Are You Childlike or Childish?

The Lord calls us to have a childlike faith—but not a childish spirit. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how our confidence in God and trust in His Word relate to our growth in Christian maturity. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/are-you-childlike-or-childish/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What would it mean to you if you could look visibly into the face of Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the joy of Simeon when he was privileged to gaze at the face of the baby Jesus. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/looking-into-the-face-of-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christianity is not a leap into irrationality. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Christian faith engages not only the heart, but also the mind. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/there-is-no-mindless-christianity/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The purpose of our lives is the glory of God. What could be more atrocious than turning our devotion away from Him toward something He has made? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the first of the Ten Commandments and the sin of idolatry. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-other-gods-before-me/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Some people deny the wrath and justice of God by announcing, “My God is a God of love.” Today, R.C. Sproul explains the words of 1 John 4:8—“God is love”—and shows what this statement actually teaches about the character of our Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-love/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

It’s impossible to set the words of Jesus in opposition to the writings of Paul. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Apostles taught by Christ’s authority. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/apostolic-authority/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We do not trust in an impotent Savior. As God incarnate, Christ fights for His people with unconquerable power. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on one of the exalted titles attributed to Jesus in a prophecy foretelling His birth. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christ-our-mighty-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Swearing oaths and taking vows is a foreign idea to many people in our day, even many Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates what happens when we fail to understand the significance of these appeals to God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/misunderstanding-oaths-and-vows/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In his prediction of the Messiah’s birth, the prophet Isaiah announced that the child would be called “Wonderful.” Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the awe-inspiring character of the Son of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-shall-be-called-wonderful/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In every generation, superstition threatens to invade the church’s faith and practice. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us the way of distinguishing between the truth of God and modern-day magic tricks. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/religion-and-superstition/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts