Hard Sayings

God gave us His Word so that we may know Him and live by His truth. So, what should we do when we’re reading the Bible and a difficult passage stops us in our tracks? Sometimes the solution is right there on the page—if we know where to look—while other passages gain clarity in light of the rest of the Bible or its historical background. With the help of an experienced guide, we can overcome the obstacles to our progress and know God’s Word more deeply.

In Hard Sayings, Dr. R.C. Sproul applies his wisdom as a theologian and Bible teacher to some of the most challenging verses in Scripture. By showing us how to navigate tough texts in the Old and New Testaments, he outlines key principles to help us grow in our knowledge of God.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Without Form and Void (Genesis 1)
4. Chapter 2: Created in Six Days, Part 1 (Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20)
5. Chapter 3: Created in Six Days, Part 2 ( Genesis 1-2)
6. Chapter 4: The Sons of God (Genesis 6)
7. Chapter 5: The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart (Exodus 7)
8. Chapter 6: Strange Fire (Leviticus 10)
9. Chapter 7: Holy War (Deuteronomy 20)
10. Chapter 8: Rahab's Lie (Joshua 2)
11. Chapter 9: Blind Eyes and Deaf Ears (Isaiah 6)
12. Chapter 10: The God of Prosperity and Evil (Isaiah 45)
13. Chapter 11: Jeremiah's Temple Speech (Jeremiah 7)
14. Chapter 12: When Bitter Becomes Sweet (Ezekiel 2)
15. Chapter 13: Behold the Day of the Lord (Amos 5)
16. Chapter 14: Will a Man Rob God? (Malachi 3)
17. Chapter 15: The Unpardonable Sin (Matthew 12)
18. Chapter 16: Image Is Not Everything (Mark 11)
19. Chapter 17: Why Didn't Jesus Know? (Mark 13)
20. Chapter 18: When Towers Fall (Luke 13)
21. Chapter 19: For Those Whom the Father Has Given (John 17)
22. Chapter 20: The Inner Struggle (Romans 7)
23. Chapter 21: Vessels Prepared for Destruction (Romans 9)
24. Chapter 21: Vessels Prepared for Destruction (Romans 9)
25. Chapter 23: To Cover or Not to Cover (1 Corinthians 11)
26. Chapter 24: The Rapture of the Church (1 Thessalonians 4)
27. Chapter 25: The Man of Lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2)
28. Chapter 26: The Danger of Apostasy (Hebrews 6)
29. Chapter 27: Did Jesus Descend into Hell? (1 Peter 3)
30. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."