Renewing Your Mind
Episodes
The Great Separation
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The day of judgment will bring a great separation: the sheep from the goats, the wheat from the tares. Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on the ultimate crisi...
The Place of God’s Disfavor
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reason hell is dreadful is not because God is absent. It is because God is present in judgment, and there is no escape. Today, R.C. Sproul conside...
Calming the Sea
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Jesus rebuked a storm on the Sea of Galilee, everything became calm—except the disciples. From his exposition of the gospel of Mark, today R.C...
God of the Bible vs. God of Philosophy
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people assert that Greek philosophy has infiltrated Christian thought and corrupted our view of God. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses this misunderst...
No Separation
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Though Christians may experience great suffering and persecution, Scripture reminds us that we have reason to continue in hope. Today, Derek Thomas di...
Silencing the Accuser
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The devil loves to accuse God’s people and rob them of their joy in the Lord. Today, Derek Thomas explains that because of the finished work of Chri...
No Expense Spared
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In times of trial and difficulty, Christians may be tempted to doubt God’s love for them. Today, Derek Thomas shows how, in Christ, we see the extra...
The Golden Chain
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord’s redemptive work in our lives does not begin at our conversion. Today, Derek Thomas describes the unbreakable sequence of God’s gracious...
The Ultimate Promise
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God ordains all things for a marvelous purpose: to bring His people home to Himself in the likeness of His Son. Today, Derek Thomas expounds on one of...
The Ascension
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could bring a question to Jesus, what would you ask? From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses a question that Ch...
The Exile
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the people of Judah refused to heed God’s warnings to repent, Jerusalem was conquered. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the events that led to the...
How Does Truth Command Me?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not accountable for your life, then ultimately your life doesn’t count. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that a meaningful worldview must incl...
How Does Truth Relate to Me?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we don’t have God at the center of our thinking, the foundation for human dignity collapses. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that anthropology, the st...
Who Is the Truth?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the essential role that theology p...
What Is beyond the Physical?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a time of great scientific advancement. But in this pursuit of knowledge, few people are asking the most important question: “Why?” Tod...
How Do We Know What We Know?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you took inventory of all the knowledge you’ve gained in your life, how could you confirm whether you know anything accurately at all? Today, R.C...
The Resurrection
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried. But the grave could not contain the holy Son of God. From his expositional series in the gospel of Luke, today ...
Jeremiah
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremiah was tasked with announcing judgment on Israel. But he also had a message of hope. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces “the weeping prophet,” wh...
Crucifixion
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the culmination of Jesus’ redemptive work, He was nailed to the cross to endure judgment in place of His people. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how...
Last Supper
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Passover, God’s great act of redemption in the Old Testament, pointed forward to the Lord’s ultimate act of redemption in the New Testament. T...
Triumphal Entrance
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By entering Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus publicly identified Himself as the long-expected messianic King. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the prophetic fu...
Temptation
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just as Adam had been tempted, Christ faced the devil’s temptation. The results of both instances rested on whether trust was placed in the Word of ...
The Donkey Who Carried a King
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of his beloved children’s stories, R.C. Sproul tells the message of the gospel from an unexpected perspective: the donkey Jesus rode into Jer...
Jesus Dies
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Jesus hung dying on the cross, the world was plunged into darkness. While the midday sun failed, the Son of God achieved perfect victory in His wor...
Isaiah
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although Isaiah’s mission was to warn God’s people of impending judgment, the prophet’s writings are filled with hope. Today, R.C. Sproul explor...
Machen and Apologetics
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith. This discipline was crucially important to J. Gresham Machen. Today, Stephen Nichols explores Mache...
Machen and the Church
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Because he cared for the health of the church, J. Gresham Machen entered controversies over the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Today, Ste...
J. Gresham Machen: Defending the Truth
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As theological liberalism infiltrated the church, J. Gresham Machen emerged as an uncompromising defender of biblical Christianity. Today, Stephen Nic...
J. Gresham Machen: Finding His Purpose
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been unsure of what to do with your life? J. Gresham Machen knew this struggle all too well. Today, Stephen Nichols shows how Machen’s...
The Present Emergency
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The church must choose. Will we compromise our faith to please the world or stand firm on the truth of God’s Word? Today, Stephen Nichols identifies...
The Crucifixion
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As onlookers mocked and ridiculed Him, Jesus prayed from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” From his expositional ...
Elijah
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time of rampant wickedness, Elijah called the nation of Israel to turn from their idols and worship the one true God. Today, R.C. Sproul examines...
The Resurrection of Christ
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The heart and soul of the Christian faith is found in the announcement, “He is risen.” Today, R.C. Sproul meditates on the resurrection of Christ ...
Life after Death?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What lies on the other side of the grave? Is the notion of an afterlife merely a superstitious hope? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the topic of life af...
Dying in Faith
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepared to die? Today, R.C. Sproul turns our thoughts toward the end of this life. He encourages Christians to trust in the promises of God f...
Suffering: A Divine Vocation
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Job asked to understand the purpose of his suffering, he did not receive an immediate answer. Instead, Job encountered God Himself. Today, R.C. S...
Suffering: A Case Study
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord does not abandon us in our suffering. God is with His people, even when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses some of the questions we encoun...
Jesus and Division
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why did He say He came to bring division? From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul calls...
How to Be a Good Steward
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stewardship is our responsibility to manage our lives and resources as things that belong ultimately to God. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us think biblica...
Bible Basics
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible can seem intimidating. Yet once we see the big picture, we can better grasp God’s story and our place in it. Today, Stephen Nichols joins ...
Parallelisms
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible contains many different forms of writing. Knowing which form we’re reading can help us interpret the text properly. Today, R.C. Sproul int...
The Explicit and the Implicit
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should we do when we have difficulty understanding a Bible verse? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how to interpret these passages in light of others ...
Literal Interpretation
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally? Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the importance of seeking after the plain meaning of God’s Word....
The Science of Interpretation
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the Bible is a privilege. But this privilege brings the responsibility of interpreting Scripture correctly. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces foun...
The Fear of God
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Jesus’ disciples face persecution and even death for His sake? Because their fear of the Lord outweighed all fear of their enemies. From his...
How to Serve
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No matter our career or vocation, all Christians are called to be servants. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the significant role that faithful service and...
Glory to God Alone: Boast in the Lord
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Bible tells of God’s glory, it refers to His ultimate dignity, importance, and significance. Today, R.C. Sproul explores our privileged pur...
Scripture Alone: The Formal Cause of the Reformation
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Word of God has absolute authority because only God Himself can bind our consciences absolutely. Today, R.C. Sproul articulates the formal princip...
Christ Alone: Our Mediator
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus is the Mediator and Champion who does for His people what we could not possibly do for ourselves. Today, R.C. Sproul displays the preeminence of...
Grace Alone: God Rescues Us
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protestants affirm that we’re justified by faith alone. But where does our faith come from? Do we muster it up, or does God give it to us? Today, R....
Faith Alone: The Material Cause of the Reformation
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does God declare us righteous in His sight? Not by baptism, nor by penance, but through faith alone in Christ alone. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies...
Persecutions
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding persecution is simple. All you have to do is compromise the gospel. From his sermon series in Matthew, today R.C. Sproul examines Jesus’ wa...
How to Worship
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord commands us to worship Him according to His Word, not our own preferences. Today, R.C. Sproul exhorts us to order our worship after the revea...
Presbyterian Beginnings
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presbyterians took root in the American colonies after the Anglicans and Congregationalists. This raised questions about the relationship between the ...
A New World
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many in Puritan New England were confident that the future of the church was one of increasing success. Meanwhile, few were concerned about dangerous ...
The Covenant of Grace
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the beginning of the world, God has promised one way of salvation: by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Today, J.V. Fesko introd...
The Covenant of Works
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we understand the covenant that Adam broke in the garden of Eden, we better understand our need for Jesus and the salvation He brings. Today, J.V...
The Covenant of Redemption
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our redemption stands immovably on God’s eternal commitment to save His people from their sins. Today, J.V. Fesko teaches on the unbreakable promise...
The Sending of the Twelve
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since Christians have freely received salvation in Christ, we should freely proclaim the good news of His grace. From his sermon series in the gospel ...
How to Pray
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By definition, a disciplined life of prayer takes work and dedication. Yet this pursuit is more than worth it. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the rich c...
Thy Kingdom Come
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we pray “Your kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer? Isn’t God already the sovereign King? Today, R.C. Sproul explains why this petition i...
Hallowed Be Thy Name
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you treat God’s name in your everyday speech? And what does that reveal about your heart? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the first petition of ...
The Fatherhood of God
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many in our day, it seems unremarkable to call God our Father. This is driven by false assumptions about what it means to be God’s children. Tod...
Our Father
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus taught His disciples to address the Ruler of all creation in an unexpected way: “Our Father in heaven.” Today, R.C. Sproul explains what the...
Teach Us to Pray
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prayer can be a struggle for every Christian at times. Even Jesus’ disciples sought His guidance on how to pray. Today, R.C. Sproul begins his study...
The Call of the Disciples
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jesus called twelve men from among His disciples, what was He calling them to? From his sermon series in the gospel of Matthew, today R.C. Sproul...
How to Study the Bible
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be spiritually mature? Then you must make diligent use of the means God has provided for your growth. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the...
Parable of the Prodigal Son
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we do anything but rejoice when even our worst enemy receives the grace of God? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the power and joy of conversion i...
Parable of the Good Samaritan
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves—even those who despise us in return. Today, R.C. Sproul challenges us with the radical ethi...
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since forgiveness lies at the heart of the gospel, Christians of all people should be known as forgiving people. Today, R.C. Sproul discerns the natur...
Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our justification in the sight of God is founded on a righteousness that is not our own. Today, R.C. Sproul expresses the doctrine of imputation as it...
Why Parables?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why did Jesus often teach through parables? And how should we interpret these vivid stories? Today, R.C. Sproul defines the purpose of parables and be...
Law and Gospel
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since we’re saved by God’s grace in the gospel, what role does God’s law serve in the Christian life? From his expositional series in the book o...
The Role of Man and Woman
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps now more than ever, people misunderstand the relationship between men and women in marriage. Today, R.C. Sproul looks to the Bible to explain ...
Jesus and the Word of God
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Jesus Himself told us that Scripture is the infallible Word of God, the debate over the Bible’s authority would be over. Today, R.C. Sproul shows...
Inspiration, Infallibility, and Inerrancy
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Bible contain any errors in what it teaches? Today, R.C. Sproul defends the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of sacred Scripture. Ge...
Inspiration and the Canon of Scripture
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible is not simply one book, but a collection of 66 books written over hundreds of years. How do we know for sure that all the right books were i...
Authority and Authorship
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Bible an outdated collection of irrelevant religious writings? Today, R.C. Sproul shows us the difference between the fallible writings of men ...
What Is the Standard of Truth?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since the garden of Eden, Satan has been sowing doubts about God’s Word. Today, R.C. Sproul examines these assaults on the truth and appeals to...
The Covenant
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The law of God is a wake-up call to remind us of our sin—and of our need for a Savior. From his sermon series in the book of Galatians, today R.C. S...
Criticism and Compliments
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a moment, we can utter a harsh word that scars our spouse for years. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the powerful effect of our tongues—both to buil...
The Fear of God and Eternity
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will the redeemed fear God in heaven? Scripture surprisingly says yes. Yet this is news of unparalleled joy. Today, Michael Reeves explains that to qu...
Benefits of the Fear of God
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to see how glorious and majestic God is, we are compelled to praise Him and bow down before the Lord in dependent prayer. Today, Michael Re...
Growing in the Fear of God
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of God is the heart and soul of Christian holiness. How do we grow in delightful reverence for the Lord? Today, Michael Reeves shows how cult...
Fearing God as Father
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ work of redemption reveals the boundless love of God for His adopted children. Today, Michael Reeves explains how the gospel guides us to loo...
Not All Fear Is the Same
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most frequent command in Scripture is “Do not be afraid.” Yet the Bible also calls us to fear. So, is fear a good thing or a bad thing? Today,...
The Curse of the Law
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no middle ground: We either enjoy God’s blessing through faith in Christ or we’re under the curse of God’s wrath. From his sermon serie...
Sexual Problems in Marriage
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible is not silent on issues related to marriage and physical intimacy. Today, R.C. Sproul delivers a straightforward, biblical perspective on th...
Angels and Demons
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we claim to believe what the Bible teaches, then we must take the existence of angels and demons seriously. Today, R.C. Sproul turns to the teachin...
Providence
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God is not a heavenly spectator without any influence on the events of this world. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how the Lord is actively involved in pr...
The Will of God
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to know God’s will for your life? Today, R.C. Sproul helps us understand the important distinction between the revealed will and hidd...
Communicable Attributes
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God’s communicable attributes are those characteristics that He shares with all people made in His image. Today, R.C. Sproul shows how studying thes...
Incommunicable Attributes
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As mutable creatures, we are always changing. But God is forever the same. Today, R.C. Sproul studies the unique attributes of God that we do not shar...
Paul versus Peter
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The doctrine of justification by faith alone is simple to understand. Yet we can easily be tempted to rely on something or someone other than Christ t...
Knowing Each Other
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A healthy marriage isn’t sustained by feelings alone. Husbands and wives must know one another deeply. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what it takes to d...
The Meaning of Holiness
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What effect should the holiness of God have on our lives? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Lord desires for His people to reflect His holy charact...
The Insanity of Luther
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will a holy God do with sinful people? This question nearly drove Martin Luther to despair. Today, R.C. Sproul explains where Luther found relief...
Holiness and Justice
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Uzzah touched the ark of the covenant to keep it from falling to the ground, he wrongly assumed that his sinful hands were cleaner than the dirt....
The Trauma of Holiness
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re confronted by the utter perfection of God’s holiness, we finally see ourselves for who we really are. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals why an...
The Importance of Holiness
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once we encounter the holiness of God, our lives will never be the same. Today, R.C. Sproul begins his classic series on God’s holiness, addressing ...