loader from loading.io

Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Release Date: 09/30/2024

Christian, Jesus Is Praying for You show art Christian, Jesus Is Praying for You

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Our closest friends may forget to pray for us, but Jesus never will. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to take consolation in knowing that our Redeemer “always lives to make intercession” for His people (Heb. 7:25). Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
God’s Law as a Mirror show art God’s Law as a Mirror

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

If we want to see an accurate reflection of our moral character, we must look into the mirror of God’s law. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the darkness of our sin is exposed when set against the Lord’s perfect righteousness. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice show art Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

The mountaintop experiences we enjoy in this life are not given by God to distract us from our Christian duty—they prepare us for sacrificial ministry in the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul sets suffering and glory in the right perspective for Christians in a fallen world. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Can Governments Legislate Morality? show art Can Governments Legislate Morality?

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

“You can’t legislate morality.” Have you ever heard someone use that expression when talking about the role of the government? Today, R.C. Sproul responds to this statement, reminding us of the ethical role that God has established for civil rulers. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Is Contradiction the Hallmark of Truth? show art Is Contradiction the Hallmark of Truth?

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

As the father of lies, Satan would have us believe information that contradicts the Word of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God’s truth is never contradictory. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Eyewitnesses of the Resurrected Lord show art Eyewitnesses of the Resurrected Lord

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Our faith in the resurrection of Jesus isn’t based on hopeful inferences drawn from a missing body. Today, R.C. Sproul appeals to the testimony of the many witnesses who saw, spoke with, and touched the risen Lord. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
“All I Need to Know Is Jesus” show art “All I Need to Know Is Jesus”

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

“I don’t need to know theology. All I need to know is Jesus.” Has anyone said this to you before? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals the serious flaw built into this sentiment and explains the solution. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Are People Basically Good? show art Are People Basically Good?

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Are people basically good? Many seem to think so, but God’s Word says otherwise. Today, R.C. Sproul warns us not to grade our own righteousness on a curve, for the true standard of goodness is the perfect character of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Satisfied in Christ show art Satisfied in Christ

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

If we're looking for complete satisfaction in anyone or anything other than Christ, we've guaranteed our own disappointment. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to seek our supreme happiness not in our circumstances but in our Savior. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
Is Christianity a Crutch? show art Is Christianity a Crutch?

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Some people claim that Christianity is a crutch. In one sense, they’re right. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that it would be foolish for sinful people like us not to lean on Christ and live in complete reliance upon His mercy. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

info_outline
 
More Episodes
The mountaintop experiences we enjoy in this life are not given by God to distract us from our Christian duty—they prepare us for sacrificial ministry in the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul sets suffering and glory in the right perspective for Christians in a fallen world.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/mountaintop-moments-and-the-valley-of-sacrifice/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/

Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts