Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology

Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology

1999 1 Seasons
Documentary

In Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology , R.C. Sproul shows that the truths of Scripture relate to each other in perfect harmony. This eye-opening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the Bible, God, the Trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more.

Seasons

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1. What is Theology?

1999-06-21

There is much confusion behind the word theology. While most disciplines such as biology or zoology are commonly understood, the study of God is usually a foreign concept. In this…

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2. Scope & Purpose of Theology

1999-06-28

Why do we continue to study theology even after many learned scholars have developed comprehensive systems of thought? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains that the scope and purpo…

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3. General Revelation & Natural Theology

1999-07-05

While Scripture is the supreme source of revelation concerning God, it is not the only source. The Bible tells us that we can clearly see God’s eternal power and divine nature in …

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4. Special Revelation

1999-07-12

While God has revealed Himself to us in creation, the knowledge necessary for salvation is revealed to us only in Scripture. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul maintains that God has give…

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5. Inspiration & Authority of Scripture

1999-07-19

The Reformation slogan sola Scriptura, meaning “Scripture alone,” has its origins in Martin Luther’s conflict at the Diet of Worms. The Reformers firmly believed that the Bible is…

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6. Infallibility & Inerrancy

1999-07-26

Scripture’s infallibility and inerrancy have come under attack, particularly through the rise of higher criticism in recent centuries. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines infallibi…

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7. Canonicity

1999-08-02

The question of canon asks, How do we know the right books have been included in the Bible? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explores this question and discusses the scope of the Script…

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8. Scripture & Authority

1999-08-09

God does not give us Scripture to be an abstract doctrine but to be His divine Word that fully equips us to be men and women of God. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul walks through Scrip…

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9. Knowledge of God

1999-08-16

Even though our knowledge of God is neither exhaustive nor comprehensive, we can still speak about Him in a way that is meaningful and true. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul reminds us …

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10. One in Essence

1999-08-23

The oneness of God is so central to the religious life of His people that the book of Deuteronomy commands it to be taught to their children on a daily basis. In this lesson, Dr. …

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11. Three in Person

1999-08-30

Many argue the doctrine of the Trinity is a contradiction and that Christians worship three gods instead of one. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul demonstrates that, while the doctrine o…

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12. Incommunicable Attributes

1999-09-06

When we study the doctrine of God, one of the most important things we’re concerned with is an understanding of His attributes. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul distinguishes between th…

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13. Communicable Attributes

1999-09-13

God’s communicable attributes are those characteristics that He shares with His creation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explores the attributes of God and explains their importance f…

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14. The Will of God

1999-09-20

Many obedient Christians earnestly wonder what God’s will is for their lives. However, when we discuss the will of God, we need to make a distinction between God’s revealed will a…

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15. Providence

1999-09-27

The secular mind-set says that God is a spectator in heaven with no control over what happens on earth. Yet Christians have always had an acute sense that this is our Father’s wor…

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16. Creation Ex Nihilo

1999-10-04

God created all things ex nihilo, “out of nothing.” By the command of His word, all things came into being. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul introduces the Christian doctrine of creatio…

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17. Angels & Demons

1999-10-11

Modern man is critical of anything supernatural, but belief in angels and demons is an important part of the Christian faith. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul uses Scripture to explain …

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18. The Creation of Man

1999-10-18

Various theories of evolution and humanism have changed culture’s understanding of man’s origin and being. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines human beings in terms of their dignit…

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19. The Nature of Sin

1999-10-25

The full measure of sin and its effects in the world are often overlooked, but the Christian doctrine of sin sees the vastness of the problem and takes it very seriously. In this …

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20. Original Sin

1999-11-01

The extent and scope of the nature of sin leads to the question of original sin. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the concept and consequence of the first sin and the controve…

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21. Transmission of Sin

1999-11-08

The connection between Adam’s sin and the sins of humanity is explained in the doctrine of the transmission of a sin nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul compares the transmission o…

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22. The Covenants

1999-11-15

In Scripture, God relates to His people according to covenant. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul outlines the three major covenants that serve as the framework of Scripture.

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23. The Christ of the Bible

1999-11-22

Christology, the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, is foundational for Christian theology. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul paints a picture of the complexities and greatness o…

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24. The Christ of the Creeds

1999-11-29

The early church faced much controversy over the doctrine of Christ. The councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon both aimed to clarify the biblical teaching on Christ’s person. In this l…

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25. The Names of Christ

1999-12-06

The different titles of Christ in history are descriptive of His character and nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul examines the prominent names of Christ found in the New Testament.

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26. The States of Christ

1999-12-13

The states of Christ refer to Christ’s role or activity at various times throughout His life and existence. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul covers the states of Christ all the way from…

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27. The Offices of Christ

1999-12-20

The offices of Christ are connected to Christ’s role as mediator. In God’s plan for redemption, Christ serves a threefold office called the munus triplex. In this lesson, Dr. Spro…

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28. Substitutionary Atonement

1999-12-27

The classical view of Christ’s atonement as the substitutionary satisfaction of God’s justice is necessary for salvation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul walks through the different as…

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29. Why Did Christ Die?

2000-01-03

Though some consider the notion of substitutionary atonement to be barbaric, it is the only view of the atonement that fully satisfies the demands of God’s justice. In this lesson…

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30. The Extent of the Atonement

2000-01-10

The most controversial issue in any discussion of Christ’s work as our Savior is the extent of Christ’s atonement. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the subject of limited aton…

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31. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

2000-01-17

Most people are confused by the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Old Testament saints. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul begins a study of the person and work of the Holy Spir…

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32. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament

2000-01-24

It is by the Holy Spirit that the redemptive work of Christ is applied to the believer. It is through His work that they are granted spiritual life. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul con…

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33. The Paraclete

2000-01-31

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the lives of believers and in the life of the church. He is the Paraclete, the Helper whom Christ promised to send. In this lesson, Dr. Sprou…

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34. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

2000-02-07

Have you been asked, “Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?” What does that mean? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses “the baptism of the Holy Spirit,” as well as the related phen…

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35. The Gifts of the Spirit

2000-02-14

Christ has given the church gifts of the Holy Spirit to edify and strengthen the entire body. In the lesson, Dr. Sproul explores the different views of spiritual gifts and examine…

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36. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit

2000-02-21

The chief goal of the Holy Spirit is to apply the gospel in such a way as to fulfill the will of God. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul details and describes the fruit of the Spirit so t…

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37. Are Miracles for Today?

2000-02-28

In the church today, miracles are a subject of debate. Should we expect miracles to occur in the contemporary church, or did miracles cease at the end of the Apostolic age? In thi…

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38. Common Grace

2000-03-06

According to the classic definition, grace is unmerited or unearned favor. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul builds on this understanding and makes the important distinction between comm…

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39. Election & Reprobation

2000-03-13

When trying to understand God’s decrees, believers come face-to-face with the difficult doctrine of predestination. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explores many of the challenging que…

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40. Effectual Calling

2000-03-20

What is it that God does when He intervenes in a person’s life to bring them to faith? In this lesson, Dr. Sproul addresses this important question as he distinguishes between the…

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41. Justification by Faith Alone

2000-03-27

The doctrine of justification by faith is so significant that it provoked the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines justification and…

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42. Saving Faith

2000-04-03

What is saving faith? This question received a deserved amount of attention at the time of the Reformation, and it should receive just as much attention from us today. In this les…

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43. Adoption & Union with Christ

2000-04-10

To be part of the family of God is a gift. It is not something that believers earn, nor is it something that they have by the sheer virtue of being human. In this lesson, Dr. Spro…

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44. Sanctification

2000-04-17

When someone has been justified by faith in Christ, the transformative work of sanctification begins. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the path of sanctification in the Christ…

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45. Perseverance of the Saints

2000-04-24

The New Testament gives us confidence that God is going to preserve His own and bring His work of redemption to completion. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul addresses the question of wh…

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46. Biblical Images of the Church

2000-05-01

Ecclesiology is the subdivision of systematic theology that has to do with the nature, function, and mission of the church. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines the true meaning of …

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47. The Church: One & Holy

2000-05-08

The qualities of the church are reflected in the New Testament imagery of the church as one body and a building with one sure foundation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains the u…

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48. The Church: Catholic & Apostolic

2000-05-15

The characteristics of the church as catholic and Apostolic are often misunderstood by Protestants today. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines these terms according to the universal…

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49. Worship in the Church

2000-05-22

Worship is the central purpose of the church and therefore should not be neglected or overlooked. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul takes a look at the question, What is true worship?

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50. The Sacraments of the Church

2000-05-29

The sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper have caused considerable controversy within the church, but for good reason. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains the importance and…

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51. Baptism

2000-06-05

Baptism is a significant moment in every Christian’s life because it is an sacrament instituted by Christ as a sign and seal of God’s promises. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul answers …

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52. The Lord's Supper

2000-06-12

Throughout church history, the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper has been a central concern of the church. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul introduces and distinguishes between the Roman C…

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53. Death & the Intermediate State

2000-06-19

Eschatology is the study of the last days and our future hope of redemption. As such, it deals with the most perplexing problems of life: death. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discuss…

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54. The Resurrection

2000-06-26

For the Christian, the soul lives on in heaven after death until it is reunited with the body at the second coming of Christ. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul teaches the future hope of…

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55. The Kingdom of God

2000-07-03

The coming of Christ was the inauguration of the kingdom of God, which will be fully manifest at the end of time. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains the nature of God’s kingdom a…

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56. The Millennium

2000-07-10

The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ, a period which has been interpreted with much variation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the various views regardin…

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57. The Return of Christ

2000-07-17

The return of Jesus has often been a source of controversy. Many have tried to determine when Christ will return even though Christ Himself revealed that no one knows the day or t…

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58. The Final Judgment

2000-07-24

When we stop to think about all that we have said and done in our lives and how God will judge us, it is sobering to say the least. How should we, as Christians, view the final ju…

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59. Eternal Punishment

2000-07-31

The doctrine of hell is an unpopular teaching today, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is still a biblical teaching. We serve a holy God, and His just demands will not allo…

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60. The Believer's Final Rest

2000-08-07

There are many things about heaven that have not been revealed to us. Yet, we know that in heaven Christians will experience a rest that none of us have experienced in this life. …

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