R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) one of the greatest theologians of our time died a few days ago. He was an intelligent man with the ability to teach others. I learned much from him through his books. While many in the church were giving us bad theology, a different gospel, positive thinking, or just plain nonsense, R.C. Sproul was giving us Biblical Christianity. He had a good sense of humor but he was serious about God. If only more people in our time would get serious about God.
R.C. Sproul was in the tradition of the Reformation, a classic Protestant. Of course in the Reformation, Biblical Christianity was recovered. Sproul taught Reformed theology to many people including myself. He held that Scripture alone is the ultimate authority. He emphasized the sovereignty of God, the holiness of God, and the total depravity of man.
Salvation is totally the work of God because man is incapable of saving himself. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. And it is all to the glory of God alone.
I would encourage everyone to read his books and to listen to his teaching. R.C. Sproul will be missed, but he has gone to be with the Lord and that is far better.
