R.C. Sproul

Dr. R.C. Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, founding pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of Reformation Bible College. He was author of more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God.

  • Special Revelation Media Resource by

    Hebrews 1:1-3

    While God has revealed Himself to us in creation, the knowledge necessary for salvation is revealed to us only in Scripture. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul maintains that God has given us direct revelation of Himself through sacred Scripture and that Jesus Christ is the fullness of His revelation. View Resource

  • Biblical Images of the Church Media Resource by

    Matthew 7:21-23

    Ecclesiology is the subdivision of systematic theology that has to do with the nature, function, and mission of the church. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul defines the true meaning of the church as the people of God from the aspects of the visible and invisible church. View Resource

  • The Paraclete Media Resource by

    John 15:18-27

    The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the lives of believers and in the life of the church. He is the Paraclete, the Helper whom Christ promised to send. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains the importance of the Spirit’s role as the promised Comforter whom God has sent to be with His people in the midst of a hostile world. View Resource

  • Substitutionary Atonement Media Resource by

    Romans 3:24-26

    The classical view of Christ’s atonement as the substitutionary satisfaction of God’s justice is necessary for salvation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul walks through the different aspects of Christ’s atonement found in Scripture. View Resource

  • Why Did Christ Die? Media Resource by

    Galatians 3:8-13

    Though some consider the notion of substitutionary atonement to be barbaric, it is the only view of the atonement that fully satisfies the demands of God’s justice. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul lays out the significance of Christ’s death as a substitution and maintains that rejecting the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement is paramount to rejecting Scripture itself. View Resource

  • The Extent of the Atonement Media Resource by

    John 10:15

    The most controversial issue in any discussion of Christ’s work as our Savior is the extent of Christ’s atonement. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the subject of limited atonement, also known as definite atonement, in addressing the question, For whom did Christ die? View Resource

  • Original Sin Media Resource by

    Romans 3:9-12

    The extent and scope of the nature of sin leads to the question of original sin. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the concept and consequence of the first sin and the controversy surrounding this doctrine. View Resource

  • Sanctification Media Resource by

    Philippians 2:12-13

    When someone has been justified by faith in Christ, the transformative work of sanctification begins. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul discusses the path of sanctification in the Christian life and the impact that it has for believers’ growth in grace. View Resource

  • Transmission of Sin Media Resource by

    Romans 5:12-21

    The connection between Adam’s sin and the sins of humanity is explained in the doctrine of the transmission of a sin nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul compares the transmission of Adam’s sin and the transfer of Christ’s righteousness as the second Adam. View Resource

  • The Christ of the Bible Media Resource by

    Revelation 5

    Christology, the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, is foundational for Christian theology. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul paints a picture of the complexities and greatness of Christ as proclaimed from Genesis to Revelation. View Resource

  • The Covenants Media Resource by

    Hebrews 8:3-6

    In Scripture, God relates to His people according to covenant. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul outlines the three major covenants that serve as the framework of Scripture. View Resource

  • The Names of Christ Media Resource by

    Luke 4:16-21

    The different titles of Christ in history are descriptive of His character and nature. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul examines the prominent names of Christ found in the New Testament. View Resource

  • The Christ of the Creeds Media Resource by

    The early church faced much controversy over the doctrine of Christ. The councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon both aimed to clarify the biblical teaching on Christ’s person. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul walks through the controversies over Christ’s person and describes Him as both truly God and truly man. View Resource

  • The Offices of Christ Media Resource by

    Psalm 110

    The offices of Christ are connected to Christ’s role as mediator. In God’s plan for redemption, Christ serves a threefold office called the munus triplex. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains how Christ fulfills the Old Testament offices as our Prophet, Priest, and King. View Resource

  • The Church: One & Holy Media Resource by

    The qualities of the church are reflected in the New Testament imagery of the church as one body and a building with one sure foundation. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explains the unity and diversity within the one church. View Resource