Is the Resurrection Essential?

When Jesus ascended into heaven and left His disciples behind, why did they respond "with great joy" (Luke 24:52)? In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that Christ's ascension to His glorious throne is of great benefit to His church. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When Adam disobeyed God as our representative, all humanity became infected by sin. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains the devastating consequences of Adam's fall and our need for a new representative: Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

A pastor who does not submit to the Bible as his final authority is a menace to the kingdom of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul insists that the supremacy of Scripture is nonnegotiable in ministry and in 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

The world may entice us to play loosely with our promises, but God demands that we be people of our word. In this episode, R.C. Sproul underscores the gravity of our oaths and vows in the sight 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

The biblical doctrine of predestination makes it clear that our salvation rests entirely on the grace of God. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that as Christians, we have nothing to boast about in and of ourselves. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What meaning can Christianity still have if we discard the historical resurrection of Jesus? None whatsoever. In this episode, R.C. Sproul declares that Christ's empty tomb is essential to our faith, our ethics, and our hope. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we deny the depths of our depravity in order to obtain a better self-image, we will have lost far more than we've gained. In this episode, R.C. Sproul teaches that recognizing our sinful corruption is foundational to understanding the gospel. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Is it arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way to God? Not when God has said so Himself. In this episode, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that we are duty bound to defend the exclusivity 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

If God treated us as we deserve, we would have nothing. Every blessing we enjoy is a gift of His extravagant mercy. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us just how amazing the grace of God truly is. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Agnostics claim there is a lack of evidence for the existence of God even as all creation continually proclaims His glory. In this episode, R.C. Sproul warns that ignorance will excuse no one's unbelief on the day of judgment. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts