Renewing Your Mind Unconditional Election
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May 13, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, dives deep into the doctrine of unconditional election. He explains that Christians are saved not by their own choice, but through God's sovereign will. The discussion contrasts conditional and unconditional views of election, using Jacob and Esau to illustrate divine grace versus fairness. Sproul emphasizes the intertwined nature of grace and justice, encouraging contemplation on the balance between free will and divine grace in salvation.
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Election Is Prior to Works
- Paul's example of Jacob and Esau illustrates election is before birth and not based on works.
- God exercises sovereignty independent of human effort or merit.
Sproul's Personal Election Struggle
- R.C. Sproul shares his personal struggle accepting unconditional election during seminary.
- He admits initial resistance because it didn't seem fair that God's grace is given to some and not others.
Preach Truth Above Preference
- We must preach what the Bible says, not what we want.
- R.C. Sproul accepted the doctrine of unconditional election despite personal doubts because Scripture demands it.