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.

Agnosticism Is Not an Option 05/03/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul warns that ignorance will excuse no one's unbelief on the day of judgment. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/31052438

All Things for Good 05/01/2024

All Things for Good Christians can know with complete certainty that even their deepest sorrows in this life have been appointed for their good. In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks words of profound consolation from one of the Bible's most cherished verses. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/31052288

Do You Trust God’s Word? 04/29/2024

Do You Trust God’s Word? For centuries, the church has withstood concentrated criticism and skepticism leveled against the reliability of the Bible. In this episode, R.C. Sproul cautions us never to negotiate our trust in God's inerrant Word. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30953223

Naturalism Is Nonsense 04/26/2024

Naturalism Is Nonsense Not only is it destructive to tell people they're nothing more than cosmic accidents--it's complete nonsense. In this episode, R.C. Sproul exposes the insanity behind the naturalistic idea that the universe was randomly produced by space, time, and chance. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30953173

Be Anxious for Nothing 04/24/2024

Be Anxious for Nothing Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? In this episode, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30953108

Your Testimony Is Not the Gospel 04/22/2024

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. In this episode, 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. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754643

The Hope of the Resurrection 04/19/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that since Christ has conquered the grave, even our suffering is not in vain. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754608

"He Is Risen!" 04/17/2024

"He Is Risen!" What must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? In this episode, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ was raised. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754573

Why Have You Forsaken Me? 04/15/2024

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)? In this episode, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus' cry of dereliction. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754493

Kiss the Son 04/12/2024

Kiss the Son Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way." In this episode, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord's mercy. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754393

The Agony of the Cross 04/10/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30754288

The End of Animal Sacrifice 04/08/2024

The End of Animal Sacrifice Why do God's people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? In this episode, 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. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30582628

Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic? 04/05/2024

Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic? Does Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences between God's sovereignty and fatalism. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30582278

The Lord of Your Life 04/03/2024

The Lord of Your Life No one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the Father's decree. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30582198

Christianity vs. Individualism 04/01/2024

Christianity vs. Individualism The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. In this episode, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30582003

Not My Will but Yours 03/29/2024

Not My Will but Yours Knowing the incomparable suffering that lay before Him, Jesus prayed that the cup of divine wrath might pass from Him. Today, R.C. Sproul considers Christ's loving submission to the Father when this request was not granted. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30581583

We Pray Because God Is Sovereign 03/27/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God's sovereignty is our basis for praying. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30505363

The Cup of God’s Wrath 03/25/2024

The Cup of God’s Wrath On the cross, Jesus bore the wrath of the Father in place of His people. Today, R.C. Sproul calls every listener to take refuge in Christ by faith, lest we face the wrath of God ourselves. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30448028

The Only Way to God 03/22/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul urges all Christians to stand for the exclusivity of Christ in salvation. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30447968

Trusting God’s Word in a Troubled Land 03/20/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of holding fast to Scripture in times of upheaval. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30447918

What Happens the Moment We Die? 03/18/2024

What Happens the Moment We Die? "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). Today, R.C. Sproul explains how these words from the cross assure Christians that when we die, we will immediately enter the presence of Jesus. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30193833

Christians Are Not Pragmatists 03/15/2024

Christians Are Not Pragmatists Christians mustn't settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. In this episode, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of pragmatism by contrasting the lives of Abraham and Lot. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30140508

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken 03/13/2024

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken No matter what the future holds, Jesus Christ is still King, and He will reign forever. In this episode, R.C. Sproul considers the privileges of living under the kingship of Christ between His glorious ascension and His triumphal return. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30140473

The Insult of Agnosticism 03/11/2024

The Insult of Agnosticism Even though all creation reveals the existence of God, many people try to feign ignorance. Today, R.C. Sproul points out the problem with agnosticism: it attempts to blame God for unbelief. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30140373

Blessed to Believe 03/08/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks on the blessing that is required for someone to become a Christian believer. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30133858

Forget Not All His Benefits 03/06/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul recalls the importance of remembering the Lord's saving mercy in our lives. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30133773

In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid 03/04/2024

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul marvels at the redemption that Jesus accomplished in the atonement. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30133708

The Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge 03/01/2024

The Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge Is theology relevant to our everyday lives, or would it be better to spend our time studying something else? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that all knowledge and all truth finds its ultimate significance in Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30133543

Knowing the Will of God for Your Life 02/28/2024

Knowing the Will of God for Your Life How can you know the will of God for your life? In this episode, R.C. Sproul reveals that learning God's will may actually be simpler than we realize. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30071778

Is Man the Measure of All Things? 02/26/2024

Is Man the Measure of All Things? In order to truly understand ourselves, we must learn more about our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that the Christian faith, rather than the empty philosophy of humanism, provides the answer to the question of human identity. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/ultimately/id/30071543

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