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.

Living under the Authority of God 11/15/2024

Living under the Authority of God In a society that flinches at the very idea of submitting to authority, Christians gladly bend the knee to their sovereign Lord. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that we’re called to live under the authority of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33895307

Called to Suffer? 11/13/2024

Called to Suffer? God has a purpose for our pain, and a time is coming when He will call each of us to die. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the perspective we gain when we understand that suffering is part of our calling as Christians. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33895197

Incomprehensible, Not Irrational 11/11/2024

Incomprehensible, Not Irrational God transcends our highest thoughts of Him, but that doesn’t mean He contradicts logic. Today, R.C. Sproul carefully distinguishes between God’s incomprehensibility and the irrational. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33751397

Equality vs. Equity 11/08/2024

Equality vs. Equity What does it look like to pursue justice in society? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to the book of Amos to illustrate the difference between the world’s ideas and the Bible’s teaching on matters of righteousness, equality, and justice. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33751362

The Law or the Gospel? 11/06/2024

The Law or the Gospel? Christians must not confuse the law and the gospel, but we also must not neglect one in favor of the other. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a biblical understanding of God’s grace and His justice are vitally important for a healthy Christian life. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33751382

A Heart Opened to the Gospel 11/04/2024

A Heart Opened to the Gospel Christians are called to proclaim the gospel far and wide, but God alone can make hearts receptive to the truth of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of a woman whose heart was opened to the good news of salvation. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33751377

Is God’s Sovereignty Limited by Human Freedom? 11/01/2024

Is God’s Sovereignty Limited by Human Freedom? Is the sovereignty of God limited by our free will? Today, R.C. Sproul shows that this notion is not only wrong but it also poses great danger to our spiritual well-being. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027882

Can We Open the Window? 10/30/2024

Can We Open the Window? Do we have the power in ourselves to let the light of God’s grace into the darkness of our sinful hearts? Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the fatal flaw in the idea that our salvation rests on our own ability to cooperate with grace. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026687

The Last Step of Church Discipline 10/28/2024

The Last Step of Church Discipline Especially at a time when it’s easy to hop from one congregation to another, we must take church discipline seriously. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why church discipline and excommunication are no small matter. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026707

The God of the Old Testament and the Father of Jesus 10/25/2024

The God of the Old Testament and the Father of Jesus Christians must be careful not to neglect the first 39 books of their Bibles. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the God revealed in the Old Testament is the same God revealed in the New. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027277

The Kingdom of God Is Not a Democracy 10/23/2024

The Kingdom of God Is Not a Democracy The sovereign Lord of heaven and earth does not rule by referendum. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the absolute authority of God over creation and over His redemptive kingdom in Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027267

When We Meet Again in Heaven 10/21/2024

When We Meet Again in Heaven Will we recognize lost loved ones when we’re reunited in heaven? Today, R.C. Sproul brings words of comfort to Christians in grief. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027272

He Will Wipe Away Every Tear 10/18/2024

He Will Wipe Away Every Tear Though a mother may dry her children’s tears, they will flow again. But when God Himself wipes away the tears of His people, their sorrow will be gone forever. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our future consolation when all things are made new. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027152

Justification Is More Than a Truce 10/16/2024

Justification Is More Than a Truce Peace in this world is so tenuous, for hostility may break out again at any moment. The peace we have with God, however, can never be interrupted. Today, R.C. Sproul assures Christians that their justification is secure through Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027137

Destined for Holiness 10/14/2024

Destined for Holiness Do you know the reason why God created you? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies God’s revealed purpose and destiny for His people. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027147

The Insult of Idolatry 10/11/2024

The Insult of Idolatry What could be a greater insult to the holy God than for His image bearers to exchange His glory for the worship of created things? Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the grave wickedness of idolatry. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027142

The Sustaining Power of God 10/09/2024

The Sustaining Power of God Not only do we depend upon our Creator for the origin of our existence, but every moment of our continued existence relies upon the sustaining power of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the Lord’s work of sustaining His creation. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027132

He Came That We May Have Life 10/07/2024

He Came That We May Have Life What did Jesus teach was the reason for His coming into the world? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the gift of life that Christ gives to those who are dead in sin. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027127

Christian, Jesus Is Praying for You 10/04/2024

Christian, Jesus Is Praying for You 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027107

God’s Law as a Mirror 10/02/2024

God’s Law as a Mirror 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027257

Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice 09/30/2024

Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026697

Can Governments Legislate Morality? 09/27/2024

Can Governments Legislate Morality? “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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026672

Is Contradiction the Hallmark of Truth? 09/25/2024

Is Contradiction the Hallmark of Truth? 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026682

Eyewitnesses of the Resurrected Lord 09/23/2024

Eyewitnesses of the Resurrected Lord 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026692

“All I Need to Know Is Jesus” 09/20/2024

“All I Need to Know Is Jesus” “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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027112

Are People Basically Good? 09/18/2024

Are People Basically Good? 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33026702

Satisfied in Christ 09/16/2024

Satisfied in Christ 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/33027117

Is Christianity a Crutch? 09/13/2024

Is Christianity a Crutch? 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: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/32763002

Don’t Rely on Fluctuating Feelings 09/11/2024

Don’t Rely on Fluctuating Feelings While our feelings may deceive us, God’s promises never will. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the truthfulness of God’s Word rests not upon our ever-changing feelings but on His unchanging character. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/32763007

The Guarantee of Our Redemption 09/09/2024

The Guarantee of Our Redemption The Holy Spirit seals every true believer in Christ with the unfailing promise of complete redemption. Today, R.C. Sproul examines the source and certainty of our perseverance in faith. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/32762997

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