Surprised by God: 2012 Fall Conference at Reformation Bible College

Drs. George Grant, Michael Morales, Stephen Nichols, R.C. Sproul Jr. and R.C. Sproul answer a variety of questions covering God's sovereignty in salvation, predestination, the role of scholarship in doxology, religious pluralism, and more.

Video outline:



00:41 Why are Reformed theologians are enamored with Roman Catholic writers such as G.K. Chesterton?


06:27 Does being a "city on a hill" imply that we don't need to go meet the world where they are?


10:56 How do we minister to those who believe they have blasphemed the Holy Spirit?


12:34 How can we learn to study the Bible more deeply despite the theological poverty of the American evangelical church?


17:42 What is the role of scholarship in doxology?


21:34 What is Reformed theology?


23:54 What are some tips for a Reformed pastor who is on the staff of a church that is not?


30:00 If God is sovereign in salvation, how can parents pray for the salvation of their children?


36:46 Did God create some people who are predestined to perish?


45:33 How can we answer the claims of religious pluralism?


47:40 What would bring about an awakening to the transcendent holiness of God?

Note: This Questions and Answers session is made available for historical archival purposes only. Further, answers given reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries. Here is our Statement of Faith.