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.

Do Unbelievers Seek God? 08/10/2026

Do Unbelievers Seek God? People all around us are seeking peace, meaning, and eternal life—but that doesn’t mean they’re seeking the Lord. Today, R.C. Sproul distinguishes between those who seek God and those who seek the benefits God provides. 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/42262055

The Standard of Goodness 08/07/2026

The Standard of Goodness How can we know what is truly good? What standard do we go by? Today, R.C. Sproul describes God’s law as a mirror that reflects the Lord’s righteous character and exposes our sin. 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/41916135

Redeemed by the Triune God 08/05/2026

Redeemed by the Triune God Our redemption is the work of our triune God: planned by the Father, accomplished by the Son, and applied to us by the Holy Spirit. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the work of the Trinity 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/41916140

The Purpose of Miracles 08/03/2026

The Purpose of Miracles What is the purpose of the miracles recorded in the Bible? It isn’t to prove the existence of God. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that God appointed miracles to validate the messengers of His revelation. 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/41916125

The Necessity of the New Birth 07/31/2026

The Necessity of the New Birth There is an absolute requirement for entering God’s kingdom: We must be born again. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the change wrought by the Holy Spirit to give us new life and to grant us faith in 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/41906525

Communing with God in Prayer 07/29/2026

Communing with God in Prayer Prayer involves more than presenting our requests to God. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to enjoy communion with the Lord through prayers of adoration. 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/41699090

Wait for God’s Vindication 07/27/2026

Wait for God’s Vindication Are you angry at all the evil that ravages this world? Where is God when sin seems to rule the day? Today, R.C. Sproul calls Christians to wait on the Lord, resting in the certainty that He will set all things right. 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/41699080

Perspectives on the Death of Jesus 07/24/2026

Perspectives on the Death of Jesus Some of Jesus’ contemporaries thought of His death as the execution of a criminal. Others saw it as an act of political expediency. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Bible gives us God’s own interpretation of the cross 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/41699065

The Temptations of Adam and Christ 07/22/2026

The Temptations of Adam and Christ Satan approached Jesus with the same temptation he had posed to Adam, questioning the reliability of God’s Word. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that it was at the point where the first Adam failed that the last Adam triumphed. 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/41699075

Out of Nothing, Nothing Comes 07/20/2026

Out of Nothing, Nothing Comes If there had ever been a time when nothing existed, nothing could possibly exist now. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why we must appeal to the eternal God, not chance, to account for the universe in which we live. 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/41686290

The Authority of the Apostles 07/17/2026

The Authority of the Apostles Are Paul’s letters less authoritative than the words of Jesus in the Gospels? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the writings of the Apostles bear an authority that has been delegated by Christ Himself. 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/41686315

A Leap of Faith? 07/15/2026

A Leap of Faith? The Bible never tells us to take a leap of faith into the darkness, blindly hoping that Jesus is there to catch us on the other side. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Christian faith is eminently reasonable and supported by compelling evidence. 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/41686280

God’s Promise to Our Pain 07/13/2026

God’s Promise to Our Pain People respond in different ways to pain, but God’s people find their solace in Him. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the promise that God gives to His children in times of suffering and sorrow. 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/41686295

Does God Repent? 07/10/2026

Does God Repent? Does our repentance bring about a change in God? Today, R.C. Sproul examines passages in Scripture that appear to describe God as relenting from the judgment He threatens against 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/41686275

The Indestructible Church 07/08/2026

The Indestructible Church As the church faces opposition and endures trials, Christians must not lose heart, for we know the gates of hell cannot prevail. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to take courage in our triumphant Redeemer who is building His church throughout the world. 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/41686345

The Fearful Presence of the Holy One 07/06/2026

The Fearful Presence of the Holy One Nothing incites greater fear in the mind of a sinful person than the presence of the One who is holy. Today, R.C. Sproul examines a surprising encounter between Peter and Jesus on the Sea of Galilee. 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/41686300

Jesus, Our Greatest Need 07/03/2026

Jesus, Our Greatest Need Some people try to excuse their unbelief by claiming that they have no need for Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that there is no greater need in this life or the next than our need for redemption in 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/41686285

God’s Unbroken Promise & Unfailing Word 07/01/2026

God’s Unbroken Promise & Unfailing Word How can we be sure that God will keep His promise to redeem His people? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to a verse in the Bible that displays the absolute reliability of 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/41742180

Worshiping in the Heavenly Sanctuary 06/29/2026

Worshiping in the Heavenly Sanctuary When Christians come together to worship the Lord, they aren’t the only ones gathering. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the spiritual communion we share with all of God’s people in all ages, assembling as one body in the heavenly sanctuary. 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/41686320

Be Still and Know 06/26/2026

Be Still and Know Christians often find peace and comfort in the words of Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” However, this verse doesn’t mean what many people assume. Today, R.C. Sproul explains this passage and its teaching about the power 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/41443395

The Only Firm Foundation 06/24/2026

The Only Firm Foundation The stakes are too high for us to build our lives on anything but the solid foundation of God’s Word. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we want to ground our thinking and our habits in the truth, we must be diligent students of the Bible. 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/41443405

Ministry for the Whole Church 06/22/2026

Ministry for the Whole Church The ministry of the gospel isn’t merely for paid professionals. The whole church is sent out to bear witness to Jesus Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul calls on every Christian to be an active participant in the work of the Lord. 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/41443420

Gathering with the Visible Church 06/19/2026

Gathering with the Visible Church When God saves us individually, He immediately places us in a community. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the importance of gathering together as the visible church. 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/41216950

The Son of Man 06/17/2026

The Son of Man Why did Jesus regularly call Himself the “Son of Man?” It wasn’t a humble expression of His humanity. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what this exalted title reveals about the identity 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/41216935

Excommunication 06/15/2026

Excommunication There are times when excommunication is necessary for maintaining the purity of the church. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the essential importance of church discipline and the need for caution in carrying it out. 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/41216955

Do You Want to Be Righteous? 06/12/2026

Do You Want to Be Righteous? Many Christians desire to be more prayerful and more spiritually minded. But how many of us actively seek to become more righteous? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the top priority that Jesus identified for the Christian life. 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/41216940

Beware of Vain Philosophy 06/10/2026

Beware of Vain Philosophy Since the Holy Spirit is the One who converts hearts, should we even bother presenting to people a reasoned defense of the Christian faith? Today, R.C. Sproul expresses the value of apologetics in our interaction with unbelievers. 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/41216965

The Feet That Bring Good News 06/08/2026

The Feet That Bring Good News As messengers of the gospel, we don’t have power in ourselves to convert our hearers. But we delight in the privilege of delivering the good news that God uses to give new life in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the true beauty of evangelism. 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/41216960

True and False Churches 06/05/2026

True and False Churches Just because people call themselves Christians doesn’t make it true. It’s not enough to meet in a church building or sign the roster. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a true church will obey the Lord. 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/41047650

To the Praise of His Glorious Grace 06/03/2026

To the Praise of His Glorious Grace Some people think predestination leaves a blemish on God’s character. But Scripture reveals this doctrine so that we will give all glory to God for His saving grace (Eph. 1:6). Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the doctrine of election drives us to praise. 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/41047640

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