The Parables of Jesus

by R.C. Sproul

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, one of the primary ways He would instruct His disciples was through parables. People would gather from far and wide in order to listen to what Jesus said about the kingdom of God, and the most common way He would explain the kingdom was in parables. But what does God want us to learn from these parables? In this series, Dr. R.C. Sproul examines several parables of Jesus, exploring the rich truths they reveal about who Jesus is and what He came to achieve through His life, death, and resurrection. Audio CD. Twelve 23–minute messages, including Spanish navigation and dubbed equivalent.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Nonfiction

Audio CD

First published February 15, 2013

About the author

Dr. R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Fla. He was founding pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

Ligonier Ministries began in 1971 as the Ligonier Valley Study Center in Ligonier, Pa. In an effort to respond more effectively to the growing demand for Dr. Sproul’s teachings and the ministry’s other educational resources, the general offices were moved to Orlando in 1984, and the ministry was renamed.

Dr. Sproul’s radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. Dr. Sproul produced hundreds of lecture series and recorded numerous video series on subjects such as the history of philosophy, theology, Bible study, apologetics, and Christian living.

He contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, and academic institutions around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyone’s a Theologian. He signed the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and wrote a commentary on that document. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible, previously known as the New Geneva Study Bible.

Dr. Sproul had a distinguished academic teaching career at various colleges and seminaries, including Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and Jackson, Miss. He was ordained as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected more insights on the parables; this sticks to the basics. This isn't a narrated book; it's a series of recorded lectures. I've enjoyed Sproul's teaching style for years, and this is no exception. The content is very similar to What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?, but this book is more engaging (comparing the audio versions of each).

Notes
Tithing is part of Old Testament, but not part of ceremonial or dietary laws; it's part of moral law, which is never abrogated. New Testament (NT) says new covenant is much better than old, with greater obligations and benefits, so giving in NT starts at 10%.

If God is sovereign over creation and morality, there's no reason to object to His sovereignty over giving grace to some and not others. Bible clearly shows God saving some (Abraham, Paul, et al.) and not others (Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas, et al.).

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great overview of the parables in the Gospels. R.C. Sproul is fantastic here, as expected.