Renewing Your Mind Do You Really Need a Savior?
Jun 13, 2025
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, discusses the question of whether humanity truly needs a Savior. He addresses skepticism about Jesus' relevance, emphasizing human imperfection and the critical role of divine righteousness. Through the interaction with the rich young ruler, he illustrates the necessity of personal transformation for eternal life. Sproul argues that true goodness comes only with divine assistance, encouraging listeners to engage actively with their faith and recognize Christ as the sole Savior.
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Need for a Savior Explained
- God is perfectly holy and righteous, and if He is not, we would not need or want Him.
- Because we are not good, we desperately need a Savior to reconcile us to God's holiness.
Rich Young Ruler's Encounter
- The rich young ruler asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, assuming he was good enough.
- Jesus pointed out a final shortcoming: his attachment to possessions, which kept him from true goodness.
Jesus Challenges Human Goodness
- Jesus challenges the common belief that humans are basically good by focusing on true goodness.
- The barrier to eternal life is our lack of genuine goodness to meet God's holy standard.