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Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

How do you focus on what really matters? Where do you go to regain perspective? Drawn from a lifetime of Bible study and reflections on the nature of truth, Ultimately with R.C. Sproul features unique moments of insight to help you understand what you believe and why you believe it. Renew your mind and grow in your knowledge of God when you listen to biblical teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Set your mind on what matters most—what matters ultimately. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.

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The Fullness of Time from 2023-12-13T05:01

What does it mean that the Son of God entered the world in "the fullness of time" (Gal. 4:4)? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the incarnation of Christ gets to the heart of God's purpose for red...

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We Must Obey God Rather than Men from 2022-02-21T05:01

Should Christians always submit to the authorities that God has placed over them? Today, R.C. Sproul outlines principles for knowing when we must obey and when we must disobey.

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Trust God’s Promises, Not Your Passions from 2022-02-18T05:01

God is with His people through the preaching of His Word whether we have a sense of His presence or not. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to trust in the promises of God, not in our feelings.

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Why Humanism Fails from 2022-02-16T05:01

Humanism is the philosophy that says, "Man is the measure of all things." Today, R.C. Sproul explains that when we place man, not God, at the center of our thinking, humanity loses all value, di...

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God Needs Nothing from 2022-02-14T05:01

The infinite and omnipotent God has no lack and no need. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that knowing God's all-sufficient power helps us better understand creation, redemption, and the Christian lif...

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Since God Is Sovereign, Why Evangelize? from 2022-02-11T05:01

Since God has sovereignly chosen which people will be saved, why should Christians be engaged in evangelism? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies one reason why we should tell others about the gospel o...

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Perseverance of the Saints from 2022-02-09T05:01

If our perseverance in faith depended on us, we would fall away from Christ at any moment. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rests our confidence in ...

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Irresistible Grace from 2022-02-07T05:01

Does God drag some people kicking and screaming into His kingdom while preventing others who desperately want to be saved? Today, R.C. Sproul refutes a common misconception about the doctrine of...

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Limited Atonement from 2022-02-04T05:01

Is it wrong to say that Jesus' work of atonement is limited in some way? Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies that the doctrine of limited atonement addresses what Christ accomplished on the cross accor...

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Unconditional Election from 2022-02-02T05:01

God chooses to save His people not based on who they are or what they've done but on the good pleasure of His gracious will. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the doctrine of unconditional election g...

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Total Depravity from 2022-01-31T05:01

Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that people are as evil as they can possibly be? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means--and doesn't mean--that mankind is fallen, sinful, and depra...

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Worship Is More than Music from 2022-01-28T05:01

Something is deeply wrong if we think our worship involves the words we sing to God but not the Word of God preached to us. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our need for a full, biblical understandi...

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Faith Flourishes in Community from 2022-01-26T05:01

Fear and doubt are contagious. By God's grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ.

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That’s Your Interpretation from 2022-01-24T05:01

When we disagree with someone about the Bible's teaching, we cannot simply shrug and say, "That's your interpretation." Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that serving the God of truth involves a con...

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The Titles of Christ from 2022-01-21T05:01

If you want to have a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, pay attention to the titles that given to Him in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the incomparable Christ.

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Trusting in Grace from 2022-01-19T05:01

It is only by God's grace that we will be saved from the judgment we deserve. But we must ensure we have a correct understanding of what grace is. Today, R.C. Sproul warns of a potential danger ...

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The Paraclete from 2022-01-17T05:01

Why is the Holy Spirit called the "Paraclete"? Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the Spirit's ministry of bringing strength and encouragement to God's people in their every trial.

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What God Cannot Do from 2022-01-14T05:01

Can God create a rock so big that He cannot move it? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means for God to be omnipotent--and what it doesn't mean.

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Has the Arm of the Lord Come Up Short? from 2022-01-12T05:01

God Almighty cannot possibly fail to bring all His promises to pass. Today, R.C. Sproul announces that the reliability of God's Word rests in His unlimited power and unchangeable character.

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Entitled to One Mistake? from 2022-01-10T05:01

Almost everyone will admit they're not perfect. And almost no one seems to be bothered by the fact that they must answer to a perfectly holy God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God will judg...

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Capital Punishment and the Sanctity of Life from 2022-01-07T05:01

Should Christians oppose the execution of murderers because it involves the killing of someone made in the image of God? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Bible justifies capital punishment i...

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Amazed by Grace from 2022-01-05T05:01

Christians often sing "Amazing Grace" on Sunday mornings. But do we really believe the words of this hymn? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be a wretch saved by the grace of God.

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The Courage to Stand from 2022-01-03T05:01

One of the greatest threats to the church today is the desire to be accepted in a world that is hostile to God and His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to take courage in the face of intimidati...

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Our First Priority from 2021-12-31T05:01

Jesus hasn't left His people with ambiguous priorities. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the consuming priority of the Christian life: seeking first the kingdom of God.

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Teaching Our Children about God from 2021-12-29T05:01

The Lord has ordained the family--not the school system, not the state--to be the institution where children are to be trained in the knowledge of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the significa...

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The Song of Heaven from 2021-12-27T05:01

Scripture often celebrates the Lord's victories in song. One of these triumphal anthems is yet to be sung. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the song of the redeemed in the book of Revelation, celebra...

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Christmas Cannot Be Concealed from 2021-12-24T05:01

No matter how hard people may try, they cannot conceal the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to rejoice in the One who was ...

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He Came Willing to Die from 2021-12-22T05:01

Jesus was not reluctant to save His people. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses that Christ willingly agreed to enter the world and to suffer for our redemption.

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Seeing Christmas through New Eyes from 2021-12-20T05:01

Even unbelievers can appreciate the pageantry of the Christmas season, but only the redeemed can truly relish in the joy of the Savior's birth. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of the first Ch...

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The Source of All Authority from 2021-12-17T05:01

No rulers in this world have power in and of themselves. Their authority has been delegated to them by God. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that every authority will be held accountable to the Kin...

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The Beauty of God Displayed from 2021-12-15T05:01

Wherever we find beauty in this world, we see creation bearing witness to the beauty of God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the spiritual significance of the beautiful.

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Is God Sovereign over Our Suffering? from 2021-12-13T05:01

Since the Bible teaches that God is in control of all things, why do Christians still suffer? Today, R.C. Sproul reassures us that even tragedies have a place in God's good purposes for His peop...

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The Virgin Birth from 2021-12-10T05:01

One miracle in the New Testament is subject to the fiercest criticism: the virgin birth of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the conception of Jesus is recorded in Scripture not as a biolo...

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No Delight in the Death of the Wicked from 2021-12-08T05:01

God finds no enjoyment in the destruction of the wicked. But because He is good, the Lord will ensure that justice is done. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that even in His benevolence toward sinn...

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Living Water for Longing Souls from 2021-12-06T05:01

Once we taste the grace of Christ, our lives will never be the same. Today, R.C. Sproul tells the story of an outcast whose encounter with Jesus brought satisfaction to her soul's deepest desire...

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Saved by the Works of Christ from 2021-12-03T05:01

While Adam failed to obey God and brought humanity into ruin, Jesus perfectly kept His Father's commandments to bring salvation to His people. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that we are saved by wor...

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Far as the Curse Is Found from 2021-12-01T05:01

It is not only mankind that suffers as a result of sin. Nature itself groans under the curse. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that though we suffer now, Christ will redeem His entire creation.

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The Serpent-Crushing Savior from 2021-11-29T05:01

After Adam and Eve succumbed to Satan's temptation, God had every right to destroy the human race. Instead, He promised a Redeemer who would crush the devil's head and deliver His people from ju...

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Living by Faith from 2021-11-26T05:01

Because we have peace with God through His Son, we can trust Him throughout our Christian pilgrimage. Today, R.C. Sproul conveys how sanctification is as much by faith as justification is.

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Giving Grateful Praise from 2021-11-24T05:01

By His own blood, Jesus has cleansed us of all our sin. How can we fail to be grateful? Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates how true gratitude to our Redeemer produces reverent worship and joyful ser...

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The High Standard of Holiness from 2021-11-22T05:01

Like the rich young ruler, we try to drag God down to meet our cheapened understanding of holiness. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates why we cannot rely on ourselves to become righteous in the eye...

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The Name above Every Name from 2021-11-19T05:01

For His redemptive work, Christ has received "the name that is above every name" (Phil. 2:9). That name isn't "Jesus," as you might expect. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the name bestowed on C...

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Be Holy as I Am Holy from 2021-11-17T05:01

God's law calls us to be exactly what we were made to be: people who reflect the holy character of our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul explores the relationship between the image of God and the law ...

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The Image of the Invisible God from 2021-11-15T05:01

Jesus is called "the image of the invisible God" (Col. 1:15). What does this mean? Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on one of Scripture's clearest and most stunning declarations about the divinity of...

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The Gospel of Reconciliation from 2021-11-12T05:01

Because of sin, we are at war with God, with other people, and with ourselves. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the sole source of peace for our estrangement: the cross of Jesus Christ.

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All Are Without Excuse from 2021-11-10T05:01

At the day of judgment, no one will be able to excuse their unbelief in God by appealing to ignorance. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that atheism is not an intellectual matter but a moral one.

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Wait for God from 2021-11-08T05:01

There is a world of difference between merely believing in God and actually believing God. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that genuine faith involves actively trusting the promises God has revealed ...

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Calling the State to Be the State from 2021-11-05T04:01

The church is not overstepping its bounds when Christians speak out against the failure of the state to protect the lives of the unborn. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the God-ordained purpo...

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No God? No Meaning. from 2021-11-03T04:01

If you aren't accountable for your life, your life ultimately does not count. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why creation can only find meaning in relation to its Creator.

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The Communion of Saints from 2021-11-01T04:01

Through our union with Jesus Christ through faith, we enjoy fellowship with all His people--those who are alive today as well as those who have already gone on to glory. Today, R.C. Sproul refle...

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Without God, We Cease to Be from 2021-10-29T04:01

The universe does not operate on the basis of its own power. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the continued existence of all creation depends every moment on God's sustaining hand.

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Proof of God’s Existence from 2021-10-27T04:01

Can we be certain that God exists? Today, R.C. Sproul turns to an unexpected place to provide conclusive proof of the self-existent, eternal Creator.

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God Is His Attributes from 2021-10-25T04:01

God is indivisible. We cannot separate His attributes as if they were individual puzzle pieces coming together to form a whole. Today, R.C. Sproul states how the doctrine of divine simplicity ke...

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Bearing Witness to God’s Glory from 2021-10-22T04:01

We exist to bear witness to the glory of our Creator. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses how this calling reveals the direction and the ultimate goal of our lives as Christians.

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A God-Centered Perspective from 2021-10-20T04:01

The way we understand the character of God determines the way we live in this world. Today, R.C. Sproul testifies to the foundational significance of knowing the Lord as He has revealed Himself ...

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The Prince of Darkness Grim from 2021-10-18T04:01

Satan is craftier than we expect and stronger than we know. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that while our enemy poses a great threat to us, he is no match for our omnipotent Redeemer.

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The Elements of a Christian Worldview from 2021-10-15T04:01

Christians are people whose thinking and living are directed by the revealed truth of God. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies five essential elements of a Christian worldview.

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The Character of God Revealed from 2021-10-13T04:01

If you want to know who God is, immerse yourself in the Old Testament. Today, R.C. Sproul presents a simple yet life-changing method for growing in our understanding of the majestic character of...

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Did God Die on the Cross? from 2021-10-11T04:01

After Jesus drew His last breath on the cross, did God die? Today, R.C. Sproul makes an important distinction between Jesus' divine nature and the human nature.

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The Limit of Free Will from 2021-10-08T04:01

Human beings are free to do whatever they want--but not with impunity. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes where the limit of our free will lies.

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Normal? Or Evil? from 2021-10-04T04:01

So much of what this world tolerates as "normal" is actually evil and unholy in the sight of God. Today, R.C. Sproul asserts the importance of tuning our perspective according to the holiness of...

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The Gift of Faith from 2021-10-01T04:01

Saving faith is not the result of a human decision but of a divine gift. Today, R.C. Sproul beckons us to admire the miraculous mercy exhibited in every Christian's conversion.

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“Simul Justus et Peccator” from 2021-09-29T04:01

Martin Luther described a Christian as "simul justus et peccator," one who is simultaneously just and a sinner. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the church, though filled with flawed people, cons...

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Don’t Forget to Ask Why from 2021-09-27T04:01

What more important knowledge can we discover than the answer to the question, "Why are we here?" Today, R.C. Sproul urges us not to settle for science that avoids the discipline of teleology, t...

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Nothing Can Happen by Chance from 2021-09-24T04:01

The universe could not have come into existence "by chance" because chance does not have the power to do anything. Today, R.C. Sproul exposes the mythology that is assumed by many critics who re...

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The Image of God from 2021-09-22T04:01

Mankind has been uniquely created to reflect the character of God. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the theological basis behind the Bible's ethical imperative to love our neighbor as ourselves.

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Knowledge and Wisdom from 2021-09-20T04:01

It is possible to obtain a great accumulation of knowledge without ever growing in wisdom. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the key distinction that the Bible makes between being knowledgeable and ...

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Why Study the Holiness of God? from 2021-09-17T04:01

The reason we are to study God's holiness is not because we ourselves are holy--just the opposite is true. Today, R.C. Sproul announces that the holiness of God exposes our sin and directs us to...

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Consider the Source from 2021-09-15T04:01

The credibility of a truth claim rests on the credibility of the one who makes it. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that the Christian faith is grounded in the trustworthiness of God Himself.

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All Truth Is God’s Truth from 2021-09-13T04:01

God's revelation is not limited to the pages of Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the rationale for Christians to be involved in studying a wide variety of disciplines: All truth points bac...

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Naked, Come to Him for Dress from 2021-09-10T04:01

Nothing is more fearful than the prospect of standing naked before the judgment seat of God. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that if we are to be saved, we must not hide behind the rags of our own wo...

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He Holds All Things Together from 2021-09-08T04:01

Jesus Christ holds all things together. Even the enemies of Christ rely on Him for the breath they use to curse His name. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses how the doctrine of providence speaks volum...

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Who’s Truly Sovereign? from 2021-09-06T04:01

Many Christians think they believe that God is sovereign, but upon closer inspection, they actually believe that man is in control. Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies what God's sovereignty really mea...

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Christ Stands in Our Defense from 2021-09-03T04:01

The whole world may stand against us, but Christ takes His stand as our advocate before the judgment seat of God. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the martyrdom of Stephen presents a stunning pi...

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Why Is He Called the Holy Spirit? from 2021-09-01T04:01

Why is the third person of the Trinity called the Holy Spirit? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that one reason lies in the Spirit's redemptive work of making us holy in our sanctification.

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Why Is He Called the Holy Spirit? from 2021-09-01T04:01

Why is the third person of the Trinity called the Holy Spirit? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that one reason lies in the Spirit's redemptive work of making us holy in our sanctification.

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Does Jesus Know You? from 2021-08-30T04:01

At the day of judgment, what will matter most is not whether we know Jesus, but whether Jesus knows us. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on the importance of being known intimately by Christ as His r...

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Robbed of Wonder from 2021-08-27T04:01

When people try to explain the world without reference to its Creator, they rob themselves of the truth and of the wonder this truth should evoke in us. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that creati...

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The Sinless Son from 2021-08-25T04:01

There was never a moment when Jesus failed to do what we have never succeeded in doing: love God with all the heart, soul, mind, and strength. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the sinless Son whose...

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Christ the Supreme Prophet from 2021-08-23T04:01

As the Word of God incarnate, Jesus is both the supreme Messenger and the supreme message of biblical prophecy. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to have Christ as our Prophet.

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Abraham Believed God from 2021-08-20T04:01

Abraham was counted righteous in God's sight--not on the basis of any works Abraham performed, but because of his faith in the promise of God. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to exercise the same tr...

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The Problem of Hell from 2021-08-18T04:01

Why do some of us struggle so much with the Bible's teaching about hell? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that it's not because we have a higher view of justice than God does.

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Are You a Member of a Local Church? from 2021-08-16T04:01

We shouldn't expect significant growth in Christian maturity if we're only growing alone. Today, R.C. Sproul stresses the importance of being actively involved in a local Christian church.

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Fanatics and Fair-Weather Christians from 2021-08-13T04:01

Have you ever been called a religious fanatic because of your faith in Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul suggests that we should be more concerned if our faith offends no one than if we are mocked for ...

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Counterfeit Miracles from 2021-08-11T04:01

Does the devil have the power to perform miracles? Today, R.C. Sproul helps us distinguish between the wondrous works of God and the lying signs of Satan.

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The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ from 2021-08-06T04:01

When Jesus was transfigured before the disciples, His divine glory was unveiled before their eyes. Today, R.C. Sproul describes this moment as a glimpse into the glorious vision of God that awai...

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Is the Love of God Unconditional? from 2021-08-04T04:01

Many preachers today are saying that God has unconditional love for sinners. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that while this message may be proclaimed with good intentions, it can have perilous effe...

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The Idol Factory of the Heart from 2021-08-02T04:01

When we ignore an attribute of God that makes us uneasy or we neglect a passage of Scripture that challenges our thoughts about God, we're committing idolatry. Today, R.C. Sproul puts us on guar...

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Trembling before the Holy One from 2021-07-30T04:01

The Bible presents a uniform pattern of how people respond to the holy presence of God: fear and trembling. Today, R.C. Sproul characterizes this solemn reaction to the transcendent majesty of o...

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Robin Hood and the Christian Life from 2021-07-28T04:01

Like Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, Christians are exiled servants of the King, eagerly awaiting His promised return. Today, R.C. Sproul presents this perspective as the remedy for pessimism in ...

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Does God Bring Disasters? from 2021-07-26T04:01

All of life and all of nature is under the authority of God. But what about the evil and suffering in the world? Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the relationship between the sovereignty of God and ...

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An Alien Righteousness from 2021-07-23T04:01

For sinful people to be justified in the sight of a holy God, they must be clothed in the perfect righteousness of someone else. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that the righteousness of Jesus Chris...

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Speaking the Truth in Love from 2021-07-21T04:01

Allowing error to go uncorrected isn't an act of kindness, but of hatred. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that contending for the truth is an expression of our love for God and for our neighbor.

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Sovereign over Every Detail from 2021-07-19T04:01

The story of Joseph and his coat is a story of God's good providence. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the life of Joseph reminds us that the Lord is at work in every detail of our lives to accompli...

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Sovereign over Every Detail from 2021-07-19T04:01

The story of Joseph and his coat is a story of God's good providence. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how the life of Joseph reminds us that the Lord is at work in every detail of our lives to accompli...

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Love Bites the Tongue from 2021-07-16T04:01

The Holy Spirit is not a slanderer. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that gossip and slander cannot coexist with the spiritual fruit of love.

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God’s Eye Is on His People from 2021-07-14T04:01

The eye of God is always on His children. Rather than threatening terror, this truth brings tremendous encouragement to Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the God who knows us intimatel...

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Trust God from 2021-07-12T04:01

There are times in our lives when it feels like we're hanging onto Jesus by our fingernails while everything else is against us. Today, R.C. Sproul asserts that even in our direst situations, we...

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Jesus Is Lord from 2021-07-09T04:01

We mustn't deceive ourselves. Our allegiance to our risen and exalted King will incite the jealousy of a power-hungry world. Today, R.C. Sproul prepares us to confess our faith with the persecut...

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Where Are You Going? from 2021-07-07T04:01

All of us experience many turning points in our lives, but none is more important than our conversion to Jesus Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul asks a question of eternal importance: Where are you goi...

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How to Interpret the Bible Literally from 2021-07-05T04:01

Should we always interpret the Bible literally--even the poetic passages with their rich symbolism? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it really means to take God at His Word and to interpret Scri...

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God Is King from 2021-07-02T04:01

God does not invite the world to come to Christ--He commands it as creation's King. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that God, rather than any prince or ruler in this world, is the ultimate Sovereign...

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Falling Short of the Great Commandment from 2021-06-30T04:01

Most of us can easily recite the Great Commandment. But not one of us has ever loved God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Today, R.C. Sproul underlines the seriousness of what God's...

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Holy, Holy, Holy from 2021-06-28T04:01

There is only one attribute of God that is magnified in Scripture to the third degree of repetition: He is holy, holy, holy. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to reflect on this attribute of God that ...

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Stick with the Stuck from 2021-06-25T04:01

The Lord calls His people to live lives that are characterized by a steadfast, loyal love. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates this responsibility with a curious expression that a friend once shared ...

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I Was Blind, but Now I See from 2021-06-23T04:01

When we first come to Christ, we may not have answers to all the questions people pose to our faith. But we know one thing: Once we were blind and now we see. Today, R.C. Sproul draws a lesson i...

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What It Means to Be Human from 2021-06-21T04:01

What does it mean to be human? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that our answer will determine how we value and treat the people around us.

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Does God Only Bless? from 2021-06-18T04:01

Many people are willing to believe in a God who blesses, but few will stomach the notion that He also judges. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to embrace the God who is both sovereign and holy, for t...

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Think like a Christian from 2021-06-16T04:01

We aren't going to act like Christians until we first think like Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that a transformed life begins with a transformed mind.

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Adding to the Law of God from 2021-06-14T04:01

Whenever we add to God's law, we're actually subtracting from it. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the sovereign Lord, not our personal preferences or traditions, has the sole authority to bind o...

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God, Not Man, Is Ultimate from 2021-06-11T04:01

One of the greatest competitors to the Christian faith is the ideology of humanism. Today, R.C. Sproul shows why only one of these worldviews can finally be true.

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The Broad Road to Destruction from 2021-06-09T04:01

Jesus has made it clear that hell is no empty threat. Today, R.C. Sproul earnestly pleads with us to consider the state of our souls before a holy God.

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Thank God for God from 2021-06-07T04:01

Have you ever wondered what you might do if you were God? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us why we should be grateful that the Lord is God and we are not.

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Why Is There Suffering in the World? from 2021-06-04T04:01

Where is God when bad things happen? Today, R.C. Sproul affirms that the reason why there is suffering in the world is not in spite of God's goodness--but it is because of God's goodness.

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How Was Abraham Saved? from 2021-06-02T04:01

How were the Old Testament saints redeemed when Christ had not yet come? What was the basis of their salvation? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the one significant difference between our faith and...

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Salvation from 2021-05-31T04:01

Throughout Scripture, the term "salvation" is used in many different senses and in many different tenses. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that we are saved, are being saved, and shall be saved as we...

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The Standard of All Truth from 2021-05-28T04:01

People today talk about "your truth" and "my truth," but the very notion of truth requires an ultimate standard that is objective and unchanging. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that God alone is th...

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Why Is the Gospel Good News? from 2021-05-26T04:01

Since God will judge us all according to His perfect righteousness, we need help if we are going to escape the condemnation we deserve. Today, R.C. Sproul declares the good news of the gospel: H...

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The Separation of Church and State from 2021-05-24T04:01

Is it appropriate for the church to be involved in legislation in a secular society? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the point at which the church must call the state to account.

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Our Need for the Atonement from 2021-05-21T04:01

Have you ever encountered an unbeliever who has said they personally don't feel the need for Jesus? Today, R.C. Sproul considers why every soul ought to feel the dire need for reconciliation wit...

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“Exploding into Being” from 2021-05-19T04:01

Where did the world come from? Some people today believe that "the universe exploded into being." Is this true--or even possible? Today, R.C. Sproul points out the fatal flaw behind this idea. Listen

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The Goal of Creation from 2021-05-17T04:01

Why has God made man? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our highest purpose, duty, and privilege as God's image bearers.

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The Surpassing Delight of the Glory to Come from 2021-05-14T04:01

If we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, the highest joys and deepest pleasures of this life cannot begin to compare with the glory that awaits us. Today, R.C. Sproul challenges our com...

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Doesn’t Everybody Do Good? from 2021-05-12T04:01

Good deeds aren't simply behaviors that have good effects. Unless our actions are driven by a genuine desire to please God, they are not ultimately good in His sight. Today, R.C. Sproul explains...

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The Myth of Moral Relativism from 2021-05-10T04:01

Some people claim they don't believe in objective rules of right and wrong--until you steal their wallet. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals the real reason why people try, and fail, to be moral relativ...

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How Much Time Do You Spend Studying the Bible? from 2021-05-07T04:01

True devotional Bible reading means more than merely reading the Scriptures. Today, R.C. Sproul looks at the distinction between reading and studying God's Word.

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The Measure of Perfection from 2021-05-05T04:01

Is man basically good? Compared to whom? Today, R.C. Sproul asks us to consider the standard of perfection--that is, the divine perfection of God.

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The War against the Flesh from 2021-05-03T04:01

When Scripture speaks of our struggle against the flesh, it is not merely talking about our fleshly bodies. Today, R.C. Sproul grapples with the spiritual war between the flesh of man and the Sp...

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Be Who You Now Are from 2021-04-30T04:01

As Christians, we ought to live in a way that reflects the name of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul digs in to the Apostle Paul's exhortation that we "walk in a manner worthy of [our] calling" (Eph. 4...

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Our Word Is Valuable from 2021-04-28T04:01

God always keeps His word--and so should we. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to be people of the Word and people of our word.

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Do We Have Free Will? from 2021-04-26T04:01

We make choices every minute of the day, and we choose freely. But the choices we make do not contradict the sovereignty of God. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the biblical concept of free will....

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The Real Problem of Evil from 2021-04-23T04:01

"If God is good, why is there evil?" Some critics ask this question to try and discredit the Christian faith. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that there is an even more essential question that the...

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The Key to a Transformed Life from 2021-04-21T04:01

The city of man asks that we value the things of this world. Once we are in Christ, we are called to a far greater purpose. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that we are members of the city of God.<...

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The Model of Patience from 2021-04-19T04:01

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.

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Is Capital Punishment Biblical? from 2021-04-16T04:01

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 Scri...

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Why Am I a Christian? from 2021-04-14T04:01

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.

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The Way to Be Wise from 2021-04-12T04:01

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 Creato...

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What's So Important about Theology? from 2021-04-09T04:01

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.

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Don’t Waste Your Conscience from 2021-04-07T04:01

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 o...

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No Small Sin from 2021-04-05T04:01

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 ...

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Take Up Your Cross from 2021-04-02T04:01

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.

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At War with Ourselves from 2021-03-31T04:01

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 g...

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Transformed by the Renewing of Our Minds from 2021-03-29T04:01

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 ev...

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The Cure for Our Unhappiness from 2021-03-26T04:01

What would it take to make you happy--truly happy? Today, R.C. Sproul gets to the heart of our discontentment and conveys the source of lasting fulfillment.

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The Key to a Christian Worldview from 2021-03-24T04:01

How we think about God determines how we think about the world and our lives in it. Today, R.C. Sproul testifies to the importance of theology for every aspect of the Christian life.

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Sin Is Cosmic Treason from 2021-03-22T04:01

Because sin is commonplace, we tend to think that it isn't a very serious problem. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of God's perspective on sin and our absolute need for His mercy.

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Cast into the Outer Darkness from 2021-03-19T04:01

We were created to bask in the light of the glory of Christ. To reject Jesus is to be shut out into impenetrable darkness under the everlasting judgment of God. Today, R.C. Sproul solemnly warns...

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Is the Trinity a Contradiction? from 2021-03-17T04:01

Is the doctrine of the Trinity an irrational contradiction? Today, R.C. Sproul answers an objection to the Christian faith and explains why the triune nature of God is logically coherent.

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Education Cannot Save Us from 2021-03-15T04:01

Greater education will not make our problems go away, but it can enable us to sin with greater sophistication. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that sin is much more than ignorance of the facts--it...

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In the Beginning, God from 2021-03-12T05:01

The doctrine of creation is under attack by people seeking to escape the authority of God's Word. Today, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that science and reason demand a self-existent Creator in order ...

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Is God Beyond Words? from 2021-03-10T05:01

Can we say anything meaningful about the transcendent, holy God? Today, R.C. Sproul shows that while our words have their limits in theology and many other disciplines, we can speak truly about ...

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You Are in Covenant with God from 2021-03-08T05:01

All people in all places at all times are in a covenant relationship with God. Today, R.C. Sproul considers a question with eternal consequences: which covenant do you belong to?

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The “Enlightenment” of the Western World from 2021-03-05T05:01

Some thinkers claim that by casting God out of its thinking, the Western world has finally entered maturity. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that our culture is actually in a state of juvenile rebellio...

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The Most Distorted Verse in the Bible from 2021-03-03T05:01

John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. It's also one of the most distorted passages in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what this verse actually teaches about the depths ...

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Covered by the Righteousness of Christ from 2021-03-01T05:01

When we stand before God, what we'll need more than anything else is to be covered in the perfect righteousness of Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that this covering is the promise of the gos...

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The Righteous Anger of God from 2021-02-26T05:01

Because God is a righteous Judge, He is angry with the wicked every day (Ps. 7:11). Today, R.C. Sproul explains how this wrathful indignation is justified.

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Training for an Excellent Marriage from 2021-02-24T05:01

Many of us invest significant time and money in preparing for our career. Do we give the same priority to preparing for an excellent marriage? Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to consider how we ma...

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Acceptable Worship from 2021-02-22T05:01

If it weren't for Jesus and His priestly work on our behalf, our worship would never be acceptable to God. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the kind of worship that pleases the Lord.

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The Goal of the Christian Life from 2021-02-19T05:01

What is the goal of the Christian life? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our aim as believers isn't to pursue spirituality or piety, but something greater.

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Reading the Hard Parts of the Bible from 2021-02-17T05:01

What should we do when we find passages of the Bible that frighten or confuse us? Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us not to avoid the hard passages of Scripture, but to fix our attention on them f...

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Jesus’ Compassion for Lost Sheep from 2021-02-15T05:01

Jesus does not neglect a single lowly soul who seeks Him for help and direction. In His compassion, Christ calls the meek to Himself and cares for their needs. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the h...

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The Redemption Accomplished by Christ from 2021-02-12T05:01

Jesus set out to save His people, and He accomplished this mission perfectly and effectively. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the biblical doctrine of definite atonement manifests the unfailing ...

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The Word of God Endures Forever from 2021-02-10T05:01

Newspapers and magazines soon become irrelevant. But God's Word abides forever. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches on the enduring truth, authority, and relevance of the Bible.

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Led by the Holy Spirit from 2021-02-08T05:01

How many times have you heard a Christian say, "The Holy Spirit led me to do this"? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the primary way in which the Spirit leads the people of God.

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A Future for the People of God from 2021-02-05T05:01

Try as we may, we cannot bring back the past. But there is a marvelous future for the people of God, anchored in a promise that cannot fail. Today, R.C. Sproul looks to the hope of the resurrect...

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The Beatific Vision from 2021-02-03T05:01

Now, we trust in a God that we cannot see. But when our lives come to an end, we will behold Christ in His unveiled splendor and glory. Today, R.C. Sproul strives to describe the supreme hope th...

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Understanding the Holiness of God from 2021-02-01T05:01

The more we understand the holiness of God, the more we will pursue lives of holiness as we seek to bring Him glory. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what happens as we contemplate the character of o...

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Be Aware from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bible tells us to beware of vain philosophy (Col. 2:8). On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that in order to beware of something, we have to be aware of it.

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Spiritual Gifts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What are your spiritual gifts? Are you using them to serve your church? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that every believer is gifted and can contribute to the kingdom ...

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Are You “With It”? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sometimes Christians are mocked for not being "with it" -- in other words, for not accepting the values of this world. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us to take the long ...

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Was Jesus Sinless? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus loved God perfectly and kept every dimension of His law. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers Jesus' sinlessness.

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King over All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus Christ is King over all earthly kings, nations, and governments. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers Christ in His seat of cosmic authority.

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Seeking God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unbelievers desperately search for the peace that only God can give. But at the same time, they flee from Him. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains the difference between seek...

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Should Christians Sacrifice Animals? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why don’t we bring lambs and bulls to church? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that the Old Testament sacrifices merely foreshadowed Christ’s perfect sacrifice of Himself....

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The Hidden Will of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When people ask, "What is God's will for my life?" they're often seeking access to His secret, hidden counsel. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns us not to pry into those thing...

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God's Gospel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The power of the gospel rests not on the insights of human beings or the institution of the church. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains who gives the gospel its authority: Go...

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Lest Christ Be Angry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way" (Ps. 2:12). On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers this warning in Psalm 2.

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Heaven: Too Good to Be True? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is there life after death? Are the promises of heaven just too good to be true? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul encourages us to have hope as he reflects on the bliss, joy, and de...

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Is Man Basically Good? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People often assume that man is basically good. But this raises a deeper question: good compared to what? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at our standard for goodness.

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All Generations Will Call Her Blessed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The life of the Virgin Mary is the original Cinderella story. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers God’s grace in choosing a peasant girl to be the mother of the Messiah.

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Love Your Neighbor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are to treat everyone in the world with dignity, justice, righteousness, and charity. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us what it means to love your neighbor as yourself...

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Speak the Truth in Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When you see a serious theological error, the loving thing to do is to challenge it. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that contending for the truth is a sign of love.

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Born a Second Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The same Spirit who brought Lazarus back from the grave raises us from spiritual death. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be reborn.

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We Rebelled—and God Redeemed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After Adam and Eve rebelled against God, He had every right to destroy them and end human life. But that's not what He did. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul sets the stage for God'...

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Amazing Grace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christians often sing “Amazing Grace” on Sunday mornings. But do we really believe the words of this hymn? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains what it means to be a wretch sa...

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What’s the Purpose of Life? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What’s the purpose of life? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our ultimate goal is to glorify God.

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From Estranged to Reconciled from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are born into an atmosphere of spiritual war. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains the three levels of estrangement Christ delivers us from in the gospel.

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Streams of Righteousness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like a riverbed that rushes with water in the rainy season, the church should overflow with streams of righteousness. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul paints a picture of God's des...

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Are You Stressed at Work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We all face periods of discouragement and frustration in our jobs. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul discusses one thing that got him through the tough times and how it can help you...

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How Can God Allow Suffering? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the face of tragedy, we may wonder why bad things happen to good people. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at the tough answer to this question: not one of us is innocent, ...

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What Will the Afterlife Be Like? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The glory of God will fill the New Jerusalem with light. But outside the holy city, there will be utter darkness. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul describes two very different real...

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God’s Unwavering Justice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Even in His benevolence, the Lord will never negotiate His holiness. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that God is uncompromisingly just when He relates to His creatures.

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The Goal of the Christian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christians don't seek spirituality for its own sake. Rather, it's a means to an end. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the goal of the Christian life is not to be sp...

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The Name of Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you call yourself a Christian, are you displaying Christlikeness in your life? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our conduct should be worthy of the name of Chris...

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Election in Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God adopts us as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at God's sovereign love and Christ's role in election.

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At Enmity with God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In his fallen nature, man is at enmity with God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains what it takes to be reconciled with our Creator.

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Who Is My Brother? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While all people are our neighbors, not everyone is our brother. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul discusses the unique brotherhood that exists in the fellowship of the church.

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John 3:16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most people can quote John 3:16. But what about John 3:17, 18, and 19? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul examines these verses and the crisis they reveal.

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Children of Cain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We aren't just children of Adam and Eve. We're children of Cain. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul laments that people are capable of murdering their own flesh and blood.

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The Difference One Word Makes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Roman Catholicism teaches that justification requires faith—but not faith alone. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul demonstrates how that little word, “alone,” makes all the differen...

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The Saving Power of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's not the eloquence of the pastor that saves. It's the power of God working through the preaching of His Word. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers this saving power.

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God or Chance? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How did the universe come into being? Could it really have arisen by chance? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us of a simple rule: out of nothing, nothing comes. For us to ...

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Childlike Faith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we deepen our understanding of God’s holy character, so too should we increase in awe and appreciation of who He is and what He has done.

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Faith Should Make Us Trustworthy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Holy Spirit does not give us a spirit of cynicism. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reflects on how our faith informs our trustworthiness and our trust for others.

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More Than a Leap of Faith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we prove the existence of God? R.C. Sproul asks for ten seconds to make an irrefutable case. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, he asserts that our faith is rationally compelling.

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Why Did God Save Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why did God save me and not my neighbor? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at the Apostle Paul's answer to this question.

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Are We Depraved? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What’s your gut reaction to the total depravity of man? Do you shrink from this doctrine because it sounds pessimistic? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains why so many people...

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Phony Religion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All too often, the ancient Israelites performed the right rituals on the Sabbath but lived as pagans during the rest of the week. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches on hypocr...

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Lord of All Creation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God’s power isn’t limited to the realm of religion. As the Creator of the universe, He rules over all things. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul speaks on God’s sovereignty over crea...

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Waiting on God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you find it difficult to wait on God? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that true faith is not just believing that God exists, but trusting that He will keep His promise...

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The Perfect Standard of Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we behold the standard of love set forth in Scripture, we see our shortcomings and the saving love of Christ. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our dependence upo...

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The Sanctity of Marriage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that God--not culture--defines the nature of marriage, family, and sexual relationships.

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Do You Love God’s Word? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you take away God's Word, you take away Christ. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that loving God requires reading, studying, and obeying Scripture.

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False Prophets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is the greatest threat to the church today? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns of a peril in our own midst.

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Living in the Land of Babel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Tower of Babel was the greatest building project ever attempted by mankind. But it ended in chaos and confusion. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains why man's efforts to ...

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Our Blessed Hope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If your faith in Christ is real, then for you, the day of His return will be a day of hope and joy. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul sets our eyes on this moment.

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Everyone’s a Theologian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How we think about God determines how we think about everything else. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian has a duty to study theology.

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God Is Holy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We often hear people say that God is a God of love. But they tend to forget that He is holy. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us of God's justice and the cost of forgivenes...

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Is Your View of God Idolatrous? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If our view of God does not conform to what Scripture says about Him, we've made an idol for ourselves. In this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul cautions us against replacing the biblical ...

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Can I Make Myself Born Again? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Regeneration is the supernatural work of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that we have as much influence over our new birth as we had over our natural birth—none.

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Sovereignty and Sin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God ordains everything that comes to pass. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul asks a difficult question: since God is sovereign, why doesn't He stop us from sinning?

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Stay Vigilant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you think of God in a biblical way? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul presses us to continually consider where we derive our thoughts about God.

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The Absolute Reign of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the kingdom of God, our Monarch does not rule by referendum. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the limitless, unqualified sovereignty of God.

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Is Your Faith Childlike or Childish? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is an important distinction between being childlike and childish. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul invites us to approach the authority of God with childlike awe.

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The Invisible Church from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we gather together on Sundays, we're not just worshiping with our own congregation. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our mystical union with Christ.

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Human Dignity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where does our dignity come from? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that God alone is the source of human dignity.

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God Calls Us to Kindness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul advises Christians to anchor our kindness toward others in the lovingkindness of God.

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What Does God Require of Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Lord commands His people to be steadfast and loyal in their love. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul summarizes the essence of a godly life.

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The Deciding Vote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some evangelists say, "God votes for you, Satan votes against you, and you get to cast the deciding vote." On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that if it were up to our vote,...

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The Destruction of Humanity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once we forget in whose image we have been created, we begin to attack our own humanity. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul illustrates the destructive and ruinous effects of humanis...

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How Can We Serve God Rightly? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Lord's evaluation of our performance looks not only to our external obedience, but also our internal motivation. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the effects conversi...

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Know Yourself by Knowing God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We never know who we really are until we first know who God is. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers how the holiness of God awakens us to our sin and to our desperate need f...

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Lust and Adultery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Struggling with lust is no excuse to commit adultery. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that adultery is a much more serious sin.

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The Holy Spirit and Holiness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is the Holy Spirit called holy? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at the Spirit's role in our sanctification.

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You Must Be Changed by God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is required for us to enter God’s kingdom? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul shares that we will love Christ only if the Holy Spirit has visited the cemetery of our souls and r...

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A Profane Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Profanity is more than a matter of words. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul observes that sinners embrace an existence that is profane in the sight of God.

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Seek First the Kingdom of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The top priority of the Christian life is the seeking of the kingdom of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us to keep our eyes focused on the holy city, for that's where...

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The Blindfold of Sin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In our sin, we willfully blind ourselves to the awesome holiness of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul demonstrates how sinful creatures respond to the presence of the sacred.

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The Command of Capital Punishment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When someone slays a fellow human being, that person forfeits his or her own life. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers God's command of capital punishment.

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The High Priestly Prayer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus Christ prays daily for the preservation of His people. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul give thanks for our Great High Priest.

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Why Go to Church? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Church membership is not an option for the Christian. It’s a duty. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that Christ commands us to gather together, and as we do so, we grow in...

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A Judgment of Charity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you tend to assume the worst about the people around you? Or do you give them the benefit of the doubt? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul urges us to be charitable.

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Trusting God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God counted Abraham as righteous in His sight entirely on the basis of the Abraham's faith in His promise. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that saving faith involves placi...

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What's the Point of Salvation? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Lord does not save us simply to deliver us from our slavery to sin. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that the ultimate aim of our salvation is the worship of God.

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Are You Sure You’re Saved? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Even after coming to Christ, Christians may worry whether they are truly saved and going to heaven. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that when we look to God's power and p...

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Are You Stronger Than the Devil? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The devil is stronger and smarter than we are. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns us not to underestimate Satan's power.

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God Knows You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We may feel small and insignificant in this world, but God knows every detail and concern of our lives. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the very hairs of our heads...

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The Seriousness of Sin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It is a serious matter when one human being violates another. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that Christianity takes sin seriously because it takes people seriously.

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Why Study Theology? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can't have a personal relationship with God if you don't know anything about Him. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul emphasizes the necessity of theology in the Christian life.

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Are You Guilty before God? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What will happen to you when you stand before the holy God? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reflects on Martin Luther’s guilty conscience as he studied God's righteous law.

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A Call to Excellence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Christians, we have a higher standard than what is acceptable to the world. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul looks at our call to excellence and obedience.

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Where Is Boasting? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our salvation rests not on our works, but totally on the grace of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that, in and of ourselves, we have nothing of which to boast.

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The Sweetness of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains how the Holy Spirit works in, with, and through the Word to awaken us to the sweetness of the things of God.

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The Supreme Being from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God alone has being in and of Himself. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that we depend upon the Lord for our continued existence.

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The Purpose of Miracles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some people say that if they could just see a miracle, they would believe in God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that miracles are not given to prove God's existence.

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Created in the Image of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where does human dignity come from? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains where dignity comes from and why it matters how we treat people.

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God's Inescapable Glory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No matter where we go, the sacred intrudes upon us. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul contemplates how all creation is filled with the glory of God.

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The Loveliness of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The more we know of God’s character, the more we love Him. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reflects on the sweetness and loveliness of God.

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All Good and All Powerful from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:20). On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the goodness of God stands over and above the treachery of man...

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Sovereign Grace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we consider the doctrine of election, we should maintain our focus on the grace of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us not to become lost in abstractions when dea...

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Sovereign over the Storm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Since God rules over creation, are disasters under His control? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explores the comprehensive sovereignty of God over nature.

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Not a Chance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are no accidents in this world. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul encourages us that God is sovereign and would never leave our redemption to chance.

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Was the Cross Enough? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How can we know that Jesus’ sacrifice was sufficient to redeem His people? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that Christ’s resurrection announces the satisfaction of God’s j...

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What Must I Do to Be Saved? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It wouldn’t be good news if we needed to enter heaven by our own merits. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that the gospel answers a significant question: What must I do to...

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Death Could Not Hold Him from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Skeptics claim that resurrection is impossible, but it was actually impossible for Jesus to remain in the grave. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that death had no claim on...

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Christianity Isn’t Therapy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Denying our sinful corruption is not therapeutic—it’s destructive. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christianity is about real law, real sin, and our real need for ...

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A Glorified Body from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus’ body was still identifiable after His resurrection, but His body had also undergone a dramatic change. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul shows that Christ’s resurrected body ...

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The Righteousness of Another from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The righteousness God requires of us is the righteousness He provides to His people in Christ. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul presents the only righteousness that can save sinner...

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The Divine Imperative from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus did not use medicine to raise His friend from the dead. Christ commanded Lazarus to live. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reflects on the power of God as revealed in His div...

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Blessed by Tragedy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For Christians, even pain, sorrow, and loss are ultimately blessings for our growth. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul offers comfort in the truth that God works all things together...

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Ignorance Is No Excuse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No one can use ignorance as an excuse for a refusal to believe in God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul rejects the fundamental premise behind agnosticism.

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From Death to Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By our own strength, we cannot even respond to the gospel. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that God’s saving grace grants new life to the spiritually dead.

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Why Do We Call Him Christ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“Christ” is not Jesus’ last name. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul expounds on the two most common titles ascribed to Jesus in the New Testament.

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Proving God's Existence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we prove that God exists? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul uses a shoe to provide conclusive evidence of the existence of God.

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What Is the Image of God? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What makes human beings different from all other creatures? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains our privileged calling as men and women to reflect God’s character to the rest...

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What God Hates Most from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The fury of God is ignited when sinners suppress His revealed truth. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns us of the irreverent blasphemy involved in squelching the truth of God.

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Knowing God the Father from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus Christ came in order to reconcile us to the Father. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul stirs us to keep the majesty of God the Father in our minds as we worship.

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The Source of All True Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christian love comes from God Himself. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul states that true love is a supernatural gift that is awakened in us by the Holy Spirit.

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God Makes Us Willing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In His mercy, the Lord makes us willing and eager to pursue the Christ we formerly despised. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul conveys that our every inclination toward Christ comes...

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The Remedy for Sin’s Poison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Apart from Christ, we are exposed to the certain destruction of our sin-poisoned souls. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul sees a picture of the cross in the bronze serpent of Number...

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Why Am I Sanctified so Slowly? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If the Lord revealed to us the fullness of our sin all at once, we would be devastated. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul emphasizes the tenderness of God in our progressive sanctif...

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Christ Does Not Fail to Save from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The only reason why anyone is a Christian is because the Father has sovereignly determined to honor the Son’s work of redemption. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains why the ...

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The Devil Is No Miracle Worker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Miracles were given as God’s authentication of His prophets and apostles. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns us not to attribute miracles to Satan.

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Christ Is Our Judge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Father has delegated the task of judging the world to His Son. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that Jesus is both the only way to the Father and the Judge of those wh...

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No One Is Born a Christian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your heritage will not save you. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that no one is born a Christian, for we must be born again if we are to be saved.

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Feed on Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does it mean to “feed on Christ”? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul declares that Jesus Christ is the giver of supernatural life.

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Who Is the Son of Man? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Jesus called Himself the Son of Man, He wasn’t emphasizing His humanity. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains the Old Testament significance behind this title.

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What's the Purpose of Miracles? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Miracles are not given to persuade people that God exists. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul clarifies the real purpose of miracles: to verify God’s messengers as those commissioned...

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Saved by the Trinity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Both creation and redemption are works of the triune God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work in perfect unity to accomplish God’s ...

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Restrain Yourself from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Growing Christians are to bridle the wild and chaotic impulses that would lead to our destruction. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul illustrates the importance of self-control in th...

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Gaining the Mind of Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We can’t compete with a sophisticated world by teaching at an eighth-grade level. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul urges all of us to stretch our minds as we study the things of Go...

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Are Your Faith Childlike or Childish? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is an important distinction between being childlike and childish. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul invites us to approach the authority of God with childlike awe.

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The Covenant of Redemption from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christ was not reluctant to save His people. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul clarifies that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit act in absolute agreement to accomplish our redemption...

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Growing in Contentment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We can always imagine better circumstances, but true love disposes us toward contentment. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Holy Spirit is developing in us a conten...

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Be Confident, Not Arrogant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Arrogance is a manifestation of false confidence. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that the Holy Spirit grants us the humble confidence to successfully fulfill our respons...

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Beloved in Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The primary object of the Father’s affection is His Son. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our inclusion in redemption is grounded in the Father's love for Christ.

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Led by the Lord from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We must not spiritualize our own desires by attributing them to God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul encourages us to make decisions on the basis of Scripture, rather than our fee...

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What Is Truth? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do we know what is true? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul succinctly lays out the essential elements of the Christian life and worldview.

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Leading with Grace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using our authority to intimidate others does not reflect the fruit of the Spirit. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the place for humility and meekness in our exercise of...

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The High Cost of Tolerance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we aren’t careful about what teaching we tolerate, we can end up embracing relativism. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul cautions us against tolerating significant theological er...

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No One's Really a Relativist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No one can live consistently as a moral relativist. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that our universal sense of right and wrong proves the existence of God.

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The Adoration of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One way we evidence our sanctification is by giving more time in prayer to the adoration of God. In this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul observes how the love of God inclines us to worshi...

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Indwelt by the Holy Spirit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At the moment of regeneration, the Holy Spirit not only acts upon us, but also takes up residence within us. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul identifies the source of our spiritual...

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Do You Believe God? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We may believe in God, but do we believe God? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul gets to the bottom line of why we sin.

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The Idols We Make from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adjusting our thoughts to fit God into our image is as profane as carving a false deity in our workshop. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul gives a sober assessment of popular Americ...

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The Limit of Education from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Education alone cannot save us. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul refutes the notion that humanity can defeat evil merely by becoming intellectually sophisticated.

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The Source of All Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Him we live and move and have our being. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul marvels that our personal actions and our very existence find their source in God's supreme power.

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Should We Submit to Godless Rulers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we find ourselves living under godless authority, how should we respond? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul encourages us to submit in view of Christ's ultimate reign.

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Assured of Our Salvation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How can we be sure we're saved? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our assurance of salvation does not rest in having perfect love for Christ, but a changed heart tha...

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Don't Distort God's Character from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bible is not a salad bar from which we can pick and choose truth. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul warns against our tendency toward honoring some of God's revealed attributes ...

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The Authority of Emperors and Kings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does an emperor or king have authority? How will they be judged? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that no ruler in this world has any authority that isn't delegated to t...

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Sin in the Life of a Christian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do Christians still sin? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul discusses the abiding power of sin in the life of a Christian.

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The Long-Suffering Savior from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus was often threatened and maligned by evil men. Since He is all-powerful, why didn’t He just make them stop? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul discusses Jesus’ patient, long-su...

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Salvation in the Old Testament from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How could the Old Testament saints be saved when Jesus Christ hadn’t come yet? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that these believers looked ahead for their awaited Savior....

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The Great Commandment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the commandment to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

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A Critique of Humanism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Humanists seek to affirm human dignity while disregarding its very foundation. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul critiques this worldview.

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Will You Have Eternal Life? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who or what are you trusting in for eternal life? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul urges listeners to think hard about their answer to this question.

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Why Can’t We See God? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why can’t we see God as He is? It’s not that we have a problem with our eyes; it’s that we have a problem with our hearts. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that we must be...

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Hope through Tragedy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The hardships of life ultimately work together for the glory of God and the good of His children. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reflects on God’s sovereignty over tragedy.

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He Never Breaks a Promise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God may take a long time to fulfill His promises, but there’s no question that He will bring them to pass. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul encourages us to wait on God’s promises....

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The Second Coming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those who are saved, Jesus' second coming will be a time of delight. But for those who are not, it will be a time of doom. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul urges you to ask, "W...

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True and False Churches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just because people call themselves Christians doesn’t make it true. It’s not enough to meet in a church building or sign a church roster. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains...

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Why Evil? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why doesn’t God stop evil things from happening? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul reminds us that though God may tarry, His judgment will surely come.

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Are You in the Right Job? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You don’t have to be a preacher to contribute to the kingdom of God. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the value of secular vocations and how to know when you’ve found the...

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Master Manipulators from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We can be master manipulators, calling out others’ guilt while at the same time excusing our own sin. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul discusses the peril in justifying our disobed...

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Mercy and Justice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In His mercy, God saves some. In His justice, He passes over others. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the mercy and justice of the cross.

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The Bittersweet Word from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we first read God's Word, we may recoil against His commands. But through the Holy Spirit, even the difficult things become sweet to us. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul expla...

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“Small” Sins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Compared to all the wicked people in the world, are my sins really that bad? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that every sin, no matter how small, defies God and deserves ...

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God’s Holy Image Bearers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As God’s image bearers, we are called to mirror and reflect His holy character. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul considers the call to holiness in creation.

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The Letter and the Spirit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cannot reduce the Christian life to externals—but we cannot dispense with the externals, either. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that true godliness obeys both the let...

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King of Kings and Lord of Lords from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that Christ has been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

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The Heart of the Gospel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We can never be good enough to get into heaven by our own efforts. The good news is that we don’t have to. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains how this can be.

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Is the Body Evil? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When God created the world, He said that it was very good. On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul explains that our physical bodies are not evil.

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True Devotion to Christ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you devoted to the real Jesus or a cheap imitation? On this Renewing Your Mind Minute, R.C. Sproul demonstrates that genuine faith embraces the Lord as He is shown to us in His Word.

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The Ground of Our Assurance from 2021-01-29T05:01

If Christians look merely to themselves to gain assurance of their salvation, they will be drawn to the edge of despair. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the true, solid ground of our assurance.

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Husbands, Love Your Wives from 2021-01-27T05:01

The Lord does not tolerate men who exercise tyranny over their wives. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the responsibility of husbands to protect and care for their wives and what should be done when...

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The Authority of the Gospel from 2021-01-25T05:01

Since the gospel is God's message, it bears the weight of His authority. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us of our role as delegated messengers of the King.

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Consider the Hand of God from 2021-01-22T05:01

The sovereign rule of God is manifested just as much in tragedy as it is in prosperity. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to reflect on the providence of God in every circumstance, including our pain ...

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God’s Design for Marriage from 2021-01-20T05:01

Since God instituted marriage at creation, His law for marriage extends as far as creation extends. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why the Lord's design for marriage and sexuality remains the same ...

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Worshiping God in God’s Way from 2021-01-18T05:01

How will we worship -- according to the whims and preferences of the world or according to the direction of God's Word? Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to maintain confidence in God's way for doing ...

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God’s Freedom and Ours from 2021-01-15T05:01

Our freedom is limited by God's freedom, not the other way around. Today, R.C. Sproul clarifies how the sovereignty of God relates to the freedom of the human will.

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No Maverick Molecule from 2021-01-13T05:01

If God is not sovereign, God is not God. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that it is an abandonment not only of Christianity, but of theism itself if we believe that anything lies outside of God's ult...

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A Rational Faith from 2021-01-11T05:01

We cannot divorce the Christian faith from reason and rational thinking. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the mind plays an important role in our walk with Christ.

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Are You Childlike or Childish? from 2021-01-08T05:01

The Lord calls us to have a childlike faith -- but not a childish spirit. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how our confidence in God and trust in His Word relate to our growth in Christian maturity.<...

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Looking into the Face of Christ from 2021-01-06T05:01

What would it mean to you if you could look visibly into the face of Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the joy of Simeon when he was privileged to gaze at the face of the baby Jesus.

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There Is No Mindless Christianity from 2021-01-04T05:01

Christianity is not a leap into irrationality. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Christian faith engages not only the heart, but also the mind.

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Coming Soon: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul from 2020-12-22T06:01

In all the noise of everyday life, how do you focus on what really matters? Where do you go to regain perspective? This new podcast from Ligonier Ministries features unique moments of insight dr...

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Introducing: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul from 2020-12-22T05:01

In all the noise of everyday life, how do you focus on what really matters? Where do you go to regain perspective? This new podcast from Ligonier Ministries features unique moments of insight dr...

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