Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Without God, We Cease to Be
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Oct 27, 2025 Explore the fascinating concept that the universe relies on God's constant intervention for its existence. R.C. Sproul challenges the idea that nature operates independently, emphasizing the necessity of divine sustenance. He contrasts modern mechanical views with timeless theological insights, using an engaging billiards analogy to illustrate causality. As he critiques the cultural shift away from theistic perspectives, Sproul reaffirms the classical Christian understanding of reliance on divine power for all movement and existence.
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Creation Depends On Continuous Divine Power
- Nature has no inherent power and depends continually on a primary source of power.
- R.C. Sproul says that God moment-by-moment sustains every motion and existence in the universe.
Billiards Example Of Causality
- R.C. Sproul illustrates causality with a pool game where force transfers from cue to balls.
- He uses this example to challenge the modern assumption that observed transfers of motion operate independently of God.
Modern Mechanical View Versus Theism
- The modern secular worldview treats the laws of nature as self-sufficient mechanical forces.
- Sproul contrasts this with the Christian claim that no power operates apart from God's sustaining action.