Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

When Jacob's sons came to Egypt seeking help, they met a man they did not recognize--the brother they had sold into slavery. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how Joseph's response helps us understand God's loving discipline toward His people. Get R.C. Sproul's New Hardcover Book 'Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer' and Teaching Series 'The Life of Joseph' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3300/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Trusting in God should not lead us to idleness. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses how, during a period of great abundance, Joseph diligently prepared the Egyptians for the years of famine to come. Get R.C. Sproul's New Hardcover Book 'Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer' and Teaching Series 'The Life of Joseph' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3300/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Through the many difficulties of Joseph's life, God was developing the gifts he would need to save Egypt from a national emergency. Today, R.C. Sproul considers what we can learn from God's providence and Joseph's wise stewardship. Get R.C. Sproul's New Hardcover Book 'Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer' and Teaching Series 'The Life of Joseph' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3300/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Have you ever felt that God was late in answering your prayers? Today, R.C. Sproul offers counsel from the life of Joseph for those who are waiting on the Lord. Get R.C. Sproul's New Hardcover Book 'Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer' and Teaching Series 'The Life of Joseph' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3300/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The worst neglect in our lives is a failure to seek the deepest possible understanding of who God is. From his expositional series in the book of Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul examines Paul's astonishing prayer that Christians may be "filled with all the fullness of God" (Eph. 3:19). Get R.C. Sproul's Expositional Commentary on Ephesians for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3270/ephesians-commentary Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Are the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit really three distinct persons? Today, R.C. Sproul appeals to the language used by the ancient church to carefully explain the biblical doctrine of the Trinity. Get Three Resources from R.C. Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3280/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

How is Christ with us to the end of the age, as He promises in the Great Commission? Today, Burk Parsons speaks on the Lord's enduring desire to dwell with His people and to use us in fulfilling His mission through the church. Get 'The Great Commission' DVD Series and Digital Study Guide with Burk Parsons for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3283/the-great-commission Meet Today's Teacher: Burk Parsons is senior pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, FL, chief editorial officer for Ligonier Ministries, editor of Tabletalk magazine, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is author of Why Do We Have Creeds?, editor of Assured by God and John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology, and cotranslator and coeditor of A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Teaching is an essential part of the Great Commission. But what are Christians called to teach? Today, Burk Parsons considers the church’s responsibility to make disciples who observe all that Christ has commanded. Get 'The Great Commission' DVD Series and Digital Study Guide with Burk Parsons for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3283/the-great-commission Meet Today's Teacher: Burk Parsons is senior pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, FL, chief editorial officer for Ligonier Ministries, editor of Tabletalk magazine, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is author of Why Do We Have Creeds?, editor of Assured by God and John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology, and cotranslator and coeditor of A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Since death is the penalty for sin, and Jesus died to pay that penalty for His people, then why do Christians still die? Today, Guy Waters reminds us what we must keep in mind when we ask questions like this one. Get 'Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian' by Guy Waters for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3282/facing-the-last-enemy Meet Today's Teacher: Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is author of several books, including How Jesus Runs the Church and The Life and Theology of Paul. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What happens when we die? Many wrong and dangerous answers have been posed to this question, but Scripture does not leave us in the dark. Today, Guy Waters brings the Bible's correction to four false ideas about the afterlife. Get 'Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian' by Guy Waters for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3282/facing-the-last-enemy Meet Today's Teacher: Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is author of several books, including How Jesus Runs the Church and The Life and Theology of Paul. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Death is a subject that the world avoids. But Christians need not live in fear. God has given answers in His Word to our questions about death. Today, Guy Waters opens the Bible to answer our first question: What is death? Get 'Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian' by Guy Waters for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3282/facing-the-last-enemy Meet Today's Teacher: Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is author of several books, including How Jesus Runs the Church and The Life and Theology of Paul. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Even when our bodies grow weak, God is powerfully at work in us to strengthen His people spiritually. Preaching from the book of Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul addresses our reliance on the Holy Spirit for the empowerment and vitality of our souls. Get R.C. Sproul's Expositional Commentary on Ephesians for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3270/ephesians-commentary Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

While the doctrine of the Trinity can be a difficult subject, it is both biblical and logical. Today, R.C. Sproul distinguishes between mystery and contradiction when we think about the nature of God. Get Three Resources from R.C. Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3280/donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Can Christians lose their salvation? How should we think about our loved ones who used to profess faith in Christ but no longer believe? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the biblical teaching of the perseverance of the saints. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology?' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3268/what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God's covenantal dealings with His creatures form the framework of redemptive history, and understanding the covenants is key to interpreting the Bible. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines the distinctive characteristics of these covenants. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology?' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3268/what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Bible contains God's message of salvation, and the Protestant Reformers did everything they could to ensure this message was heard. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the authority of sacred Scripture. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology?' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3268/what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Before we consider what is distinct about Reformed theology, we must remember that the theology of the Reformation embraces truths universally confessed by Christians through the ages. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines these foundational truths. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology?' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3268/what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We live in a day when people say theology doesn't matter. But if we love God, we will want to know all we can about Him. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian should study theology. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology?' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3268/what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Mary Magdalene was devastated to discover Jesus' body was missing from the tomb. But her grief vanished when the risen Lord called her name. Preaching from the gospel of John, R.C. Sproul calls us to share in the joy and proclamation of Christ's resurrection. Get Two Books by R.C. Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3256/donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

By His death, Jesus did not merely make the salvation of His people possible--He made it certain. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the doctrine of limited atonement strengthens Christians in the security of our redemption. Get Two Resources from R.C. Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3255/donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts