Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

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.

Episodes

October 10, 2025 4 mins
If you want to know who God is, immerse yourself in the Old Testament. Today, R.C. Sproul presents a simple yet life-changing method for growing in our understanding of the majestic character of our Creator.

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After Jesus drew His last breath on the cross, did God die? Today, R.C. Sproul makes an important distinction between Jesus' divine nature and the human nature.

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October 6, 2025 1 min
Human beings are free to do whatever they want—but not with impunity. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes where the limit of our free will lies.

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October 3, 2025 3 mins
Friendship with Christ comes at the cost of our former friendship with the world. Today, R.C. Sproul tells us that we should not be surprised or remain discouraged if even our closest loved ones abandon us because of our love for the Lord.

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October 1, 2025 1 min
So much of what this world tolerates as “normal” is actually evil and unholy in the sight of God. Today, R.C. Sproul asserts the importance of tuning our perspective according to the holiness of God.

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September 29, 2025 3 mins
Saving faith is not the result of a human decision but of a divine gift. Today, R.C. Sproul beckons us to admire the miraculous mercy exhibited in every Christian’s conversion.

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September 26, 2025 8 mins

Martin Luther described a Christian as “simul justus et peccator,” one who is simultaneously just and a sinner. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the church, though filled with flawed people, consists of those who are clothed in Christ’s righteousness and consecrated to a holy destiny.

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September 24, 2025 1 min
What more important knowledge can we discover than the answer to the question, “Why are we here?” Today, R.C. Sproul urges us not to settle for science that avoids the discipline of teleology, the study of purpose.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/dont-forget-to-ask-why/

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September 22, 2025 4 mins
The universe could not have come into existence "by chance" because chance does not have the power to do anything. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the mythology that is assumed by many critics who reject God as the source of the world's existence.

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September 19, 2025 1 min

Mankind has been uniquely created to reflect the character of God. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the theological basis behind the Bible’s ethical imperative to love our neighbor as ourselves.

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September 17, 2025 3 mins
It is possible to obtain a great accumulation of knowledge without ever growing in wisdom. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the key distinction that the Bible makes between being knowledgeable and being wise before God.

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September 15, 2025 1 min
The reason we are to study God’s holiness is not because we ourselves are holy—just the opposite is true. Today, R.C. Sproul announces that the holiness of God exposes our sin and directs us toward true righteousness.this

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September 12, 2025 5 mins

The credibility of a truth claim rests on the credibility of the one who makes it. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that the Christian faith is grounded in the trustworthiness of God Himself.

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September 10, 2025 3 mins
God’s revelation is not limited to the pages of Scripture. Today, 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.

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September 8, 2025 2 mins
Nothing is more fearful than the prospect of standing naked before the judgment seat of God. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we are to be saved, we must not hide behind the rags of our own works but be clothed in the righteousness of Christ.

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September 5, 2025 5 mins
Jesus Christ holds all things together. Even the enemies of Christ rely on Him for the breath they use to curse His name. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses how the doctrine of providence speaks volumes about Jesus' power and His mercy.

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September 3, 2025 1 min
Many Christians think they believe that God is sovereign, but upon closer inspection, they actually believe that man is in control. Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies what God’s sovereignty really means.

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September 1, 2025 4 mins
The whole world may stand against us, but Christ takes His stand as our advocate before the judgment seat of God. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the martyrdom of Stephen presents a stunning picture of the gospel.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christ-stands-in-our-defense/

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August 29, 2025 2 mins
Why is the third person of the Trinity called the Holy Spirit? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that one reason lies in the Spirit’s redemptive work of making us holy in our sanctification.

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August 27, 2025 7 mins
At the day of judgment, what will matter most is not whether we know Jesus, but whether Jesus knows us. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on the importance of being known intimately by Christ as His redeemed people.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/does-jesus-know-you/

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