Seasons & Episodes
What is Theology?
There is much confusion behind the word theology. While most disciplines such as biology or zoology are commonly underst
Scope & Purpose of Theology
Why do we continue to study theology even after many learned scholars have developed comprehensive systems of thought? I
General Revelation & Natural Theology
While Scripture is the supreme source of revelation concerning God, it is not the only source. The Bible tells us that w
Special Revelation
While God has revealed Himself to us in creation, the knowledge necessary for salvation is revealed to us only in Script
Inspiration & Authority of Scripture
The Reformation slogan sola Scriptura, meaning “Scripture alone,” has its origins in Martin Luther’s conflict at t
Infallibility & Inerrancy
Scripture’s infallibility and inerrancy have come under attack, particularly through the rise of higher criticism in r
Canonicity
The question of canon asks, How do we know the right books have been included in the Bible? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul e
Scripture & Authority
God does not give us Scripture to be an abstract doctrine but to be His divine Word that fully equips us to be men and w
Knowledge of God
Even though our knowledge of God is neither exhaustive nor comprehensive, we can still speak about Him in a way that is
One in Essence
The oneness of God is so central to the religious life of His people that the book of Deuteronomy commands it to be taug
Three in Person
Many argue the doctrine of the Trinity is a contradiction and that Christians worship three gods instead of one. In this
Incommunicable Attributes
When we study the doctrine of God, one of the most important things we’re concerned with is an understanding of His at
Communicable Attributes
God’s communicable attributes are those characteristics that He shares with His creation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul e
The Will of God
Many obedient Christians earnestly wonder what God’s will is for their lives. However, when we discuss the will of God
Providence
The secular mind-set says that God is a spectator in heaven with no control over what happens on earth. Yet Christians h
Creation Ex Nihilo
God created all things ex nihilo, “out of nothing.” By the command of His word, all things came into being. In this
Angels & Demons
Modern man is critical of anything supernatural, but belief in angels and demons is an important part of the Christian f
The Creation of Man
Various theories of evolution and humanism have changed culture’s understanding of man’s origin and being. In this l
The Nature of Sin
The full measure of sin and its effects in the world are often overlooked, but the Christian doctrine of sin sees the va
Original Sin
The extent and scope of the nature of sin leads to the question of original sin. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses th
Transmission of Sin
The connection between Adam’s sin and the sins of humanity is explained in the doctrine of the transmission of a sin n
The Covenants
In Scripture, God relates to His people according to covenant. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul outlines the three major coven
The Christ of the Bible
Christology, the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, is foundational for Christian theology. In this lesson, Dr.
The Christ of the Creeds
The early church faced much controversy over the doctrine of Christ. The councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon both aimed to
The Names of Christ
The different titles of Christ in history are descriptive of His character and nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul examin
The States of Christ
The states of Christ refer to Christ’s role or activity at various times throughout His life and existence. In this le
The Offices of Christ
The offices of Christ are connected to Christ’s role as mediator. In God’s plan for redemption, Christ serves a thre
Substitutionary Atonement
The classical view of Christ’s atonement as the substitutionary satisfaction of God’s justice is necessary for salva
Why Did Christ Die?
Though some consider the notion of substitutionary atonement to be barbaric, it is the only view of the atonement that f
The Extent of the Atonement
The most controversial issue in any discussion of Christ’s work as our Savior is the extent of Christ’s atonement. I
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Most people are confused by the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Old Testament saints. In this lesson, Dr. Sp
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
It is by the Holy Spirit that the redemptive work of Christ is applied to the believer. It is through His work that they
The Paraclete
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the lives of believers and in the life of the church. He is the Paraclete, the Hel
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Have you been asked, “Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?” What does that mean? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusse
The Gifts of the Spirit
Christ has given the church gifts of the Holy Spirit to edify and strengthen the entire body. In the lesson, Dr. Sproul
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
The chief goal of the Holy Spirit is to apply the gospel in such a way as to fulfill the will of God. In this lesson, Dr
Are Miracles for Today?
In the church today, miracles are a subject of debate. Should we expect miracles to occur in the contemporary church, or
Common Grace
According to the classic definition, grace is unmerited or unearned favor. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul builds on this und
Election & Reprobation
When trying to understand God’s decrees, believers come face-to-face with the difficult doctrine of predestination. In
Effectual Calling
What is it that God does when He intervenes in a person’s life to bring them to faith? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul addr
Justification by Faith Alone
The doctrine of justification by faith is so significant that it provoked the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth ce
Saving Faith
What is saving faith? This question received a deserved amount of attention at the time of the Reformation, and it shoul
Adoption & Union with Christ
To be part of the family of God is a gift. It is not something that believers earn, nor is it something that they have b
Sanctification
When someone has been justified by faith in Christ, the transformative work of sanctification begins. In this lesson, Dr
Perseverance of the Saints
The New Testament gives us confidence that God is going to preserve His own and bring His work of redemption to completi
Biblical Images of the Church
Ecclesiology is the subdivision of systematic theology that has to do with the nature, function, and mission of the chur
The Church: One & Holy
The qualities of the church are reflected in the New Testament imagery of the church as one body and a building with one
The Church: Catholic & Apostolic
The characteristics of the church as catholic and Apostolic are often misunderstood by Protestants today. In this lesson
Worship in the Church
Worship is the central purpose of the church and therefore should not be neglected or overlooked. In this lesson, Dr. Sp
The Sacraments of the Church
The sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper have caused considerable controversy within the church, but for good r
Baptism
Baptism is a significant moment in every Christian’s life because it is an sacrament instituted by Christ as a sign an
The Lord's Supper
Throughout church history, the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper has been a central concern of the church. In this lesson
Death & the Intermediate State
Eschatology is the study of the last days and our future hope of redemption. As such, it deals with the most perplexing
The Resurrection
For the Christian, the soul lives on in heaven after death until it is reunited with the body at the second coming of Ch
The Kingdom of God
The coming of Christ was the inauguration of the kingdom of God, which will be fully manifest at the end of time. In thi
The Millennium
The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ, a period which has been interpreted with much variation. In t
The Return of Christ
The return of Jesus has often been a source of controversy. Many have tried to determine when Christ will return even th
The Final Judgment
When we stop to think about all that we have said and done in our lives and how God will judge us, it is sobering to say
Eternal Punishment
The doctrine of hell is an unpopular teaching today, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is still a biblical teac
The Believer's Final Rest
There are many things about heaven that have not been revealed to us. Yet, we know that in heaven Christians will experi
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