Ultimately with R.C. Sproul The Courage to Stand
Dec 31, 2025
The church faces a significant challenge with the pressure for cultural acceptance. R.C. Sproul highlights the dangers of compromising faith for popularity, especially among Christian academics. He draws inspiration from a friend's courageous witness despite adversity. The discussion emphasizes the importance of standing firm in truth, casting a call for courage in a world that often promotes cowardice. Ultimately, it’s a reflection on maintaining integrity and faith in the face of societal intimidation.
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Desire For Cultural Acceptance Harms The Church
- The greatest threat to the church is its desire to be acceptable to secular culture.
- R.C. Sproul warns that seeking acceptance corrupts conviction and weakens witness.
Stand Firm When Culture Is Hostile
- Do not wimp out when the world is hostile; stand firm in doctrinal convictions.
- R.C. Sproul urges believers to take courage and refuse cowardice despite social pressure.
Friend's Deathbed And A Stark Warning
- R.C. Sproul recounts a close friend on his deathbed who is dying in faith and joy.
- He remembers Jim Boyce calling the evangelical landscape 'surrounded by wimps,' which challenged him personally.