Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

There are times when excommunication is necessary for maintaining the purity of the church. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the essential importance of church discipline and the need for caution in carrying it out. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/excommunication/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.lig...

Many Christians desire to be more prayerful and more spiritually minded. But how many of us actively seek to become more righteous? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the top priority that Jesus identified for the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/do-you-want-to-be-righteous/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier...

Since the Holy Spirit is the One who converts hearts, should we even bother presenting to people a reasoned defense of the Christian faith? Today, R.C. Sproul expresses the value of apologetics in our interaction with unbelievers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/beware-of-vain-philosophy/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier...

As messengers of the gospel, we don't have power in ourselves to convert our hearers. But we delight in the privilege of delivering the good news that God uses to give new life in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the true beauty of evangelism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-feet-that-bring-good-news/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource...

Just because people call themselves Christians doesn't make it true. It's not enough to meet in a church building or sign the roster. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a true church will obey the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/true-and-false-churches/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligoni...

Some people think predestination leaves a blemish on God's character. But Scripture reveals this doctrine so that we will give all glory to God for His saving grace (Eph. 1:6). Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the doctrine of election drives us to praise. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/to-the-praise-of-his-glorious-grace/ Study Reformed theology with a...

We've heard it asked many times: What happens to the innocent native who dies without ever hearing the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul points out a problem with this question that gets to the very heart of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-fate-of-the-innocent-native/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource...

The day of Jesus' return will be a day of unparalleled joy for His people and a day of unspeakable horror for His enemies. Today, R.C. Sproul poses a searching question: Which will it be for you? Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-blessing-and-curse-of-christs-return/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https:/...

God never promised His people a life free from suffering and sorrow in this world. But He has promised to be with us when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul invites us to take courage in the presence of the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-present-when-his-people-suffer/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries:...

How can Christians possess the full measure of joy that Jesus promises? Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that consistent joy and peace come from a consistent walk with Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/that-your-joy-may-be-full/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supporte...

When Jesus ascended into heaven and left His disciples behind, why did they respond "with great joy" (Luke 24:52)? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that Christ's ascension to His glorious throne is of great benefit to His church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-benefit-of-christs-ascension/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier...

When Adam disobeyed God as our representative, all humanity became infected by sin. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the devastating consequences of Adam's fall and our need for a new representative: Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/original-sin-ultimately-podcast/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: htt...

A pastor who does not submit to the Bible as his final authority is a menace to the kingdom of God. Today, R.C. Sproul insists that the supremacy of Scripture is nonnegotiable in ministry and in the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/pastor-where-is-your-final-authority/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Mini...

The world may entice us to play loosely with our promises, but God demands that we be people of our word. Today, R.C. Sproul underscores the gravity of our oaths and vows in the sight of the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/taking-our-promises-seriously/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligo...

The biblical doctrine of predestination makes it clear that our salvation rests entirely on the grace of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that as Christians, we have nothing to boast about in and of ourselves. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/where-is-boasting/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.l...

What meaning can Christianity still have if we discard the historical resurrection of Jesus? None whatsoever. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that Christ's empty tomb is essential to our faith, our ethics, and our hope. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-the-resurrection-essential/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries...

If we deny the depths of our depravity in order to obtain a better self-image, we will have lost far more than we've gained. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that recognizing our sinful corruption is foundational to understanding the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/denying-our-depravity/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonie...

Is it arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way to God? Not when God has said so Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that we are duty bound to defend the exclusivity of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-it-arrogant-to-say-jesus-is-the-only-way/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow....

If God treated us as we deserve, we would have nothing. Every blessing we enjoy is a gift of His extravagant mercy. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us just how amazing the grace of God truly is. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/who-am-i-to-receive-such-grace/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.o...

Agnostics claim there is a lack of evidence for the existence of God even as all creation continually proclaims His glory. Today, R.C. Sproul warns that ignorance will excuse no one's unbelief on the day of judgment. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/agnosticism-is-not-an-option/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries...

Christians can know with complete certainty that even their deepest sorrows in this life have been appointed for their good. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks words of profound consolation from one of the Bible's most cherished verses. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/all-things-for-good/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministri...

For centuries, the church has withstood concentrated criticism and skepticism leveled against the reliability of the Bible. Today, R.C. Sproul cautions us never to negotiate our trust in God's inerrant Word. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/do-you-trust-gods-word/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow....

Not only is it destructive to tell people they're nothing more than cosmic accidents—it's complete nonsense. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the insanity behind the naturalistic idea that the universe was randomly produced by space, time, and chance. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/naturalism-is-nonsense/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle f...

Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/be-anxious-for-nothing/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported o...

A Christian's testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it's not the gospel. Today, 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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/your-testimony-is-not-the-gospel/ Study Reformed theology with...