Podcasts about hard sayings

Jesus said "whoever is not against us is for us." He also said "whoever is not with me is against me." Which is it? In part two of this Hot Topic teaching from McGregor Baptist Church, Pastor Russell Howard shows that the two statements agree. There are two camps and no neutral ground, and he follows that straight into the question people ask most: what about those who never hear the gospel? His answer comes from Romans 1, and it explains why the urgency of missions rises or falls on this point. He closes with Luke 16, the parable of the dishonest manager, and the single punchline that makes sense of it. If parables have ever left you puzzled, or if you have wondered how a good God deals with those who never heard, this teaching gives you a framework to think it through. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com Interested in visiting? Learn what to expect at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

What did Jesus mean when He told a crowd to eat His flesh, or told a crowd of would-be followers to hate their own father and mother?   Recorded at a Hot Topic night hosted by McGregor's Journey Together ministry, this teaching opens a short series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Pastor Russell Howard lays out three ground rules for reading them well, then works through the bread of life discourse in John 6, the call to discipleship in Luke 14, and Jesus' words about a sword and a divided household in Matthew 10.   The takeaway is straightforward. Jesus meant to be understood, and when a saying is hard, the difficulty usually sits with us rather than with Him. If you have ever read past a verse because it unsettled you, this teaching is worth your time.   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com New to McGregor? Plan a visit at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

Hard Sayings of Scripture: Old Testament Wrath. Nick and Dylan trace the sword of judgment through Ezekiel and Zechariah, and look at the rainbow after the flood as a weapon aimed back at God himself. Subscribe to the free monthly magazine at elishasriddle.com

Hard Sayings of Scripture: "Pick Up Your Cross." Nick and Dylan take on one of Jesus' hardest lines and push back on the way it's often preached, that it's mainly about not being selfish. They walk through what taking up a cross actually meant in the first century, how Romans 6 ties into dying and rising with Christ, and why your soul being worth the blood of the Son of God changes the whole frame around denying yourself.The Elisha's Riddle Podcast is a prophetic conversation unraveling the Riddle of Christ in all things. Support Elisha's Riddle and join our online community by subscribing to our free monthly magazine at http://www.elishasriddle.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/elishasriddle

Hard Sayings of Scripture: "Pick Up Your Cross." Nick and Dylan dig into what Jesus actually meant, what a cross meant under Roman rule, and how dying and rising with Christ in Romans 6 reframes the whole passage. Subscribe to the free monthly magazine at elishasriddle.com

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Jim will dig deep into Christ's call for us to love those who mistreat us.

In this series, Pastor Jim will guide us through several of the hard, difficult, challenging teachings of Jesus. While Christ is often thought of as kind, gentle, and compassionate; he also challenged people to rise to a new standard of living. In this series, we'll explore that challenging standard.

The heart of the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3). Central to the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus is that we need the forgiveness He provided for us to be made right with God. But what about our forgiving each other? One of the Hard Sayings of a Kind Savior is that Jesus said we cannot be forgiven unless we forgive others. Really? Join us as we wrestle with this theme, but even more as we search our own hearts. Having received forgiveness from God, are we willing to forgive each other?

Today, we look at another hard teaching from the Lord taught. What is the Unpardonable Sin all about? Is there actually something that we can do that negates the grace and forgiveness of God? Let's visit this topic and weigh it by what we know about God's wonderful grace and forgiveness and our text found in Mark chapter 3 and verse 22.

Truth. Tough love. Hard sayings. When Jesus says things that rattles our 21st century senses, how are we to take them!? Just as they are. Dean Kalmukos guest speaks for this 3 entrance into his series he's preached sporadically at Woodland Friends!

Jesus said, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, NIV)  Today, we look at Hard Sayings of Jesus, these are verses that seem to be misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, or do not mean what they seem to be. What does Jesus mean? Is this about Obedience? Is this about a false start or something else? We will answer these questions and much more.

Truth. Tough love. Hard sayings. When Jesus says things that rattles our 21st century senses, how are we to take them!? Just as they are. Dean Kalmukos guest speaks for this 3 entrance into his series he's preached sporadically at Woodland Friends!

Jesus came to earth as the Messiah, the Holy One of Israel, to speak life and light into a dark world. However, not everything he said was easy to understand or apply. Sometimes Jesus confused the crowds and even his disciples by what he said. We are kicking off a new series, Hard Sayings of a Kind Savior, looking at a difficult thing Jesus said to his disciples on the heels of Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. Join us as we dig into what it means to deny oneself and take up your cross in order to follow Jesus.

Preached at Indian Gap Baptist Church-- Indian Gap, Texas www.indiangapbaptist.com Pastor Keegan Hall

Jesus said that no man knows when He will return—including Himself. But since Jesus is God incarnate, how could He not know? Today, R.C. Sproul helps us answer this puzzling question. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings and his digital teaching series The Hard Sayings of Jesus with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us next spring for Ligonier's 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God. Save 45% when you register by April 25: https://www.ligonier.org/2027    Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When tragedy strikes, we're driven to ask questions—and often the wrong ones. Today, R.C. Sproul explores Jesus' surprising response to those seeking understanding after a calamity. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings and his digital teaching series The Hard Sayings of Jesus with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Get 3 free months of Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine from Ligonier Ministries. Begin your risk-free trial today: https://www.trytabletalk.com/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Ezekiel 33:1-6 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 33 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 O Mortal, speak to your people and say to them: If I bring the sword upon a land and the people of the land take one of their number as their sentinel, 3 and if the sentinel […]

Jesus concludes His Bread of Life discourse in John 6 by declaring that eternal life comes only through faith in Him as the true, heavenly bread—His flesh and blood symbolizing His sacrificial death for the world's sins. Though His words are spiritually profound and essential, they provoke offense and unbelief among many disciples, revealing that salvation is not achieved by human effort or desire, but by the Father's sovereign gift of faith through the Spirit. The passage underscores that true faith is personal, necessary, and rooted in Christ's substitutionary atonement, resulting in abiding union with Him and the promise of resurrection. In contrast to the temporary manna of the wilderness, Christ offers eternal sustenance through belief alone, and those who remain are marked by a deep, intimate knowledge of Him as the Holy One of God. The sermon calls believers to hear, believe, and truly know Christ's words, trusting in His promises as the foundation for perseverance and eternal hope.

Send us a textGrace without obedience sounds comforting, but it can hollow out your faith. We explore the hard sayings of Jesus and the invitation to walk a narrow road that is both freeing and demanding. From the burning bush to the Gospel of John, we trace one continuous story: the same Lord who holds children on His lap also calls holy ground holy, commands allegiance, and shines light that no darkness can overcome.We share why the Old and New Testaments belong together, and how cutting off the Old Testament weakens discipleship. You'll hear how Colossians 1 and John 1 anchor a big view of Christ—Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer—and why that vision matters when the headlines churn and social media rewards outrage. Algorithms don't aim to make us wise; Scripture does. So we talk about reclaiming attention, testing narratives, and letting the Word set our steps when noise and deception rise.Along the way, we address division inside the church, the dangers of treating politics as identity, and the subtle ways contempt steals our witness. Carrying the cross isn't about repeating Christ's sacrifice; it's public loyalty to His way, a daily choice to be known with Him and for Him. That identity steadies us when rumors swirl, scandals trend, and counterfeit signs promise shortcuts. The call is simple and costly: receive mercy, obey with gratitude, stand on the whole counsel of God, and love one another with clean hands and brave hearts.If this resonates, share it with a friend who's weary of the feed and hungry for truth. Subscribe for future episodes, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what practice keeps you rooted in Scripture each week?Support the show

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

One mark of a great Christian community is mutual humility. 

Jesus gives us the rest and satisfaction.

Go and do likewise.

Never underestimate your ability to be a hypocrite. 

What do you do when peace is not an option?

Do you know Him? Does He know you?

SummaryIn this episode, Ashley Campbell discusses the essence of true discipleship as illustrated in John Chapter 6. Through prayer and reflection, she explores the challenges of belief, the significance of internalizing Jesus' teachings, and the transformative power of accepting His words as truth. The conversation delves into the differences between genuine disciples and those who merely follow for personal gain, emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting God's call in our lives. The episode concludes with a call to scrutinize our beliefs about God and to build our lives on the reality of His truth.*THE SCRIPTURE I WAS LOOKING FOR IN THIS PODCAST IS MATTHEW 27!TakeawaysA real disciple internalizes the teachings of Jesus.Many followers may leave when faced with hard truths.Belief is about accepting what Jesus said as true.Judas represents those who do not fully accept forgiveness.Peter's journey reflects the process of understanding faith.The spirit gives life, while the flesh profits nothing.Real transformation comes from eating Jesus' words.It's essential to question what we believe about God.Building life on truth leads to spiritual growth.Discipleship involves a deeper relationship with Christ.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Prayer02:19 Exploring John Chapter 608:37 The Difference Between Disciples17:53 Understanding Belief and Acceptance25:03 The Hard Sayings of Jesus32:00 Building Life on TruthFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/dailyencouragementwithashleycampbell/Want to purchase a signed copy of my book?⁠https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8xdg6F2kZgSIfZ6⁠ORRead the reviews on Amazon? https://a.co/d/gwyks9gWant to send me a financial donation because you value what I am doing on social media?⁠https://buy.stripe.com/eVacNt3jTbVz9qg4gk⁠Want to join my Facebook group that will equip you with the knowledge of the History of the United States, what the Constitution means and how you can preserve this great nation we live in?Join my paid group today! For only $10a month, you will have access to classes that will help you have the knowledge you need to save America!Group Link:https://www.facebook.com/share/RA7FqCx95Lbv5gWv/Group Payment link:https://buy.stripe.com/cN24gX07H4t70TKcMVPodcast links:Apple/I tunes:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell/id1625607569⁠Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4d32a7f2-1e3e-4045-aa13-2b77784c71d1/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbellCastbox:⁠https://castbox.fm/channel/Daily-Encouragement-with-Ashley-Campbell-id2418738?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Daily%20Encouragement%20wih%20Ashley%20Campbell-CastBox_FM⁠iHeartRadio⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-encouragement-with-a-112334720/⁠Overcast:⁠https://overcast.fm/itunes1483675322/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell⁠Pocket Casts:⁠https://pca.st/pg7od55v⁠Radio Public:⁠https://radiopublic.com/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-c-WozzzR⁠Want to sponsor the Podcast?⁠https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJpdYx8JnfOEfZ8⁠Choose your amount to Sponsor the Podcast:https://donate.stripe.com/14k4gXg6F9Nr31SdR1

In this second installment on the often-ignored topic of Christian headcovering, we move beyond the biblical mandate to examine how Church History consistently affirmed the practice and how the feminist movement worked strategically to dismantle it.For nearly two millennia, headcovering was universally practiced by faithful women across Christian denominations nearly without exception. But by the mid-20th century, it had all but vanished from the Western church. What changed? Was it new theological insight or cultural compromise?Join us as we explore how second-wave feminism targeted headcovering as a threat to its ideological goals, how pastors yielded to cultural pressure, and why recovering this symbol is about far more than fabric. This is not about going backward. It's about returning to the timeless beauty of God's design for worship, authority, and glory.⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to read the corresponding article to this episode and to get additional recommended reading and listening to explore this topic further.Recommended Resources for Further Study:Michael Barrett's ⁠Head Covering for Public Worship⁠Michael Barrett's ⁠Sermon Series on Headcovering⁠Bnonn Tennant on ⁠Head Coverings⁠History of Quotes on ⁠Headcovering Since the Reformation⁠⁠Head Covering: A Forgotten Christian Practice for Modern Times⁠ by Jeremy GardinerR.C. Sproul's ⁠The Hard Sayings of the Apostles: To Cover Or Not To Cover⁠⁠Bright Hearth on Headcoverings⁠⁠The Head Covering Movement's Rescource Page⁠Keep Up with Reformed Faith and Family in the Following Ways:Never miss an episode, article, or a new FREEBIE by joining our weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your library with our recommended resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/recommended-resources/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/blog/⁠⁠Download your FREEBIES in our store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/educational-resources-store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Gift Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/gift-shop/⁠⁠⁠Good Dog Bible Rebinds: ⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/good-dog-designs-and-rebinds/⁠⁠WE HAVE A FAVOR TO ASK! If you are excited about our mission at Reformed Faith and Family to guide men and women as they seek to learn more about Reformed theology and equip families as they disciple their children, then please leave our podcast a 5-star review and share it with a friend. We appreciate each one of our faithful listeners, but we also depend on you to help us get the word out. Thank you for your continued support!

Christians look to the day of the Lord with great anticipation. But Christ's return will bring unspeakable horror to those whose faith is only a hypocritical show. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to heed a sober warning from the book of Amos. Request R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of Scripture, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4094/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Hard Sayings and digital access to all four teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Gather with Christians around God's Word at one of Ligonier's upcoming events: https://www.ligonier.org/events   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When the sons of Aaron presented an offering to God that He had not authorized, it cost them their lives. Why was the Lord's judgment so severe? Today, R.C. Sproul explores what this account teaches us about the holiness of God. Request R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of Scripture, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4094/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Hard Sayings and digital access to all four teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Gather with Christians around God's Word at one of Ligonier's upcoming events: https://www.ligonier.org/events Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In Romans 7, the Apostle Paul describes a battle raging within him. Is this a picture of the Christian life, or do these verses show us Paul's life before his conversion? Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on our struggle with sin. Request R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of Scripture, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4094/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Hard Sayings and digital access to all four teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus warns of a sin that will not be forgiven. What is the unpardonable sin, and how do we know whether we have committed it? Today, R.C. Sproul investigates this grave warning from the Lord. Request R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of Scripture, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4094/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Hard Sayings and digital access to all four teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Go deeper in God's Word with the Reformation Study Bible: https://www.reformationstudybible.com/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When tragedy strikes, we're driven to ask questions—and often the wrong ones. Today, R.C. Sproul explores Jesus' challenging response to those seeking understanding after a calamity. Request R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of Scripture, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4094/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of Hard Sayings and digital access to all four teaching series with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Bring your teen to Always Ready: New England on August 2. This youth conference in Portland, Maine, aims to give clarity to students about their identity in Christ: https://www.ligonier.org/alwaysreadynewengland Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Chapters one and two in this book deal with important questions--How do we know who wrote the Bible? Can we believe in Bible miracles? purchase book here I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Not all of Jesus' teachings are warm and fuzzy. Some are difficult to understand. Others are jagged little pills that are all too easy to understand but incredibly hard to swallow. Here are some of the hard teachings of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. #MoHardSayings 

Not all of Jesus' teachings are warm and fuzzy. Some are difficult to understand. Others are jagged little pills that are all too easy to understand but incredibly hard to swallow. Here are some of the hard teachings of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. #MoHardSayings 

Not all of Jesus' teachings are warm and fuzzy. Some are difficult to understand. Others are jagged little pills that are all too easy to understand but incredibly hard to swallow. Here are some of the hard teachings of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. #MoHardSayings 

Not all of Jesus' teachings are warm and fuzzy. Some are difficult to understand. Others are jagged little pills that are all too easy to understand but incredibly hard to swallow. Here are some of the hard teachings of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. #MoHardSayings 

Sun. February 23, 2025: "Ouch to Hard Sayings!" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar

Does God create some people simply so He can pass everlasting judgment on them? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on a passage he considered to be one of the most difficult texts in all of Scripture. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of the Bible, the prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3648/hard-sayings   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Just because someone is a dedicated member of a church does not necessarily mean he is truly a Christian. Today, R.C. Sproul cautions against the dangers of faithless religion. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of the Bible, the prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3648/hard-sayings   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that hits so close to home that it brings you discomfort? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that even the most piercing verses of the Bible have been given for our good. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of the Bible, the prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3648/hard-sayings   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God's plans are never frustrated by human affairs. Why, then, are some people saved while others are not? Today, R.C. Sproul provides insight from Jesus' High Priestly Prayer regarding the extent of Christ's atonement. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of the Bible, the prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3648/hard-sayings   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus warns of a sin that will not be forgiven. What is the unpardonable sin, and how do we know whether we have committed it? Today, R.C. Sproul investigates this grave warning from the Lord. Get R.C. Sproul's book Hard Sayings, plus lifetime digital access to his four teaching series on the hard sayings of the Bible, the prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3648/hard-sayings   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts