Nichols, Parsons, and Mrs. Sproul: R.C. Sproul’s Life and Ministry

A panel discussion with Stephen Nichols, Burk Parsons, and Vesta Sproul.
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[@micheleford8232]

I discovered this amazing soul teacher…and then he was gone. But GOD, I will meet him one day in glory🙌🏾. Hosana Hallelujah ❤️🙏🏽

[@bevcallow5833]

I pretended R.C. was my father. I learned so much from his strong gentle teaching. I loved his laugh. Vesta has the same laugh. I’m happy to see she’s happy still. I’ve been praying fir her since R.C. passed.

[@somebody71172]

He is a beautiful father figure. I loved him like I knew him💜

[@malka8901]

What a special woman Vesta is and such humor. There must have been a lot of laughter in their house and much love! 💕✝️

[@perfectsnaitang]

Halfway through the video I suddenly realised that behind every funny RC joke, there is Vesta.

[@omanasoundararaj8914]

I am from India! I have been so blessed by RCs teaching ministries. Infact right now I am studying the Gospel according to St. Mark from his expositions. I am so blessed by this video because I always used to wonder who RCs wife is! Thank you Ligonier ministries for uploading the teaching videos! Please keep up the good work!

[@wanda520]

R.C. Sproul opened the Scriptures to me and I was able to leave Methodism after 30 years! I’m now born again and attend a Biblical church.

[@JessicaScottJLScottPhotography]

Hallelujah!! God is so good!! God used him to lead me to true faith, as well =)

[@briancasey4917]

I also left Methodist some time ago, but still have relationships with some of them, who are Calvinist now. Drives their pastors crazy.

[@anabellesabangan7565]

Same here. And also Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Dr. Mike Horton, Dr. Ligon Duncan and most preachers of the Ligonier ministy. They are a big influence in my Christian life.

[@hunteroutreach5160]

@@JessicaScottJLScottPhotography I love y0o0p

[@dhruvankdesai4745]

@@JessicaScottJLScottPhotography ahbbczzcmmbv

[@jirunjak]

I get teary eyed towards the ending. I wish RC was here to join celebrating the 50th year of Ligonier Ministries. 😢

[@quinnlollis7211]

I bet he’s celebrating but just not here...😁

[@lisalancework7999]

Oh my !! I loved RC but now see why he spoke so highly of his beautiful wife!!!! Such a wonderful wonderful person!

[@gracenmercy579]

RC speaks very highly of his wife Vesta! It’s a blessing to hear and see her. She look’s healthy. Grateful for sound teaching.

[@thelordismyshepherd1366]

Wow, I miss R.C he was a great story teller. His teaching was amazing. It wasn’t just what he said but how he said it. He made his teachings exciting, intriguing and heart felt. I love listening to him still.

[@timcummiskey1178]

Dr. Nichols' biography is magnificent. I've listened to Dr. Sproul for 30 years and the narrative was an adventure. I learned so much.

[@cd2612]

This was so delightful to watch. The names of the dogs (Hosanna and Hallelujah) had me laughing so hard.

[@johntobey1558]

Greeting from Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Go Steelers!

[@arminehminassian2624]

What a lovely lady just like her husband. We need more RC Sprouls in our churches.

[@pamlucyfan]

For a time such as this.... thank you Mr and Mrs Sproul, Ligonier Ministries, “the boys” on stage, for giving us courage to fight the good fight in Christ name. One of my favorite sayings of RC “But God”

[@sharonpetrie6426]

What a great idea & how lovely to see and hear from Mrs R.C. Not often enough is the part of the "other half" publicly acknowledged. What a gracious lady and what a truly huge example Dr. & Mrs R.C. are of Christian marriage. Thank you for the interview.

[@kimberleerivera1483]

R.C. Sproul's wife, Vesta is delightful!

[@ckd0680]

I love the humor & laughter that Dr. & Mrs. Sproul shared! I cried with her at the end. They're lives have truly been a light on the hill! This man made me see scripture in a light that I'd never even knew existed before. Can't wait to meet him in heaven!

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

I was in tears listening when they were young!

[@ckd0680]

@@sorrowinchrist3387 It's amazing that they literally spent a lifetime together!

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

@@ckd0680 So other man can look how to treat their wives. :)

[@kaiyuren4136]

I have never met RC outside of his sermons and teachings. But somehow I felt deeply connected with him like I have known him for decades. I could not hold back my tears listening to this interview.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

Same here as almost as if i knew RC sometimes it does not seem fair never meet him and it as if i knoew him like a mentor.

[@skuttlebucket]

Wonderful, What a Wonderful Life. Sola Deo Gloria. Adrian, in England.

[@Theranchhouse1]

Vesta shines with the radiance of Gods love...I am so glad I ran across this video...What a mighty faithful witness of the Sprouls...'To God be the glory '.....

[@MD77SA]

What a delight to see and "meet" Mrs. Dr. Sproul.

[@davidsarkar6423]

I love to listen to late RC Sproul. Listening to him explain things from the Bible and teaching is really interesting, he was like this warm uncle figure this warm loving passionate professor who took you along with him for an interesting journey and not 1 bit of it was ever boring, man i wish to have videos of RC Sproul teaching for 2 hours straight. And why did that man was so good at what he did ? Because it was all Jesus Christ who worked through him. I won't say RIP to RC Sproul because he's for sure definately 100% rejoicing in heaven with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

[@davidrobinson5180]

At 25:05, you have Vesta going hardcore. She loved being with a man who fought for the truth. She knew she had a spiritual protector. She respected her husband. And probably, she is aware that many Christian men are not willing, or able, to be the first to stand up to lies and heresy. I love her take summarizing all this.

[@nelsonturner501]

I was a new member of a little PCA church in middle TN. and a group of us drove to Nashville to hear RC preach. Can't for the life of me remember the topic. It was the closing hymn that made me take a step back. Because the Lord showed me someone whose voice, like mine can peel the paint off the walls! After the hymn, he said" You don't have to sing like an angel, just make a joyful noise! " That line still brings a smile to my face!

[@leslieladyhawke]

I stumbled upon RC Sproul abt 4-5 years ago. I watched every Ligonier conference, q&a’s I could find on KZbin, & Dr Sproul’s teaching. I felt like I had met him so when he passed, I felt like I had lost an uncle or just dear friend. I look forward to meeting him in person in heaven. Tho Im not Presbyterian, I loved his teaching & personality. Always made me laugh as well as think. God bless Ligonier & Vesta.

[@dalecassleman]

I have never seen or heard R.C's lovely wife until now and must say, that they truly are a match made in Heaven. He still is my favorite teacher and it's funny. But, I am absolutely fascinated with the man, who I know as having the most remarkable understanding of Who and What and why and where Christ, is. I think of R.C. and I immediately think about the "Maverick Molecule", every single time. Brilliant! Yet so completely obvious, once he points it out to us. I find rest from my worries about my salvation, in the simple principles, he so graciously taught to so many. I listen to Ultimately on podcast and still use his teaching series on the Ligonier app, daily.

[@gigiis526]

I miss RC so very much! His biblical teaching still blesses me to this day! I loved his passion for the Lord. I remember him saying"What is wrong with you people"?! I still smile and laugh. I loved his boldness and devotion to our holy Lord first and foremost!

[@Sincerelychinmom]

God bless you vesta, you & Rc are such an example to many!🤍

[@indriadrayton1132]

Such a sublime sense of humor! This is a treat! Can there be time enough to say how listening to Dr. R C. Sproule's sermon on Christ's Crucifixion led me to Christ Himself as I sat at my work desk in Yonkers? Or how truly grieved I was upon first hearing about his passing, or how I loved his explanation of the big bang theory was like there being no hat or rabbit when showing someone a rabbit out if a hat trick? His innovative description of Jonah's dereliction of duty as though reading a Melville book? His use of Handel as the Liginier Ministries radio program for the introductory music? No, there won't be enough time. I just say that God used him to bless my life....

[@sandralandaverde5655]

Have no words to say thank you to RC's wife....I heard and seen her through this channel for the first time and my heart feel like I know her for life ....GOD BLESS her and your Ministry 👑❤

[@theresa42213]

OH its Vesta! Love to hear _her!_ :) Thank YOU JESUS for guiding me to the discovery of YOU ...through this man, and his wife! May many more be So privileged to discover Your Holiness through the words of R.C. and how he beautifully points us to the direction of The Eternal Kingdom, that YOU have for those who _diligently_ seek YOU! AMEN!

[@marcusburnett7225]

I can’t believe that someone actually disliked this discussion...

[@patriciamccool5243]

Yes...very odd.

[@mikemccormick9667]

It is especially hard for us as believers whose eyes and ears have been opened by grace to understand contempt for good. I pray that our faith continues to be strengthened and the eyes of the non believers may be opened.

[@boudicca7181]

R.C. and Vesta are so much alike. I miss R.C.--he was like a father to me thru his teachings.

[@justme-dee6888]

Vesta seems to be such a lovely lady! RC always spoke so highly and lovingly about her. Great interview!

[@dorisespinosa190]

he looks like my father, american version so he caught my attention but when i listened to his sermons i noticed something was awakened within me i listened to the truth and started pursuing it under his teachings. it is a passionate pursuit for it is really precious when heard and spoken with God’s empowerment❤😂

[@susiet2150]

Thank God for men with a backbone...like RC.

[@almamoore8446]

He was a man who let us know that Gods Word is true and I believe he loved it and taught it to help us love it too.

[@asherteez]

I just couldn't help but pray as I watched this video, it was so challenging & encouraging yet very heartwarming. God help us to remain faithful through our pilgrimage on this side of eternity

[@tommasolombardi3520]

God used RC to revolutionize my life, and bring to a very good place as I continue my walk with God by His grace alone.

[@alicegibson1429]

What a privilege and blessing from God to hear the love that was shared between Vesta and RC. My heart was forever changed listening to her share with us. A little bit about their ministry together and love for each other. To God be the Glory for great things He has done in the lives of those dear saints of Jesus.

[@gabrieledean8225]

God bless her and her boys! ❤❤❤

[@nancyracies8824]

Love this so much. Genuine, beautiful Vesta

[@anabellesabangan7565]

This is wonderful! Thank you Lord for these people. They were Your instruments in leading us to You.

[@donnadigregorio4593]

What a blessing to hear you all speak! Thank you Mrs. Sproul for sharing!

[@keiththinking2400]

Thank you from the heart. Ligonier Ministries witness to something solid and seemingly rare in today's Church. Loved the discussion re courage. Later, it reminded me of these words of Isaac Watts: "... Increase my courage, Lord. I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy Word. Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, By faith’s discerning eye. When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine."

[@almamoore8446]

Even though I never knew Bro. Sproul, because he loved the Word of God so much and the Holy Spirit gave him the gift which was for Bro. Sproul benifit and The Lord knew his servant would give God all the glory. I have enjoy his minister and continue to listen over and over.

[@pstaloolatokunbohakin5076]

Alo Olatokunboh Akin watching live from Lagos Nigeria. Thanks so much

[@bryanplett9046]

Thank you for this Video! Soli Deo Gloria!

[@crystalblevins294]

Thank you so much for having this conversation together and sharing it. It is such a joy to listen to it.

[@leslieladyhawke]

Bless Vesta!

[@andyheller2691]

What a wonderful discussion about Dr.Sproul. I have the book about Dr.Sproul and am reading it now. I appreciate this video. I hope Ligonier sells the entire conference on DVD or cd. I would like to have that. Thank God for Dr.Sproul and his faithfulness to the Lord.

[@speak-thetruth]

Please make a movie about dr. R. C. Sproul's life. I bet, it would be one of the best movies ever

[@joeysoto8051]

18:57 That should be a good clip for the Reformed funny moments.

[@pootie3181]

I listen to these longer videos all the time. Prefer them even over Bott Radio most of the time. Keep posting lots of them please and thank you!

[@martinettebrits3400]

Miss RC with my whole heart❤️🥲

[@martinettebrits3400]

Miss RC so much

[@mamasjo]

So enjoyed this conversation!

[@TheJekpacheco]

I love RC.

[@dee9230]

That was excellent.

[@buditambunan6814]

Loved to see this great video...😍

[@DougWilliams-mk5ir]

He would have made a great play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. I don’t have a doubt that he loved the Pirates as the hometown team.

[@Pilgrim182]

What a woman.

[@indriadrayton1132]

P.S. I can tell that Mr. and Mrs. Sproule were an absolute hoot, too!!!! 😁

[@userofusername]

I greatly enjoyed hearing Vesta and getting her own perspective. Toward the end she acknowledges the leadership of Ligonier's Stephen Nichols and Burk Parsons and says, "These are my boys." It's unfortunate that RC Junior can't be a part of "my boys." But given how much he's been publicly bashing his entire family in his podcasts, including his adult children, his late wife Denise, and even his mother Vesta, he's made it untenable to permit him to ever have anything to do with Ligonier ever again.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

He has not been doing that he had a podcast talking about his father why do you have to make ill of him? He made bad mistakes so do we and God has mercy on us and don't throw us out.

[@userofusername]

@@sorrowinchrist3387 "He has not been doing that" You're not paying attention because he absolutely has been bashing his entire family in his Sacred Marriage Under Fire podcasts, seemingly all instigated by his 3x divorced wife and podcast co-host Lisa Sproul. He also publicly bashed by name a number of former ministry colleagues (the same ones who urged him to get out and stay out of ministry for good). In another episode he accused his late wife Denise of "marital unfaithfulness." For those of us who personally knew Denise we know he's lying. He's done much worse than "made bad mistakes." But even if that's all you think publicly slandering innocent family members and gospel ministers amounts to Sproul still has an obligation to publicly repent of his public "mistakes" instead of continuing to throw pity parties for himself.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

@@userofusername Evidences please??? You got alot of anger issues yourself are you sure you are a Christian? Do you want Christ to also treat you this way? Think very carefully before you respond in such a anger manner.

[@userofusername]

@@sorrowinchrist3387 You've argued with me and others before with your irrational and childish defenses of RC Jr. You've many times demanded evidence, which is then provided you, but you then refuse to read it or listen to it. Like a truculent child you again and again demand, "Show the evidence," which is provided but which you refuse to acknowledge, let alone attempt to rebut it. In this case the evidence is contained right in RC Jr's own podcast series entitled Sacred Marriage Under Fire. But you knew this because I've stated so twice prior. Again, you refuse to listen. As for my alleged "anger issues," stating facts, and rebutting your sycophantic excuses for RC Jr, isn't evidence that I have anger issues. Not that anger issues, even if it were true, would be a valid rebuttal anyway, anymore so than your prior allegations that I lack grace, mercy, etc. Just more of your _shoot the messenger_ logical fallacies.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

@@userofusername Christ will judge you and show you no mercy as you have shown no mercy to your fallen brothers in Christ. You remember that when your old and grey. This is sickening behaviour! Goodbye! Still can't provide links when I asked!

[@Yesica1993]

It is nice to finally "meet" her. Seems like sweet lady. (But I find it hard to believe that "it's not been a hard time" for her. Come on. They knew each other since they were little kids.)

[@lykagonzales4152]

kilig

[@leibarboza3001]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lisashaw8]

❤️❤️

[@stanleygeorge1793]

What was the video that they are referring to in the beginning?

[@masonmckenna797]

Can you link the video that was mentioned in the beginning from Parsons?

[@johntobey1558]

Geneva, Waynesburg, Grove City, Carnegie Mellon, Bryn Mayr, Wheaton College?

[@ChandraAnandInChrist]

RC jr and Vesta are alike

[@userofusername]

I can think of many ways in which they're opposites. For example Vesta has never committed any scandals or brought any shame and disgrace on Ligonier Ministries, whereas RC Jr's life has been akin to a never-ending series of dumpster fires. In what ways would you say RC Jr and Vesta are alike?

[@jankeelliott7801]

I think he means physically:)

[@ChandraAnandInChrist]

@@jankeelliott7801 :) yeah.

[@samadams7573]

@@jankeelliott7801 Yes, they're both quite short. 5'2" or thereabouts.

[@johntobey1558]

What College did Mrs.Sproul?

[@ShadowRonan]

Mrs dr Sproul lol “Doctor professor Patrick”

[@jefferymacdonald3956]

17:17 SCARED ME SO BAD I THOUGHT A GOAT WAS DYING IN MY HOUSE

[@chernowitz]

Behind every powerful man is a surprised woman. Except for Vesta.

[@hollachanel2566]

.ju

[@kdwarner5]

As a matter of fact, the name ‘Jesus’ did not even exist in the English language 400 years ago-as evidenced by the fact that it was not recorded in the original 1611 King James Bible. But let's dissect that name anyway as that has come to be the accepted name of the Messiah today we need to address it. If the first part of the name 'Ιη' (Ie) comes from 'Iehovah' following the Jewish superstition not to use Yahuah thereby using Elohim in the vowel points resulting in ignorance of the name Jehovah. The Century Bible, Volume 1, pages 90-91 Sometime after the return from the Captivity, and before the beginning of the Christian Era, the Yahdaim (Jews) came to believe that the Holy Name Yahuah was too sacred to be uttered on ordinary occasions. It was said to be pronounced by the High Priest on the Day of Atonement. At other times, when any one read or quoted aloud from what is called the Old Testament, the word "Adonay","Lord," was usually substituted for Yahuah, and similarly the LXX (Septuagint Version) has Kurios, the Vulgate dominus, and the e.v. lord, where the Hebrew has Yahuah. Hebrew was originally written without vowels, but when the "vowel points" were added, the vowels of "Adonay" or "Elohim" were written with Yahuah, as a direction that these words were to be read instead of the word whose consonants were Yahuah; thus we find the combinations YeHoWaH and YeHoWiH. At the Reformation, the former being the more usual, was sometimes used as the Name of the (Mighty One) of Israyl, and owing to ignorance of its history was misread as "Jehovah," a form which has established itself in English, but does not give the pronunciation of the Holy Name it represents. Therefore the prefix of the name Je or (Ie) is in error. But does the suffix 'σους' (sous) mean 'saves' or 'salvation' in the Greek of the New Testament period? No. We know for a fact that "Iesous" was not then the proper way to translate the "intent" of the name given the Messiah that ‘Yahuah is salvation’ even in Greek or Latin. The Greek word for "salvation" is Strong’s entry 4991 soterion it is not sous. Strong's Number: 4992 soterion, adjective. Meaning saving, bringing salvation he who embodies this salvation, or through whom God is about to achieve it in the hope of (future) salvation So if the translators were even true to their own language it would not have been translated "Jesus" or "Iesous" but rather "Iasoterion". It must be obvious by this point where the suffix "seous" came from. Jesus holds to the Greek tradition of naming people after their pagan god of the Pantheon… Zeus. Why did the translator use "sous" instead of "soteria"? Greek naming conventions give glory to Zeus It should be noted at this point that the Greeks had a similar naming convention as did the Hebrews. Where the Hebrews used “YAH” in the construction of their names giving glory to Yahuah, the Greeks ended names and cities using “sous/sus/us” after their own god Zeus. Take for example the name of Julius Caesar “Gaius Julius” or the name of the Roman Emperor Constantine who literally created Christianity “Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus”. The suffix “us” was added to Greek and Roman names to give glory to Zeus where Yah was added to Hebrew names to give glory to Yahuah. Jesus is just such a Greek name like all Greek names ending in "us" that gives glory to Zeus! Dictionary of Christian Lore and Legend “It is known that the Greek name endings with sus, seus, and sous were attached by the Greeks to names and geographical areas as means to give honor to their supreme deity, Zeus." "This name of the true Messiah, Yahusha, being Hebrew, was objectionable to the Greeks and Romans, who hated the Judeans (Jews), and so it was deleted from the records, and a new name inserted. Yahusha was thus replaced by Ie-Sous (hail Zeus), now known to us as Jesus." Iesous in Greek So Yahusha is English for the Hebrew name of the Messiah (anointed King of Israel) and Jesus is the name of the Greek “savior” or Christos. It is that simple. But what does “Iesous” mean in Greek. It has no meaning in Hebrew; as it is not a Hebrew word. In Greek, “Iesous” literally translated means “Hail Zeus”. The name “Jesus” didn’t even exist until the 4th Century and was a later derivative of the late Latin Esus (pagan female god of salvation which later became Hesus or Hail Zeus then when the "I" grew a tail and became "J" it was Jesus. The Origin of Christianity by A.B. Traina "It is simply amazing to think that all these years, hundreds of years, mankind has been calling the Saviour by the wrong name!! It's hard to give up the name of Jesus because it's so deeply ingrained in us and much has been said and done in that name." Gospel of The Kingdom True Names and Title Dr. Henry Clifford Kinley 1931 - Ohio USA "In the 1611 KJ New Testament the name Yahusha appeared originally wherever the Messiah was spoken of. Yahusha means “Yahuah is Salvation”. Later the Messiah's name was replaced with Iesus (Greek) which later in the 1600's it became Jesus starting with the new English letter "J" which was introduced at that time. Further, the Greek "Iesus" comes from the name Zeus, the ruling God in the Greek pantheon." Gospel of The Kingdom True Names and Title Dr. Henry Clifford Kinley 1931 - Ohio USA 80 We see in historical documents that the name “Jesus” did not even come into existence until the 1600’s when the letter “J” was introduced into our English language. So the name “Jesus” is only around 400 years old! The Greek "Iesus" comes from the name Zeus, the ruling God in the Greek pantheon. "Jesus” is a transliteration of a Latin name only ONE letter off “Ioesus” pronounced hey-sus - which has no meaning in Hebrew, but in Latin it means “Hail Zeus”. If Yahusha’s name had been transliterated into our language, it would have been Joshua. If the name was treated properly using the compound naming convention Yahuah intended it would be YAH(weh)SHUA shortened to “Yahusha” using the short contracted form maintaining the meaning of the name and fulfilling prophecy that the Messiah “came in the NAME of Yahuah”. If the name was handled properly in Greek by the uninspired pagan scribes, it would hold true to the “meaning” of the name as given by the Angel to Joseph and Mary; then “shua” or salvation would have been translated “soterion or soter” not “sous”. So we see a gross mis-handling of the Messiah’s name at best but when you look back in history we see a Hellinization of the name with the intent to give glory to the pagan god Zeus. So both the prefix of "Ie" and the suffix of "sous" are in error and are mistranslations of the Hebrew name Yah and shua. If the Greek translators handled the Hebrew name properly it would have been translated into Iasotera which would be Yah-savior in Greek. In the 21st century we have no need to trace the Messiah's name through pagan Rome. We, today, can simply translate it directly from Hebrew to English leaving out all the transliteration errors going from Latin/Greek and all the English variations. That name is Yahusha… directly from יהושע Luke 13 35 “Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahuah.’"

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

No such thing as KJO Bible as God is not just KJO. And Yes Jesus was in the Bible it was just english so of course it was not there during Jesus time.

[@coryalbright9798]

Rc was a man used greatly by God. Calvinism is false though..

[@lolaguide4648]

Calvinism is the gospel. Grace alone saves. Salvation is of the Lord.

[@coryalbright9798]

@@lolaguide4648 ugh. Calvinism is not the gospel. Calvinism is a man made doctrine introduced by a 5th century former gnostic. No known early Christian believed this doctrine and the known ones taught against the gnostics who taught determinism through the same proof texts used by calvinists today. God did not decree the damnation of the majority of the world prior to creation.

[@davidrobinson5180]

@@lolaguide4648 I love Calvin. But Calvinism is not the gospel. 1 Cor 15 is the gospel.

[@lolaguide4648]

@@coryalbright9798 we are dead God has to make us alive in Christ. No one wants God. It's all His work.

[@coryalbright9798]

@@lolaguide4648 your turning metaphor into doctrine. The prodigal son was dead yet still came to himself and repented. No one can turn and repent without the grace of God. He provides that grace in many ways, one of which is the proclamation of The Gospel.