Episodes

From Ultimately — R.C. Sproul

Ultimately teaching episodes.

Episodes

Does God Repent? 2026-07-10
Does our repentance bring about a change in God? Today, R.C. Sproul examines passages in Scripture that appear to describe God as relenting from the…
The Indestructible Church 2026-07-08
As the church faces opposition and endures trials, Christians must not lose heart, for we know the gates of hell cannot prevail. Today, R.C. Sproul…
The Fearful Presence of the Holy One 2026-07-06
Nothing incites greater fear in the mind of a sinful person than the presence of the One who is holy. Today, R.C. Sproul examines a surprising…
Jesus, Our Greatest Need 2026-07-03
Some people try to excuse their unbelief by claiming that they have no need for Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that there is no greater need…
God's Unbroken Promise & Unfailing Word 2026-07-01
How can we be sure that God will keep His promise to redeem His people? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to a verse in the Bible that displays the absolute…
Worshiping in the Heavenly Sanctuary 2026-06-29
When Christians come together to worship the Lord, they aren't the only ones gathering. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the spiritual communion we…
Be Still and Know 2026-06-26
Christians often find peace and comfort in the words of Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God." However, this verse doesn't mean what many…
The Only Firm Foundation 2026-06-24
The stakes are too high for us to build our lives on anything but the solid foundation of God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we want to…
Ministry for the Whole Church 2026-06-22
The ministry of the gospel isn't merely for paid professionals. The whole church is sent out to bear witness to Jesus Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul…
Gathering with the Visible Church 2026-06-19
When God saves us individually, He immediately places us in a community. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the importance of gathering together as the…
The Son of Man 2026-06-17
Why did Jesus regularly call Himself the "Son of Man?" It wasn't a humble expression of His humanity. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what this exalted…
Excommunication 2026-06-15
There are times when excommunication is necessary for maintaining the purity of the church. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the essential importance of…
Do You Want to Be Righteous? 2026-06-12
Many Christians desire to be more prayerful and more spiritually minded. But how many of us actively seek to become more righteous? Today, R.C.…
Beware of Vain Philosophy 2026-06-10
Since the Holy Spirit is the One who converts hearts, should we even bother presenting to people a reasoned defense of the Christian faith? Today,…
The Feet That Bring Good News 2026-06-08
As messengers of the gospel, we don't have power in ourselves to convert our hearers. But we delight in the privilege of delivering the good news…
True and False Churches 2026-06-05
Just because people call themselves Christians doesn't make it true. It's not enough to meet in a church building or sign the roster. Today, R.C.…
To the Praise of His Glorious Grace 2026-06-03
Some people think predestination leaves a blemish on God's character. But Scripture reveals this doctrine so that we will give all glory to God for…
The Fate of the Innocent Native 2026-06-01
We've heard it asked many times: What happens to the innocent native who dies without ever hearing the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ?…
The Blessing and Curse of Christ's Return 2026-05-29
The day of Jesus' return will be a day of unparalleled joy for His people and a day of unspeakable horror for His enemies. Today, R.C. Sproul poses…
God Is Present When His People Suffer 2026-05-27
God never promised His people a life free from suffering and sorrow in this world. But He has promised to be with us when we hurt. Today, R.C.…
That Your Joy May Be Full 2026-05-25
How can Christians possess the full measure of joy that Jesus promises? Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that consistent joy and peace come from a…
The Benefit of Christ's Ascension 2026-05-22
When Jesus ascended into heaven and left His disciples behind, why did they respond "with great joy" (Luke 24:52)? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that…
Original Sin 2026-05-20
When Adam disobeyed God as our representative, all humanity became infected by sin. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the devastating consequences of…
Pastor, Where Is Your Final Authority? 2026-05-18
A pastor who does not submit to the Bible as his final authority is a menace to the kingdom of God. Today, R.C. Sproul insists that the supremacy of…
Taking Our Promises Seriously 2026-05-15
The world may entice us to play loosely with our promises, but God demands that we be people of our word. Today, R.C. Sproul underscores the gravity…
Where Is Boasting? 2026-05-13
The biblical doctrine of predestination makes it clear that our salvation rests entirely on the grace of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that as…
Is the Resurrection Essential? 2026-05-11
What meaning can Christianity still have if we discard the historical resurrection of Jesus? None whatsoever. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that…
Denying Our Depravity 2026-05-08
If we deny the depths of our depravity in order to obtain a better self-image, we will have lost far more than we've gained. Today, R.C. Sproul…
Is It Arrogant to Say Jesus Is the Only Way? 2026-05-06
Is it arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way to God? Not when God has said so Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that we are duty…
Who Am I, to Receive Such Grace? 2026-05-04
If God treated us as we deserve, we would have nothing. Every blessing we enjoy is a gift of His extravagant mercy. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us…
Agnosticism Is Not an Option 2026-05-01
Agnostics claim there is a lack of evidence for the existence of God even as all creation continually proclaims His glory. Today, R.C. Sproul warns…
All Things for Good 2026-04-29
Christians can know with complete certainty that even their deepest sorrows in this life have been appointed for their good. Today, R.C. Sproul…
Do You Trust God's Word? 2026-04-27
For centuries, the church has withstood concentrated criticism and skepticism leveled against the reliability of the Bible. Today, R.C. Sproul…
Naturalism Is Nonsense 2026-04-24
Not only is it destructive to tell people they're nothing more than cosmic accidents—it's complete nonsense. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the insanity…
Be Anxious for Nothing 2026-04-22
Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship…
Your Testimony Is Not the Gospel 2026-04-20
A Christian's testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it's not the gospel. Today, R.C. Sproul reiterates that the power…
The Hope of the Resurrection 2026-04-17
The resurrection of Jesus isn't some fanciful story—it is the historical reality on which all our hope rests. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that…
"He Is Risen!" 2026-04-15
What must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? Today, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ…
Why Have You Forsaken Me? 2026-04-13
What is the meaning behind Christ's words from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (Matt. 27:46)? Today, R.C. Sproul soberly…
Kiss the Son 2026-04-10
Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way." Today, R.C. Sproul pleads with every…
The Agony of the Cross 2026-04-08
Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God's wrath on the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the…
The End of Animal Sacrifice 2026-04-06
Why do God's people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Jesus and…
Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic? 2026-04-03
Does Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences…
The Lord of Your Life 2026-04-01
No one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the…
Christianity vs. Individualism 2026-03-30
The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the…
Treating People Differently 2026-03-27
Jesus knew how to address the different needs of different people. He spoke tenderly to the weak and directly confronted the prideful. Today, R.C.…
We Pray Because God Is Sovereign 2026-03-25
The reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we're praying is in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that rather…
Witnesses to Christ in a Hostile World 2026-03-23
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…
The Only Way to God 2026-03-20
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…
Trusting God's Word in a Troubled Land 2026-03-18
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…
Seeking a Heavenly City 2026-03-16
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.…
Christians Are Not Pragmatists 2026-03-13
Christians mustn't settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of…
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken 2026-03-11
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…
Why Does God Allow Disasters? 2026-03-09
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…
Blessed to Believe 2026-03-06
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…
Forget Not All His Benefits 2026-03-04
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…
In Christ, Our Debt Is Paid 2026-03-02
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.…
Life under Heaven 2026-02-27
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…
Knowing the Will of God for Your Life 2026-02-25
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…
Are You Bored with Church? 2026-02-23
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…
No Such Thing as a Neutral Education 2026-02-20
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…
We Must Obey God Rather than Men 2026-02-18
Should Christians always submit to the authorities that God has placed over them? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines principles for knowing when we must…
Trust God's Promises, Not Your Passions 2026-02-16
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…
Why Humanism Fails 2026-02-13
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…
God Needs Nothing 2026-02-11
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…
Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize? 2026-02-09
Since God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies one…
Perseverance of the Saints 2026-02-06
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…
Irresistible Grace 2026-02-04
Does God drag some people kicking and screaming into His kingdom while preventing others who desperately want to be saved? Today, R.C. Sproul…
Limited Atonement 2026-02-02
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…
Unconditional Election 2026-01-30
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…
Unconditional Election 2026-01-30
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…
Total Depravity 2026-01-28
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…
Total Depravity 2026-01-28
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…
Worship Is More than Music 2026-01-26
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…
Faith Flourishes in Community 2026-01-23
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…
Faith Flourishes in Community 2026-01-23
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…
That's Your Interpretation 2026-01-21
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…
That's Your Interpretation 2026-01-21
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…
The Titles of Christ 2026-01-19
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…
The Titles of Christ 2026-01-19
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…