R. C. Sproul

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20th-21st CenturyUnited Statesmodern

Reformed theologian, pastor, and teacher known for accessible writings on holiness, Scripture, justification, Reformed theology, apologetics, and worship.

Theological Positions

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Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / stronglyDisagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / stronglyDisagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / stronglyAgree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Church tradition is equal to Scripture in authority.

Bible / stronglyDisagree

God continues to reveal new truths outside of Scripture.

Bible / stronglyDisagree

Writings

Chosen by God

Popular Reformed defense of election, predestination, human will, and divine sovereignty.

Source: Chosen by God

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Essential Truths of the Christian Faith

Accessible systematic survey of core Christian doctrines in concise entries.

Source: Essential Truths of the Christian Faith

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Faith Alone

Defense of the Reformation doctrine of justification by faith alone.

Source: Faith Alone

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The Holiness of God

Sproul's classic work on divine holiness, human sin, grace, and worship.

Source: The Holiness of God

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What Is Reformed Theology?

Introductory explanation of Reformed theology, covenant, grace, election, and worship.

Source: What Is Reformed Theology?

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