Justin Taylor brings us
this update on the transition from this life to the Church Triumphant by Denise
Sproul, wife of R.C. Sproul, Jr. Here’s
R.C. Sproul Jr.’s remarks.
R.C. Sproul Jr.:
Justin Taylor|2:33
pm CT
The Sermon He Would Have Preached at His Wife’s Memorial Service
Though it was a close
call, I elected not to preach at my dear wife’s memorial
service. Wasn’t sure I could get through it. But in God’s good grace
I was given a second chance, the opportunity to preach to many who knew and
loved her. My friends at Boerne Christian Assembly in San Antonio offered me
their pulpit one February Lord’s Day, and positively encouraged me to preach on
the things I had learned during Denise’s battle, and after her victory. Though
it was a close call, I made it through. And in God’s grace that sermon, The Mountain of the Brilliance of Life, was
recorded. I have been deeply encouraged by those who have been reading my
pieces through various internet outlets about our journey, who have let me know
how they have been encouraged. My prayer is that this sermon would encourage
still more, that we would all remember that our heavenly Father loves us, and
that Jesus will never leave nor forsake us.
GOD, who art the author
of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life,
whose service is perfect freedom; Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults
of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power
of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LORD God, who seest that
we put not our trust in any thing that we do; Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.