R. C. Sproul
Robert Charles Sproul (/sproʊl/ sprohl; February 13, 1939 – December 14, 2017) was an American apologist, author, and pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries.
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| Born | Robert Charles Sproul February 13, 1939 |
| Died | December 14, 2017 (aged 78) Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Vesta Ann Voorhis (m. 1960) [3] |
| Children | 2, including R. C. Sproul Jr. |
| Theological work | |
| Tradition or movement | Reformed |
| Main interests | Classical apologetics Systematic theology Biblical Inerrancy |
Sproul was heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast in the United States and internationally.[4] Renewing Your Mind with Dr. R. C. Sproul was also broadcast on Sirius and XM satellite radio.[5]
In late July 2012, a new Christian internet radio station called RefNet (Reformation Network)[6] was also announced by Ligonier Ministries in an effort to reach "as many people as possible" where Internet access is available.[7]
Sproul died at a hospital in Altamonte Springs, Florida on December 14, 2017 of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the age of 78.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "Dr. R.C. Sproul – The Founder and President of Ligonier Ministries". Ligonier Ministries. Archived from the original on September 15, 2008. Retrieved July 30, 2008.
- ↑ "Ligonier", Tabletalk Magazine, May 2008[dead link]
- ↑ Nichols, Stephen. "Remembering R.C. Sproul, 1939–2017". Ligonier Ministries. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ↑ "Stations". Renewing Your Mind.
- ↑ Duncan, John M (June 30, 2008). "Renewing Your Mind now on XM & Sirius Satellite Radio". New and Noteworthy (blog). Ligonier Ministries. Archived from the original on August 17, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ↑ Reformation network
- ↑ Larson, Chris (July 26, 2012). "Announcing RefNet: 24-hour Christian Internet Radio". Ligonier.
- ↑ "Dr. R.C. Sproul, Called Home to the Lord." (Press release). Ligonier Ministries. December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ↑ "RC Sproul Dies at 78". www.christianpost.com. 14 December 2017.
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