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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian  I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
I think most people in the PCA appreciate Sproul quite a bit. | That is good to hear; I think Andrew Myers' pastor - Rev. Stephen Dilday - said that he came to Reformed views through hearing RC Sproul's radio show.
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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
I think most people in the PCA appreciate Sproul quite a bit. | That is good to hear; I think Andrew Myers' pastor - Rev. Stephen Dilday - said that he came to Reformed views through hearing RC Sproul's radio show. | 'Tis true.
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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
I think most people in the PCA appreciate Sproul quite a bit. | I'm sure this is true; and obviously my point(s) above are not that he isn't to be appreciated for good that he has done, but to point out the bad.
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| | | Yes, I want to clarify that noone was speaking evil of Sproul, Sr. Some in this thread, including myself take exception with him on several points; i.e pictures of Christ, Sabbath, and apologetics. I had him as a seminary professor and learned a great deal from him. He has brought many (including my wife) to an understanding of the Reformed faith. He has a gift for helping lay people understand deep truths. The discussion was over his view of pictures that depict Christ and why he has an independent congregation.
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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
I think most people in the PCA appreciate Sproul quite a bit. | Sorry if I don't get the protocol here. I was responding to the question about the PCA's view of Sproul, that's all. |
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Originally Posted by Reepicheep Quote:
Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian I do not know much about the PCA but how is Sproul seen in PCA circles? | I certainly can't speak for the PCA as a whole, however, it is a very common occurence to have new visitors come to our church because they heard RC Sproul on the radio. God has used Sproul to introduce many to the reformed faith, we see those folks come to our church on a regular basis.
I think most people in the PCA appreciate Sproul quite a bit. | Sorry if I don't get the protocol here. I was responding to the question about the PCA's view of Sproul, that's all. |
Hey no problem. I made a clarification because sometime these threads go all over the place and I felt it needed to be said. I do not know that there is any major concern about Sproul in the PCA. I just know of issues with his son being rejected by the PCA, but all that was years ago. |
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Originally Posted by theologae RC Sproul is in fact a member of Central Florida Presbytery. The session of St. Andrews Chapel was at one time in the process of joining the PCA but backed out when RCJr. was rejected for ordination in the PCA.
See here, the relevant portion is on page 9. | Some interesting quotes from Sproul, Sr. Quote:
I've been working with the elders of the church I pastor which is independent, and I've been trying to lay the groundwork for three years for this church to come into the PCA. After this action, there's not a great deal of zeal among elders for that.
Why would your elders not be interested in joining the PCA?
My elders are fearful that the PCA is politically-oriented, rather than ministerially- or theologically-oriented.
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Some have suggested that the issues were raised by fears to protect the fragile balance of power in Westminster Presbytery.
I believe that there are a lot of people who embrace the Reformed faith, but very few have a passion to propagate it. R. C., Jr., and I do. That makes us zealots, and gets us in trouble with those who don't want to rock the boat.
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[On the subject of RC, Jr's views on incense] You know, Calvin was more concerned about worship than he was about justification.
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