Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

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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.

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Far as the Curse Is Found

12.01.2023

It is not only mankind that suffers as a result of sin. Nature itself groans under the curse. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that though we suffer now, Christ will redeem His entire creation. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier ...

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12.01.2023 Far as the Curse Is Found It is not only mankind that suffers as a result of sin. Nature itself groans under the curse. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that though we suffer now, Christ will redeem His entire creation. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier ...
11.29.2023 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 for His people. In this episode, R.C. Sproul expounds on the first promise of the gospel: Genesis 3:15. ...
11.27.2023 The Substitutionary Atonement of Christ All Scripture points to the Savior who laid down His life to take away the sins of His people. Today, R.C. Sproul adamantly defends the centrality of Christ's atonement in the Christian faith. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ...
11.24.2023 Redeemed by Grace As sinful people, we deserve only death. Yet God sent His Son so that we might have eternal life. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the gift of salvation and the assurance that it offers to every Christian. A donor-supported outreach ...
11.22.2023 The High Standard of Holiness Like the rich young ruler, we try to drag God down to meet our cheapened understanding of holiness. In this episode, R.C. Sproul demonstrates why we cannot rely on ourselves to become righteous in the eyes of the Lord. A ...
11.20.2023 The Mercy of God in the Old Testament Some people view God's acts in the Old Testament as purely judgmental and angry. Today, R.C. Sproul counters this misconception by drawing out the stunning picture of God's grace that the Old Testament reveals. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. ...
11.17.2023 The Threat of Syncretism History is marked by vain attempts to mitigate conflict among religions by melding two belief systems together. Today, R.C. Sproul adamantly teaches that we must never negotiate the truth of the Christian faith to achieve a false sense of unity. ...
11.15.2023 The Image of the Invisible God Jesus is called "the image of the invisible God" (Col. 1:15). What does this mean? In this episode, R.C. Sproul reflects on one of Scripture's clearest and most stunning declarations about the divinity of Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier ...
11.13.2023 Remembering the Death of Christ Major historical events have a way of marking our memory, yet the mark gradually fades. Today, R.C. Sproul contrasts this with the way that the Lord's Supper helps Christians to continually remember the death of Christ. A donor-supported outreach of ...
11.10.2023 All Are Without Excuse At the day of judgment, no one will be able to excuse their unbelief in God by appealing to ignorance. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that atheism is not an intellectual matter but a moral one. A donor-supported outreach ...
11.08.2023 In the Presence of Holiness Once Peter witnessed the miraculous work of Jesus, he said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man" (Luke 5:8). Today, R.C. Sproul explains why Peter reacted this way to the presence of the Holy One. A donor-supported ...
11.06.2023 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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the God-ordained purpose for government is to defend ...
11.03.2023 Equipped for Ministry The Lord used the New Testament church to spread the good news of Jesus Christ far and wide. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates what is needed for God's people to be effective in gospel ministry. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. ...
11.01.2023 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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reflects on the communion of ...
10.30.2023 Loving God’s World How can Christians love the world yet simultaneously deny worldliness? Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates how we can find this balance by seeking to obey Christ in everything we do. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of ...
10.27.2023 Proof of God’s Existence Can we be certain that God exists? In this episode, R.C. Sproul turns to an unexpected place to provide conclusive proof of the self-existent, eternal Creator. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
10.25.2023 The Veil Has Been Torn When Adam and Eve sinned against God in the garden of Eden, they lost their intimate fellowship with Him. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on how our close access to God is restored through the work of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported ...
10.23.2023 Bearing Witness to God's Glory We exist to bear witness to the glory of our Creator. In this episode, R.C. Sproul expresses how this calling reveals the direction and the ultimate goal of our lives as Christians. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ ...
10.20.2023 Forgiven and Restored God alone can provide the true forgiveness for our sins that we desperately need. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the power of God's forgiveness to draw us into a restored relationship with Himself. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ...
10.18.2023 The Prince of Darkness Grim Satan is craftier than we expect and stronger than we know. In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that while our enemy poses a great threat to us, he is no match for our omnipotent Redeemer. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier ...
10.16.2023 Participating in Christ’s Death and Resurrection How does baptism help us bear witness to Christ in our lives? Today, R.C. Sproul draws an important connection between this sacrament and our call as Christians to participate in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach ...
10.13.2023 The Character of God Revealed If you want to know who God is, immerse yourself in the Old Testament. In this episode, R.C. Sproul presents a simple yet life-changing method for growing in our understanding of the majestic character of our Creator. A donor-supported outreach ...
10.11.2023 Justified by Christ On the day of judgment, we will stand before the living God. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the stark difference between relying on our own righteousness and standing solely on the righteousness of Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ...
10.09.2023 The Limit of Free Will Human beings are free to do whatever they want--but not with impunity. In this episode, R.C. Sproul exposes where the limit of our free will lies. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
10.06.2023 A Costly Friendship Friendship with Christ comes at the cost of our former friendship with the world. In this episode, R.C. Sproul tells us that we should not be surprised or remain discouraged if even our closest loved ones abandon us because of ...
10.04.2023 The Gift of the Holy Spirit Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, even the words of the most eloquent preacher will be of no spiritual profit. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to live every day in reliance upon the power of the Spirit. A ...
10.02.2023 The Gift of Faith Saving faith is not the result of a human decision but of a divine gift. In this episode, R.C. Sproul beckons us to admire the miraculous mercy exhibited in every Christian's conversion. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately ...
09.29.2023 “Simul Justus et Peccator” Martin Luther described a Christian as "simul justus et peccator," one who is simultaneously just and a sinner. In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that the church, though filled with flawed people, consists of those who are clothed in Christ's ...
09.27.2023 Known by the Savior We need more than to know about Jesus to enter the kingdom of heaven. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of Saul of Tarsus' conversion, emphasizing how critical it is for a sinner to be known by Christ in order to ...
09.25.2023 Nothing Can Happen by Chance The universe could not have come into existence "by chance," because chance does not have the power to do anything. In this episode, R.C. Sproul exposes the mythology that is assumed by many critics who reject God as the source ...
09.22.2023 God Rules His Creation Whenever we admire God's creation, we can be reminded of His power and authority over all things. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how the heavens and the earth declare the sovereignty of God. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately ...
09.20.2023 Knowledge and Wisdom It is possible to obtain a great accumulation of knowledge without ever growing in wisdom. In this episode, R.C. Sproul identifies the key distinction that the Bible makes between being knowledgeable and being wise before God. A donor-supported outreach of ...
09.18.2023 Why Study the Holiness of God? The reason we are to study God's holiness is not because we ourselves are holy--just the opposite is true. In this episode, R.C. Sproul announces that the holiness of God exposes our sin and directs us toward true righteousness. A ...
09.15.2023 The Divine Imperative By the sheer authority of His command, God called all creation into existence. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds upon the life-giving power of God and His Word. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been a ...
09.13.2023 All Truth Is God's Truth God's revelation is not limited to the pages of Scripture. In this episode, R.C. Sproul presents the rationale for Christians to be involved in studying a wide variety of disciplines: All truth points back to the Lord. A donor-supported outreach ...
09.11.2023 Naked, Come to Him for Dress Nothing is more fearful than the prospect of standing naked before the judgment seat of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we are to be saved, we must not hide behind the rags of our own works ...
09.08.2023 He Holds All Things Together Jesus Christ holds all things together. Even the enemies of Christ rely on Him for the breath they use to curse His name. In this episode, R.C. Sproul discusses how the doctrine of providence speaks volumes about Jesus' power and ...
09.06.2023 The Comfort of Divine Election Even Jesus' disciples struggled to grapple with the doctrine of predestination. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how wrestling with this important doctrine can lead us to cherish the truth of God's sovereign grace. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately ...
09.04.2023 Christ Stands in Our Defense The whole world may stand against us, but Christ takes His stand as our advocate before the judgment seat of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul considers how the martyrdom of Stephen presents a stunning picture of the gospel. A ...
09.01.2023 God’s Promises Will Outlive Us Even as we come to the end of this life, Christians can rest assured that the Lord has prepared a glorious future for us. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us to take comfort in God's unfailing promises for His people. A ...
08.30.2023 Does Jesus Know You? At the day of judgment, what will matter most is not whether we know Jesus, but whether Jesus knows us. In this episode, R.C. Sproul expounds on the importance of being known intimately by Christ as His redeemed people. A ...
08.28.2023 Robbed of Wonder When people try to explain the world without reference to its Creator, they rob themselves of the truth and of the wonder this truth should evoke in us. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that creation is filled with ...
08.25.2023 The Sinless Son There was never a moment when Jesus failed to do what we have never succeeded in doing: love God with all the heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this episode, R.C. Sproul marvels at the sinless Son whose perfect obedience ...
08.23.2023 Reverence in Prayer God welcomes His people to draw near His very throne in prayer, but that doesn't mean we should approach with a cavalier attitude. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to remember to whom we are praying: the Sovereign over heaven and ...
08.21.2023 Abraham Believed God Abraham was counted righteous in God's sight--not on the basis of any works Abraham performed, but because of his faith in the promise of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul calls us to exercise the same trust in the Lord, ...
08.18.2023 The Problem of Hell Why do some of us struggle so much with the Bible's teaching about hell? In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that it's not because we have a higher view of justice than God does. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. ...
08.16.2023 Are You a Member of a Local Church? We shouldn’t expect significant growth in Christian maturity if we’re only growing alone. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses the importance of being actively involved in a local Christian church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/are-you-a-member-of-a-local-church A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately ...
08.16.2023 The Fruit of Sanctification... This is the test description. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-fruit-of-sanctification A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church ...
08.14.2023 Human Freedom and Restrictions God has given us the ability to make choices, but our freedom is not unlimited. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why this is actually good news for us. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been ...
08.11.2023 Counterfeit Miracles Does the devil have the power to perform miracles? In this episode, R.C. Sproul helps us distinguish between the wondrous works of God and the lying signs of Satan. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast ...

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