Renewing Your Mind

Ligonier Ministries
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8 snips
Nov 30, 2025 • 26min

Bread of Life

R.C. Sproul, a notable theologian and preacher, digs into the profound truths of the Gospel of John. He emphasizes that only Jesus can satisfy our deepest spiritual hunger. Sproul discusses the controversial doctrine of predestination and explains why those drawn by the Father will come to the Son. He tackles objections to limited atonement while celebrating grace's impact in our lives. Listeners are encouraged to embrace God's work in their salvation, reinforcing the idea that none of those given to Christ will be lost.
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24 snips
Nov 29, 2025 • 26min

The Lord's Prayer: Relying on God

R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, provides insightful commentary on the Lord's Prayer. He emphasizes it as a pattern for prayer, focusing on our dependence on God’s provision. Sproul discusses the importance of readiness to forgive and the distinction between types of forgiveness. He also clarifies the plea against temptation, highlighting our need for protection from evil. Ultimately, he urges humility in prayer, acknowledging God’s glory and kingdom.
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4 snips
Nov 28, 2025 • 26min

Psalm 32: The Joy of Forgiveness

R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, delves into the profound themes of guilt, repentance, and the joy of forgiveness from Psalm 32. He explains the link between these concepts and discusses how forgiveness is a blessing, not righteousness. Sproul describes King David's struggles with guilt and the liberation that comes from confession. He emphasizes God's mercy and the importance of seeking Him while He is near, urging listeners to embrace responsive repentance and experience the joy surrounding forgiveness.
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13 snips
Nov 27, 2025 • 26min

Giving Thanks

R.C. Sproul, a distinguished Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, discusses the essence of gratitude. He reflects on the Thanksgiving origins and the lepers healed by Jesus, emphasizing that only one returned to express thanks. Sproul highlights the difference between feeling grateful and actively showing appreciation, urging listeners to identify people they can thank. His insights challenge us to recognize gratitude as a powerful expression of faith and connection.
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8 snips
Nov 26, 2025 • 26min

God or Chance?

R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives deep into the concept of God's sovereignty and providence. He explores the significance of the Ark of the Covenant and its role in Israelite history. Sproul illustrates how the Philistines mistakenly attributed their calamities to chance, challenging listeners to understand causality and divine control. He emphasizes that if God isn’t sovereign, He isn’t God, weaving together themes of free will and divine ordination in a captivating way.
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8 snips
Nov 25, 2025 • 26min

God Makes It All Happen

In this discussion, R.C. Sproul, a revered Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, explores the concept of God's providence and sustenance. He contrasts a mechanistic universe with the idea that God is both the Creator and Sustainer of all existence. Sproul explains primary and secondary causality, emphasizing humanity's dependence on divine power for life itself. He presents God's absolute sovereignty as an unassailable authority, illustrating how He governs creation while calling for submission to Christ's kingship.
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8 snips
Nov 24, 2025 • 26min

What Is Providence?

R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, delves into the profound doctrine of divine providence. He contrasts modern skepticism with the historical belief in God's active involvement in the universe. Using a humorous mountain climber anecdote, R.C. explores the doubts about God's existence and intervention. He critiques the modern mechanistic view of the universe and defines providence as more than mere foreknowledge, emphasizing God’s active authority in every detail of our lives.
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7 snips
Nov 23, 2025 • 26min

Bread from Heaven

R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives into the spiritual depths of Jesus as the bread of life. He emphasizes that merely working for daily sustenance leaves one in perpetual hunger, urging listeners to seek eternal fulfillment instead. Sproul explores Jesus' divine authority, linking His actions to Old Testament imagery, and discusses the disciples' journey from struggle to peace upon Jesus' arrival. He critiques the crowd's motives for following Jesus, advocating for a pursuit of authentic faith over fleeting desires.
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18 snips
Nov 22, 2025 • 26min

The Lord's Prayer: Honoring Our Father

R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, explores the depths of the Lord's Prayer and its implications for our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of addressing God as 'Our Father,' highlighting our adoption into His family. Sproul also discusses prayer as an antidote to anxiety, the significance of thanksgiving, and how supplication and intercession work within the Trinity. His insights reveal that the Lord's Prayer serves as a powerful model for meaningful communication with God.
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7 snips
Nov 21, 2025 • 26min

The Lord's Day as Sabbath

W. Robert Godfrey, a prominent church historian and president emeritus at Westminster Seminary California, delves into the significance of the Lord's Day in this discussion. He explores Revelation 1:10 to highlight the uniqueness of this day for Christians. Godfrey argues against the ‘all days alike’ perspective, emphasizing the early church's practice of Sunday worship. He also distinguishes between the moral and ceremonial aspects of the Fourth Commandment, asserting that the Sabbath remains essential in the New Covenant, enhancing our understanding of worship.

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