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Romans 3:28 teaches that we're justified by faith apart from works. But James 2:26 says faith apart from works is dead. Can these passages be reconciled? Today, R.C. Sproul explains the relationship between faith and good works. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Gather with Christians around God's Word at one of Ligonier's 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 media 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
If you aren't accountable for your life, your life ultimately does not count. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why creation can only find meaning in relation to its Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-god-no-meaning/ 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 pope or church council can bind the conscience absolutely. Only the Word of God can. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led Martin Luther to take his courageous stand for the authority of Scripture at the Diet of Worms. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: 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 media 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
What motivated Martin Luther's unwavering defense of justification by faith alone? A life-changing encounter with the book of Romans. Today, R.C. Sproul describes how Luther came to understand the gospel for the first time. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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
Through our union with Jesus Christ through faith, we enjoy fellowship with all His people—those who are alive today as well as those who have already gone on to glory. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the communion of saints. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-communion-of-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
During his days in the monastery, Martin Luther wrestled with how he could be justified before God as a sinful man. Today, R.C. Sproul explains Luther's desperate struggle to reconcile his guilt with the holiness of God. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Travel with Ligonier Ministries on an upcoming study tour or study cruise: https://www.ligoniertours.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 media 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
How did a lightning bolt help spark the Protestant Reformation? Today, R.C. Sproul takes us back to 1505, when Martin Luther experienced a life-changing crisis of faith. Get a Reformation resource bundle with your donation of any amount: The Legacy of Luther book, R.C. Sproul's teaching series Luther and the Reformation (DVD plus digital messages and study guide), and his Justified by Faith Alone teaching series (digital messages and study guide): https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4343/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Legacy of Luther ebook, the digital teaching series and study guide for Luther and the Reformation, and the digital teaching series and study guide for Justified by Faith Alone: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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
The universe does not operate on the basis of its own power. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the continued existence of all creation depends every moment on God's sustaining hand. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/without-god-we-cease-to-be/ 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
Where can Christians turn for help when our ongoing battle against indwelling sin leaves us exasperated? From his exposition of the book of Romans, today R.C. Sproul offers needed counsel, encouraging us not to despair in our struggle with the flesh. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: 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 media 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
Can we be certain that God exists? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to an unexpected place to provide conclusive proof of the self-existent, eternal Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/proof-of-gods-existence/ 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 indivisible. We cannot separate His attributes as if they were individual puzzle pieces coming together to form a whole. Today, R.C. Sproul states how the doctrine of divine simplicity keeps us from developing skewed ideas of who God is. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-his-attributes/ 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
This episode comes from the second session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Chris Larson speaks on R.C. Sproul and the gospel.
We exist to bear witness to the glory of our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses how this calling reveals the direction and the ultimate goal of our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/bearing-witness-to-gods-glory/ 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 can offer momentarily pleasure, but it will never bring genuine and lasting happiness. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains why it is impossible for sin to bring true satisfaction to a child of God. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: 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 media 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
If you could ask Martin Luther one question, what would it be? Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children's book based on a time in the Reformer's life when Luther's barber asked him how to pray. Gather the family and listen together. Request The Barber Who Wanted to Pray, the children's book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4340/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request The Barber Who Wanted to Pray audiobook with your donation: 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 media 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
The way we understand the character of God determines the way we live in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul testifies to the foundational significance of knowing the Lord as He has revealed Himself in His Word. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-god-centered-perspective/ 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
Satan is craftier than we expect and stronger than we know. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that while our enemy poses a great threat to us, he is no match for our omnipotent Redeemer. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-prince-of-darkness-grim/ 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 are people whose thinking and living are directed by the revealed truth of God. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies five essential elements of a Christian worldview. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-elements-of-a-christian-worldview/ 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 we live under grace, we're no longer slaves to the law. Yet God's law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains our relationship to the law as people justified by faith alone. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4345/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Tune out the noise and tune in to RefNet, Ligonier's free 24/7 internet radio app. Download today and start listening: http://refnet.fm/app 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 media 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
Since we live under grace, we're no longer slaves to the law. Yet God's law still plays an important role in the Christian life. From his sermon series in Romans, today R.C. Sproul explains our relationship to the law as people justified by faith alone. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Romans with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4344/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Romans commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Tune out the noise and tune in to RefNet, Ligonier's free 24/7 internet radio app. Download today and start listening: http://refnet.fm/app 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 media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-character-of-god-revealed/ 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/did-god-die-on-the-cross/ 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
Not one soul will escape the accountability of God. But there is hope for all who flee to Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the essence of the gospel as it is confessed in the Apostles' Creed. Request R.C. Sproul's Basic Training video teaching series on DVD, lifetime digital access to all 6 messages, and a thinline ESV Bible with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4336/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Basic Training video teaching series with your donation: 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 media 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
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but the third person of the Trinity. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the role of the Spirit in our individual lives and in the corporate life of the church. Request R.C. Sproul's Basic Training video teaching series on DVD, lifetime digital access to all 6 messages, and a thinline ESV Bible with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4336/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Basic Training video teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events. Learn more and register: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-limit-of-free-will/ 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
We don't need to worry about tomorrow. In fact, Jesus commands against it. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul considers Christ's admonition to trust in the providence of our caring Father, even as we make wise preparations. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary for 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 media 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
We are entrusted with taking the gospel of Christ to the people of this world, Muslims included. Today, James Anderson gives ten points of practical advice for engaging in evangelism with our Muslim neighbors. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: James Anderson is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-costly-friendship/ 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
Who was Muhammad? Today, James Anderson provides a biographical sketch of this seventh-century figure. He explains that for Christians to understand the religion of Islam, we must know about its founder. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: James Anderson is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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
Muslims reject the Trinity because they think it suggests there are three gods. But is this what Christians believe? Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb discuss the coherence of the doctrine of the Trinity revealed in Scripture. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Speakers: 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. Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/normal-or-evil/ 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
To call God “Father” is a cherished blessing for Christians. Yet for Muslims, few ideas could be more offensive. Today, R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb contrast the Christian doctrine of adoption with Islam's distant view of Allah. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Speakers: 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. Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? As Islam grows worldwide, Christians need a clear answer to this question. Today, R.C. Sproul shares a discussion with Abdul Saleeb, a former Muslim turned Christian theologian. Request today's resource bundle with your donation of any amount. You'll receive the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, James Anderson's teaching series Exploring Islam on DVD (plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide), and digital access to The Cross and the Crescent teaching series with R.C. Sproul and Abdul Saleeb: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4299/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get both digital teaching series, the digital study guide, and the ebook for your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Speakers: 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. Abdul Saleeb is co-author of The Dark Side of Islam. He pastors a Muslim-convert fellowship in the United States and is intimately involved with churches in the Middle East. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-gift-of-faith/ 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
Lust doesn't merely lead to adultery. It is adultery of the heart. From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul considers Jesus' arresting words on sexual sin. Though the world treats lust lightly, its guilt is real—yet so is God's grace for the repentant. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary for 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 media 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
Before Moses departed from the burning bush, God gave him signs and wonders to perform in His name. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what the miracles of Moses teach us about the greater signs performed by Jesus Christ. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul's book Moses and the Burning Bush, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 10 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4278/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us at one of our upcoming Renewing Your Mind Live events. We're coming to California, North Carolina, and more. Learn more and register: http://renewingyourmind.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 media 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
The book of Jonah draws controversy today over its record of the great fish. Yet even more astonishing is the mercy of God displayed in this book. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the Lord's compassion toward undeserving sinners. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: 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 media 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
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/simul-justus-et-peccator/ 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 evil prevails and God seems absent, what should His people do? Today, R.C. Sproul follows the anguish of the prophet Habakkuk to the Lord's assuring reply: The righteous shall live by faith. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: 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 media 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 a time of widespread wickedness, the prophet Micah foretold the coming Messiah who would bring righteousness and peace. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the justice, kindness, and humility required of Christ's servants. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global What do Americans really believe about God—both outside the church and within? View the 2025 results from Ligonier Ministries' State of Theology survey: https://thestateoftheology.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 media 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
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/ 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 more Jeremiah preached, the more unpopular he became. Though his ministry brought him suffering, he knew silence was not an option. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how faithfulness to God comes at great cost—and with greater promises. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: 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 media 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
Elijah stood as a solitary voice for truth. He refused to shrink back from confronting corrupt kings and false prophets. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the calling to take up the mantle and speak God's Word with courage. For your donation of any amount, receive R.C. Sproul's book Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer and lifetime digital access to his teaching series Great Men to Live By: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4297/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Joseph ebook and digital access to Great Men to Live By with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Today only, request a free copy of R.C. Sproul's classic book, The Holiness of God: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/holiness 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 media 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
The Bible's prohibition against murder goes far deeper than our outward actions. From his exposition of the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul explains how Jesus' teaching on the sixth commandment reaches to our hearts and upholds the sanctity of life. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4280/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Matthew commentary for 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 media 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
There is only one Being whose existence is necessary: the One whose name is “I AM.” Today, R.C. Sproul contemplates the glorious doctrine of the aseity of God. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul's book Moses and the Burning Bush, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 10 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4278/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: 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 media 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
On his way to preach his first sermon, a young priest falls from his horse. How can he stand before the King with muddy robes? Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children's story about our need to be clothed in Christ's righteousness. Request The Priest with Dirty Clothes, the children's book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4291/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of The Priest with Dirty Clothes with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Growing in God's Word is a new children's Bible curriculum from Ligonier Ministries. Explore this 52-lesson teacher's resource and order your copy today: https://www.growingingodsword.org/ 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 media 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
Is the beauty of art based merely on our personal preferences? Or do objective principles and standards determine what is truly beautiful? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how our answer to these questions influences our entire worldview. Donate today to receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Recovering the Beauty of the Arts. We'll also send you the series on DVD, together with Dr. Sproul's booklet How Should I Approach Art?: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4295/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request R.C. Sproul's digital teaching series and ebook 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 media 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