Is Christianity a Crutch?

“I don’t need to know theology. All I need to know is Jesus.” Has anyone said this to you before? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals the serious flaw built into this sentiment and explains the solution. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/all-i-need-to-know-is-jesus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Are people basically good? Many seem to think so, but God’s Word says otherwise. Today, R.C. Sproul warns us not to grade our own righteousness on a curve, for the true standard of goodness is the perfect character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/are-people-basically-good/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we're looking for complete satisfaction in anyone or anything other than Christ, we've guaranteed our own disappointment. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to seek our supreme happiness not in our circumstances but in our Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/satisfied-in-christ/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Some people claim that Christianity is a crutch. In one sense, they’re right. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that it would be foolish for sinful people like us not to lean on Christ and live in complete reliance upon His mercy. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-christianity-a-crutch/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

While our feelings may deceive us, God’s promises never will. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the truthfulness of God’s Word rests not upon our ever-changing feelings but on His unchanging character. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/dont-rely-on-fluctuating-feelings/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Holy Spirit seals every true believer in Christ with the unfailing promise of complete redemption. Today, R.C. Sproul examines the source and certainty of our perseverance in faith. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-guarantee-of-our-redemption/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The whole of our salvation—even our faith in Christ—is given to us as an extravagant gift of God’s mercy. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that this truth should deepen our gratitude toward our gracious Redeemer. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/our-faith-is-gods-mercy/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

How can we be confident that our faith will endure to the end? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that our perseverance as Christians rests not in our own strength but in the ongoing intercession of Christ on our behalf. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christs-work-of-intercession/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

One reason we find sin appealing is because we fail to believe what God says in His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines the close relationship between sin and unbelief. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/sin-is-unbelief/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Not only has God instituted marriage, but He also governs marriage by His commandments. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to heed the Lord’s regulations for marriage—not merely out of obligation but for our good. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-regulates-marriage/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts