Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

It is only by God's grace that we will be saved from the judgment we deserve. But we must ensure we have a correct understanding of what grace is. Today, R.C. Sproul warns of a potential danger in relying on God's grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/trusting-in-grace/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Why is the Holy Spirit called the "Paraclete?" Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the Spirit's ministry of bringing strength and encouragement to God's people in their every trial. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-paraclete/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Can God create a rock so big that He cannot move it? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means for God to be omnipotent—and what it doesn't mean. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/what-god-cannot-do/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God Almighty cannot possibly fail to bring all His promises to pass. Today, R.C. Sproul announces that the reliability of God's Word rests in His unlimited power and unchangeable character. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/has-the-arm-of-the-lord-come-up-short/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Almost 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. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God will judge us according to His standard of righteousness, not our own. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/entitled-to-one-mistake/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Should Christians oppose the execution of murderers because it involves the killing of someone made in the image of God? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Bible justifies capital punishment in light of the sanctity of life, not in spite of it. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/capital-punishment-and-the-sanctity-of-life/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christians often sing "Amazing Grace" on Sunday mornings. But do we really believe the words of this hymn? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be a wretch saved by the grace of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/amazed-by-grace/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

One 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. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to take courage in the face of intimidation and to stand firm for the truth. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-courage-to-stand/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus hasn't left His people with ambiguous priorities. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the consuming priority of the Christian life: seeking first the kingdom of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/our-first-priority/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Lord has ordained the family—not the school system, not the state—to be the institution where children are to be trained in the knowledge of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the significant responsibilities of Christian parents. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/teaching-our-children-about-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Scripture often celebrates the Lord's victories in song. One of these triumphal anthems is yet to be sung. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the song of the redeemed in the book of Revelation, celebrating the victory of Jesus Christ at the climax of history. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-song-of-heaven/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

No matter how hard people may try, they cannot conceal the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to rejoice in the One who was born to redeem us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christmas-cannot-be-concealed/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus was not reluctant to save His people. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses that Christ willingly agreed to enter the world and to suffer for our redemption. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-came-willing-to-die/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Even unbelievers can appreciate the pageantry of the Christmas season, but only the redeemed can truly relish in the joy of the Savior's birth. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of the first Christmas he experienced after his conversion. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/seeing-christmas-through-new-eyes/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

No rulers in this world have power in and of themselves. Their authority has been delegated to them by God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that every authority will be held accountable to the King of kings. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-source-of-all-authority/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Wherever we find beauty in this world, we see creation bearing witness to the beauty of God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the spiritual significance of the beautiful. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-beauty-of-god-displayed/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Since the Bible teaches that God is in control of all things, why do Christians still suffer? Today, R.C. Sproul reassures us that even tragedies have a place in God's good purposes for His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-god-sovereign-over-our-suffering/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

One miracle in the New Testament is subject to the fiercest criticism: the virgin birth of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the conception of Jesus is recorded in Scripture not as a biological anomaly but as an awesome display of the power of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-virgin-birth/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God finds no enjoyment in the destruction of the wicked. But because He is good, the Lord will ensure that justice is done. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that even in His benevolence toward sinners, God will never negotiate His holiness. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-delight-in-the-death-of-the-wicked/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Once we taste the grace of Christ, our lives will never be the same. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of an outcast whose encounter with Jesus brought satisfaction to her soul's deepest desires. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/living-water-for-longing-souls/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts