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

May 2, 2025 1 min
Is man basically good? Compared to whom? Today, R.C. Sproul asks us to consider the standard of perfection—that is, the divine perfection of God.

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When Scripture speaks of our struggle against the flesh, it is not merely talking about our fleshly bodies. Today, R.C. Sproul grapples with the spiritual war between the flesh of man and the Spirit of God.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-war-against-the-flesh/

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April 28, 2025 2 mins
As Christians, we ought to live in a way that reflects the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul digs in to the Apostle Paul’s exhortation that we "walk in a manner worthy of [our] calling” (Eph. 4:1).

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/be-who-you-now-are/

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April 25, 2025 1 min
God always keeps His word—and so should we. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to be people of the Word and people of our word.

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April 23, 2025 4 mins
We make choices every minute of the day, and we choose freely. But the choices we make do not contradict the sovereignty of God. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the biblical concept of free will.

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April 21, 2025 2 mins
“If God is good, why is there evil?” Some critics ask this question to try and discredit the Christian faith. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that there is an even more essential question that the skeptic must first answer.

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April 18, 2025 4 mins
The city of man asks that we value the things of this world. Once we are in Christ, we are called to a far greater purpose. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that we are members of the city of God.

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April 16, 2025 2 mins
When He was tried by those who opposed Him, Jesus could have called upon legions of angels at any moment. But He didn’t. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the true patience of our Savior.

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April 14, 2025 4 mins
Because human beings are made in the image of God, our lives are sacred. How should this direct the way Christians think about capital punishment? Today, R.C. Sproul appeals to a passage in Scripture that answers this question directly.

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April 11, 2025 2 mins
Why do some people believe in Christ while others reject the gospel? Today, R.C. Sproul conveys the one reason presented in Scripture why anyone receives the salvation of God.

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April 9, 2025 5 mins
To violate God’s commandments is not only immoral—it’s foolish. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that true wisdom, happiness, and well-being come from listening regularly to the counsel of our Creator.

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The reason we should seek to understand the doctrine of God is so we can better know God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why theology is so important in our relationship with the Lord.

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April 4, 2025 4 mins
Our conscience is a tremendous gift from God—one we must be careful not to ruin. Today, R.C. Sproul shows the importance of shaping our consciences according to the truth of God, not the ways of the world.

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April 2, 2025 1 min
No sin is small or inconsequential in the eyes of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the cosmic significance of our disobedience to the Holy One, helping us think soberly about what even our slightest sin deserves.

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March 31, 2025 3 mins
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Today, R.C. Sproul does not shrink back from describing what we must be willing to endure if we are to follow Christ faithfully in this world.

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March 28, 2025 5 mins
As soon as we are converted to Christ, our old identity receives a death sentence. But it does not die easily. Today, R.C. Sproul prepares us to face the most formidable enemy to our spiritual growth—ourselves.

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Christians are called to a different way of life, and that will only happen if we pattern our thinking after the Word of God. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how Christians learn to make choices and evaluations according to the mind of Christ.

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March 24, 2025 8 mins
What would it take to make you happy—truly happy? Today, R.C. Sproul gets to the heart of our discontentment and conveys the source of lasting fulfillment.

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March 21, 2025 1 min
How we think about God determines how we think about the world and our lives in it. Today, R.C. Sproul testifies to the importance of theology for every aspect of the Christian life.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-key-to-a-christian-worldview/

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March 19, 2025 5 mins

Because sin is commonplace, we tend to think that it isn’t a very serious problem. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of God’s perspective on sin and our absolute need for His mercy.

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