Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

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Christ's Work of Intercession Sep 02, 2026

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How can we be confident that our faith will endure to the end? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that our perseverance as Christians rests not in our own strength but in the ongoing intercession of Christ on our behalf.

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Sin Is Unbelief Aug 31, 2026

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One reason we find sin appealing is because we fail to believe what God says in His Word. Today, R.C. Sproul outlines the close relationship between sin and unbelief.

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God Regulates Marriage Aug 28, 2026

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Not only has God instituted marriage, but He also governs marriage by His commandments. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to heed the Lord's regulations for marriage—not merely out of obligation but for our good.

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Are We Depraved? Aug 26, 2026

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What's your gut reaction to the total depravity of man? Do you shrink from this doctrine because it sounds too pessimistic? Today, R.C. Sproul explains why so many people have this response.

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Faith in What? Aug 24, 2026

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We're justified by faith alone, but it isn't a generic faith in anything whatsoever. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses our need to convey the truth of the gospel accurately before we can call someone to saving faith in Christ.

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The Father's Gifts to the Son Aug 21, 2026

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Why has God saved us from our sins? The answer is found not in our worthiness but in Christ's. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Father honors the redemptive work of His Son by giving Him a people from every tongue, tribe, and nation.

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Loved by the Father in the Son Aug 19, 2026

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The redemptive love of God for His people flows out from the Father's eternal love for the Son. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what it means for the elect to be loved by God in Christ.

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The Source of Human Dignity Aug 17, 2026

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Even many atheists are concerned about the dignity of human beings, but we cannot look at ourselves to find the basis for our dignity. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that human dignity is derived from God Himself.

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Applying the Wisdom of God's Word Aug 14, 2026

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God has given us His law in the Ten Commandments and His wisdom in the book of Proverbs, but the two weren't intended to be read in exactly the same way. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us interpret the wisdom books of the Bible.

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Grace: More than a Life Preserver Aug 12, 2026

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In the grace of salvation, God doesn't merely cast a life preserver for sinking souls to grasp. Instead, He takes those who have already drowned in the depths of the sea and breathes new life into them. Today, R.C. Sproul portrays the sovereign power of God's saving grace in Christ.

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