Renewing Your Mind Minute With R.c. Sproul

Especially at a time when it’s easy to hop from one congregation to another, we must take church discipline seriously. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why church discipline and excommunication are no small matter. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-last-step-of-church-discipline/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christians must be careful not to neglect the first 39 books of their Bibles. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the God revealed in the Old Testament is the same God revealed in the New. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-god-of-the-old-testament-and-the-father-of-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The sovereign Lord of heaven and earth does not rule by referendum. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the absolute authority of God over creation and over His redemptive kingdom in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-kingdom-of-god-is-not-a-democracy/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Will we recognize lost loved ones when we’re reunited in heaven? Today, R.C. Sproul brings words of comfort to Christians in grief. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/when-we-meet-again-in-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Though a mother may dry her children’s tears, they will flow again. But when God Himself wipes away the tears of His people, their sorrow will be gone forever. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our future consolation when all things are made new. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-will-wipe-away-every-tear/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Peace in this world is so tenuous, for hostility may break out again at any moment. The peace we have with God, however, can never be interrupted. Today, R.C. Sproul assures Christians that their justification is secure through Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/justification-is-more-than-a-truce/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Do you know the reason why God created you? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies God’s revealed purpose and destiny for His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/destined-for-holiness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What could be a greater insult to the holy God than for His image bearers to exchange His glory for the worship of created things? Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates the grave wickedness of idolatry. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-insult-of-idolatry/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Not only do we depend upon our Creator for the origin of our existence, but every moment of our continued existence relies upon the sustaining power of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the Lord’s work of sustaining His creation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-sustaining-power-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What did Jesus teach was the reason for His coming into the world? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the gift of life that Christ gives to those who are dead in sin. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-came-that-we-may-have-life/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Our closest friends may forget to pray for us, but Jesus never will. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to take consolation in knowing that our Redeemer “always lives to make intercession” for His people (Heb. 7:25). Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christian-jesus-is-praying-for-you/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we want to see an accurate reflection of our moral character, we must look into the mirror of God’s law. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the darkness of our sin is exposed when set against the Lord’s perfect righteousness. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/gods-law-as-a-mirror/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The mountaintop experiences we enjoy in this life are not given by God to distract us from our Christian duty—they prepare us for sacrificial ministry in the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul sets suffering and glory in the right perspective for Christians in a fallen world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/mountaintop-moments-and-the-valley-of-sacrifice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

“You can’t legislate morality.” Have you ever heard someone use that expression when talking about the role of the government? Today, R.C. Sproul responds to this statement, reminding us of the ethical role that God has established for civil rulers. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/can-governments-legislate-morality/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

As the father of lies, Satan would have us believe information that contradicts the Word of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God’s truth is never contradictory. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-contradiction-the-hallmark-of-truth/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Our faith in the resurrection of Jesus isn’t based on hopeful inferences drawn from a missing body. Today, R.C. Sproul appeals to the testimony of the many witnesses who saw, spoke with, and touched the risen Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/eyewitnesses-of-the-resurrected-lord/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

“I don’t need to know theology. All I need to know is Jesus.” Has anyone said this to you before? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals the serious flaw built into this sentiment and explains the solution. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/all-i-need-to-know-is-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Are people basically good? Many seem to think so, but God’s Word says otherwise. Today, R.C. Sproul warns us not to grade our own righteousness on a curve, for the true standard of goodness is the perfect character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/are-people-basically-good/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we're looking for complete satisfaction in anyone or anything other than Christ, we've guaranteed our own disappointment. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to seek our supreme happiness not in our circumstances but in our Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/satisfied-in-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Some people claim that Christianity is a crutch. In one sense, they’re right. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that it would be foolish for sinful people like us not to lean on Christ and live in complete reliance upon His mercy. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-christianity-a-crutch/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts