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R C Sproul’s Christian Worldview Dvd summarized from my notes

I made very brief notes on Sproul’s Worldview DVD as I listened. I knew I wouldn’t be able to remember all those different philosophies that exist in our culture presently, so I created some ‘nutshell’ definitions for my own reference.

I think Christians would benefit from hearing Sproul’s DVD on the various philosophical belief systems alive in our culture, hopefully, this will whet some Christian’s appetites for studying Sproul. One would certainly come away with a fuller understanding by listening to Sproul’s lectures.

He presented each philosophy in a 22-25 minute lecture during the 1980s.

SECULARISM: This is first because it is an overarching philosophy in which the others operate; the following are points I noted [bracketed statements are current explanations of my brief note-card points]:

EXISTENTIALISM:

HUMANISM:

PRAGMATISM:

POSITIVISM:

PLURALISM / RELATIVISM:

RELATIVISM:

HEDONISM:

When R C concluded the above, he discussed in several lectures how these impact art and other aspects of culture.

NOTE: Sproul did not talk about Marxism, which is a huge ideology in our culture. To learn basic aspects of that, see CATEGORIES: CRT / CT.

Knowing these philosophical systems can enable you to observe areas wherein you stray from biblical understanding and belief.

For example, I see that secularism is still alive in me after having been a Christian for 18 years or so; it needs to be rooted out. If I were to practice self-denial more, then I could move in that direction.

Hedonism is a huge problem for me also. Pleasure seeking seems to be a problem for most people who have been brainwashed by this culture. I don’t think one needs to eradicate the desire for pleasure, but one needs to find pleasure in God instead of in the trinkets and bobbles… that society encourages us to pursue.

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. [ESV]

Link to purchase Christian Worldview at Ligonier Ministries for $38.40 https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/christian-worldview

Link to Christian Worldview at Amazon Prime for $31 (currently out of stock but coming)

https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Worldview-R-C-Sproul/dp/1567697925

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