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R.C. Sproul

Theologian & Teacher
Quick Facts
DenominationPresbyterian Church in America (PCA)
TraditionReformed/Calvinist; classical apologetics
Known forThe Holiness of God, the Renewing Your Mind broadcast, and leading the twentieth-century recovery of Reformed theology for lay audiences through Ligonier Ministries.

Robert Charles Sproul (1939-2017) was an American Reformed theologian, Christian apologist, and Presbyterian pastor who profoundly shaped evangelical theology and practice. Founder and first chairman of Ligonier Ministries, Sproul established a platform for expository teaching and theological education that reached millions through his daily Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast and extensive published work.

Described as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century," Sproul authored more than one hundred books including The Holiness of God, which exemplifies his gift for making profound theological concepts accessible to popular audiences. His death on December 14, 2017, at age 78, marked the end of a legacy that continues to influence evangelical understandings of God's sovereignty, holiness, and redemptive work.

Writes forLigonier Ministries
EducationWestminster College (BA); Free University of Amsterdam (postgraduate)
Websitewww.ligonier.org
Notable Books
The Holiness of GodAmazon → Essential Truths of the Christian FaithAmazon →
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about R.C. Sproul

When did R.C. Sproul die?

R.C. Sproul died on December 14, 2017, at age 78, from complications of emphysema. Ligonier Ministries, which he founded in 1971 as the Ligonier Valley Study Center in western Pennsylvania, continues his teaching ministry today.

What denomination was R.C. Sproul?

Sproul was a Presbyterian. Originally ordained in the mainline United Presbyterian Church, he transferred his credentials to the conservative Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and served as co-pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, from 1997 until his death.

Was R.C. Sproul a Calvinist?

Yes. Sproul was arguably the most influential popularizer of Reformed (Calvinist) theology in the last century, teaching doctrines like God's sovereignty, predestination, and justification by faith alone to mass audiences. His book Chosen by God remains a standard introduction to Reformed soteriology.

What is R.C. Sproul best known for?

Sproul is best known for The Holiness of God (1985), his daily radio program Renewing Your Mind, and founding Ligonier Ministries. He authored more than one hundred books and served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

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