scholarly critics, who seem to delight in raising questions about the Bible s truthfulness and integrity. But the critics of the Bible are wrong,... Read more »
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What Can I Do With My Guilt?
By: R.C. Sproul & Maurice England
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 1 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
Dr. R.C. Sproul has often asked unbelievers who deny their need for a Savior, “What do you do with your guilt?” The question often breaks through sinful complacency, because feelings of guilt over sin are common. Unbelievers may ignore their sense of guilt, rationalize it, or desensitize it, but it is there. It points to the fact that all people... Read more »
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What Is the Lord's Supper?
By: R.C. Sproul & George W. Sarris
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
The evangelical church is deeply confused over the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, with many believers being unclear as to what happens at the Lord’s Table. In some churches, it is practiced infrequently or irreverently.In this booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul cuts through the confusion to define the supper, demonstrate what it means, and show how... Read more »
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What Can We Know about God?
By: R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 36 minutes
Abridged: No
Jesus Himself said that knowing God is an essential part of salvation. We must know who God is, and the way to know God is to learn what He has revealed about Himself. In What Can We Know about God?, Dr. R.C. Sproul unfolds Scripture's teachings on the nature, will, and attributes of God, presenting a glorious picture of our great Creator and... Read more »
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Are People Basically Good?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 1 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
SummaryThe philosopher Blaise Pascal called man "the supreme paradox," because compared to all other creatures, he is both the most magnificent and the most miserable. What did Pascal mean? The answer goes to the heart of what the Bible says about man.Man is created in the image of God, but the Bible also tells us that man has fallen into sin... Read more »
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What Is the Trinity?
By: R.C. Sproul & Maurice England
Narrated by: Maurice England
Length: 1 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
The Trinity is truly a mystery. This doctrine teaches that the God of Christianity is one in His essence but three in His persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, there is no doubt that the Scriptures teach this triune nature of God. Yet the concept still challenges our finite minds.In... Read more »
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Who Is Jesus?
By: R.C. Sproul & Bob Souer
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: 2 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
No person in history has provoked such widely divergent assessments as Jesus of Nazareth. Some say He was a cunning fraud, while others say He must have been out of His mind. In many cases His story is altered to suit the fancies of those seeking to make Him an ally for a host of militant causes.However, as Dr. R. C. Sproul points out in this... Read more »
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How Can I Develop a Christian Conscience?
By: R.C. Sproul & George W. Sarris
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
In Walt Disney’s classic animated movie Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket sings, “Always let your conscience be your guide.” The Bible confirms that the human conscience is real and important, but it also shows that the conscience is not always a reliable guide to making moral choices, for it is twisted by sin. Therefore, a Christian conscience must be... Read more »
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Does God Control Everything?
By: R.C. Sproul & George W. Sarris
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: 1 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: No
Most people today believe that we live in a closed, mechanistic universe, that is, a universe that functions from day to day according to certain physical forces and causes. Classical Christianity has taken a very different view, teaching that God is the primary cause of the universe, but also that He is the primary cause of everything in the... Read more »
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How Can I Be Right with God?
By: R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
The Philippian jailer's question is as pressing for us as it was for the man who originally asked it. God is holy, and we are not. God cannot stand to look upon sin. How then can we, as sinners, be saved? This book delves into Scripture and church history to explore the Protestant doctrine of justification by faith alone, and in so doing, it... Read more »
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Who Is Jesus?
By: R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
A fraud, a madman...or God incarnate?No person in history has provoked such widely divergent assessments as Jesus of Nazareth. Some say He was a cunning fraud, while others say He must have been out of His mind. In many cases His story is altered to suit the fancies of those seeking to make Him an ally for a host of militant causes.However, as... Read more »
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Does Prayer Change Things?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Does prayer make any difference? Does it really change anything? Yes, says Dr. R. C. Sproul in this Crucial Questions booklet. Though we cannot hope that our prayers will change God's mind, prevailing upon Him to act against His will, we can be sure that prayer does change things including our own hearts. Plus, it is one of the chief means by... Read more »
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Who Is the Holy Spirit?
By: R. C. Sproul & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Most people today believe that we live in a closed, mechanistic universe, that is, a universe that functions from day to day according to certain physical forces and causes. Classical Christianity has taken a very different view, teaching that God is the primary cause of the universe, but also that He is the primary cause of everything in the... Read more »
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Can I Trust the Bible?
By: Bob Souer & R.C. Sproul
Narrated by: Bob Souer
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
There is a common assumption that the Bible is "full" of errors and contradictions, and that its often-unusual people and events render it useless for today. These ideas are fueled by the teachings of scholarly critics, who seem to delight in raising questions about the Bible's truthfulness and integrity.But the critics of the Bible are wrong,... Read more »
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