Top 10 Quotes by R. C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was a distinguished American theologian, pastor, and author renowned for his advocacy of reformed Christian theology. He founded Ligonier Ministries in 1971, producing influential works like "The Holiness of God" and hosting the radio show "Renewing Your Mind." Sproul's teaching emphasized God's sovereignty and the doctrines of grace, impacting theology through his books and leadership at Reformation Bible College. His legacy includes widespread influence in theological education and the ongoing impact of Ligonier Ministries, which continues to disseminate his teachings worldwide. He passed away on December 14, 2017, leaving a profound mark on evangelical Christianity.

Top 10 Quotes by R. C. Sproul 

1. "If God is the Creator of the entire universe, then it must follow that He is the Lord of the whole universe. No part of the world is outside of His lordship. That means that no part of my life must be outside of His lordship."
— R. C. Sproul

2. "Here, then, is the real problem of our negligence. We fail in our duty to study God's Word not so much because it is difficult to understand, not so much because it is dull and boring, but because it is work. Our problem is not a lack of intelligence or a lack of passion. Our problem is that we are lazy."
— R. C. Sproul

3. "Nothing could be more irrational than the idea that something comes from nothing."
— R. C. Sproul

4. "Sin is cosmic treason. Sin is treason against a perfectly pure Sovereign. It is an act of supreme ingratitude toward the One to whom we owe everything, to the One who has given us life itself. Have you ever considered the deeper implications of the slightest sin, of the most minute peccadillo? What are we saying to our Creator when we disobey Him at the slightest point? We are saying no to the righteousness of God. We are saying, ‘God, Your law is not good. My judgement is better than Yours. Your authority does not apply to me. I am above and beyond Your jurisdiction. I have the right to do what I want to do, not what You command me to do.’"
— R. C. Sproul

5. "As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness."
— R. C. Sproul

6. "We do not segment our lives, giving some time to God, some to our business or schooling, while keeping parts to ourselves. The idea is to live all of our lives in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and for the honor and glory of God. That is what the Christian life is all about."
— R. C. Sproul

7. "Prayer does change things, all kinds of things. But the most important thing it changes is us. As we engage in this communion with God more deeply and come to know the One with whom we are speaking more intimately, that growing knowledge of God reveals to us all the more brilliantly who we are and our need to change in conformity to Him. Prayer changes us profoundly."
— R. C. Sproul

8. "God just doesn’t throw a life preserver to a drowning person. He goes to the bottom of the sea, and pulls a corpse from the bottom of the sea, takes him up on the bank, breathes into him the breath of life and makes him alive."
— R. C. Sproul

9. "God’s grace is not infinite. God is infinite, and God is gracious. We experience the grace of an infinite God, but grace is not infinite. God sets limits to His patience and forbearance. He warns us over and over again that someday the ax will fall and His judgment will be poured out."
— R. C. Sproul

10. "The most brazen lie of all is the lie people tell themselves: ‘I have nothing to worry about from the wrath of God. My God is a God of love.’ If that is your thought, your god is an idol."
— R. C. Sproul