Ligonier Archive: R.C. Sproul on "Total Depravity"

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“…total depravity does not mean utter depravity…. So the idea of total in total depravity doesn’t mean that all human beings are as wicked as they can possibly be. It means that the fall was so serious that it affects the whole person.” - Ligonier

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The Church’s Task in the Mission of God

What is the church’s mission? How does the mission of the church relate to the mission of God? Are they the same, or different?

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Science, Faith, and the Problem of Pain

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“…every worldview under the Sun must deal with the problem of pain and suffering….. having God in the equation is humanity’s last best hope of making sense of this issue.” - Reasons

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The Trouble with Being Reformed and Baptist

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“There have been, of course, a great many attempts by Reformed Baptists to close the gap with various forms of hermeneutical intrigue, starting in the 1680s and persisting today in 1689 Federalism, New Covenant Theology, and Progressive Covenantalism.” - Mark Snoeberger

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Is America More Religious Than Popular Opinion Indicates?

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On Religion Is Dying? Don’t Believe It by Byron R. Johnson and Jeff Levin: “The two authors, along with Matt Bradshaw and Rodney Stark, provide some fascinating, if not convincing, research that suggests religious institutions, particularly inclusive of Christian congregations, are thriving.” - Church Answers

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Elisabeth Elliot’s Lost Manuscript

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“…the team made an extraordinary discovery: A long-buried computer file contained an unpublished devotional by Elliot called Heart of God: 31 Days to Discover God’s Love for You. The book is scheduled for release this September by DaySpring.” - CToday

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