R.C. Sproul: What Is Evil & Where Did It Come From?

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  • @paulking8812
    @paulking8812 11 місяців тому +39

    Every time I listen to this, I'm reminded of the importance of this topic, hearing things that need to be spoken from modern-day pulpits. Praise God for His grace and faithfulness to communicate the same!

    • @edwardrubio6469
      @edwardrubio6469 8 місяців тому +1

      😢😊😊😅😊😅😅😅😊😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @vancemoody
      @vancemoody 6 місяців тому +2

      Indeed…..difficult when witnessing for sure.

    • @igazsag4839
      @igazsag4839 10 днів тому

      Why don't you read the Bible and remember it that way

  • @donaldjoy4023
    @donaldjoy4023 2 роки тому +175

    I love how thorough and diligent Dr. Sproul was in covering every possible angle on any topic.

    • @JonatasOliveira-mc5fs
      @JonatasOliveira-mc5fs Рік тому +7

      It's fantastic.

    • @rocketsurgeon1746
      @rocketsurgeon1746 4 місяці тому +1

      Except he didn't hit the real reason which is the rejection by way of a God given free will to accept or deny God

  • @drintx5734
    @drintx5734 3 роки тому +748

    I know he is at home with Jesus enjoying His presence this very moment, but we miss RC, don’t we?

  • @EdnaPenaflor-l1y
    @EdnaPenaflor-l1y Рік тому +23

    Praise God for this humbling and expansive message on sin.

  • @wally1452
    @wally1452 Рік тому +17

    Since 1971-72 I have (very much) listened to and read R C's writings...and loved all he has done. To take all the subjects on that which he has done and, for me, always staggered me with his God-given ability to make/enable me to grasp the truth...or even enable me to grasp a part of these things that nobody else ever came close to...or they never even tried to take these monumental questions on. He was very intelligent, yet he would be able to look upon the simplest of us and somehow very gently leave us with things to take away from whatever he was teaching.
    I am happy he is in heaven with his God and Savior in complete bliss, though I am still often wanting to see that beautiful face, hear that voice that I never tire of. Thank you Lord for such a man, such a wonderful friend as R. C.

    • @billreal76
      @billreal76 4 місяці тому

      @@wally1452 now RC knows for sure which baptism is right!

  • @paulwalker2229
    @paulwalker2229 2 роки тому +44

    Yes, miss him so much. His preaching/teaching & countenance are incredible blessings from the Most High. Thank you, Lord, for RC & his love for You.

  • @JerynToney
    @JerynToney 2 роки тому +122

    I knew this all along, but RC spells it out for me that I can not miss it: Man has been avoiding responsibility for his actions from the beginning of time.

    • @mandodelorian4668
      @mandodelorian4668 Рік тому +14

      Yes, the first time things ever went wrong, Adam says "the woman You gave me" and Eve, in turn, says "the serpent deceived me".

    • @edwinherrera6840
      @edwinherrera6840 Рік тому +1

      I guess God predestined that to happen

    • @jimmywhitlow2012
      @jimmywhitlow2012 Рік тому

      Please, God creates evil and if you would read your Bible, you would know that.

    • @sheilasmith7779
      @sheilasmith7779 10 місяців тому +4

      JerynToney: And why is it that humans avoid responsibility? Because they can. Because they were created as creatures capable of both accepting responsibility and of denying resonsibility.
      Once we understand the laws of the universe created by God, we know that no thing (living or non living) can exceed its design.
      Nothing magical or mysterious happened to Adam and Eve that caused them to act as they did. They were, as we are, perfect.....meaning the perfect design God created.
      "Perfect," means, as intended by the designer.
      God intended and created humans with free will, and unlimited desires to pursue.
      Abel desired to please GOD.
      Cain desired to please himself.
      And both acted on their will.

    • @sheilasmith7779
      @sheilasmith7779 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@mandodelorian4668
      And why did things go wrong?
      Because God created humans with the capacity to choose every action they take, and every desire they pursue.

  • @kevinmccauley3877
    @kevinmccauley3877 3 роки тому +41

    What I love about RC is he is honest enough to say He does not know. Not many teachers and preachers do that.

    • @mikeoxlong2144
      @mikeoxlong2144 2 роки тому

      Nobody knows anything much about the bible, I don't know why Christian apologists even bother to try to "understand" it. After centuries of debate and scholars trying to figure it out , still NOBODY knows for sure who wrote it and when it was written.

    • @Yesica1993
      @Yesica1993 Рік тому +2

      I always appreciated that about him.

  • @luisdavid797
    @luisdavid797 3 роки тому +98

    He really took it home in the last ten minutes. Love u RC! All the praise and all the glory be to our perfect God.

    • @davidwilliams5275
      @davidwilliams5275 2 місяці тому

      Love n miss RC. but thru recordings I'm with him everyday he is my teacher.

  • @pastorscottmaxwell
    @pastorscottmaxwell 2 роки тому +44

    I wish I would've come across this gentleman about 15yrs ago. But that wasnt part of God's plan for me. But I've got his teachings playing constantly now every question I've had with the Bible this man has made crystal clear. He's made my studying so much easier and I can now teach others with more confidence than I had prior. I hope all r.c.'s questions are being explained as I type this.

  • @RETSAMTV34
    @RETSAMTV34 2 роки тому +52

    Thankful and grateful to the Almighty for using this man to bring us good tidings! Such a blessing to hear and learn theology from a man that has passion in sharing! All glory be unto Him!

  • @billreal76
    @billreal76 Рік тому +48

    RC was a GREAT speaker. No matter the Theological subject, RC can speak fluently about it.

    • @rocketsurgeon1746
      @rocketsurgeon1746 4 місяці тому

      Confident speaker. False doctrine

    • @billreal76
      @billreal76 4 місяці тому

      @@rocketsurgeon1746 ok then ... Where do you say evil comes from

    • @rocketsurgeon1746
      @rocketsurgeon1746 4 місяці тому

      @@billreal76 people rebel with their God given ability to choose. Simple word study in the Bible for "repent" and "choose" will show plenty of verses

  • @GodSaveEgypt
    @GodSaveEgypt 2 роки тому +10

    God Blessings to doctor RC Sproul and all who provide such teaching... please continue providing more ...✝️🙏

  • @scottthebahamiannaturalist
    @scottthebahamiannaturalist Рік тому +3

    This is a really challenging subject to cover. Thankfully, GOD blessed RC Sproul with the ability to explain it.

  • @rafagambardella
    @rafagambardella 4 роки тому +40

    God be praised for the life of Sir. Sproul whose speeches educate us so very much!!!!!!

  • @phiwemnguni5958
    @phiwemnguni5958 6 місяців тому +2

    This man was just so brilliant. God bless Prof Sproul...wow. the way this discussion is so structure and delivered is just exceptional from beginning to end. He builds a lecture very well and teaches with abundant clarity. ❤

  • @larainehruby1376
    @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +23

    This teaching now becomes my primary focus for study. I am a serious student and have an extensive background in actually LIVING what Dr Sproul expounds so eloquently. My way of understanding “sin” is to think of it as an acronym where S stands for selfishness; I stands for ignorance; and N stands for negativity.
    How I wish I could talk with this great thinker now, but GOD would have me wait until I’m ready.

  • @friendyadvice2238
    @friendyadvice2238 Рік тому +3

    This is without doubt the toughest question there is in life. Where did Evil come from!!!

    • @Acts1723
      @Acts1723 Рік тому

      From Satan!

    • @friendyadvice2238
      @friendyadvice2238 Рік тому

      @NtwagaeMoalahi Yes but why???? Satan knew he was a created being and absolutely no match for God, his infinite creator. It's like me declaring war on the entire might of the US military on my own, armed with a water pistol!!! Ehat chance would I have. How does Pride play into that, to say Pride does not explain the why?? How could he have come to such a choice, being a angel if light and close to God.

    • @oleksandrhafurov3246
      @oleksandrhafurov3246 Рік тому +1

      Very deep question... As God is perfect.. He includes in Him all information from darkest side to holiest.. He isn't dark but he knows the information.. so evil had these tools in him too.. but there couldn't be another "God" as if God creates a god like himself.. it chooses it's own way.. very very deep thing.. that's why God made us not perfect that we need Him.. otherwise our destiny is where evil is.. when we have all the glory..all the power.. we can't basically stay with God... Cause we choose to be on our own.. But that's much much deeper than my text.. but maybe it helped a bit to understand that how PERFECT it is to be NOT perfect hah.. it saves us.. and gives us the LiFE in Jesus

    • @matteojay6052
      @matteojay6052 7 місяців тому +1

      It is the absence of GOd

  • @JohnBond777
    @JohnBond777 3 роки тому +9

    Patient Endurance is required for believers to await God's elimination of evil.

  • @frankf48
    @frankf48 10 місяців тому +1

    Love this man and his teachings.watched his teachings from the 80s and now.

  • @larainehruby1376
    @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +123

    What woke me up was getting stuck on the word “sin” and the concept that says “the wages of sin is death” and I realized I did not want to work for evil and therefore DIE, especially when I knew I was born in this body to overcome death - which through Jesus, this has been accomplished, but not by me, but by Christ Jesus, alive in me!

    • @larainehruby1376
      @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +6

      Note to Self on Sept 21, 2021: I wake to find my brief comment has been “highlighted” and I’m glad. Then the thought occurs, what if this whole internet game is just a way for someone to get more $ and there’s only an AI Robot behind all these replies? And I answer my question by wondering if the robots have souls - mind, intellect, and free will? Probably not free will. But their programmers and sponsors do have a soul to suffer the consequences of s I n. Only Jesus who is GOD in the human flesh knows the truth.

    • @swen6797
      @swen6797 3 роки тому +2

      @@larainehruby1376 John 3:21, 1 John 1:5-10. John 8:12. Abiding in light manifests truth (good, life), abiding in unlight (darkness) manifests evil (death, disease, sickness, etc). This is the immutable spiritual law in place. Read my post in-progress at the root comments thread.

    • @AC-zi1hm
      @AC-zi1hm 3 роки тому +2

      Amen!

    • @robmarshall956
      @robmarshall956 2 роки тому +2

      With all due respect Laraine what woke you up was God opening your blind eyes and the work of the Holy Spirit in your life 🙏✝️ this is what enabled a semblance of realisation of your reality, but even then it took more work by God to regenerate you agin your will, that’s what makes one’s conversion so remarkable 🙏✝️

    • @cardinalbaptist8175
      @cardinalbaptist8175 2 роки тому +1

      Lovely

  • @samuelbayssa9749
    @samuelbayssa9749 2 роки тому +2

    Hearing this kind massage i feel like the brothers of first century who hear Pauls preaching.
    Oh,God how blessing it is.

  • @wgterry73ify
    @wgterry73ify 2 роки тому +5

    He has his answer today. Praise be to God!

  • @created_by_the_divine_83
    @created_by_the_divine_83 7 місяців тому +1

    He did his work for the Kingdom of God, hallelujah ✝️

  • @garybryant8879
    @garybryant8879 4 роки тому +93

    Thank you God for strong men in the faith like RC Sproul. He is missed here but I know he is enjoying heaven and all you have waiting on those that have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior. I am closer to heaven now than I have ever been, and for that too I am thankful.

    • @mitchellc4
      @mitchellc4 4 роки тому +2

      The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
      Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
      Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
      Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
      John 17
      3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
      RSV
      Only-monos
      God-theos
      Monos theos
      Monotheism
      The Father
      Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
      Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
      Jesus has a God!
      Jesus died!
      God can’t die!
      God raised Jesus from the dead!

    • @incredulouskirk
      @incredulouskirk 3 роки тому +4

      Don't listen to the trolls, gary.

    • @eda8612
      @eda8612 3 роки тому +5

      Feels almost a little lonely with our mentors leaving us. Henry Morris I, Duane Gish, Sproul...God gave us so many great examples.

    • @LR-yu3mx
      @LR-yu3mx 3 роки тому

      Amen

    • @unggrabb
      @unggrabb 3 роки тому +2

      Faith is the concious suspension of rational thought

  • @TheRaggedFlygon
    @TheRaggedFlygon День тому

    I’m almost as Catholic as a person can be. But I can’t deny the world is better for having had RC Sproul having lived through it. He’s a titan of the Christian faith. It’s so obvious that he’s a good man. And I grew up a few towns over from ligonier ministries. God bless you Sunny Sproul

  • @prodigaljess
    @prodigaljess 2 роки тому +9

    One of the best teachings on this topic I've heard. God bless you, Dr. Sproul!

  • @tellycaster2592
    @tellycaster2592 3 роки тому +10

    I do desire to see you in Eternity, my brother. Thank you for your witness here on earth.

    • @salazarraul2792
      @salazarraul2792 3 роки тому +1

      His voice is easy to identify in heaven along with scourby!

  • @bruslinagarcia8680
    @bruslinagarcia8680 3 роки тому +58

    I am so thankful for these teachings!!!
    Thank you for uploading this wonderful teachings!!!

  • @TheGospelAssociates
    @TheGospelAssociates 3 роки тому +35

    He was on another level! The greatest theologian of the 21st century. God bless this ministry

  • @norwinsaloman2268
    @norwinsaloman2268 3 роки тому +11

    An good theologian.. Best teacher and needful preacher.. May God bless you sir. 😍

    • @patcola7335
      @patcola7335 3 роки тому +1

      He passed...

    • @kittygoose7973
      @kittygoose7973 2 роки тому

      @@patcola7335 really! Then I’m sure he is in heaven.

  • @austineukwu5236
    @austineukwu5236 Рік тому +2

    He was an Angel amongst us and He is at Home in the Presence of God.

  • @kotchstevens2321
    @kotchstevens2321 3 роки тому +17

    Love Dr Sproul.. funny & informative all at once...

  • @armengrigoryan8642
    @armengrigoryan8642 3 роки тому +24

    This was the most honest but direct answer to evil I have heard, which also presents many mainstream views on evil today that are also addressed and analyzed. Bravo 🙌

  • @thechristiannewbie9570
    @thechristiannewbie9570 2 роки тому +30

    There is only so much you can discuss in an hour. I would love to hear a full series on this.

  • @pomarpios2383
    @pomarpios2383 Рік тому +4

    Wow amen. Thank you Lord for this message.

  • @myecolife4333
    @myecolife4333 4 роки тому +31

    exactly the moment I am writing the word works in my daily agenda to make a list of works that I need to do for GOD this man speaking said the word works at the exact same time... This happens to me all the time... There are no coincidences... our GOD is great... Our GOD is awesome
    Adios from the mountains of Guatemala Lake atitlan... The land of Eternal spring

    • @tlafleur8433
      @tlafleur8433 3 роки тому +4

      Synchronicity happens to me constantly. Some minds seem to tune to the background universal information, both the implicate and the explicit modes.

    • @lisamarieromeo6122
      @lisamarieromeo6122 3 роки тому +1

      @Carmella D amen sister

    • @lisamarieromeo6122
      @lisamarieromeo6122 3 роки тому +1

      We can't work for our salvation.

    • @rapturebound197
      @rapturebound197 2 роки тому +1

      "Works".." that you need to do for God"?!?!
      I'm guessing (and hoping) you are just phrasing your comment wrongly. God doesnt "need" you to do anything.

  • @v42dyk36
    @v42dyk36 3 роки тому +1

    The only theologian of our day that have a guts to address the very confusing theme of our movement.

  • @nobaloneymahoney7940
    @nobaloneymahoney7940 3 роки тому +3

    Evil is not an illusion, it is a force to be reckoned with and Exposed. Brilliant teaching.

    • @donaldjoy4023
      @donaldjoy4023 2 роки тому

      You didn't pay attention. He says near the beginning that evil is NOT a force, nor anything like it.

  • @artiecisneros4691
    @artiecisneros4691 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, brother. I praise and thank our LORD for you.

  • @lisad.8133
    @lisad.8133 3 роки тому +62

    That was absolutely the most awe inspiring, thought provoking deeply spiritually and mentally gripping a talk that I have ever heard. Praise be to the Lord God for a gift as this man of knowledge.
    It just popped up in my video suggestions. So glad I took the time.
    God Iis Good.

    • @danap8500
      @danap8500 3 роки тому +4

      Me too! It just popped up and it was mesmerizing!

    • @jackforeman2742
      @jackforeman2742 3 роки тому +4

      Give Mere Christianity by CS Lewis a listen if you have not already.

    • @ChrisMusante
      @ChrisMusante 3 роки тому +2

      I have just stumbled across the only man I have found who would understand what God has revealed to me... 'the Un'. When he started to say that I cheered because I felt I had found someone that can grasp this 'perspective' and understand. And I missed him by 2 years. This is a tragedy.

    • @ChrisMusante
      @ChrisMusante 2 роки тому

      I don't have need of someone to listen to, I need someone that can understand me. And explain how suddenly I'm best described as Hisidic for all intents and 'alignment' purposes.

    • @lisad.8133
      @lisad.8133 2 роки тому

      @@ChrisMusante I'm sorry I don't follow you. What is Hisidic?

  • @haroldthomas-tw2ce
    @haroldthomas-tw2ce Рік тому +2

    This is basically why I say to some people I see however far I see both theological and philosophical because by grace I have been able to stand on the shoulders of these great preachers

  • @troybrown0102
    @troybrown0102 4 роки тому +135

    I so love the way RC teaches...he and J Mac are two of my favorite theologians.

    • @michelhaineault6654
      @michelhaineault6654 4 роки тому +5

      do not follow men voice when they are against Jesus voice.

    • @PK-mm8zc
      @PK-mm8zc 4 роки тому

      Pop

    • @nomadicrecovery1586
      @nomadicrecovery1586 3 роки тому +17

      @@michelhaineault6654 good advice
      Neither of those two men are against Christ

    • @michelhaineault6654
      @michelhaineault6654 3 роки тому

      @@nomadicrecovery1586 so why are they teaching the trinity of the roman catholic born in 325 nowhere teach in the bible? If you have a verse where Yahweh is saying I AM three different persons? But in my bible Yahweh ALWAYS CLAIM TO BE ONE and there is no other God beside Him.

    • @nomadicrecovery1586
      @nomadicrecovery1586 3 роки тому +11

      @@michelhaineault6654 first
      The bible DOES teach there were at least two divine powers. And do a real study in the Holy Spirit. Also seems to be YHWH.
      And Christ is referred to as YHWW by applying many Old Testament texts to him that can only be YHWH
      So immediately something odd is going on
      Also Jesus is said to have created everything. All things are for and held together by him
      Yet
      OT YHWH says he alone was there. No other hand assisted
      Something odd going on.
      Lots of other reasons why using only the Bible it really does appear that ther could be a triune God
      This isn’t made up out of thin air
      There is no direct statement of trinity
      There doesn’t need to be
      The principle need to have an explanation of how God is one God. Yet more than one person is dated to be God. Creator. Etc etc
      There is a very good reason the church struggles with this for a long time
      The trinity is the conclusion they came up with based on TEXTS
      Is it correct ? Seems like
      It. But maybe not
      But one thing I know
      Both sides claim absolute truth
      And it isnt that simple
      And I’d add this
      Say they are wrong
      Yet they love God. Have our faith in / believes Christ. Live a Christian life and await Christ’s return
      In no way is that AGAINST Christ

  • @keithgreene2007
    @keithgreene2007 9 місяців тому +1

    There's NO cold, only the absence of heat. Evil is only the absence of good! God did not make evil, men have only allowed the absence of good in their lives and therefore they become evil. I love RC Sproul's sermons! He was such a great man. 😊

  • @blueeyes6852
    @blueeyes6852 3 роки тому +31

    Wow!
    Even though I had to rewind and a few times, look up the meaning of some words he used, that was the most profound lecture I've ever heard!
    Thank you!

    • @LP-un7xo
      @LP-un7xo 3 роки тому +1

      That guy that u listen to,dont know jack,all evil come from the fallenig angel called Lucifer,and Lucifer is a spirit,a fallenig that was put out of heaven for his wickedness,and all evil and wickedness come from,the fallenig angel Lucifer,who is called Satan or the devil,or the great red dragon,which those are titles that the fallen angel Lucifer have,but Lucifer is the fallenig angel name is,which all evil come from,and Lucifer the fallen angel,put his evil in men and women,because the devil,who is Lucifer,has the power to get inside of man,and control him,and make man and woman,human bodies do the things that the spirit of the devil,want that human body to do and say,so that man in that video dont know jack,all evil come from Lucifer,the fallenig angel,that tried to take over heaven,with the other angels,that he lied to,that believed him,and the things he told them,and those angels that believed him,they fight against Jesus Christ the spirit,and the other angels in heaven,and lot and got put out of heaven,so evil started in heaven,with the devil,who name is Lucifer,and then the devil who is Lucifer,brought all that evil to the earth to man and woman,and the spirit of the devil,who name is Lucifer,who is a fallenig angel,talked to Eve in the garden of Eden,and caused her to eat,the fruit,off of the tree,of the knowledge of good and evil,and when eve ate the fruit,it did nothing to her,but when Adam ate the fruit,it caused the problem,and gave the devil the power to become the god of this world over man and woman,so the evil,that is in man and woman,on this earth,it all comes from the fallenig angel Lucifer,who is a spirit,and he has different titles that he go by,so dont listen to that guy,because he is not born again,filled with the spirit of Jesus Christ,and if u get filled with the spirit of Jesus Christ,he will show u,and teach u,that all evil and wickedness,come from the fallenig angel,who name is Lucifer

    • @robbieg.3462
      @robbieg.3462 Рік тому

      ⁠@@LP-un7xoyeh but that still doesn’t answer the question as to the origin of the evil that sprung up in Lucifer before being cast out of heaven.
      Bruh you are wrong about RC Sproul, the guys done more than his share of work for Gods kingdom.

    • @LP-un7xo
      @LP-un7xo Рік тому

      If u knew something about the word of god,which is called the bible,u would have read,that the Lord Jesus Christ,who is the spirit,that said that he created good and evil,so it is Jesus Christ the spirit,that created evil,and not the son of god named Jesus,who was a man,and yes there are two named Jesus in heaven,one is the spirit named Jesus,and the other is the son of god named Jesus,so Jesus the spirit created evil,and all the things that your eyes can see and hear,and also what u dont see and hear,Jesus Christ the spirit created it,because Jesus Christ the spirit can do what he want to,so u either go along with Jesus,and do what he want,or go to hell,it is your choice

    • @christopherhughey3186
      @christopherhughey3186 8 місяців тому

      ​@LP-un7xo that's amazing! Where do I find this? I've never heard this.

  • @ElizabethMayo-sf4wg
    @ElizabethMayo-sf4wg 4 місяці тому

    This is my third time to listen. I'm taking notes also. I'm sure I will listen yet again. I will tell others about R.C. and his sermons. 😊

  • @MasterJediDude
    @MasterJediDude 3 роки тому +29

    My mind is blown. Such a good sermon, with so many deep moments that get me thinking about how awesome God is.

    • @AlanLow
      @AlanLow 3 роки тому

      Which God?

    • @MasterJediDude
      @MasterJediDude 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlanLow the one true God, but you knew that already.

    • @AlanLow
      @AlanLow 3 роки тому

      So, of the thousands and thousands of gods men have invented, you have found the only one true god, and all the other people and gods are wrong?
      How lucky are you eh?
      Think about this, they can't all be right, but they can certainly all be wrong.

    • @who-lo-lolee-oh1079
      @who-lo-lolee-oh1079 3 роки тому

      @@AlanLow Yes. You also could be right or wrong. Is this your best argument against a specific God?

    • @AlanLow
      @AlanLow 3 роки тому

      @@who-lo-lolee-oh1079 I have not seen any evidence that would convince me of the existence of any gods so I have no need for arguments against any of them. Show some evidence and I will give my best argument.

  • @MrBigpoe
    @MrBigpoe 2 роки тому

    i enjoy the disposition of R.C. on every topic he is vastly more intelligent than i as a result of study and a great dedication to the word of GOD as it relates to the human condition that is to say we are a sinful bunch, i expect R.C would never answer question with a simple yes or no, if knowledge is power R.C. is a very powerful man in Christ given a great gift of the understanding of the word of GOD, you can see the joy of understanding and hear it when he speaks, God bless you R.C.

  • @davidhandyman7571
    @davidhandyman7571 3 роки тому +9

    If I fully understood everything about God, His ways and ALL the conundrums and difficulties, I would be equal with God, AND THAT JUST AIN'T SO.

    • @cheryladams9261
      @cheryladams9261 2 роки тому

      We will have eternity with all those prophets and past men and women

    • @cheryladams9261
      @cheryladams9261 2 роки тому

      It's absolutely a blessing to know that we have RC to help us grow
      In the Holy Spirit evem while he is with our Father in heaven 💙

  • @OnwardSosa
    @OnwardSosa 3 роки тому +2

    R.C Sproul ! Love you brother!

  • @larainehruby1376
    @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +3

    Actually, because R C is NOT DEAD, I am enjoying his sermons very much alive today and forever, GOD is GOOD to have created this Truth to BE so! ♥️

    • @RobbieBlue
      @RobbieBlue 3 роки тому

      This man is truly a blessing to teach the way he did.

  • @gilapo27
    @gilapo27 Місяць тому +2

    C.S Lewis writs in Mere Christianity "You can be good for the mere sake of goodness: you cannot be bad for the mere sake of badness. You can do a kind action when you are not feeling kind and when it gives you no pleasure simply because kindness is right; but no one ever did a cruel action simply because cruelty is wrong - only because cruelty was pleasant or useful to him.” Good exists because it is and it can be on its own. Evil doesn't exist because it requires the existence of good in order to be.

  • @bobbyjeanleblanc7926
    @bobbyjeanleblanc7926 3 роки тому +2

    I love the way you explain what evil is; it's NOT-thing.

    • @mariejules3947
      @mariejules3947 3 роки тому

      So untrue. It is the power of darkness/ demon. Shabbat Shalom

  • @sierragrey7910
    @sierragrey7910 11 місяців тому

    Dr Sproul brought out the true and heavy weight of the problem of evil-a heavy weight that can threaten our belief in a good and all-powerful God. And he shows the only way a believer can ultimately respond-humbly and scripturally.

  • @annexton3795
    @annexton3795 2 роки тому +8

    Thank You, my Lord and my God. How moving is this lecture!

  • @jp-qn4je
    @jp-qn4je 2 роки тому

    GOD GIVEN BRILLIANCE...to stir all of our thoughts and hearts and minds!

  • @larainehruby1376
    @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant! The LIGHT 💡 of TRUTH ♥️

  • @gigiis526
    @gigiis526 3 роки тому +1

    I miss this great man of God! I will never forget it when he said "What is wrong with you people". He was righteously irritated with the question of a person in the audience. It wasnt the first question that undermined the holiness of God . Some people tend to make a god in their own image. They dont understand the majesty of our triune Lord. They have yet to have that illumination from the Spirit. God is holy holy holy. A wonderful series to learn from is Rc Sproul's "The Holiness of God". It will change your life! Blessing to you........

    • @chrissonofpear1384
      @chrissonofpear1384 3 роки тому

      Pardon? How does that explain why He did not seemingly care as much about medieval Jews, @GiGi Is ?

  • @eileendunkley5086
    @eileendunkley5086 3 роки тому +42

    He is so knowledgeable . Doesn’t even use notes. What a memory !

    • @joshuafichtelman2605
      @joshuafichtelman2605 3 роки тому +3

      This could be an example of what one looks like to be anointed. It’s by way of the Spirit I believe when truth precedes through a vessel. Even through our own. Which is not ours any longer by definition . Paul said he was a slave to Christ. Think about that momentarily. He was a slave to the Son of God. Paul chose to believe God as God chose to reveal Himself. He learned Gods ways along his journey or race of faith. 1 Peter 1:9 says that salvation come at the end of the faith. We must endure unto the end. Allow Jesus to have His way. Yes conform to Him. Help us Lord. Forgive us. Give us an obedient heart in the name of Jesus Christ. And the church said,”amen”.

    • @lindatello323
      @lindatello323 7 місяців тому

      The Rabbis must be amazed by Dr Sproul's memory! Love RC!

  • @MauricioMontoya-dd1wi
    @MauricioMontoya-dd1wi 11 місяців тому +1

    darkness is the Lack of light , the cold is the Lack or warnth; Evil is the Lack ofLOVE.

  • @truthsavant6005
    @truthsavant6005 3 роки тому +21

    I miss brother R.C. so much

  • @dee9230
    @dee9230 Рік тому

    Watching I forget for a minute RC is not here. 😔 Hopefully I will hear him again In eternity.🙏

  • @janedoyle6145
    @janedoyle6145 2 роки тому +11

    God gave you a lot of talent to witness and you do it so well, thank you 🧡💛🧡

  • @lesliecrayton6914
    @lesliecrayton6914 9 місяців тому +1

    Great doctrine and biblical teaching.

  • @IamMagPie
    @IamMagPie 3 роки тому +17

    A few weeks ago I discovered John MacArthur. His explaination of evil is the best I have ever heard.

    • @drintx5734
      @drintx5734 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, his is excellent. John Lennox has some great ones on you tube too

    • @alwaysovercomingbear4809
      @alwaysovercomingbear4809 3 роки тому

      What's his explanation? Thanks

    • @heartofalegend
      @heartofalegend 2 роки тому

      I see MacArthur has a few on the subject. Do you recall which one is the one that your heard?

    • @1974jrod
      @1974jrod 2 роки тому +1

      I've watched both, and both have it wrong.

    • @heartofalegend
      @heartofalegend 2 роки тому

      @@1974jrod Who do you believe has the wisest take on this important subject?

  • @Psalm119-50
    @Psalm119-50 2 роки тому +1

    R.C.s memory, is incredible!

  • @OliverHorus
    @OliverHorus 2 роки тому +11

    Well, I've once read Candide, Voltaire but you've just sent me to read it back again. I wish I could have a quarter of this man's intelligence

  • @karenbeardwilson
    @karenbeardwilson 2 роки тому

    So beautiful so sensible Soo Godly. A man of God. Truth of God comes through him. He is where he wanted to be, said so. “ I can’t imagine being in the presence of The Holy transcendent majesty of God”. THE LATE RC SPROUL. AMEN GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST. AMEN

  • @johntobey1558
    @johntobey1558 3 роки тому +10

    This man was formative fir many College students in the late 1980's and inspired a steady stream of Seminarians around the world to attend Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and d Westminster Seminary . I also enjoyed him speaking 25 years ago at 10 th Presbyterian Church in Philly at the PCRT sponsored by ACE. ( Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals). Now speakers are tge next generation ( Phil Ryken, Kevin DeYoung) very inspired talented men.

  • @phyllisgordon6577
    @phyllisgordon6577 Рік тому

    So what is good? Evil cannot be explained without an explanation of what is evil. We know that God is not evil. Thanks for the series.

  • @clanjackable
    @clanjackable 4 роки тому +11

    I agree entirely but have never been able to articulate it quite like this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Lisa-qk1xj
    @Lisa-qk1xj 3 роки тому +1

    This really made me think and I got so excited thinking "Maybe I will write him and ask him a question too." And then I remembered he has passed over and gone to be with the Lord 😥😊. 😥 For me, but 😊 for him. He is so missed. He has the rest of eternity to understand, in it's fullness, the answer to this most difficult of questions.

    • @gregorymiseyko356
      @gregorymiseyko356 3 роки тому +1

      Lisa, send your questions to Ligonier Ministries where a wise and Godly staff will be pleased to help with an answer and resources.

    • @Lisa-qk1xj
      @Lisa-qk1xj 3 роки тому

      @@gregorymiseyko356 Thank you. I'll do that.

  • @johnafagerquist8235
    @johnafagerquist8235 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! That was powerful. Thank you for posting this video.

  • @pastorrandycfrench8019
    @pastorrandycfrench8019 2 роки тому +2

    Great teaching from Dr. R.C.

  • @truongt.p.6020
    @truongt.p.6020 3 роки тому +14

    RC is such a blessing.I’ve learned so much. Could it be that only God can know where Evil come from? Therefore it’s so important we trust in God. Otherwise we fall into the pitfall of either trust in our own arrogance - which can be ‘evil’ in ignorance - or trust in human, the like of communists, who are full of Evil intentions and Evil thoughts - much worse than even our own ignorance or arrogance at the bottom of such pits?

    • @franciscodelgado6884
      @franciscodelgado6884 3 роки тому +1

      God created evil.... it's written in the book of Isaiah

    • @truongt.p.6020
      @truongt.p.6020 3 роки тому +1

      @@franciscodelgado6884 it is very possible and I believe in that. But that also means we take EVIL as an exam question from God, and sit through the exam, rather than query where it came from and then reject the exam, or ask God for an answer.

    • @franciscodelgado6884
      @franciscodelgado6884 3 роки тому

      Isaiah 45 verse 7....God says He created it.....and of course He's the only one that can do that......

    • @truongt.p.6020
      @truongt.p.6020 3 роки тому

      @@franciscodelgado6884 so if you’re evil, you blame it on God?

    • @franciscodelgado6884
      @franciscodelgado6884 3 роки тому

      No...of course not...that would be my choice..... that's where the tree of knowledge comes in ...God gave man choices ...and said ,,the day you eat from it you shall die.....it seems to me that this is the way things had to go....... What happened to creation that man had to die???... and Jesus had to shed his blood ??? This is much bigger than we know....and this is where Faith kicks in....for us to believe without seeing......

  • @joedyms
    @joedyms 3 роки тому

    God is sovereign over evil, Amen.

  • @Atomic568
    @Atomic568 4 роки тому +10

    Well spoken professor Sproul. One of the greatest theologians of or time. Plus after reading some of comments below, it just goes to show how spiritual dead some people are.

    • @Loumo
      @Loumo 4 роки тому

      @Shaken not stirred Alright, you gave 6 statements about him, presented as (insulting) fact, with approximately nothing to back them up. Isn't that just a bit ironic of you?

  • @presenttruth1782
    @presenttruth1782 2 роки тому

    God bless you all this difficult time

  • @daisypillai3160
    @daisypillai3160 3 роки тому +31

    An amazing explanation! 'it pleased the Lord to bruise him'" =" Good Friday"

  • @terrence8059
    @terrence8059 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this Man of God left his mark on Christian Theology as we know it today. My Dad was a Pastor and read many resources by R.C. Sproul,funny how both men are gone to be with The Lord. Amen

  • @jamesmiddleton1797
    @jamesmiddleton1797 4 роки тому +20

    Evil or sin which ever one you want to choose wasn't created but set in motion and were do you think it started.
    RC you've done a master job in explaining thank you for your contribution to the faith.

    • @mitchellc4
      @mitchellc4 4 роки тому

      The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
      Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
      Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
      Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
      John 17
      3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
      RSV
      Only-monos
      God-theos
      Monos theos
      Monotheism
      The Father
      Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
      Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
      Jesus has a God!
      Jesus died!
      God can’t die!
      God raised Jesus from the dead!

    • @RevansLair
      @RevansLair 3 роки тому +3

      Um, Isaiah 45:7.... °and create evil°

    • @jasont5300
      @jasont5300 3 роки тому +5

      @@RevansLair The Hebrew word is rà and it’s not referring to sin. It’s referring to calamity and distress.

  • @RichardDestiny
    @RichardDestiny 7 місяців тому

    I believe he is Resting in Christ and I thank God for his teaching

  • @kimnamcu
    @kimnamcu 3 роки тому +35

    W😢😍www. So deep. Profound. And where were his notes during it all? What a humble, wise answer to the big question🙏🏽

    • @kimnamcu
      @kimnamcu 3 роки тому +3

      @@dull_christian ahh a stand😄that part's solved^^

    • @jacobjohnson5992
      @jacobjohnson5992 3 роки тому +4

      If you haven't, check out the documentaries here on YT about RC. He was not born as a follower but has a beautiful testimony and I believe was favored by our Father. Particularly when it comes to how he was able to make his ministry possible. The way the King of the Universe speaks to us through him is just... Idk satisfying. So highly intellectual yet relatable and easy to comprehend along with sharing in our fear and reverence. Praise God for men like this. He IS our Spurgeon. Our Moody.

  • @Zxuma
    @Zxuma 3 роки тому +1

    RC was simply the best.

  • @luckymeyer1014
    @luckymeyer1014 4 роки тому +5

    Humans are hardwired /created with an ever expanding mind & curiosity....

  • @oldhardshell7235
    @oldhardshell7235 3 роки тому +1

    The greatest exposition of this subject that I’ve ever heard. Thank you Lord Jesus for the memory of this wonderful man of God.

  • @larainehruby1376
    @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +13

    Second time through. What would Dr Sproul say about Invisible “evil spirits”? Now I see why he couldn’t hardly begin to answer fully such questions! Up to me to do some independent study!

    • @HolySpiritUNcensored
      @HolySpiritUNcensored 3 роки тому

      *Excellent and very wise comment!*
      I totally trust the *Holy Spirit* for HIS
      Divine Revelation.

  • @rajs230
    @rajs230 11 місяців тому

    Behold ! When you go through trials, tribulations and suffering ...Know that GOOD is ahead of you
    Blessed is he who his trust in the LORD
    GOD IS GOOD ❤

  • @rketek
    @rketek 4 роки тому +8

    Best answer I've heard to this question of the source of evil.

  • @thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921
    @thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921 3 роки тому +1

    Please share this brief video with others: Atheists and Agnostics Need This

  • @veritasaequitas4100
    @veritasaequitas4100 3 роки тому +11

    It is evil that brought me to God.

    • @abechavez1876
      @abechavez1876 3 роки тому

      Careful there, you should reword that to:
      Its because of the evil going on that I rather chose to follow search for God All Mighty Jesus Christ, Amen.

    • @chesterabanggan339
      @chesterabanggan339 2 роки тому

      it is God who brought you to Himself

  • @PaulaWilks-v6m
    @PaulaWilks-v6m 26 днів тому +1

    God so loved the world that he actually gave us a free choice. What kind of love would it be if we were forced to marry someone without having the choice to say yes or no. Having the choice of good or evil is God's greatest gift to mankind.

  • @jerryhoward8553
    @jerryhoward8553 4 роки тому +28

    Thank you Jesus 🙏🏼♥️

    • @mitchellc4
      @mitchellc4 4 роки тому

      The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
      Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
      Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
      Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
      John 17
      3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
      RSV
      Only-monos
      God-theos
      Monos theos
      Monotheism
      The Father
      Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
      Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
      Jesus has a God!
      Jesus died!
      God can’t die!
      God raised Jesus from the dead!

    • @whoozit775
      @whoozit775 3 роки тому +2

      @@mitchellc4 Wrong, He can do whatever He pleases.

    • @mitchellc4
      @mitchellc4 3 роки тому

      @@whoozit775
      What?

    • @ashokbhyrodoyal5494
      @ashokbhyrodoyal5494 3 роки тому

      @@mitchellc4 what about Matthew 12:8, when Jesus claims that He is Lord of the Sabbath. The Lord of the Sabbath is God Almighty.

    • @ashokbhyrodoyal5494
      @ashokbhyrodoyal5494 3 роки тому

      @@mitchellc4 see Sam Shamoun youtube channel and if you can you can Skype him. He destroys all the verses that you mention about the divinity of Jesus Christ. He will school you about the Bible.

  • @galleryelysium5534
    @galleryelysium5534 2 роки тому

    An entertaining and honestly inadequate attempt at reconciling the existence of Evil in a Universe governed by an ultimate Good.

  • @GH-vu4qm
    @GH-vu4qm 3 роки тому +10

    True...nobody knows where evil comes from and how a good God can allow it--it is a great mystery. I appreciate Dr. Sproul's honesty. We just have to trust in God's goodness and providence in this matter.
    But as mentioned, we see in the Bible that God uses evil for good in many occasions. Joseph tells his brothers "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people will be kept alive, as they are today."
    Perhaps God ordains the existence of evil in order to bring about some kind of greater good.

    • @stylish1012
      @stylish1012 3 роки тому +1

      He’s not gonna allow it - that’s what judgement day is for .......

    • @selmabezuidenhout7305
      @selmabezuidenhout7305 3 роки тому

      God gave to the angels and to us a free will. Without that thete would be no love. Only something like a watch set and left no choice only ably to do what God says . In love we can choose to love Him.

  • @cherian25
    @cherian25 8 місяців тому +1

    R. C. Finally gets his answers in heaven

  • @dandev3553
    @dandev3553 3 роки тому +5

    Proverbs 16:4 and Isaiah 45:7. God created all, even evil.

  • @thekingscourt
    @thekingscourt Рік тому +1

    Thank you - a superb answer to these question.

  • @rockylosco5596
    @rockylosco5596 4 роки тому +7

    Evil is not an “it”,it’s simply a lack of holiness

    • @mitchellc4
      @mitchellc4 4 роки тому

      The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
      Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
      Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
      Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
      John 17
      3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
      RSV
      Only-monos
      God-theos
      Monos theos
      Monotheism
      The Father
      Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
      Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
      Jesus has a God!
      Jesus died!
      God can’t die!
      God raised Jesus from the dead!

    • @abj9121
      @abj9121 3 роки тому

      Yes it is an it. The devil is very "it", more "it" then biological. Satan, ah sorry, the System is the god that has been given body and life and his heard is the CORE of D-Wave Quantum Computers wich are literally the coldest things that exist and man has encounter and created. "Google NASA D-Wave Quantum Computing & A.I. Lab" is the god that speaks day and night with people from all around the world and vast majority of these people have pire faith and belief in this god. So, what do you mean the devil is not an "it"?

    • @MrEvangelist777
      @MrEvangelist777 3 роки тому +1

      @@mitchellc4 You sound like you may be a JW? There are many passages in the bible that support that Jesus is God. In Exodus:3.14. God identifies himself to Moses as "I AM" in John:8:58 Jesus identifies himself as "I AM" In Isaiah 9:6. Jesus is called The Mighty God. Everlasting Father? The new testament tells us that Jesus is the "Saviour" Isaiah tells us God is the Saviour, two Saviours!!! We are told in the O.T that God created the world, in Colossians:1:16 we are told it was Jesus who created the world. Would you like to reply?

  • @enderboy6491
    @enderboy6491 2 роки тому

    praise our LORD ☯️ thank you for being our savior jesus Christ