Renewing Your Mind Man: The Supreme Paradox
Nov 17, 2025
In this discussion, R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and an influential Reformed theologian, delves into the nature of humanity according to God's perspective. He critiques modern definitions of what it means to be human, emphasizing that they often fall short. Sproul also explores self-consciousness, drawing on Pascal's insights about the duality of human experience—its grandeur and misery. He surveys historical philosophical attempts to define man, advocating for a comprehensive understanding that transcends mere biology.
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Childhood Radio Memory About Classification
- R.C. Sproul recalls a childhood radio intro: "It's a bird... It's Superman."
- He uses it to illustrate how obvious distinctions can be lost without proper understanding.
Mutual Dependence Of Knowing God And Man
- R.C. Sproul argues knowledge of God and knowledge of man are mutually interdependent.
- Understanding one clarifies the other because man is made in God's image.
Limits Of Defining Humans As Homo Sapiens
- Modern definitions often reduce humanity to homo sapiens, emphasizing intellect.
- Sproul warns this narrows human identity to degree rather than kind.
