Mountaintop Moments and the Valley of Sacrifice

The purpose of our lives is the glory of God. What could be more atrocious than turning our devotion away from Him toward something He has made? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the first of the Ten Commandments and the sin of idolatry. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/no-other-gods-before-me/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Some people deny the wrath and justice of God by announcing, “My God is a God of love.” Today, R.C. Sproul explains the words of 1 John 4:8—“God is love”—and shows what this statement actually teaches about the character of our Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-love/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

It’s impossible to set the words of Jesus in opposition to the writings of Paul. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Apostles taught by Christ’s authority. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/apostolic-authority/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We do not trust in an impotent Savior. As God incarnate, Christ fights for His people with unconquerable power. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on one of the exalted titles attributed to Jesus in a prophecy foretelling His birth. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christ-our-mighty-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Swearing oaths and taking vows is a foreign idea to many people in our day, even many Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates what happens when we fail to understand the significance of these appeals to God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/misunderstanding-oaths-and-vows/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In his prediction of the Messiah’s birth, the prophet Isaiah announced that the child would be called “Wonderful.” Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the awe-inspiring character of the Son of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-shall-be-called-wonderful/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In every generation, superstition threatens to invade the church’s faith and practice. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us the way of distinguishing between the truth of God and modern-day magic tricks. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/religion-and-superstition/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christmas is a day of cosmic political importance, for this day recalls the birth of the King of kings and Lord of lords. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to the One who was born in Bethlehem. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-government-shall-be-upon-his-shoulder/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We must not avert our eyes from God’s law. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that as this mirror reveals our moral blemishes, it alerts us to our need of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/look-into-the-mirror-of-gods-law/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When Jesus Christ entered the world, a great light dawned over a world darkened by sin. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the radiant hope that accompanied the birth of the Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-great-light-for-those-in-darkness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts