Renewing Your Mind The Necessity of Special Revelation
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Jan 15, 2026 
In this enlightening discussion, R.C. Sproul, a revered Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives into the critical distinction between general and special revelation. He explains how nature can hint at God, but only Scripture reveals the path to escape judgment. Sproul addresses the 'unreached native' concern, asserting guilt arises from general revelation. He emphasizes the necessity of Scripture for knowing God and highlights its divine inspiration, making a compelling case for the Protestant canon over the Apocrypha.
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Limits Of General Revelation
- General revelation gives broad knowledge of God but not the specific details needed for salvation.
- R.C. Sproul explains that nature reveals God's existence and power yet leaves humanity guilty and without the gospel.
Judge By The Light People Have
- Do not assume innocent ignorance exempts anyone from God’s judgment; God judges by the light they have.
- R.C. Sproul warns that the gospel is necessary for the guilty, so share special revelation where it is absent.
Why Special Revelation Is Needed
- Special revelation is necessary because creation alone cannot communicate the gospel.
- R.C. Sproul emphasizes that you cannot learn salvation specifics by studying nature or the stars.
