Renewing Your Mind The Divine Initiative
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Mar 6, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and noted Reformed theologian, offers a concise mini-bio and sharp biblical teaching. He explains the divine initiative in salvation and contrasts conversion analogies. He explores why preaching and evangelism matter even with predestination. He celebrates the duty and joy of proclaiming the good news.
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Radical Corruption Explains Total Depravity
- The Bible describes human sinfulness as radical corruption affecting mind, will, and body rather than utter depravity.
- R.C. Sproul prefers 'radical corruption' to show sin reaches the root yet preserves human dignity and created value.
Conversion Is Divine Resuscitation Not Assisted Recovery
- Paul portrays unregenerate humanity as spiritually dead, not merely sick or incapacitated, emphasizing absolute inability to quicken itself.
- Sproul contrasts medicine/life-preserver analogies with biblical 'resurrection' imagery to show God alone gives life.
Faith Is The Gift Underpinning Grace
- Salvation is by grace through faith and faith itself is a gift, underscoring human contribution to salvation is zero.
- Sproul cites Ephesians 2:8–10 to emphasize God as the author of both saving faith and good works prepared beforehand.
