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.

The Song of Heaven 12/24/2025

The Song of Heaven Scripture often celebrates the Lord’s victories in song. One of these triumphal anthems is yet to be sung. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the song of the redeemed in the book of Revelation, celebrating the victory of Jesus Christ at the climax of history. 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/39219260

Christmas Cannot Be Conceale 12/22/2025

Christmas Cannot Be Conceale No matter how hard people may try, they cannot conceal the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to rejoice in the One who was born to redeem 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/39219245

He Came Willing to Die 12/19/2025

He Came Willing to Die Jesus was not reluctant to save His people. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses that Christ willingly agreed to enter the world and to suffer for our redemption. 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/39439900

Seeing Christmas through New Eyes 12/17/2025

Seeing Christmas through New Eyes Even unbelievers can appreciate the pageantry of the Christmas season, but only the redeemed can truly relish in the joy of the Savior’s birth. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of the first Christmas he experienced after his conversion. 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/39076680

The Source of All Authority 12/15/2025

The Source of All Authority No rulers in this world have power in and of themselves. Their authority has been delegated to them by God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that every authority will be held accountable to the King of kings. 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/39076685

The Beauty of God Displayed 12/12/2025

The Beauty of God Displayed Wherever we find beauty in this world, we see creation bearing witness to the beauty of God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the spiritual significance of the beautiful. 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/39076690

Is God Sovereign over Our Suffering? 12/10/2025

Is God Sovereign over Our Suffering? Since the Bible teaches that God is in control of all things, why do Christians still suffer? Today, R.C. Sproul reassures us that even tragedies have a place in God’s good purposes for 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/39219240

The Virgin Birth 12/08/2025

The Virgin Birth One miracle in the New Testament is subject to the fiercest criticism: the virgin birth of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the conception of Jesus is recorded in Scripture not as a biological anomaly but as an awesome display of 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/39219255

No Delight in the Death of the Wicked 12/05/2025

No Delight in the Death of the Wicked God finds no enjoyment in the destruction of the wicked. But because He is good, the Lord will ensure that justice is done. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that even in His benevolence toward sinners, God will never negotiate His holiness. 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/39219235

Living Water for Longing Souls 12/03/2025

Living Water for Longing Souls Once we taste the grace of Christ, our lives will never be the same. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of an outcast whose encounter with Jesus brought satisfaction to her soul's deepest desires. 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/39219250

Saved by the Works of Christ 12/01/2025

Saved by the Works of Christ While Adam failed to obey God and brought humanity into ruin, Jesus perfectly kept His Father’s commandments to bring salvation to His people. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that we are saved by works—the works of Christ on our behalf. 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/38953080

Far as the Curse Is Found 11/28/2025

Far as the Curse Is Found It is not only mankind that suffers as a result of sin. Nature itself groans under the curse. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that though we suffer now, Christ will redeem His entire creation. 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/38953055

The Serpent-Crushing Savior 11/26/2025

The Serpent-Crushing Savior After Adam and Eve succumbed to Satan’s temptation, God had every right to destroy the human race. Instead, He promised a Redeemer who would crush the devil’s head and deliver His people from judgment. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on the first promise of the gospel: Genesis 3:15. 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/38953075

Living by Faith 11/24/2025

Living by Faith Because we have peace with God through His Son, we can trust Him throughout our Christian pilgrimage. Today, R.C. Sproul conveys how sanctification is as much by faith as justification 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/38953050

Giving Grateful Praise 11/21/2025

Giving Grateful Praise By His own blood, Jesus has cleansed us of all our sin. How can we fail to be grateful? Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates how true gratitude to our Redeemer produces reverent worship and joyful service 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/38953095

The High Standard of Holiness 11/19/2025

The High Standard of Holiness Like the rich young ruler, we try to drag God down to meet our cheapened understanding of holiness. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates why we cannot rely on ourselves to become righteous in the eyes 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/38953065

The Name above Every Name 11/17/2025

The Name above Every Name For His redemptive work, Christ has received “the name that is above every name” (Phil. 2:9). That name isn’t “Jesus,” as you might expect. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the name bestowed on Christ declares His identity as our Savior and our Sovereign. 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/38953090

Be Holy as I Am Holy 11/14/2025

Be Holy as I Am Holy God’s law calls us to be exactly what we were made to be: people who reflect the holy character of our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul explores the relationship between the image of God and the law 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/38953085

The Image of the Invisible God 11/12/2025

The Image of the Invisible God Jesus is called “the image of the invisible God” (Col. 1:15). What does this mean? Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on one of Scripture’s clearest and most stunning declarations about the divinity 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/38953060

The Gospel of Reconciliation 11/10/2025

The Gospel of Reconciliation Because of sin, we are at war with God, with other people, and with ourselves. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the sole source of peace for our estrangement: the cross 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/38953100

All Are Without Excuse 11/07/2025

All Are Without Excuse At the day of judgment, no one will be able to excuse their unbelief in God by appealing to ignorance. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that atheism is not an intellectual matter but a moral one. 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/38389055

Wait for God 11/05/2025

Wait for God There is a world of difference between merely believing in God and actually believing God. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that genuine faith involves actively trusting the promises God has revealed in His 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/38389060

Calling the State to Be the State 11/03/2025

Calling the State to Be the State The church is not overstepping its bounds when Christians speak out against the failure of the state to protect the lives of the unborn. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the God-ordained purpose for government is to defend and maintain human life—especially the most vulnerable among 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/38389045

No God? No Meaning. 10/31/2025

No God? No Meaning. If you aren't accountable for your life, your life ultimately does not count. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why creation can only find meaning in relation to its Creator. 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/38389030

The Communion of Saints 10/29/2025

The Communion of Saints Through our union with Jesus Christ through faith, we enjoy fellowship with all His people—those who are alive today as well as those who have already gone on to glory. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the communion of saints. 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/38389070

Without God, We Cease to Be 10/27/2025

Without God, We Cease to Be The universe does not operate on the basis of its own power. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the continued existence of all creation depends every moment on God’s sustaining hand. 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/38389040

Proof of God’s Existence 10/24/2025

Proof of God’s Existence Can we be certain that God exists? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to an unexpected place to provide conclusive proof of the self-existent, eternal Creator. 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/38389035

God Is His Attributes 10/22/2025

God Is His Attributes God is indivisible. We cannot separate His attributes as if they were individual puzzle pieces coming together to form a whole. Today, R.C. Sproul states how the doctrine of divine simplicity keeps us from developing skewed ideas of who God 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/38389025

Bearing Witness to God’s Glory 10/20/2025

Bearing Witness to God’s Glory We exist to bear witness to the glory of our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses how this calling reveals the direction and the ultimate goal of our lives as Christians. 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/38388900

A God-Centered Perspective 10/17/2025

A God-Centered Perspective The way we understand the character of God determines the way we live in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul testifies to the foundational significance of knowing the Lord as He has revealed Himself in His 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/38388895

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