How to Interpret the Bible Literally

Should we always interpret the Bible literally--even the poetic passages with their rich symbolism? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it really means to take God at His Word and to interpret Scripture literally. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/how-to-interpret-the-bible-literally/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

God does not invite the world to come to Christ--He commands it as creation's King. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that God, rather than any prince or ruler in this world, is the ultimate Sovereign to whom we all must submit. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-king/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Most of us can easily recite the Great Commandment. But not one of us has ever loved God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Today, R.C. Sproul underlines the seriousness of what God's law demands of us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/falling-short-of-the-great-commandment/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

There is only one attribute of God that is magnified in Scripture to the third degree of repetition: He is holy, holy, holy. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to reflect on this attribute of God that the Bible underscores more than any other. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/holy-holy-holy/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Lord calls His people to live lives that are characterized by a steadfast, loyal love. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates this responsibility with a curious expression that a friend once shared with him. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/stick-with-the-stuck/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When we first come to Christ, we may not have answers to all the questions people pose to our faith. But we know one thing: Once we were blind and now we see. Today, R.C. Sproul draws a lesson in apologetics from a blind man Jesus healed. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/i-was-blind-but-now-i-see/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What does it mean to be human? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that our answer will determine how we value and treat the people around us. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/what-it-means-to-be-human/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Many people are willing to believe in a God who blesses, but few will stomach the notion that He also judges. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to embrace the God who is both sovereign and holy, for there is no other. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/does-god-only-bless/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We aren’t going to act like Christians until we first think like Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a transformed life begins with a transformed mind. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/think-like-a-christian/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Whenever we add to God’s law, we’re actually subtracting from it. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the sovereign Lord, not our personal preferences or traditions, has the sole authority to bind our consciences absolutely. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/adding-to-the-law-of-god/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts