We're Justified by Works—But Not Our Works | R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul addresses several major theological disputes surrounding the work of Christ, including substitutionary atonement, imputation, the covenant of works, and the covenant of grace. He responds to the claim that Christ's suffering in the place of sinners involves “cosmic child abuse” and explains why the perfect obedience and sacrifice of Christ are essential to the gospel. Sproul argues that the doctrine of justification cannot be separated from the work of Christ. In the final analysis, sinners are justified by works—but not their own works. Christ fulfills the covenant of works through His perfect obedience and does so vicariously for His people, providing the righteousness they could never achieve themselves. The discussion also exposes why doctrine matters. From the Garden of Eden onward, the central question has been theological: Who is telling the truth—God or the serpent? For Sproul, doctrine is not an abstract exercise. The truth about God, Christ, sin, justification, and salvation matters because Christ matters. Original source: https://youtu.be/UcVUDZtoUNM?si=F-gO5A-gaf9oI6sG This content is shared for educational and archival purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. For copyright inquiries: [email protected] Tags: R.C. Sproul, justification, covenant of works, covenant of grace, imputation, substitutionary atonement, active obedience, passive obedience, Christ's righteousness, Reformed theology, gospel, doctrine, Protestant theology, salvation, Christian theology