R. C. Sproul Books

With The Prince’s Poison Cup , Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his series of books designed to present deep biblical truths to children on their own level. In this work, he focuses in on the atonement to show that Jesus had to endure the curse of sin in order to redeem His people from their spiritual death. When Ella gets sick and has to take yucky medicine, she wonders why something that will help her get well has to taste so bad. When she puts the question to Grandpa, he tells her the story of a great King and His subjects who enjoyed wonderful times together―until the people rebelled against the King and drank from a forbidden well. To their horror, they found that the beautiful water in the well made their hearts turn to stone. To reclaim His people, the King asks His Son, the Prince, to drink from a well of horrid poison. The poison will surely kill the Prince―but He is willing to drink it to please His Father and help His people. Richly illustrated, The Prince’s Poison Cup will help children appreciate the great love of God for His people and the awful price Jesus had to pay because of sin. A “For Parents” section provides assistance in unfolding the biblical elements of the story.

Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that it involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. They prefer to focus on the basic truths of Scripture and may even declare, "No creed but Christ." 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.

Short and profound Advent readings edited from R.C. Sproul's talks explore the Christmas story's details and their relevance to contemporary life. Combining scholarly insights with heartfelt applications, each day's reading is complemented by a prayer from a modern Bible teacher to enrich personal reflection. Sproul emphasizes the importance of slowing down to truly appreciate the familiar narrative of Jesus' birth, encouraging readers to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as they approach Christmas Day.

Originally published: Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2013.

In response to the good news of our redemption in Christ, the Christian life is a pursuit of holiness and the development of Christian character, yet our growth in holiness is often gradual. In this book a respected theologian explains how to overcome the obstacles that hinder our spiritual development so we can be conformed into the image of Chri

Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God’s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people today don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.” R. C. Sproul, in this classic work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. He paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christian to become holy just as God is holy. Once you encounter the holiness of God, your life will never be the same.

Few evangelical Christians today understand Reformed theology, even though it has become an immensely influential theological tradition. Recognizing only key terms relating to predestination or the five points, many Christians want a better explanation of the concepts and beliefs that make up a Reformed perspective. What is Reformed Theology? is an introduction to a doctrine that has eluded so many evangelical Christians. And who better to teach about Reformed theology than R. C. Sproul? In thoroughly expounding the foundational doctrines and five points, Sproul asserts the reality of God's amazing grace. For anyone wanting to know more about Reformed theology, this candid book offers a coherent and complete introduction to an established belief.

This book offers guidance for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and enhance their faith. It provides insights and practical steps to foster a more profound relationship with spirituality, encouraging readers to explore their beliefs and grow in their understanding. Ideal for anyone ready to embark on a transformative path, it serves as a resource for personal reflection and spiritual development.

As a Christian, you are called to be a witness of Christ’s Gospel, to be “the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” How can you make that kind of impact in a society filled with darkness and decay? Dr. R.C. Sproul shows you how in Lifeviews, a layman’s guide to understanding the many non-Christian philosophies and attitudes that affect and influence our contemporary culture. Lifeviews offers thought-stimulating information and insight on confronting today’s moral and social issues with an effective biblical response.Lifeviews also contrasts how Christianity and its competitors influence various aspects of our culture: economics, science, art, literature, and government. This book can help believers make a credible and effective stand for Christ in our culture.

In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul employs his unique perspective as a highly experienced pastor-theologian and a trained philosopher to provide well-considered and compassionate answers to the difficult questions that attend termination of pregnancy. Dr. Sproul strives for a factual, well-reasoned approach informed by careful biblical scholarship. He considers both sides of this issue in terms of biblical teaching, civil law, and natural law. This edition includes a new foreword by Dr. George Grant and has been updated to reflect developments in the issue of abortion. Appendixes provide further background on the issue of when life begins and list sources for pro-life resources.

Go with the flow. Times change. Nothing ever stays the same. So proclaims the voice of our age. But is this wisdom of the world congruous with the wisdom of God? Is the church really too old-fashioned, or has it turned a blind eye as the world crept in and redefined God's commands and His power? In fifteen clearly defined essays, John H. Armstrong and fourteen other evangelical leaders examine exactly what the sufficiency of Scripture and the authority of the Gospel entail theologically and what that means to us as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. What does the name 'evangelical' mean historically, and how has its definition been altered? Is theology really important to the modern church? What about 'seeker-sensitive' churches? Should we manipulate the gospel to reach those it would otherwise offend? All sorts of people are claiming they've had 'revelations from God.' Does God still speak to us apart from the Bible? Can Scripture really heal hurting people? Isn't that the job of 'trained professionals?'Examine the answers to these and other tough questions with some of the leading theologians of our time, as they respond to the challenges brought by neoevangelicalism to the authority of the Living Word.

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

The book offers a clear and accessible introduction to the Bible, emphasizing God's voice, activity, and purpose as depicted in both the Old and New Testaments. R.C. Sproul and Robert Wolgemuth collaborate to provide insights that make the Scriptures more comprehensible, appealing to readers seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical themes and narratives.

Autor w tej książce porównuje dwa odłamy chrześcijaństwa, broniąc czystej, biblijnej Ewangelii z pastorską miłością i szacunkiem. Zaprasza katolików do spojrzenia na swoje wyznanie z perspektywy protestanckiej, a protestantów do badania prawd Ewangelii przywróconych podczas Reformacji. Celem jest analiza istotnych aspektów nauczania rzymskokatolickiego w konfrontacji z nauczaniem protestanckim. Autor pragnie pokazać, że od czasów Reformacji nie zaszły zmiany w wierzeniach i naukach Kościoła rzymskokatolickiego, co sugeruje, że Reformacja trwa nadal i konieczne jest głoszenie biblijnej Ewangelii. Rozpocznie od autorytetu Pisma, kluczowego dla Reformacji, a następnie skupi się na usprawiedliwieniu. Kolejnym tematem będzie relacja widzialnego Kościoła do odkupienia, a w czwartym rozdziale porównane zostaną sakramenty w obu tradycjach. Autor poruszy także kwestię papieskiej nieomylności, budzącą niepokój wśród protestantów. Na koniec rozważy mariologię, analizując rolę Dziewicy Maryi w życiu chrześcijańskim.

Was ist die Bibel? Können wir ihr wirklich vertrauen? Viele Menschen glauben, dass die Bibel voller Fehler und Widersprüche sei. Bestenfalls könne sie uns einen halbwegs interessanten Einblick in das Leben und den Glauben von Menschen geben, die vor vielen Jahrhunderten gelebt haben. In diesem Buch zeigt R. C. Sproul, dass diese gängigen Annahmen falsch sind. Die Bibel ist das Wort Gottes, und deshalb ist sie vertrauenswürdig, maßgebend und irrtumslos. Was sie sagt, ist von lebensverändernder Bedeutung und sollte niemanden gleichgültig lassen. Wir können stets darauf vertrauen, was Gott in seinem Wort über sich selbst offenbart.

Démontrant une fois de plus sa capacité à rendre facilement compréhensibles des sujets complexes, R. C. Sproul passe en revue les vérités fondamentales de la foi chrétienne, nous rappelant une fois de plus la nature de Dieu et ce qu’il a fait pour son peuple, ici-bas comme au ciel.

Osiołka o imieniu Szary nikt nigdy do niczego nie wybierał. Aż pewnego dnia powiozł na swym grzbiecie Krola. Był z siebie bardzo dumny do chwili, gdy zobaczył, co na swoim grzbiecie dźwigał Krol. R.C. Sproul, szanowany teolog, autor i nauczyciel, w oryginalny sposob opowiada o mece Jezusa, aby przyblizyc dzieciom przesłanie Ewangelii Chrystusa Pana, ktory wział na siebie nasz grzech i poniosł go na Kalwarie. Z tej niezwykle ciepłej opowiesci dzieci dowiedza sie, ze Jezus był Krolem, ale i Cierpiacym Sługa, Zbawicielem i wzorem dla nas wszystkich w słuzeniu Bogu z gorliwoscia i wdziecznym sercem.

Christen sollten – unabhängig von den Lebensumständen – danach streben, ein Leben zu führen, das Gott gefällt. Aber insbesondere wenn wir vor wichtigen Lebensentscheidungen steht, fragen wir uns oft, was Gott von uns will. In diesem Buch umreißt R. C. Sproul zeitlose Prinzipien, die helfen können, Gottes Willen bei täglichen Entscheidungen herauszufinden und zu tun. Er zeigt auf, wie diese Prinzipien zwei wichtige Lebensentscheidungen beeinflussen: die Berufswahl und die Wahl eines Ehepartners.