Renewing Your Mind Minute with R.C. Sproul

How strong is your resolve to bear witness to Jesus Christ in the face of mocking and derision? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our responsibility to endure scorn and hostility for the sake of the kingdom. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/witnesses-to-christ-in-a-hostile-world/ 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 is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). To deny this fact is nothing less than treason against the Son of God. Today, R.C. Sproul urges all Christians to stand for the exclusivity of Christ in salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-only-way-to-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

When it seems that society is descending into chaos all around us, God's people find steady footing on His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of holding fast to Scripture in times of upheaval. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/trusting-gods-word-in-a-troubled-land/ 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

In every generation, the people of God have endured hardship in this world by remembering that their hope is not bound by this world. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages Christians to keep their focus on their heavenly home, where Christ is. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/seeking-a-heavenly-city/ 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 mustn't settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of pragmatism by contrasting the lives of Abraham and Lot. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christians-are-not-pragmatists/ 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 what the future holds, Jesus Christ is still King, and He shall reign forever. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the privileges of living under the kingship of Christ between His glorious ascension and His triumphal return. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-kingdom-that-cannot-be-shaken/ 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 does not owe us freedom from suffering in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the reality of God's grace teaches us to see tragedy and disaster with the right perspective. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/why-does-god-allow-disasters/ 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

It is not ultimately by intelligence or ingenuity that we recognize Jesus as the Son of God. Even our faith is a gift of grace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the blessing that is required for someone to become a Christian believer. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/blessed-to-believe/ 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

It's easy to go about our day-to-day lives without paying much thought to the awesome fact that we have been forgiven in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul recalls the importance of remembering the Lord's saving mercy in our lives. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/forget-not-all-his-benefits/ 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

Sin leaves us with a debt before God that we cannot satisfy. But out of His free mercy, God sent His Son to pay the price in full. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the redemption that Jesus accomplished in the atonement. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/in-christ-our-debt-is-paid/ 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

In our often-shortsighted perspective, we are constantly tempted to live by the values of this world. Today, R.C. Sproul calls Christians to live by a higher standard in service to God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/life-under-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

How can you know the will of God for your life? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that learning God's will may actually be simpler than we realize. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/knowing-the-will-of-god-for-your-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

Scripture describes many people who had a direct encounter with God, but not one of them was bored. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the only reason why a Christian could be bored in the midst of worship. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/are-you-bored-with-church/ 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

All education is religious—it will either instill values that align with the truth of God or create a worldview that subverts it. Today, R.C. Sproul warns against the myth of a neutral education. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-such-thing-as-a-neutral-education/ 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 always submit to the authorities that God has placed over them? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines principles for knowing when we must obey and when we must disobey. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/we-must-obey-god-rather-than-men/ 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 is with His people through the preaching of His Word whether we have a sense of His presence or not. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to trust in the promises of God, not in our feelings. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/trust-gods-promises-not-your-passions/ 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

Humanism is the philosophy that says, "Man is the measure of all things." Today, R.C. Sproul explains that when we place man, not God, at the center of our thinking, humanity loses all value, dignity, and meaning. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/why-humanism-fails/ 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 infinite and omnipotent God has no lack and no need. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that knowing God's all-sufficient power helps us better understand creation, redemption, and the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-needs-nothing/ 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 God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies one reason why we should tell others about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/since-god-is-sovereign-why-evangelize/ 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

If our perseverance in faith depended on us, we would fall away from Christ at any moment. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rests our confidence in God's faithfulness to His promises. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/perseverance-of-the-saints/ 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

Does God drag some people kicking and screaming into His kingdom while preventing others who desperately want to be saved? Today, R.C. Sproul refutes a common misconception about the doctrine of irresistible grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/irresistible-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

Is it wrong to say that Jesus' work of atonement is limited in some way? Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies that the doctrine of limited atonement addresses what Christ accomplished on the cross according to the eternal decree of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/limited-atonement/ 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 chooses to save His people not based on who they are or what they've done but on the good pleasure of His gracious will. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the doctrine of unconditional election gives all glory to God in our redemption. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/unconditional-election/ 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 chooses to save His people not based on who they are or what they've done but on the good pleasure of His gracious will. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the doctrine of unconditional election gives all glory to God in our redemption. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/unconditional-election/ 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

Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that people are as evil as they can possibly be? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means—and doesn't mean—that mankind is fallen, sinful, and depraved. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/total-depravity/ 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

Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that people are as evil as they can possibly be? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means—and doesn't mean—that mankind is fallen, sinful, and depraved. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/total-depravity/ 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

Something is deeply wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a full, biblical understanding of worship that has God Himself at its center. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/worship-is-more-than-music/ 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

Something is deeply wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a full, biblical understanding of worship that has God Himself at its center. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/worship-is-more-than-music/ 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

Something is deeply wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a full, biblical understanding of worship that has God Himself at its center. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/worship-is-more-than-music/ 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

Fear and doubt are contagious. By God's grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/faith-flourishes-in-community/ 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

Fear and doubt are contagious. By God's grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/faith-flourishes-in-community/ 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

When we disagree with someone about the Bible's teaching, we cannot simply shrug and say, "That's your interpretation." Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that serving the God of truth involves a concern for understanding His Word correctly. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/thats-your-interpretation/ 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

When we disagree with someone about the Bible's teaching, we cannot simply shrug and say, "That's your interpretation." Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that serving the God of truth involves a concern for understanding His Word correctly. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/thats-your-interpretation/ 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

If you want to have a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, pay attention to the titles that given to Him in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the incomparable Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-titles-of-christ/ 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

If you want to have a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, pay attention to the titles that given to Him in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the incomparable Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-titles-of-christ/ 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

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

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

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

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