Jesus' Self-Witness
6/14/202627 min
Jesus is more than a witness to the truth. He is truth incarnate. What does that mean for those who reject His Word? From his sermon series in the gospel of John, today R.C. Sproul shows why Christ's divine witness demands our trust and our obedience.
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R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
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First 90 secondsLee Webb· Host0:00
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R.C. Sproul· Soundbite0:10
God said it. I believe it. That settles it. I don't like that sticker. It should simply say, "God said it. That settles it." Whether I believe in it or don't believe in it, if the Lord God Almighty opens his sacred mouth and makes a declaration, he doesn't need other witnesses to corroborate his testament. What he says is true.
Lee Webb· Host0:40
[Instrumental music] That is classic R.C. Sproul, and it reflects his passion for the holiness of God and the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. Whatever God declares is true, therefore, whatever Jesus says is true. Hello, and welcome to the Sunday edition of Renewing Your Mind, and today we come to a provocative self-declaration from the lips of Jesus. If you have your Bible handy, turn to John chapter 8 as we join R.C. Sproul.
R.C. Sproul· Soundbite1:13
Our scripture this morning, again, is from the Gospel according to St. John. We're in the eighth chapter, and today I'll be reading verses 13 through 29. Hear then