We’ve all experienced life-changing moments. Our calendars are marked with anniversaries of enduring significance. But Holy Week is a celebration of the most important week in history, the week that changed the world. It recalls Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem when the Son of God accomplished His mission to bring forgiveness of sin and eternal life to all who trust in Him. This book collects several of Dr. R.C. Sproul’s reflections on the climactic week in Jesus’ redemptive ministry. In these pages, you will: Examine the meaning of the Last Supper, Witness the drama of Judas’ betrayal, Consider the gravity of Christ’s atoning death, and Dwell on the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. Holy Week is a book for anyone seeking to understand the events at the heart of Christianity. Here is life-changing good news to help cultivate faith in and devotion to the Savior.

Why do I have to suffer in this way? In this broken world, we’re often threatened by deep heartache and enduring pain. Even if we’re prepared, suffering can catch us by surprise. But Christians can be certain of this: Our pain has a purpose in God’s good plan, and the Savior who suffered is still with us when we hurt. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers pastoral counsel to help us trust God in our darkest days. As we learn from biblical examples of those who looked to the Lord in their distress, we can be equipped to face suffering without losing sight of the goodness and sovereignty of God. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Does the New Testament have a message for us? From the opening verses of Matthew to the final page of Revelation, the New Testament covers a lot of ground. Each of these twenty-seven books teach us about Jesus and His gift of salvation, but it’s easy to get lost in the details. What are the main ideas to help us find our way? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows us how to navigate the New Testament by exploring its key themes. We must know Scripture’s essential message to walk by faith in Christ, live under His reign, and look to His promised return. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Didn’t Jesus say not to swear by anything? The idea of swearing an oath or making a vow may seem old-fashioned to us today. Why do we need to swear at all, and when is it necessary? What did Jesus teach about this subject? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul draws from the Bible and the Westminster Confession of Faith to show the importance of making oaths and vows—and keeping them. It’s a serious responsibility to remain true to our word and to honor God’s name with our promises. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

The book of Romans is the Bible’s most comprehensive summary of salvation by Jesus Christ. Beloved for its profound theological depths, this letter of Paul’s has captured the minds and warmed the hearts of Christians throughout history. It remains a favorite New Testament epistle for its rich presentation of the gospel, the power of God to redeem people from sin and transform them into the likeness of His Son. This daily devotional lets you spend a year in Romans with Dr. R.C. Sproul as your guide. The fruit of deep study and decades of teaching, his sermons are presented here in a unique format with accompanying applications from each reading. Set out on this yearlong study as you seek to walk in the power of the gospel, one day at a time.

There is no such thing as a neutral education. However we choose to educate our children, their upbringing is our responsibility. Are our children establishing their understanding of the world and their values on the foundation of God’s truth? Or are they learning a worldview that has no place for God and is ultimately hostile toward Him? In A Battle for the Mind, Dr. R.C. Sproul stresses the importance of developing a distinctly Christian philosophy of education. These biblical principles can vitally shape the lives of young people—and our own lives—for the glory of God.

Are you saved? This is the ultimate question, but it won’t make sense until you also ask what you need to be saved from. In a word, the answer is God. In The Great Rescue, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces the Bible’s message of salvation. Since God is holy and we are not, we stand condemned in His presence. We have no power to remove our sin or to escape His wrath. But by sheer grace, God has provided the rescue we need through the atoning sacrifice of His Son. Seeing that Jesus alone brings salvation, one question remains: Will you trust in Him?

The life of Joseph is one of the Bible’s most cherished stories. After a beloved son is betrayed by his resentful brothers, he must endure years of slavery, false accusations, and wrongful imprisonment. At every turn, Joseph’s faith is tested, culminating in a pivotal question: Will he save his brothers in their hour of need? In this dramatic telling, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows how Joseph foreshadows the greater Deliverer, Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to trust in the sovereign God who works all things for our good.

The Protestant Reformation happened a long time ago. Did this division in the church need to happen at all? What do Protestants and Roman Catholics disagree about, and why does it still matter today? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul guides us through the five solas of the Reformation, giving essential biblical teachings about the way God saves us from sin and has authority over our lives. Recovering these truths was necessary in the sixteenth century, and we need to know them today. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

We can all think of a time when our anger got the better of us. If we lose control of this powerful emotion, we can bring harm to our relationships and to ourselves. But is it always wrong to be angry? What should we think about Jesus’ anger at the Pharisees or the Bible’s descriptions of God’s wrath? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the important difference between righteous and unrighteous anger. Knowing this distinction can help us understand and obey God’s command to “be angry and do not sin” (Eph. 4:26). The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Names have significance. Many children are given names that reflect deep cultural or spiritual values. Similarly, some people have titles that carry a great weight of responsibility or reverence. What about God? What meaning can we find in the different names that He has in the Bible? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores several of the names and titles that God uses to reveal Himself in Scripture. These names have much to teach us about who God is and how He cares for His people. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

The book of Ephesians is cherished for its doctrinal depths and devotional beauty. Paul’s letter sets before us the blessings of salvation: new life in Jesus Christ and a new family in His church. As we read the prayers and doxologies woven through its verses, we see how the grace of God stirs us to lives of worship and gratitude. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul delves into the rich teaching, praises, and exhortations contained in one of his favorite books of the Bible. Take up this verse-by-verse guide to gain greater insights into the grace of the gospel and the glory of the Lord in the redemption of His people. Dr. Sproul’s expositional commentaries help you understand key theological themes and apply them to all areas of your life. Drawn from decades of careful study and delivered from a pastor’s heart, these sermons are readable, practical, and thoroughly Bible-centered. Here is your opportunity to learn from a trusted teacher and theologian as he leads you through God’s Word and shares his perspective on living faithfully for God’s glory. This is a series to serve pastors, small groups, and growing Christians who want to know the Bible better. Endorsements “Dr. R.C. Sproul, well known as a master theologian and extraordinary communicator, showed that he was a powerful, insightful, helpful expository preacher. This collection of sermons is of great value for churches and Christians everywhere.” —Dr. W. Robert Godfrey “I tell my students again and again, ‘You need to buy good commentaries and do so with some discernment.’ Among them there must be preacher’s commentaries, for not all commentaries are the same. Some may tell you what the text means but provide little help in answering the question, ‘How do I preach this text?’ Dr. R.C. Sproul was a legend in our time. His preaching held us in awe for half a century, and these pages represent the fruit of his exposition at the very peak of his abilities and insights. Dr. Sproul’s expositional commentary series represents Reformed theology on fire, delivered from a pastor’s heart in a vibrant congregation. Essential reading.” —Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas

"The bush was burning, yet it was not consumed"How can an unholy people stand before a holy God? Who is God, and what is His relationship to His creation? And how can we know Him? In Exodus 3, Moses saw a bush that was burning yet was not consumed by the flames. When he turned to look at it, God gave him one of the most profound theology lessons recorded in the Bible. There, God revealed Himself in a remarkable way, and as Dr. R.C. Sproul writes, His revelation in the burning bush continues to have relevance for Christians today.

Looking around the world today, it doesn't seem truth is all that self-evident. Indeed, everyone is doing what is right in his own eyes. This series explains that it is our duty, as ambassadors of Christ, to uphold Christian ethics as they relate to the culture in which we live. As he addresses topics such as relativism and pacifism and others, Dr. Sproul demonstrates that God's Word provides clear teaching and lays foundational ethical principles for the Christian life.

In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul surveys the great work accomplished by Jesus Christ through His crucifixion - the redemption of God‘s people. Dr. Sproul considers the atonement from numerous angles and shows conclusively that the cross was absolutely necessary if anyone was to be saved. Until we understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross, we will not understand the Christian faith. God is holy, so He cannot simply overlook our sin. That means we all stand condemned before His righteous judgment. In order to find deliverance from the wrath we deserve, we must look to the Savior who has paid the penalty of sin for those who trust in Him. In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul surveys the Bible’s teaching about the cross of Christ and the grace of God in redeeming His people. Endorsements “The gospel is a message of good news that something extraordinary has happened. At the heart of that message is that Jesus, God the Son incarnate, has atoned for the sins of all His people, turning away the righteous wrath of God. The gospel is a cross-shaped message. Sadly, in our day, this message is being re-shaped into other forms, and the results are not happy. We can give thanks for this volume by R.C. Sproul, however, because in it he steps into the breach once more to provide a clear, concise, and thoughtful case for the biblical and historic Christian gospel of the cross.” —Dr. R. Scott Clark “The cross stands at the very center of our Christian lives. Still, many Christians are confused about the heart of the gospel, for many deviant views are in the air. R.C. Sproul blows the fog away in this wonderfully clear, theologically profound, and pastorally rich work. Learn afresh or anew what God has accomplished in the cross, so that you will boast only in the cross of Jesus Christ.” —Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner

As the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew‘s Chapel in Sanford, FL, R.C. Sproul adopted the ancient practice of preaching through entire books of the Bible. Drawn from decades of careful study and delivered from a pastor’s heart, these expositional commentaries help you to understand key theological themes and apply them to all areas of life. Here is your opportunity to learn from a trusted teacher and theologian as he leads you through God’s Word and shares his perspective on living faithfully for God’s glory. This collection includes Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Galatians, 1-2 Peter, and Ephesians.

Christian leadership means ministering by the power of the Spirit, by the mind of Christ, and with the wisdom of God. —R.C. Sproul Who leads the church? This question is important for every Christian, yet it can sometimes get lost in complex discussions about the structure and organization of the church. Most essentially, we need to know what kind of leaders Jesus Christ has appointed to care for His people, protect them from error, and equip them for service. In Leadership in the Church, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at four primary leadership roles that are identified in Scripture, including the church offices of elder and deacon. This rich biblical study can prepare aspiring leaders and instruct Christians seeking to learn more about the church. It also aims to encourage leaders to depend on the Holy Spirit, who empowers His people for ministry.

These straightforward, short, and profound Advent readings have been edited from talks given by much-loved Bible teacher, Dr. R.C. Sproul, helping readers to benefit from his enduring insight and wisdom. They delve into the details of the Christmas story and reflect on how these impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application. Each day also includes a prayer written by a well-known Bible teacher of our own day, to guide your own reflections. As R.C. Sproul observes, the narrative of the birth of Jesus is so familiar to many of us that ”the words just slip over us.” So, take the time to slow down and dwell on the words of the Christmas story so that you arrive at Christmas Day full of awe and wonder at the birth of Jesus.

God gave us His Word so that we may know Him and live by His truth. So, what should we do when we’re reading the Bible and a difficult passage stops us in our tracks? Sometimes the solution is right there on the page—if we know where to look—while other passages gain clarity in light of the rest of the Bible or its historical background. With the help of an experienced guide, we can overcome the obstacles to our progress and know God’s Word more deeply. In Hard Sayings, Dr. R.C. Sproul applies his wisdom as a theologian and Bible teacher to some of the most challenging verses in Scripture. By showing us how to navigate tough texts in the Old and New Testaments, he outlines key principles to help us grow in our knowledge of God.

Art is all around us. Every day, we encounter images, music, and architecture that someone has created. But is there more to art than personal enjoyment and self-expression? How should Christians think about the songs they listen to, the books they read, and the films they watch? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that Christians should care about the arts because God is the foundation of all things good, true, and beautiful. When we understand art biblically, we can use it to glorify our Creator in our lives and in the church. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

The reality of death provokes a question we cannot escape: What comes next? Many people assume the notion of an afterlife is wishful thinking, but God has plainly revealed that the grave is not the end. We need to know what comes after this life so we can live well in the present moment. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul presents the Bible’s teaching about heaven and hell. Though each of us deserves God’s eternal judgment for our sin, everyone who trusts in His Son for salvation will be received into the endless joy that God has prepared for those who love Him. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Jesus appointed special practices, called sacraments, for His church to observe. As important as they are, the sacraments can be a subject of confusion and disagreement among Christians. How many sacraments are there? What do they mean? And who should receive them? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces the sacraments instituted by Christ—baptism and the Lord’s Supper—and shows how they confirm the cherished promises God makes to His people. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

In recent years, some evangelical Protestant leaders have signed statements pledging themselves to joint social action with Roman Catholics. Others have refused to participate, declaring that, in their view, the statements went too far, touching on the gospel, which remains a point of disagreement between Protestants and Roman Catholics. Many evangelical Christians have found themselves confused by the different directions taken by their leaders. In Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism, Dr. R.C. Sproul takes his stand for the cardinal doctrines of Protestantism in opposition to the errors of the Roman Catholic Church. Dr. Sproul, a passionate defender of the gospel of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, cites the historic statements of the Protestant Reformers and the Roman Catholic authorities, then references modern doctrinal statements to show that the Roman Catholic Church has not altered its official positions. In light of this continuing gap, he writes, efforts by some in the evangelical camp to find common ground with Rome on matters at the heart of the gospel are nothing short of untrue to biblical teaching. In Sproul's estimation, the Reformation remains relevant. Are We Together? is a clarion call to evangelicals to stand firm for the gospel, the precious good news of salvation as it is set forth in Scripture alone.