Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize?
Feb 9, 2026
A theological puzzle about divine sovereignty and the duty to tell others about the gospel. A seminary memory and a tense classroom exchange bring the question to life. The speaker offers a concise, controversial reason for continuing evangelistic action. The talk closes by urging respect for the divine mandate to proclaim the Christian message.
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Seminary Pressure Over Election Question
- R.C. Sproul recounts a seminary seminar where students struggled with a question about election and evangelism.
- He describes the rising pressure as the professor called on each student until it reached him.
Obey The Sovereign's Mandate
- Do obey God's commands because His sovereignty includes His commands.
- R.C. Sproul argues that being sovereign in grace does not exempt us from the mandate to evangelize.
Sovereignty Encompasses Grace And Command
- God's sovereignty covers both saving grace and authoritative commands.
- Therefore, evangelism remains meaningful because God commands the church to preach the gospel.
