What's So Important about Theology?

When He was tried by those who opposed Him, Jesus could have called upon legions of angels at any moment. But He didn’t. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the true patience of our Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-model-of-patience/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Because human beings are made in the image of God, our lives are sacred. How should this direct the way Christians think about capital punishment? Today, R.C. Sproul appeals to a passage in Scripture that answers this question directly. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-capital-punishment-biblical/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Why do some people believe in Christ while others reject the gospel? Today, R.C. Sproul conveys the one reason presented in Scripture why anyone receives the salvation of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/why-am-i-a-christian/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

To violate God’s commandments is not only immoral—it’s foolish. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that true wisdom, happiness, and well-being come from listening regularly to the counsel of our Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-way-to-be-wise/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The reason we should seek to understand the doctrine of God is so we can better know God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why theology is so important in our relationship with the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/whats-so-important-about-theology/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Our conscience is a tremendous gift from God—one we must be careful not to ruin. Today, R.C. Sproul shows the importance of shaping our consciences according to the truth of God, not the ways of the world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/dont-waste-your-conscience/ 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

No sin is small or inconsequential in the eyes of God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of the cosmic significance of our disobedience to the Holy One, helping us think soberly about what even our slightest sin deserves. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-small-sin/ 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 a disciple of Jesus? Today, R.C. Sproul does not shrink back from describing what we must be willing to endure if we are to follow Christ faithfully in this world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/take-up-your-cross/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

As soon as we are converted to Christ, our old identity receives a death sentence. But it does not die easily. Today, R.C. Sproul prepares us to face the most formidable enemy to our spiritual growth—ourselves. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/at-war-with-ourselves/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christians are called to a different way of life, and that will only happen if we pattern our thinking after the Word of God. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how Christians learn to make choices and evaluations according to the mind of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/transformed-by-the-renewing-of-our-minds/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts