Is Reformed Theology Fatalistic?

Christians can know with complete certainty that even their deepest sorrows in this life have been appointed for their good. In this episode, R.C. Sproul speaks words of profound consolation from one of the Bible's most cherished verses. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

For centuries, the church has withstood concentrated criticism and skepticism leveled against the reliability of the Bible. In this episode, R.C. Sproul cautions us never to negotiate our trust in God's inerrant Word. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Not only is it destructive to tell people they're nothing more than cosmic accidents--it's complete nonsense. In this episode, R.C. Sproul exposes the insanity behind the naturalistic idea that the universe was randomly produced by space, time, and chance. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Worry and anxiety rob us of joy. How can we find relief from our fears? In this episode, R.C. Sproul encourages us to seek renewed joy in prayerful fellowship with our heavenly Father. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

A Christian's testimony may be good news of a changed life, but in and of itself, it's not the gospel. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reiterates that the power of God unto salvation lies in the message of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection on behalf of sinners. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The resurrection of Jesus isn't some fanciful story--it is the historical reality on which all our hope rests. In this episode, R.C. Sproul reminds us that since Christ has conquered the grave, even our suffering is not in vain. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What must it have been like to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection on that first Lord's Day? In this episode, R.C. Sproul imagines the morning when Christ was raised. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What is the meaning behind Christ's words from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (Matt. 27:46)? In this episode, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus' cry of dereliction. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way." In this episode, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord's mercy. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God's wrath on the cross. In this episode, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts