Heroes of the Christian Faith

Who were your heroes growing up? Perhaps they wore a cape and saved the day, or maybe they stood out for their skill and strength. No matter our age, we admire those who reflect the qualities that we want to see in ourselves. But the Christian life calls us to look higher.

God has given His people a great cloud of witnesses—men and women throughout the Bible and church history who lived with steadfast faith and bold conviction. Their lives point not to their own greatness but to the greatness of the God they served.

In Heroes of the Christian Faith, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to imperfect yet faithful servants of the Lord who stood firm in the truth, even when the cost was high. Their stories remind us that courage, perseverance, and obedience are not traits reserved for the extraordinary—they’re marks of all who follow Christ, our true and perfect Hero.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Moses: The Mediator
4. Chapter 2: Joshua: A Courageous Leader
5. Chapter 3: Deborah: A Faithful and Brave Judge
6. Chapter 4: David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
7. Chapter 5: Elijah: The First Faithful Prophet
8. Chapter 6: Esther: A Woman of Courage
9. Chapter 7: Job: Faithful in Suffering
10. Chapter 8: Isaiah: Proclaimer of Judgment and Restoration
11. Chapter 9: Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
12. Chapter 10: Hosea: A Picture of Redemption
13. Chapter 11: Habakkuk: From Complaining to Trusting
14. Chapter 12: Mary: The Mother of God
15. Chapter 13: Paul: The Man Who Kept the Faith
16. Chapter 14: Polycarp: A Faithful Martyr
17. Chapter 15: Athanasius: The Man Against the World
18. Chapter 16: Augustine: A Theological Giant
19. Chapter 17: Thomas Aquinas: A Misunderstood Defender of the Faith
20. Chapter 18: Martin Luther: Held Captive by the Word of God
21. Chapter 19: John Calvin: The Theologian
22. Chapter 20: Jonathan Edwards: The Prince of Preachers
23. Epilogue
24. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."