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I’m not saying anything is special or behind this, but it’s sad to see so many influential people passing away. We’re seeing giants go to rest. For the past three years, here are five of those giants.

Dr. R.C Sproul: 1939-2017

Reformed theologian who participated in making the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. Considered one of the most prominent theologians of the past fifty years.

Rev. Billy Graham: 1918-2018

Evangelist who started the Billy Graham Evaneglistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse. Preached the Gospel to millions, and through the Gospel the Civil Rights Movement gained ground and the Cold War came to an end.

Dr. Norman Geisler: 1932-2019

The most influential Christian apologist from the late 20th century until his passing. A founder of two schools, Norman Geisler International Ministries, crafter of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, wrote or co-wrote over 100 books, and taught hundreds of students who have gone on to teach millions.

Phillip E. Johnson: 1940-2019

Considered the Godfather of Intelligent Design. Co founded the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture.

Ravi Zacharias: 1946-2020

One of the greatest communicators and Christian apologists of the 21st century, and one of Dr. Geisler’s students. Founded Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

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20 comments

  1. Skarlet Pike says:

    It is sad.

    Also, though, I feel that perhaps the reason God is calling them all home to heaven at this point is that His plan for their lives does not include the difficult days ahead – given that all the signs of the End Times are being fulfilled right now.

    They may rest in Christ, while we may boldly charge out there and preach the Gospel and live out Christ during the final unveiling of evil and reach those last people who will be willing to accept salvation rather than the Mark.

  2. Savenaca Seruvatu says:

    Until the gospel of the kingdom is being preached to all the nations than the end will come.

    I’ve never heard these giants preach on the Gospel of the kingdom that jesus preached during his ministry.

    Ravi will be sadly missed?

  3. Anthony Barber says:

    Indeed

  4. Emmanuel Scott says:

    It was Billy’s time, bro. We all knew that.

  5. Anthony Barber says:

    They all finished their course. And so it was time for them to go. But God can raise up new giants and servants who will carry on. Their Ministries will continue. After all, J. Vernon McGee has been dead for years, but he is still one of the most listened to radio preachers.

  6. Gina Draker says:

    I’d go all the way back to Dr Walter Martin and beloved Corrie ten Boom.

  7. Joseph Zaphnath Paneah says:

    I didn’t know Phillip E. Johnson passed as well. Sad.

  8. Rainier Ray says:

    Yes, I feel the very same way… I rejoice for them in all that they are experiencing in glory with Christ but they will be sorely missed on earth…

  9. Mark S. Phillips says:

    “I have yet to meet a man that wasn’t destined to die.” — Augustine

  10. Johny Goodwin says:

    Gone to glory brother

  11. Justin Kollie Comehn II says:

    They’ll are with the risen savour..

  12. Justin Kollie Comehn II says:

    Billy Graham live the longest.. It was his time.. But Ravi Zacharias, we can not ask God why??

  13. Adam Daniel Broughton says:

    Great shoulders for us to stand on

  14. Randy Baker says:

    Thanks for sharing. We need to walk in the legacy they left us.

  15. Carlos Sotelo says:

    To be fair but not incompassionate, Billy Graham was almost 100 years old. All the others still could have had several more years to be here with us on earth. Nonetheless, while death is tragic we oughta rejoice that they have made it as far as they did here on earth and are safe and sound in the presence of The Lord!

  16. Leslie Charles says:

    What about Reinhardt Bonke.

  17. Sarvo Souri Martin says:

    Do not forget Nabeel Qureshi. He was only 33 years old when he he passed away from terminal cancer in 2017. Part of RZIM. “Seeking allah finding Jesus”

  18. Myvanis Lombard says:

    There are things you should know about Billy Graham that would shock you all in your foundations. I won’t elaborate, but will mention that he wasn’t even a Christian.
    In actual fact, in my studies on NDEs I came upon a testimony where a witness saw him in the place of torment for certain big sins and very evil associations and from other things I discovered I can wholeheartedly believe that witness.
    Ask yourself why this man was so popular among some satanic figures in politics.

  19. Steve Davies says:

    Really sad about Ravi.I bet you he is saying to God, I had no idea!

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