Ultimately with R.C. Sproul
552 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsHow 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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Kiss the Son
April 12, 2024 04:01 - 1 minute - 2.77 MBPsalm 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Agony of the Cross
April 10, 2024 04:01 - 2 minutes - 3.93 MBGreater 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The End of Animal Sacrifice
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 1 minute - 2.96 MBWhy 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic?
April 05, 2024 04:01 - 6 minutes - 7.07 MBDoes 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Lord of Your Life
April 03, 2024 04:01 - 3 minutes - 4.65 MBNo 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Christianity vs. Individualism
April 01, 2024 04:01 - 1 minute - 2.8 MBThe 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Not My Will but Yours
March 29, 2024 04:01 - 6 minutes - 10 MBKnowing 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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/not-my-will-but-yours A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
We Pray Because God Is Sovereign
March 27, 2024 04:01 - 3 minutes - 4.22 MBThe 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Cup of God’s Wrath
March 25, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 8.49 MBOn 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Only Way to God
March 22, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 6.43 MBJesus 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Trusting God’s Word in a Troubled Land
March 20, 2024 04:01 - 3 minutes - 4.81 MBWhen 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
What Happens the Moment We Die?
March 18, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 8.49 MB"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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Christians Are Not Pragmatists
March 15, 2024 04:01 - 6 minutes - 7.55 MBChristians 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
March 13, 2024 04:01 - 3 minutes - 4.52 MBNo 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Insult of Agnosticism
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 3 minutes - 6.38 MBEven 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Blessed to Believe
March 08, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.98 MBIt 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Forget Not All His Benefits
March 06, 2024 05:01 - 1 minute - 3.09 MBIt'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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid
March 04, 2024 05:01 - 6 minutes - 6.77 MBSin 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge
March 01, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 5.87 MBIs 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Knowing the Will of God for Your Life
February 28, 2024 05:01 - 7 minutes - 8.49 MBHow 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Is Man the Measure of All Things?
February 26, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 6.32 MBIn 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: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
No Such Thing as a Neutral Education
February 23, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 3.33 MBAll education is religious--it will either instill values that align with the truth of God or create a worldview that subverts it. In this episode, R.C. Sproul warns against the myth of a neutral education. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The King Reigns
February 21, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.41 MBThe kingdom of God is a concrete reality with a reigning King and a clear mission. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages Christians to heed Christ's command to bear witness to His kingdom. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Trust God’s Promises, Not Your Passions
February 19, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 5.2 MBGod is with His people through the preaching of His Word whether we have a sense of His presence or not. In this episode, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to trust in the promises of God, not in our feelings. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Foundation of All Truth
February 16, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 5.19 MBGod is the foundation of all truth. Therefore, the only way we can know anything is through His divine revelation. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the importance of recognizing God as the source of all knowledge. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
God Needs Nothing
February 14, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 5.16 MBThe infinite and omnipotent God has no lack and no need. In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that knowing God's all-sufficient power helps us better understand creation, redemption, and the Christian life. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize?
February 12, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 6.62 MBSince God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? In this episode, R.C. Sproul identifies one reason why we should tell others about the gospel of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Rescued by the Savior
February 09, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 4.21 MBThe term "Savior" is commonly used among Christians. But what does it truly mean that God has given us the gift of a Savior? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the marvelous deliverance that Jesus brings to all who trust in Him. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Honoring God as God
February 07, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 6.48 MBGod deserves nothing less than to be honored for who He is and all that He has revealed about Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the need to resist our natural inclination of twisting the truth of God into falsehood and idolatry. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Limited Atonement
February 05, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 5.3 MBIs it wrong to say that Jesus' work of atonement is limited in some way? In this episode, R.C. Sproul clarifies that the doctrine of limited atonement addresses what Christ accomplished on the cross according to the eternal decree of God. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Unconditional Election
February 02, 2024 05:01 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBGod chooses to save His people not based on their own merit but on the good pleasure of His gracious will. In this episode, R.C. Sproul shows how the doctrine of unconditional election gives all glory to God in our redemption. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Obedience and Legalism
January 31, 2024 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.52 MBIs it legalistic for Christians to seek earnestly to keep the moral law of God? Today, R.C. Sproul clears up common misunderstandings about legalism and helps us understand the place of obedience in the Christian life. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Worship Is More than Music
January 29, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 4.5 MBSomething is wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a biblical understanding of worship that has God at its center. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Why Do Christians Make People Uncomfortable?
January 26, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.65 MBThere is a reason why unbelievers grow uneasy or agitated by Christians: we are redeemed representatives of the Holy One. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates this discomfort and explains its relationship to the gospel. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
That’s Your Interpretation
January 24, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 3.71 MBWhen we disagree with someone about the Bible's teaching, we cannot simply say, "That's your interpretation." In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that serving the God of truth involves a concern for understanding His Word correctly. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Titles of Christ
January 22, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 7.13 MBIf you want to have a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, pay attention to the titles that are given to Him in Scripture. In this episode, R.C. Sproul marvels at the incomparable Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Take Up and Read
January 19, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 4.52 MBIs the Bible really the Word of God? Can the Scriptures truly be trusted? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages those struggling with these questions to read and study the Bible diligently for themselves. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Paraclete
January 17, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 5.81 MBWhy is the Holy Spirit called the "Paraclete"? In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks on the Spirit's ministry of bringing strength and encouragement to God's people in their every trial. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Study the Word of God
January 15, 2024 05:01 - 1 minute - 3.39 MBOur Bibles are not meant to collect dust on a shelf. Today, R.C. Sproul challenges us to commit our lives to the careful study of God's Word. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Has the Arm of the Lord Come Up Short?
January 12, 2024 05:01 - 6 minutes - 8.91 MBGod Almighty cannot possibly fail to bring all His promises to pass. In this episode, R.C. Sproul announces that the reliability of God's Word rests in His unlimited power and unchangeable character. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Entitled to One Mistake?
January 10, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 5.01 MBAlmost everyone will admit they're not perfect. And almost no one seems to be bothered by the fact that they must answer to a perfectly holy God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God will judge us according to His standard of righteousness, not our own. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness
January 08, 2024 05:01 - 3 minutes - 5.49 MBWhen Adam and Eve came before God naked and ashamed of their sin, He provided garments for them. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how Jesus takes away our guilt and shame by clothing us in His perfect righteousness. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Power of the Cross
January 05, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.61 MBSinning against Almighty God incurs a debt too great to repay on our own. Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the need for the atoning work of Christ on the cross to save us from the eternal damnation that we deserve. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
The Courage to Stand
January 03, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 5.37 MBOne of the greatest threats to the church today is the desire to be accepted in a world that is hostile to God and His Word. In this episode, R.C. Sproul urges us to take courage in the face of intimidation and to stand firm for the truth. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Sovereign over Wickedness
January 01, 2024 05:01 - 4 minutes - 7.31 MBIf God were to allow us to exercise the full extent of our sinful capabilities, the destruction would be unimaginable. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the ways in which God holds the balance of evil under His sovereign control. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Teaching Our Children about God
December 29, 2023 05:01 - 2 minutes - 3.79 MBThe Lord has ordained the family to be the institution where children are to be trained in the knowledge of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the significant responsibilities of Christian parents. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Redeemed for Worship
December 27, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.97 MBWhen God freed His people from slavery in Egypt, He saved them for a distinct purpose: to worship Him. Today, R.C. Sproul connects this narrative to our redemption in Christ, encouraging us to worship God in holy reverence. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Christmas Cannot Be Concealed
December 25, 2023 05:01 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBNo matter how hard people may try, they cannot conceal the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh. In this episode, R.C. Sproul encourages us to rejoice in the One who was born to redeem us. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
He Came Willing to Die
December 22, 2023 05:01 - 1 minute - 2.77 MBJesus was not reluctant to save His people. In this episode, R.C. Sproul stresses that Christ willingly agreed to enter the world and to suffer for our redemption. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Seeing Christmas through New Eyes
December 20, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 5.79 MBEven unbelievers can appreciate the Christmas season, but only the redeemed can truly relish in the joy of the Savior's birth. In this episode, R.C. Sproul tells the story of the first Christmas he experienced after his conversion. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts