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.

Is It Arrogant to Say Jesus Is the Only Way? 05/06/2026

Is It Arrogant to Say Jesus Is the Only Way? Is it arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way to God? Not when God has said so Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that we are duty bound to defend the exclusivity of 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/41003345

Who Am I, to Receive Such Grace? 05/04/2026

Who Am I, to Receive Such Grace? If God treated us as we deserve, we would have nothing. Every blessing we enjoy is a gift of His extravagant mercy. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us just how amazing the grace of God truly is. 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/41003355

Agnosticism Is Not an Option 05/01/2026

Agnosticism Is Not an Option Agnostics claim there is a lack of evidence for the existence of God even as all creation continually proclaims His glory. Today, R.C. Sproul warns that ignorance will excuse no one’s unbelief on the day of judgment. 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/41047050

All Things for Good 04/29/2026

All Things for Good Christians can know with complete certainty that even their deepest sorrows in this life have been appointed for their good. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks words of profound consolation from one of the Bible’s most cherished verses. 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/41047045

Do You Trust God’s Word? 04/27/2026

Do You Trust God’s Word? For centuries, the church has withstood concentrated criticism and skepticism leveled against the reliability of the Bible. Today, R.C. Sproul cautions us never to negotiate our trust in God’s inerrant 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/41003335

Naturalism Is Nonsense 04/24/2026

Naturalism Is Nonsense Not only is it destructive to tell people they’re nothing more than cosmic accidents—it‘s complete nonsense. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the insanity behind the naturalistic idea that the universe was randomly produced by space, time, and chance. 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/40810090

Be Anxious for Nothing 04/22/2026

Be Anxious for Nothing Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father. 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/40810085

Your Testimony Is Not the Gospel 04/20/2026

Your Testimony Is Not the Gospel A Christian’s testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it’s not the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul reiterates that the power of God unto salvation lies in the message of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection on behalf of sinners. 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/40930060

The Hope of the Resurrection 04/17/2026

The Hope of the Resurrection The resurrection of Jesus isn’t some fanciful story—it is the historical reality on which all our hope rests. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that since Christ has conquered the grave, even our suffering is not in vain. 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/40563300

“He Is Risen!” 04/15/2026

“He Is Risen!” What must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? Today, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ was raised. 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/40563295

Why Have You Forsaken Me? 04/13/2026

Why Have You Forsaken Me? What is the meaning behind Christ’s words from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me” (Matt. 27:46)? Today, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus’ cry of dereliction. 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/40563255

Kiss the Son 04/10/2026

Kiss the Son Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way.” Today, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord’s mercy. 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/40563245

The Agony of the Cross 04/08/2026

The Agony of the Cross Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God’s wrath on the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. 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/40563250

The End of Animal Sacrifice 04/06/2026

The End of Animal Sacrifice Why do God’s people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Jesus and were fulfilled in His perfect self-sacrifice for the sins of His people. 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/40563235

Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic? 04/03/2026

Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic? Does Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences between God’s sovereignty and fatalism. 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/40563225

The Lord of Your Life 04/01/2026

The Lord of Your Life No one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the Father’s decree. 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/40563220

Christianity vs. Individualism 03/30/2026

Christianity vs. Individualism The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus 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/40563230

Treating People Differently 03/27/2026

Treating People Differently Jesus knew how to address the different needs of different people. He spoke tenderly to the weak and directly confronted the prideful. Today, R.C. Sproul gathers principles for godly leadership from the Good Shepherd. 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/40563305

We Pray Because God Is Sovereign 03/25/2026

We Pray Because God Is Sovereign The reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we’re praying is in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God’s sovereignty is our basis for praying. 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/40563215

Witnesses to Christ in a Hostile World 03/23/2026

Witnesses to Christ in a Hostile World How strong is your resolve to bear witness to Jesus Christ in the face of mocking and derision? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our responsibility to endure scorn and hostility for the sake of the kingdom. 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/40563240

The Only Way to God 03/20/2026

The Only Way to God Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). To deny this fact is nothing less than treason against the Son of God. Today, R.C. Sproul urges all Christians to stand for the exclusivity of Christ in salvation. 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/40024080

Trusting God’s Word in a Troubled Land 03/18/2026

Trusting God’s Word in a Troubled Land When it seems that society is descending into chaos all around us, God’s people find steady footing on His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of holding fast to Scripture in times of upheaval. 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/40024075

Seeking a Heavenly City 03/16/2026

Seeking a Heavenly City In every generation, the people of God have endured hardship in this world by remembering that their hope is not bound by this world. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages Christians to keep their focus on their heavenly home, where Christ is. 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/40024065

Christians Are Not Pragmatists 03/13/2026

Christians Are Not Pragmatists Christians mustn’t settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of pragmatism by contrasting the lives of Abraham and Lot. 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/40024060

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken 03/11/2026

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken No matter what the future holds, Jesus Christ is still King, and He shall reign forever. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the privileges of living under the kingship of Christ between His glorious ascension and His triumphal return. 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/40024055

Why Does God Allow Disasters? 03/09/2026

Why Does God Allow Disasters? The Lord does not owe us freedom from suffering in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the reality of God’s grace teaches us to see tragedy and disaster with the right perspective. 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/40024050

Blessed to Believe 03/06/2026

Blessed to Believe It is not ultimately by intelligence or ingenuity that we recognize Jesus as the Son of God. Even our faith is a gift of grace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the blessing that is required for someone to become a Christian believer. 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/40240390

Forget Not All His Benefits 03/04/2026

Forget Not All His Benefits It’s easy to go about our day-to-day lives without paying much thought to the awesome fact that we have been forgiven in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the importance of remembering the Lord’s saving mercy in our lives. 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/40024045

In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid 03/02/2026

In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid Sin leaves us with a debt before God that we cannot satisfy. But out of His free mercy, God sent His Son to pay the price in full. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the redemption that Jesus accomplished in the atonement. 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/40240395

Life under Heaven 02/27/2026

Life under Heaven In our often-shortsighted perspective, we are constantly tempted to live by the values of this world. Today, R.C. Sproul calls Christians to live by a higher standard in service to 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/40240400

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

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