Man's Radical Fallenness

Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries

Religion & Spirituality, Reformed, Study, Jesus, Preaching, Christianity, Scripture, Spirit, Bible, Holy, Theology, Christian, God, Teaching

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🗓️ 1 September 2025

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Summary

Until we see the depth of our sin, we'll never understand our absolute need for a Savior. Today, R.C. Sproul examines Jesus' teaching that salvation is the work of God alone.

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Meet Today's Teacher:

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.

Meet the Host:

Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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0:00.0	The first step of our justification, that which quickens us from spiritual death and enables us
0:07.3	to come to Jesus at all, is the gracious work of God, the Holy Spirit, and is never the fruit
0:15.5	of the flesh.
0:27.8	The Apostle Paul reminded the church in Ephesus that before anyone becomes a Christian,
0:30.9	they're not simply sick or ignoring God.
0:33.7	They are dead in trespasses and sins.
0:40.7	So since unbelievers are spiritually dead, how does anyone come to Christ? This is the Monday edition of renewing your mind, and this week you'll be hearing some classic messages from
0:45.4	R.C. Sprole, messages that by God's grace have helped countless Christians around the world.
0:52.2	For the next three days, we're featuring messages from Dr. Sprawl's series, chosen by God.
0:58.6	I still remember the light bulbs turning on for me as I worked through this teaching
1:03.1	on the sovereignty of God and the will of man.
1:07.0	Confusion and questions were replaced by clarity.
1:10.4	So I pray that these messages are just as helpful
1:12.9	for you. When you respond today at Renewing Your Mind.org with a donation, in addition to
1:19.6	unlocking this entire series and study guide for you, we'll send you a special anniversary edition
1:25.4	of the companion book, also called Chosen by God. Help
1:29.9	others gain clarity on these important questions when you give your donation in support of
1:34.8	renewing your mind at renewingermind.org. Well, to start us off, here's Dr. Sprawl on
1:41.8	the radical fallenness of man.
1:47.0	In this session, I want us to give some attention now to some very crucial statements
1:53.0	that Jesus made regarding man's ability or the lack of it.
1:58.0	Turn our attention first of all to the sixth chapter of John's gospel,
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