Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

How do you focus on what really matters? Where do you go to regain perspective? Drawn from a lifetime of Bible study and reflections on the nature of truth, Ultimately with R.C. Sproul features unique moments of insight to help you understand what you believe and why you believe it. Renew your mind and grow in your knowledge of God when you listen to biblical teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Set your mind on what matters most—what matters ultimately. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.

How to Interpret the Bible Literally 07/02/2025

How to Interpret the Bible Literally Should we always interpret the Bible literally--even the poetic passages with their rich symbolism? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it really means to take God at His Word and to interpret Scripture literally. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/37211725

God Is King 06/30/2025

God Is King God does not invite the world to come to Christ--He commands it as creation's King. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that God, rather than any prince or ruler in this world, is the ultimate Sovereign to whom we all must submit. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/37211855

Falling Short of the Great Commandment 06/27/2025

Falling Short of the Great Commandment Most of us can easily recite the Great Commandment. But not one of us has ever loved God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Today, R.C. Sproul underlines the seriousness of what God's law demands of us. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36804690

Holy, Holy, Holy 06/25/2025

Holy, Holy, Holy There is only one attribute of God that is magnified in Scripture to the third degree of repetition: He is holy, holy, holy. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to reflect on this attribute of God that the Bible underscores more than any other. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36804695

Stick with the Stuck 06/23/2025

Stick with the Stuck The Lord calls His people to live lives that are characterized by a steadfast, loyal love. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates this responsibility with a curious expression that a friend once shared with him. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36804685

I Was Blind, but Now I See 06/20/2025

I Was Blind, but Now I See When we first come to Christ, we may not have answers to all the questions people pose to our faith. But we know one thing: Once we were blind and now we see. Today, R.C. Sproul draws a lesson in apologetics from a blind man Jesus healed. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36708920

What It Means to Be Human 06/18/2025

What It Means to Be Human What does it mean to be human? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that our answer will determine how we value and treat the people around us. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36708905

Does God Only Bless? 06/16/2025

Does God Only Bless? Many people are willing to believe in a God who blesses, but few will stomach the notion that He also judges. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to embrace the God who is both sovereign and holy, for there is no other. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36708915

Think like a Christian 06/13/2025

Think like a Christian We aren’t going to act like Christians until we first think like Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a transformed life begins with a transformed mind. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36708910

Adding to the Law of God 06/11/2025

Adding to the Law of God Whenever we add to God’s law, we’re actually subtracting from it. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the sovereign Lord, not our personal preferences or traditions, has the sole authority to bind our consciences absolutely. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453110

God, Not Man, Is Ultimate 06/09/2025

God, Not Man, Is Ultimate One of the greatest competitors to the Christian faith is the ideology of humanism. Today, R.C. Sproul shows why only one of these worldviews can finally be true. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453060

The Broad Road to Destruction 06/06/2025

The Broad Road to Destruction Jesus has made it clear that hell is no empty threat. Today, R.C. Sproul earnestly pleads with us to consider the state of our souls before a holy God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453100

Thank God for God 06/04/2025

Thank God for God Have you ever wondered what you might do if you were God? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us why we should be grateful that the Lord is God and we are not. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453095

Why Is There Suffering in the World? 06/02/2025

Why Is There Suffering in the World? Where is God when bad things happen? Today, R.C. Sproul affirms that the reason why there is suffering in the world is not in spite of God’s goodness—but it is because of God’s goodness. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36804700

How Was Abraham Saved? 05/30/2025

How Was Abraham Saved? How were the Old Testament saints redeemed when Christ had not yet come? What was the basis of their salvation? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the one significant difference between our faith and the faith of ancient believers. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453070

Salvation 05/28/2025

Salvation Throughout Scripture, the term “salvation” is used in many different senses and in many different tenses. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that we are saved, are being saved, and shall be saved as we look forward to our glorification with Christ. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453065

The Standard of All Truth 05/26/2025

The Standard of All Truth People today talk about "your truth" and "my truth," but the very notion of truth requires an ultimate standard that is objective and unchanging. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that God alone is the standard of all truth. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36708985

Why Is the Gospel Good News? 05/23/2025

Why Is the Gospel Good News? Since God will judge us all according to His perfect righteousness, we need help if we are going to escape the condemnation we deserve. Today, R.C. Sproul declares the good news of the gospel: Help has arrived. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912400

The Separation of Church and State 05/21/2025

The Separation of Church and State Is it appropriate for the church to be involved in legislation in a secular society? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the point at which the church must call the state to account. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912405

Our Need for the Atonement 05/19/2025

Our Need for the Atonement Have you ever encountered an unbeliever who has said they personally don’t feel the need for Jesus? Today, R.C. Sproul considers why every soul ought to feel the dire need for reconciliation with God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912395

“Exploding into Being” 05/16/2025

“Exploding into Being” Where did the world come from? Some people today believe that “the universe exploded into being.” Is this true—or even possible? Today, R.C. Sproul points out the fatal flaw behind this idea. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912345

The Goal of Creation 05/14/2025

The Goal of Creation Why has God made man? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our highest purpose, duty, and privilege as God’s image bearers. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453075

The Surpassing Delight of the Glory to Come 05/12/2025

The Surpassing Delight of the Glory to Come If we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, the highest joys and deepest pleasures of this life cannot begin to compare with the glory that awaits us. Today, R.C. Sproul challenges our common assumptions about what lies beyond the grave. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912300

Doesn’t Everybody Do Good? 05/09/2025

Doesn’t Everybody Do Good? Good deeds aren't simply behaviors that have good effects. Unless our actions are driven by a genuine desire to please God, they are not ultimately good in His sight. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it takes for anyone to do good deeds. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912315

The Myth of Moral Relativism 05/07/2025

The Myth of Moral Relativism Some people claim they don't believe in objective rules of right and wrong--until you steal their wallet. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals the real reason why people try, and fail, to be moral relativists. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/36453090

How Much Time Do You Spend Studying the Bible? 05/05/2025

How Much Time Do You Spend Studying the Bible? True devotional Bible reading means more than merely reading the Scriptures. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the distinction between reading and studying God’s Word. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912320

The Measure of Perfection 05/02/2025

The Measure of Perfection Is man basically good? Compared to whom? Today, R.C. Sproul asks us to consider the standard of perfection—that is, the divine perfection of God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912335

The War against the Flesh 04/30/2025

The War against the Flesh When Scripture speaks of our struggle against the flesh, it is not merely talking about our fleshly bodies. Today, R.C. Sproul grapples with the spiritual war between the flesh of man and the Spirit of God. Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912310

Be Who You Now Are 04/28/2025

Be Who You Now Are As Christians, we ought to live in a way that reflects the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul digs in to the Apostle Paul’s exhortation that we "walk in a manner worthy of [our] calling” (Eph. 4:1). Read the transcript: Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35912330

Our Word Is Valuable 04/25/2025

Our Word Is Valuable God always keeps His word—and so should we. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to be people of the Word and people of our word. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/35632465

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