The only works of righteousness that serve to justify a sinner are the works of Christ.
R. C. SproulOur prayers cannot force God to do anything, but He uses them as His own instruments to bring about His will.
R. C. SproulThe higher purpose of the cross was that the Father would be glorified by the satisfaction of His justice.
R. C. SproulIt is fashionable in some academic circles to exercise scholarly criticism of the Bible. In so doing, scholars place themselves above the Bible and seek to correct it. If indeed the Bible is the Word of God, nothing could be more arrogant. It is God who corrects us; we donโt correct Him. We do not stand over God but under Him.
R. C. Sproul