Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology
Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology

Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology

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In Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology , R.C. Sproul shows that the truths of Scripture relate to each other in perfect harmony. This eye-opening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the Bible, God, the Trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more.

In Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology , R.C. Sproul shows that the truths of Scripture relate to each other in perfect harmony. This eye-opening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the Bible, God, the Trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

What is Theology?

There is much confusion behind the word theology. While most disciplines such as biology or zoology are commonly underst

EP 2

Scope & Purpose of Theology

Why do we continue to study theology even after many learned scholars have developed comprehensive systems of thought? I

EP 3

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

EP 4

Special Revelation

While God has revealed Himself to us in creation, the knowledge necessary for salvation is revealed to us only in Script

EP 5

Inspiration & Authority of Scripture

The Reformation slogan sola Scriptura, meaning “Scripture alone,” has its origins in Martin Luther’s conflict at t

EP 6

Infallibility & Inerrancy

Scripture’s infallibility and inerrancy have come under attack, particularly through the rise of higher criticism in r

EP 7

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

EP 8

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

EP 9

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

EP 10

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

EP 11

Three in Person

Many argue the doctrine of the Trinity is a contradiction and that Christians worship three gods instead of one. In this

EP 12

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

EP 13

Communicable Attributes

God’s communicable attributes are those characteristics that He shares with His creation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul e

EP 14

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

EP 15

Providence

The secular mind-set says that God is a spectator in heaven with no control over what happens on earth. Yet Christians h

EP 16

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

EP 17

Angels & Demons

Modern man is critical of anything supernatural, but belief in angels and demons is an important part of the Christian f

EP 18

The Creation of Man

Various theories of evolution and humanism have changed culture’s understanding of man’s origin and being. In this l

EP 19

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

EP 20

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

EP 21

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

EP 22

The Covenants

In Scripture, God relates to His people according to covenant. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul outlines the three major coven

EP 23

The Christ of the Bible

Christology, the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, is foundational for Christian theology. In this lesson, Dr.

EP 24

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

EP 25

The Names of Christ

The different titles of Christ in history are descriptive of His character and nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul examin

EP 26

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

EP 27

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

EP 28

Substitutionary Atonement

The classical view of Christ’s atonement as the substitutionary satisfaction of God’s justice is necessary for salva

EP 29

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

EP 30

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

EP 31

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

EP 32

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

EP 33

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

EP 34

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

EP 35

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

EP 36

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

EP 37

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

EP 38

Common Grace

According to the classic definition, grace is unmerited or unearned favor. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul builds on this und

EP 39

Election & Reprobation

When trying to understand God’s decrees, believers come face-to-face with the difficult doctrine of predestination. In

EP 40

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

EP 41

Justification by Faith Alone

The doctrine of justification by faith is so significant that it provoked the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth ce

EP 42

Saving Faith

What is saving faith? This question received a deserved amount of attention at the time of the Reformation, and it shoul

EP 43

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

EP 44

Sanctification

When someone has been justified by faith in Christ, the transformative work of sanctification begins. In this lesson, Dr

EP 45

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

EP 46

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

EP 47

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

EP 48

The Church: Catholic & Apostolic

The characteristics of the church as catholic and Apostolic are often misunderstood by Protestants today. In this lesson

EP 49

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

EP 50

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

EP 51

Baptism

Baptism is a significant moment in every Christian’s life because it is an sacrament instituted by Christ as a sign an

EP 52

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

EP 53

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

EP 54

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

EP 55

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

EP 56

The Millennium

The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ, a period which has been interpreted with much variation. In t

EP 57

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

EP 58

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

EP 59

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

EP 60

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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