Protestant View of Justification: Luther and the Reformation with R.C. Sproul

Both Protestants and Roman Catholics affirm that faith in Jesus Christ is a necessary condition for justification. Where we disagree is whether sinners are justified before God by faith alone. What does Scripture say? In this message, R.C. Sproul explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone, a biblical teaching so near the heart of the gospel that Martin Luther called it the article upon which the church stands or falls.

[melissaowens]

I really miss R.C Sproul. So thankful for his ministry and teaching. May the Lord be glorified and continue to use Mr. Sproul's ministry as the means to draw others to himself. ❤🙏

[leslieladyhawke]

Awesome series. I miss RC so much. But Im glad his work still goes on.

[Godlvr]

My dad and RC were Pittsburgh pastors and friends. Blessed to have taken 2 seminary classes from RC- a brilliant, funny, humble man of God

[imanikyerematen]

I’m so blessed this afternoon to have heard the true about biblical perspective of the doctrine of Justification.

[MattDRobertson]

Amen, such a blessing the imputation of Christ's righteousness is upon us sinners! To God be the glory!

[robmarshall]

Romans 5:18–19
18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. 19 For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.

Christ’s righteousness is imputed to me and my sins to him. A divine transaction in Gods mercy and Grace, Blessed beyond measure.

[stuartjohnson]

If God declared only justified those were already just that would be no one.

[toniwardell]

Looking forward to meeting RC in heaven ✝️

[jameszimmerman]

Thru which one can see how glorious is the gospel! Yes indeed, thank You LORD JESUS.

[matthewdaniel]

5 dislikes.. really? I’m a Roman Catholic and I liked this video.

[denonjoka]

Thanks Late R. C. Sproul *4 Yur Powerful, Blessful, Deep Sermon on "Protestant View of Justification: Luther & The Reformation" Where I Have Learnt That "Sola Fide" Means Salvation By Faith Alone Where The Just Shall Live By Faith 4 He Has Made Him 2 Be Sin 4 Us Who Knew No Sin; That We Might Be Made The Righteousness of God In Him 4 Our Righteousness are As Filthy Rags Written In Romans 1:17 & Habakkuk 4:2 & 2nd Corinthians 5:21 & Isaiah 64:6 4 We are Righteous With Our Great LORD Jesus Christ Where We are at The Ryt Standing With Him & Now I Have Known The Formulas of Justification* & God Bless Yu R. C. Sproul So Very Much Althu Yu are Missed So Very Much & Ligonier Ministries So Very Much.🙏🙏🕊️

[jessyjonas]

I belong to the king
and He loves me I know
For His mercy and kindness so free
Are unceasingly mine wheresoever I go
And my refuge unfailing is He

[HumbleRustic]

Clear and simple truth. It’s irrefutable.

[jessyjonas]

“ For what the Law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, GOD DID, GOD DID IT
by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh on account of sin.
Romans 8:3✝️

[jessyjonas]

There is therefore now no condemnation
To those who are in Christ Jesus who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2✝️

[jessyjonas]

“ He condemned sin in the flesh that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but According to the Spirit “
Romans 8:3-4✝️

Amen glory to God

[jessyjonas]

I belong to the King
I’m a child of His love
And He never forsaketh His own

He will call me some day
To His palace above
I shall dwell by His glorified throne

Amen

[leefury]

The age of the audience is telling. In my own church, our SS has mostly the same audience. There are some youth there, primarily college/seminary students. I remember when Francis Schaeffer was traveling and giving lectures, the audience was mostly young with a scattering of older attendees.

[JohnMoog-dndt]

How do you respond to the Catholics’ references to James?

[WCisBetterThanReforged]

Romans specifies that the ascent of faith "shows his righteousness, because in His divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed." But what about sins committed after the ascent of faith? That is what Catholic view of cooperative grace is. After the ascent of faith, we must align our will with that of God for as John 3:36 states "whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's wrath." Catholics are justified by faith but then that justification is ours to lose. I liken it to a 16 year old who receives a car as a gift. The gift is free but if he does not maintain it, it is his to lose.