Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

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Since 1994, this daily broadcast has provided accessible, in-depth Bible teaching to millions around the world. As the principal outreach of Ligonier Ministries, it has instructed listeners in the life-changing truths of historic Christianity and has kept the church community informed about pertinent issues facing believers today.

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As cherished as the book of Romans is, sometimes it can be hard to understand. Knowing the structure of Paul's letter can help us. Today, W. Robert Godfrey provides an outline of Romans and highlights the major themes in its ...

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11.28.2023 The Shape and Opening of the Letter As cherished as the book of Romans is, sometimes it can be hard to understand. Knowing the structure of Paul's letter can help us. Today, W. Robert Godfrey provides an outline of Romans and highlights the major themes in its ...
11.27.2023 Not Ashamed: Paul’s Letter to the Romans The book of Romans is beloved for its marvelous presentation of the gospel. Yet this letter is far more than a mere theological textbook. Recorded at our 2023 Ontario Conference, today Nathan W. Bingham is joined by W. Robert Godfrey ...
11.26.2023 Rebirth Jesus surprised Nicodemus when He declared that no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they have been born again. Many people today are just as surprised as Nicodemus. What is this rebirth? From his sermon series in the ...
11.25.2023 The Believer’s Final Rest Many details about heaven haven't been revealed to us. But this we know: God's redeemed people will enjoy a rest in His presence that none of us has yet known. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the final destination of the Christian ...
11.24.2023 The Prince’s Poison Cup Even at the cost of His own life, a great Prince is willing to drink from a poisoned well to set His people free. Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children's book The Prince's Poison Cup and presents the atoning ...
11.23.2023 Giving Thanks Every moment of our lives is showered with the kindness of our Creator. How often do we stop to express our thanksgiving to God? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to a passage in Scripture that illustrates the importance of showing gratitude. ...
11.22.2023 Exchanging the Truth for a Lie To avoid accountability before the God who plainly reveals Himself, sinful humanity replaces the truth of God with a lie we can live with. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the idolatry at the heart of atheism and unbelief. For Your Gift ...
11.21.2023 The Excuse of Ignorance On the day of judgment, no one will be able to blame their unbelief on a lack of proof for God's existence. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why all such appeals to ignorance are ultimately dishonest. For Your Gift of Any ...
11.20.2023 Suppressing the Truth Since creation clearly reveals the existence of God, why do so many people refuse to believe in Him? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the psychological and moral reasons why atheists suppress the knowledge of God. For Your Gift of Any Amount, ...
11.19.2023 Stephen on Trial On trial for his life and surrounded by false witnesses, Stephen gazed toward heaven and saw Jesus. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses the courageous faith and bold message of the first martyr ...
11.18.2023 Eternal Punishment The doctrine of hell is an unpopular teaching today, but that does not change the fact that it is a doctrine taught in God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us what we all deserve apart from the grace of God ...
11.17.2023 Assurance and Trust When you've examined the progress of your Christian growth, have you ever become discouraged--even to the point of questioning your salvation? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that our assurance is a matter of where we place our trust. Get R.C. Sproul's ...
11.16.2023 Assurance and Justification How can we be certain that we're truly saved? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how clearly understanding the doctrine of justification by faith alone is essential if we are to have assurance of our salvation. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'Developing ...
11.15.2023 Forgiveness True forgiveness means the offense committed against us is gone. It is taken away; we have no reason to bring it up again. Today, R.C. Sproul surveys some of the challenges we face when extending forgiveness. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching ...
11.14.2023 How to Deal with Guilt How can we resolve the guilt that haunts us? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the important distinction between objective guilt and subjective guilty feelings. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'Dealing with Difficult Problems' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2993/dealing-with-difficult-problems Don't ...
11.13.2023 Understanding Suffering There is a purpose for our pain. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how Christians should understand suffering and how to respond to it faithfully. Get R.C. Sproul's Teaching Series 'Dealing with Difficult Problems' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2993/dealing-with-difficult-problems Don't ...
11.12.2023 The Fields Ready to Harvest Christians can serve the kingdom of God confidently, trusting that the Lord has power to bring in the harvest. Preaching from Matthew 9, today R.C. Sproul explains how the sovereignty of God encourages the whole church to fulfill the Great ...
11.11.2023 The Final Judgment When we remember that we will stand before the judgment of God, it is sobering to consider all that we have thought, said, and done in our lives. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals why Christians do not need to fear the ...
11.10.2023 Discovering God’s Will Have you ever wondered what the will of God is for your life? Today, Sinclair Ferguson guides us in discerning God's revealed will and provides us with helpful questions to consider as we make decisions. Get 'The Basics of the ...
11.09.2023 Doctrine Is doctrine irrelevant to the Christian life? Many people thought so in J. Gresham Machen's day, just as many do now. Today, Stephen Nichols shows how Machen underscored the necessity of knowing the true message of Christianity. Get the 100th ...
11.08.2023 Machen’s Book In the 1920s, Christians were tempted to compromise their faith in ways that seem strikingly familiar to us. Today, Stephen Nichols identifies the threat to the church that led J. Gresham Machen to write Christianity and Liberalism. Get the 100th ...
11.07.2023 Machen and Apologetics Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith, and it was crucially important to J. Gresham Machen. Today, Stephen Nichols explores Machen's approach to exposing unbiblical teaching and defending the truth of the gospel. Get the 100th Anniversary Edition of ...
11.06.2023 Machen and the Church Because he cared for the health of the church, J. Gresham Machen entered controversies over the essential truths of the Christian faith. Today, Stephen Nichols explains how Machen promoted conviction and clarity in the church. Get the 100th Anniversary Edition ...
11.05.2023 Apologetics If you were asked right now why you believe in Christ, would you be ready to give an answer? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul provides instruction on the discipline of apologetics, explaining how to give ...
11.04.2023 The Return of Christ Jesus has promised He will return to the world one day in glory. But when will this occur? Today, R.C. Sproul presents three details that we can know for certain about the second coming of Christ. Get the 'Foundations: An ...
11.03.2023 Psalm 77: Questions in Grief While the Psalms teach us how to praise the Lord, they also show us how to bring our grief before God. Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses how Psalm 77 encourages us to pray and to remember God's faithfulness. Get 'Learning ...
11.02.2023 Psalm 52: The Psalms and History Many psalms are tied to specific historical events, and knowing this history is important for interpreting these songs rightly. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines Psalm 52 to give us a thought-provoking look into the life of David. Get 'Learning to ...
11.01.2023 Psalms 49 and 50: All the World and All the People The wisdom of the world urges us to live for today, since death comes tomorrow. But God's wisdom reveals a future for His ransomed people. Today, W. Robert Godfrey sees how Psalms 49 and 50 show us true wisdom and ...
10.31.2023 Protestant View of Justification How can God count us as righteous even while we are still sinners? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone, a profound truth that testifies to both the justice and the grace of God in redeeming ...
10.30.2023 Progress to Worms After posting his 95 Theses, Martin Luther found himself at the center of numerous disputes with the Roman Catholic Church. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how this conflict culminated in Luther's famous stand for God's Word at the Diet of Worms. ...
10.29.2023 Vessels of Wrath, Vessels of Mercy We must not study predestination in the abstract but rather consider how this doctrine reveals the riches of God's glory. Preaching from Romans 9, today R.C. Sproul articulates how the doctrines of grace compel us to worship our sovereign God. ...
10.28.2023 The Millennium The book of Revelation describes Jesus reigning on the earth for a thousand years, and Christians have disagreed over how to interpret this. Today, R.C. Sproul presents several major views on the millennium. Get the 'Foundations: An Overview of Systematic ...
10.27.2023 Indulgence Controversy In 1517, Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses and posted them to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. What concerns drove him to do this? Today, R.C. Sproul navigates the controversy surrounding Johann Tetzel and the selling of indulgences. Get ...
10.26.2023 Building St. Peters After depleting the treasuries of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo X devised a plan to save the church from bankruptcy: the selling of indulgences. Today, R.C. Sproul describes this episode as the backdrop behind Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Get ...
10.25.2023 Tower Experience We won't understand Martin Luther's unwavering defense of justification by faith alone apart from his life-changing encounter with the book of Romans. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how Luther came to understand the gospel for the first time. Get the Paperback ...
10.24.2023 Monastery and Rome Crisis During his days in the monastery, Martin Luther wrestled with how he could possibly be justified before God as a sinful man. Today, R.C. Sproul explains Luther's struggle to reconcile his guilt with the holiness of God. Get the Paperback ...
10.23.2023 From Luther to the Lightning Bolt As a young man, Martin Luther was on his way to a successful career in law. God had other plans. Today, R.C. Sproul tells why Luther suddenly entered the monastery, setting out on a journey that would one day spark ...
10.22.2023 Is God Unjust? One reason many Christians kick against the doctrine of election is because it doesn't seem fair. But as R.C. Sproul explains today in his exposition of Romans 9, God does not act unjustly when He grants grace to some and ...
10.21.2023 The Kingdom of God The first coming of Christ inaugurated the kingdom of God, a kingdom that will be fully manifest at the end of time. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the nature of God's kingdom and how it relates to the mission of the ...
10.20.2023 Created for Family Worship: Why? There is no better way to center our homes around Christ than the regular practice of family worship. Today, Jason Helopoulos extols the blessings of worshiping with our families, encouraging us that it's never too late to begin. Get the ...
10.19.2023 Created for Corporate Worship Is corporate worship an optional exercise or an essential element of the Christian life? Today, Jason Helopoulos considers the biblical mandate to prioritize and prepare for the weekly privilege of worshiping with the church. Get the Full Series 'Created for ...
10.18.2023 Word-Centered Worship For Christians, corporate worship is the high point of our week. But how should we worship God? How do we know what is glorifying to Him? Today, Jason Helopoulos explains what it means to worship the Lord in spirit and ...
10.17.2023 Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder? Is the beauty of art based merely on our personal preferences? Or do objective principles and standards determine what is truly beautiful? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how our answer to these questions influences our entire worldview. Get the Full 'Recovering ...
10.16.2023 Art for Whose Sake? Whether we gather in a simple room or an ornate sanctuary, art plays a role in our worship. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts Christians to pursue art in the life of the church that conveys the true, the good, and the ...
10.15.2023 From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of God By God's grace, Christians are no longer slaves to sin. We've been set free to serve a new and better Master. Preaching from Romans 6, today R.C. Sproul explains what motivates the people of God to joyfully obey the Lord. ...
10.14.2023 The Resurrection The soul of a Christian lives on in heaven after death until being united with the body at Christ's return. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the future hope of the resurrection and the nature of our glorified bodies. Get the ...
10.13.2023 Finding the Glory Compared to the people around him, the prophet Isaiah was a righteous man. But when he saw the majesty of God, he realized how utterly sinful he was. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how God's holiness reveals our desperate need for ...
10.12.2023 The Majesty of God If we want to see the glory of God, we don't have to look far. Today, R.C. Sproul affirms that all creation bears witness to the majesty of its Maker. Get the 25th Anniversary Edition of 'The Holiness of God' ...
10.11.2023 The Anthem of the Angels Day and night, heaven resounds with the anthem of the angels: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory" (Isa. 6:3). Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to remind ourselves constantly of our ...
10.10.2023 Blazing with Glory When Isaiah saw a vision of the sublime glory of God, it changed his life forever. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what the prophet witnessed when he gazed into the throne room of the Holy One. Get the 25th Anniversary Edition ...

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