Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Blessed to Believe
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Mar 6, 2026 A discussion on how recognizing Jesus as the Son of God comes from divine revelation rather than human wisdom. Examination of Peter's bold confession and why it was called a blessing. Reflection on faith as a gift granted by the Father, not earned by intellect.
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Crowd Opinion Versus Personal Confession
- Public opinion about Jesus was divided and uncertain, so Jesus pressed the disciples for a personal, revealed confession.
- Sproul recounts the Caesarea Philippi scene where crowds speculated but Peter alone declares Jesus the Son of the living God.
Faith Is Revealed Not Discovered
- Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ came not from human reasoning but from divine revelation.
- R.C. Sproul emphasizes Jesus' words: "flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee, but my heavenly Father," making faith a gift of grace.
Blessing Focuses On God's Revelation
- Jesus pronounced a benediction on Peter specifically because the confession was a revelation from the Father.
- Sproul notes the blessing targets the source of insight, not Peter's intellect or study, underscoring grace over human merit.