There's Only ONE Problem with the New Biography of R.C. Sproul...

[@ChristIsLord247]

RC saved me from the charismatic church. I was saved in 2013. The only churches around me where very charismatic or Catholic or very liberal. I was attending a charismatic church and thought something was wrong and I may not be saved because I didn't speak in tongues. Then I found RC on KZbin. I started watching him which then led me to reformed theology. I'll be honest, I hated reformed theology at first. But he showed me how it's all over the bible. I would love to here how RC dealt with his struggles. One of my favorite books is Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners. It is so encouraging then I fail. I'm a stay at home mom now, which is not easy, and a homeschooler. I fail a lot.

[@newyorknight]

Amen Dr Sproul's teaching helped me also. I was name it claim it for years. I have now moved on by the grace of God to sound doctrine.

[@Gondor149]

God bless you. We all fail a lot. Everyday. Fortunately for us we have a perfect saviour and need only trust in His work and His sacrifice and struggle against sin.

[@danielsell7598]

I read the Kindle edition a few weeks ago and couldn't agree more with your assessment. I suspect that in the future another author not so closely connected with R.C. Sproul will write his biography and give a more balanced, objective picture. (Alister McGrath would do a wonderful job.)

[@hernani_neto]

The ONE problem is at 6:49

[@jakeabbatacola5092]

When I read about my personal “heroes of the faith,” I love hearing about how real and flawed they were because it reveals God’s faithfulness. When you read a biography of someone with seemingly no flaws, you really need to question the intent of the author.

[@evanfrederick8256]

Interesting, I agree. I would like to hear about what RC struggled with, I believe that would be much more encouraging

[@Foffs_Musings]

He struggled with smoking. Sproul talked about it briefly in a interview Mark Dricoll did with him years ago, in that interview Sproul listed it as a sin he struggled with or used to at least. His smoking is mentioned in the book but at the point I am at, it isn't displayed as something he struggled with. I also can remember him telling a story where he got road rage when someone cut him off but he was wearing religious garb, I think he was about to do something but stopped because he realized he was wearing religious attire lol.

[@johnnyangel1455]

He was stating he too is human and imperfect needing the mercy and saving grace of Jesus Christ.

[@johnnyangel1455]

And yes he admitted his struggle with smoking and also his fear of not being saved. I'm told I'm out of line for defending RC. The most brilliant mind an Ambassador of Christ and this, imo schmuck has the audacity to criticize him after he's dead! 😤 not sorry for this pisses me off! Some quack questioning what is a modern day Pharisee. If ye must question go back to Sunday school. Myself doesn't like using the I word at all. But I am very mad about this. All this ytube crap. Nit picking faults of others & then others defending it with, oh, he just pointing out this or that. Get a life.

[@Foffs_Musings]

@@johnnyangel1455 I’m confused? I love R.C. Sproul. Listen to him all the time. Hope someday to be half the man he was, I think you misread my intentions. I was only stating those things because I think some of that could have been good to include in the book to balance it out a bit which went along with Matt’s criticism of the book which is that maybe it was a little too positive.

[@johnnyangel1455]

@@Foffs_Musings I apologize to you. My comment or this comment was not directed at or towards you. I tried to make that clear to you but was unsuccessful. It's another person and also the maker of the video. I agree w you. RC Sproul is a blessing. I'm very angry Ike I said w another as well as the imo schmuck dissin RC after he's dead. Burns me up. No class. Peace b w you sir. 👍

[@born2win259]

@@johnnyangel1455 Spurgeon also liked smoking lol

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

Perhaps you've found your next book project? Write a real life of RC. Not a hagiography. I think RC would want that, because it would be much more helpful to the readers, as you said.

[@ReidRob97]

Nate Pickowitz is working on one at the moment. I think it releases this year.

[@BMB125]

@@ReidRob97 Next month

[@photographer157]

Great point, brother. I read it a while ago and even reviewed it for our denomination's magazine. I would agree fully with your comments. There is another biography of Sproul out soon I believe. Will be interesting to see it's approach in comparison.

[@justinjones2160]

Do you know what the new biography is called?

[@photographer157]

@@justinjones2160 Yes. It's called, "R.C. Sproul: Defender of the Reformed Faith" and the author is Nate Pickowicz.

[@justinjones2160]

@@photographer157 awesome thanks!

[@sksteigerwald3649]

In my view, the unmentionable elephant in the room is R.C.Sproul, Jr. The wonderful gospel, as so adroitly taught by R.C. Sproul, would have been gloriously demonstrated in practicality had Dr. Nichols revealed his friend’s path to peace concerning the anguish R.C. must have experienced concerning the difficulties in the life of his son. I personally would have greatly valued the narration of that path. However, I am fully persuaded that the pure and true gospel was sufficient for him.

[@quantumgenisisfactor]

Some one asked my father a navy pilot and boxer from the 2nd world War, "Chick why don't you tell us about the fights you lost". You know Mathew we are in totally different ministries and I sure respect your honesty and ❤️. I learned from my mentor Fred Bishop of No Greater Love ministries don't trust a leader without a limp. Love you Brother I was confirmed Presbyterian, I now acknowledge or identify full gospel. Bless you and your family and friends ❤️

[@eb31601]

I haven't read this but I can tell you I've never liked biographies where the person is presented to be the greatest individual that ever lived... That's not realistic we're all human beings we're all sinners and we all struggle with something everyone of us that's human nature

[@CamJamROC]

Agreed. I enjoyed this one very much, but had the same thoughts throughout.

[@spi1141]

Upon hearing of a fellow pastor sexual fall, John Calvin replied, “Yesterday it was him, tomorrow it might be me.” If one has a firm grasp of true Theology, then we understand that all of us fall short of the glory of God (Psalm 14, Romans 3:10-20) and we all fall so totally. As far as knowing what particular sins bedeviled RC, I myself do not care to know, save for the fact that RC would have agreed that like Paul, he was “…the chiefest of sinners.” If Christianity is taught correctly then part of the emphasis of God’s grace is that there will be constant struggles with sin til our dying moment and I may be so bold as to say, our dying moment, even if it is a fruit of sin, that the grace of God paid for that moment. I knew RC also. Not as close as some, but enough to gain edification from what he said to me personally. I was under the impression that he was a great godly man and yet a fellow sinner as I am. As far as the broader Church is concerned, he will be missed more so than I will, but I too can say “I am a child of God.” and suffice it to say.

[@justinjones2160]

Drop kick a deacon that's a good one hahaha

[@americaone749]

R.C. Sproul, would mention, almost in all his sermons or talks, how much of a sinners he was and his struggle to please God. He mentioned in one of his sermons that he never, for one second, ever loved God with all his heart ,mind, and soul, like Yehoshua did. I can see why the author didn't mention all his faults, since R.C. already did it himself. I do not agree with your assessment of the book.

[@josephwatts9013]

This is a great review, however, I will point out that if you listen to RC’s classic collection of sermons, though he doesn’t point his sins out individually, you will hear his admittance to the sin that still remained in his life. When conducting his verse by verse expository preaching through books of the Bible, at times there are passages that he would admit that he did not care for nor did he have the definite answer as far as application. He was still a great Theologian, Pastor and teacher

[@roberttyler1206]

I thought the same about Andy Stanley. Charles, as far a I know, has never addressed the error of his son's theology.

[@wadejnelson]

I had the same problem with Eric Metexas’ biography of Luther, He understated his antisemitism saying He was just a grumpy old man.

[@ballietoflexheim]

I first experienced RC in 1965, WOW, that was as a freshman at Westminster College. He was in his first year of teaching. For the past decades I have been a watcher and listener of anything he has done. His knowledge of all religious history and thought, in my opinion, is monumental. I am sure that if I live long enough that I might get around to Johnathan Edwards to expand my studies but for now RC is helping me ensure that I am prepared for eternity.

[@Hospody-Pomylui]

The author is the president of my college which was founded by R.C. Sproul. Looking forward to listening to your video before I read the book they gave me for free. 😆

[@tylerculwell9292]

My gf just ordered me 2 of your books and I’m excited to read them and thanks for the review i was wanting this book and might still get it because I love RC but it might be a while before I feel like reading it now lol thanks though

[@squrpion]

New camera? Nice!

[@MatthewEverhard]

Yeah test run. Thanks for noticing!

[@tommyboywest3531]

So it would appear that this book is a canonization of sorts, protestant style. Wonderful irony that.

[@CapitalMsmallc]

I recently finished the book and saw that exactly footnote, typed it in and came upon the same dead link. Unfortunate as it does leave a bit of cynicism in me about what was otherwise a good biography.

[@jo_kimmich3268]

I have to agree. Before I had read the diary entries of Jonathan Edwards (Volume 1 BoT) I thought to myself that Edwards was this perfect and holy man, always bearing the fruits of the spirit (dw, he did!) without any problems with sanctification. After reading his words I was so astonished. He openly wrote down his struggles with sin A and B. He wrote about his dullness. He wrote about his ups and downs. Wow! I was able to relate to him! Even this mighty man of God, who had such an immensely true christian character had his struggles with sin, just as I, a young christian in his early 20s. I was able to relate. I realized that even the holiest saints have their battles. That was so nice about Edwards.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

+1

[@supernova2172]

+2

[@TK-qu1ht]

I’m watching for RC Jr’s review of the book.

[@flowerlass]

This is an excellent and fair review. Thank you.

[@ou812a4]

Plant a church in Reno, NV :)

[@poshhawk104]

Just wondering of your struggles...???

[@MatthewEverhard]

Pride, selfishness, ambition, anxiety, all of the self-sins ... basically see the commandments!

[@wilpetersheim2688]

Yes we need more details

[@poshhawk104]

@@MatthewEverhard I don't see that in your presentations. You live for the Lord, that's what comes through...

[@romans6788]

@@poshhawk104 good. You got an answer. Now share your weaknesses.

[@GermanShepherd1983]

It's not hard to find a fault or sin with RC or RC jr. The fact that jr had his name on the Ashley Madison list shows what kind of people they were. These are horrible people and yes RC can be blamed because he always acted so high and mighty and yet his own son was totally immoral.

[@peterherard8207]

Good people have bad kids and vice versa , eventually adults have to be held accountable for their own deeds , especially by their 40's

[@johnnyangel1455]

Just like a modern day Pharisee. Trying to pick the spec out of another's eye all the while having a log in his own. And after he passed too. What a schmuck.

[@doctor1alex]

A modern day Pharisee?? He’s just pointing out the fact that the biography seems one sided and would like to hear of Sproul’s spiritual battles. No Christian has no spiritual warfare. Your comment is out of line sir.

[@MatthewEverhard]

I spent 10 of 15 minutes honoring the guy! Just looking for some realism mixed in.

[@johnnyangel1455]

@@doctor1alex Sproul is passed. Trample the man's grave. If Mr. Sproul were alive would he still point out faults of another. And yes modern day Pharisee. Do you know characteristics are of a Pharisee? I'm just pointing out that you are a modern day Pharisee as well.

[@doctor1alex]

@@johnnyangel1455 If you believe desiring to understand the spiritual battles of a fellow Christian is “trampling the man’s grave”, I have no more words on this matter. I will however lovingly warn you of the Lord Jesus’ words about your accusations against us, “in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:2)

[@johnnyangel1455]

@@doctor1alex maybe. But to start off by saying there's something "wrong" with RC Sproul is suspect and not trust worthy. Why wait till he's dead and cannot defend or testify. I'm right. It's like Bruce Lee. All the mma "pros" dis Mr Lee after he's dead. Not to his face when alive. It just shows you're of the same mindset. Dishonorable.

[@lkae4]

Great message. Sounds like the author doesn't understand the Gospel.

[@TheRtunstall4]

Here is the author speaking on the topic of the Gospel. Check it out and see if he understands it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6XGk5uNoJKNo8k

[@ShaneBakerAUVIC]

Obviously he does. That’s wonderful and reassuring

[@lkae4]

@@TheRtunstall4 I listened to the first 2 minutes. Nope, he doesn't understand the Gospel. That's strike 2.

[@lkae4]

@@ShaneBakerAUVIC Are you stalking me, dude?

[@chasbrewer5705]

@@lkae4 In the first 30 seconds he says “we are saved from the wrath of God by the work of Christ” isn’t that the gospel?