Beware of Vain Philosophy

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 ground our thinking and our habits in the truth, we must be diligent students of the Bible. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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 calls on every Christian to be an active participant in the work of the Lord. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When God saves us individually, He immediately places us in a community. In this episode, R.C. Sproul considers the importance of gathering together as the visible church. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Why did Jesus regularly call Himself the "Son of Man"? It wasn't a humble expression of His humanity. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explores what this exalted title reveals about the identity of Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

There are times when excommunication is necessary for maintaining the purity of the church. In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks on the essential importance of church discipline and the need for caution in carrying it out. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Many Christians desire to be more prayerful and more spiritually minded. But how many of us actively seek to become more righteous? In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the top priority that Jesus identified for the Christian life. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Since the Holy Spirit is the One who converts hearts, should we even bother presenting to people a reasoned defense of the Christian faith? In this episode, R.C. Sproul expresses the value of apologetics in our interaction with unbelievers. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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 that God uses to give new life in Christ. In this episode, R.C. Sproul describes the true beauty of evangelism. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains that a true church will obey the Lord. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Some people think predestination leaves a blemish on God's character. But Scripture reveals this doctrine so we will give all glory to God for His saving grace (Eph. 1:6). In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains how the doctrine of election drives us to praise. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts