Renewing Your Mind The Enduring Word
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Jul 6, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, discusses spiritual growth and sanctification as laid out in 1 Peter. He emphasizes the importance of obedience and living in God's presence for soul purification. Sproul also expands on the call to love one’s neighbor, rooted in the Good Samaritan parable, highlighting that true love is active, not passive. Additionally, he encourages a return to biblical methods in worship and underscores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit within faith communities.
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Preaching Before God, Not Men
- R.C. Sproul shared feeling intimidated preaching before his mentor, John Gerstner.
- Gerstner reminded him preaching is ultimately done "before the face of God," which should overshadow fear of man.
Obedience Purifies the Soul
- Purification of the soul happens through obedience to God's truth and also results in greater obedience.
- This forms a positive, mutually reinforcing cycle between obedience and purification.
Obeying Means Deep Hearing
- The Greek word for obey literally means "to hear beyond" just hearing sounds.
- True hearing God's Word means accepting it fully, so it produces change and obedience in life.