Episodes
Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? In this episode, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/24/24
Published 04/24/24
A Christian's testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it's not the gospel. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reiterates that the power of God unto salvation lies in the message of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection on behalf of sinners. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/22/24
The resurrection of Jesus isn't some fanciful story--it is the historical reality on which all our hope rests. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that since Christ has conquered the grave, even our suffering is not in vain. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/19/24
What must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? In this episode, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ was raised. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/17/24
What is the meaning behind Christ's words from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (Matt. 27:46)? In this episode, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus' cry of dereliction. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/15/24
Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way." In this episode, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord's mercy. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/12/24
Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God's wrath on the cross. In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/10/24
Why do God's people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Jesus and were fulfilled in His perfect self-sacrifice for the sins of His people. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/08/24
Does Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences between God's sovereignty and fatalism. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/05/24
No one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the Father's decree. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/03/24
The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. In this episode, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 04/01/24
Knowing the incomparable suffering that lay before Him, Jesus prayed that the cup of divine wrath might pass from Him. Today, R.C. Sproul considers Christ's loving submission to the Father when this request was not granted. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/not-my-will-but-yours A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/29/24
The reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we're praying is in control of all things. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God's sovereignty is our basis for praying. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/27/24
On the cross, Jesus bore the wrath of the Father in place of His people. Today, R.C. Sproul calls every listener to take refuge in Christ by faith, lest we face the wrath of God ourselves. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/25/24
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). To deny this fact is nothing less than treason against the Son of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul urges all Christians to stand for the exclusivity of Christ in salvation. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/22/24
When it seems that society is descending into chaos all around us, God's people find steady footing on His Word. In this episode, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of holding fast to Scripture in times of upheaval. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/20/24
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). Today, R.C. Sproul explains how these words from the cross assure Christians that when we die, we will immediately enter the presence of Jesus. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/18/24
Christians mustn't settle for short-term solutions when our whole lives bear eternal significance. In this episode, R.C. Sproul illustrates the danger of pragmatism by contrasting the lives of Abraham and Lot. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/15/24
No matter what the future holds, Jesus Christ is still King, and He will reign forever. In this episode, R.C. Sproul considers the privileges of living under the kingship of Christ between His glorious ascension and His triumphal return. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/13/24
Even though all creation reveals the existence of God, many people try to feign ignorance. Today, R.C. Sproul points out the problem with agnosticism: it attempts to blame God for unbelief. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/11/24
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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks on the blessing that is required for someone to become a Christian believer. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/08/24
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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul recalls the importance of remembering the Lord's saving mercy in our lives. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/06/24
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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul marvels at the redemption that Jesus accomplished in the atonement. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/04/24
Is theology relevant to our everyday lives, or would it be better to spend our time studying something else? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that all knowledge and all truth finds its ultimate significance in Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Published 03/01/24