Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

In the grace of salvation, God doesn't merely cast a life preserver for sinking souls to grasp. Instead, He takes those who have already drowned in the depths of the sea and breathes new life into them. Today, R.C. Sproul portrays the sovereign power of God's saving grace in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/grace-more-than-a-life-preserver/ Study...

People all around us are seeking peace, meaning, and eternal life—but that doesn't mean they're seeking the Lord. Today, R.C. Sproul distinguishes between those who seek God and those who seek the benefits God provides. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/do-unbelievers-seek-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries:...

How can we know what is truly good? What standard do we go by? Today, R.C. Sproul describes God's law as a mirror that reflects the Lord's righteous character and exposes our sin. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-standard-of-goodness/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supp...

Our redemption is the work of our triune God: planned by the Father, accomplished by the Son, and applied to us by the Holy Spirit. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the work of the Trinity in salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/redeemed-by-the-triune-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligon...

What is the purpose of the miracles recorded in the Bible? It isn't to prove the existence of God. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that God appointed miracles to validate the messengers of His revelation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-purpose-of-miracles/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier....

There is an absolute requirement for entering God's kingdom: We must be born again. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the change wrought by the Holy Spirit to give us new life and to grant us faith in Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-necessity-of-the-new-birth/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: htt...

Prayer involves more than presenting our requests to God. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to enjoy communion with the Lord through prayers of adoration. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/communing-with-god-in-prayer/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligo...

Are you angry at all the evil that ravages this world? Where is God when sin seems to rule the day? Today, R.C. Sproul calls Christians to wait on the Lord, resting in the certainty that He will set all things right. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/wait-for-gods-vindication/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: h...

Some of Jesus' contemporaries thought of His death as the execution of a criminal. Others saw it as an act of political expediency. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Bible gives us God's own interpretation of the cross of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/perspectives-on-the-death-of-jesus/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle fro...

Satan approached Jesus with the same temptation he had posed to Adam, questioning the reliability of God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that it was at the point where the first Adam failed that the last Adam triumphed. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-temptations-of-adam-and-christ/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier...

If there had ever been a time when nothing existed, nothing could possibly exist now. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why we must appeal to the eternal God, not chance, to account for the universe in which we live. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/out-of-nothing-nothing-comes/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: http...

Are Paul's letters less authoritative than the words of Jesus in the Gospels? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the writings of the Apostles bear an authority that has been delegated by Christ Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-authority-of-the-apostles/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://gro...

The Bible never tells us to take a leap of faith into the darkness, blindly hoping that Jesus is there to catch us on the other side. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Christian faith is eminently reasonable and supported by compelling evidence. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-leap-of-faith/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from...

People respond in different ways to pain, but God's people find their solace in Him. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the promise that God gives to His children in times of suffering and sorrow. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/gods-promise-to-our-pain/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A d...

Does our repentance bring about a change in God? Today, R.C. Sproul examines passages in Scripture that appear to describe God as relenting from the judgment He threatens against sinners. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/does-god-repent/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-suppo...

As the church faces opposition and endures trials, Christians must not lose heart, for we know the gates of hell cannot prevail. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to take courage in our triumphant Redeemer who is building His church throughout the world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-indestructible-church/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bu...

Nothing incites greater fear in the mind of a sinful person than the presence of the One who is holy. Today, R.C. Sproul examines a surprising encounter between Peter and Jesus on the Sea of Galilee. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-fearful-presence-of-the-holy-one/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https:/...

Some people try to excuse their unbelief by claiming that they have no need for Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that there is no greater need in this life or the next than our need for redemption in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/jesus-our-greatest-need/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://...

How can we be sure that God will keep His promise to redeem His people? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to a verse in the Bible that displays the absolute reliability of God's Word. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/gods-unbroken-promise-and-unfailing-word/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A...

When Christians come together to worship the Lord, they aren't the only ones gathering. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the spiritual communion we share with all of God's people in all ages, assembling as one body in the heavenly sanctuary. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/worshiping-in-the-heavenly-sanctuary/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bu...

Christians often find peace and comfort in the words of Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God." However, this verse doesn't mean what many people assume. Today, R.C. Sproul explains this passage and its teaching about the power of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/be-still-and-know/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Li...

The stakes are too high for us to build our lives on anything but the solid foundation of God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we want to ground our thinking and our habits in the truth, we must be diligent students of the Bible. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-only-firm-foundation/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from...

The ministry of the gospel isn't merely for paid professionals. The whole church is sent out to bear witness to Jesus Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul calls on every Christian to be an active participant in the work of the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/ministry-for-the-whole-church/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Min...

When God saves us individually, He immediately places us in a community. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the importance of gathering together as the visible church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/gathering-with-the-visible-church/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported out...

Why did Jesus regularly call Himself the "Son of Man?" It wasn't a humble expression of His humanity. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what this exalted title reveals about the identity of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-son-of-man/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-su...