R. C. Sproul Quotes about Desire

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We talk about predestination because the Bible talks about predestination. If we desire to build our theology on the Bible, we run head on into this concept. We soon discover that John Calvin did not invent it.

We talk about predestination because the Bible talks about predestination. If we desire to build our theology on the Bible, we run head on into this concept. We soon discover that John Calvin did not invent it.

R. C. Sproul

Running, Desire, Theology

R. C. Sproul (2011). “Chosen by God”, p.10, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

At the moment I sin, I desire the sin more than I desire to please God.

R. C. Sproul

Desire, Sin, Moments

Reformed theology does NOT teach that God brings the ELECT kicking and screaming, against their will, into His kingdom. It teaches that God so-works in the hearts of the Elect as to make them willing and pleased to come to Christ. They come to Christ because they want to. They want to because God has created in their hearts a desire for Christ.

R. C. Sproul

Heart, Desire, Doe

R. C. Sproul (2005). “What is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics”, p.159, Baker Books