Renewing Your Mind Implications of the New Birth
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Jul 13, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, delves into the transformative journey of being 'born again' in this enlightening talk. He emphasizes that true spiritual rebirth catalyzes a profound change in direction, urging believers to cultivate a hunger for God's Word as essential for growth. Sproul also tackles the issues of malice and hypocrisy within the church, stressing the importance of integrity and the necessity of purging negative traits for authentic faith. Overall, it's a compelling call to spiritual renewal.
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Necessity of Spiritual Rebirth
- Spiritual rebirth is necessary for salvation; without it, one cannot truly see or enter God's kingdom.
- Being born again means a new spiritual beginning, quickening the soul toward God by the Holy Spirit.
Put Aside Sinful Attitudes
- Put aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander as marks of the new rebirth.
- Rid your soul of these sins to reflect the change wrought by the Holy Spirit.
Understanding Hypocrisy
- Hypocrisy is deceitfully pretending to be more righteous than one is.
- Christians do sin, but hypocrisy is distinct because it involves false pretense, which should be removed.