Book Synopsis
Today, many people have been taught that R.C. Sproul was a Calvinist—that Sproul was a champion of Reformed theology and Protestant thought, but is this true? We live in an age where nominal Calvinists and Presbyterians mindlessly follow wealthy celebrity ministers, such as the late John MacArthur (1939-2025), who taught his entire career that the precious shed blood of Jesus Christ was not effectual to save anyone (note: this heresy contradicts Hebrews 9:22, among other verses). While many may not be aware of this heresy from John MacArthur, I point this out because R.C. Sproul was good friends with MacArthur. Why did Sproul not publicly confront MacArthur’s open heresy that denies the efficacy of the shed blood of Christ? Wasn’t Sproul Reformed? Doesn’t Calvinism explicitly teach and emphasize that the shed blood of the only Redeemer of God’s elect is necessary for the forgiveness of sins? Are you paying attention? Disturbing as that is, allow me also to point out that both championed the heresy of Lordship Salvation (i.e., justification by faith and works) throughout their ministries. How did Sproul and MacArthur get away with this? Wolves sneak in and take over assemblies when the congregations cease to check the teachings of men by Scripture alone (Acts 17:11). When Protestants fall asleep, turn away from the Bible, and mindlessly trust smooth talking charlatans, rather than testing all the claims of men against the Bible alone (Isaiah 8:20), then heretics win.
In this book I will argue that R.C. Sproul is not Reformed, not even close. In part one, I will examine the chapter Sproul contributed to the book Chosen Vessels (published in 1985). In that book, Sproul salutes the blasphemous and heretical theology of Roman Catholic monk Thomas Aquinas. In part two, I present the reader with 26 chapters refuting Sproul’s most popular book titled Chosen By God (published in 1984). Finally, I provide three additional essays in the appendices. Pay attention, I am not infallible—so the reader should test all of my claims by Scripture alone (1 Thessalonians 5:21).