Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Did God Die on the Cross?
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Oct 8, 2025 The discussion revolves around a profound theological question: did God die on the cross? R.C. Sproul emphasizes the distinction between Jesus' divine and human natures. He outlines the staggering implications of God's death, hinting at a potential metaphysical collapse. The conversation touches on how all existence and motion depend on God's sustaining power, illustrated through personal examples of human contingency. Listen in to unravel these deep concepts that challenge our understanding of divinity and existence.
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Divine Versus Human Natures
- R.C. Sproul distinguishes between the divine and human natures of Christ, saying God did not die on the cross.
- He argues only Jesus' human nature perished while God's sustaining power remained active.
God As Sustainer Of Being
- Sproul explains that if God had died, existence itself would cease because all beings are contingent on God.
- He emphasizes that without God's sustaining causal power, nothing could live or move even for a second.
Personal Example Of Contingency
- Sproul uses his own existence as an example to show contingency by noting he did not exist sixty-six years ago.
- He attributes his being to God who alone has power of being within Himself.