Christianity vs. Individualism

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Ligonier Ministries

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Summary

The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus Christ.

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0:00.0	Before we get to today's episode, I want to invite you to Ligonier's 2026 National Conference
0:07.2	happening on April 9th through 11th. Gather with thousands in Orlando, Florida to hear gifted
0:13.2	Bible teachers address fundamental questions facing Christians today, questions about God,
0:18.5	our identity, and life in an increasingly hostile society.
0:22.9	Go to ligeneer.org slash 2026 to register and learn more.
0:30.5	When we say the Apostles' Creed, we say we believe in the communion of the saints.
0:43.1	Even though we are indeed individuals, Christianity is not a religion of individualism.
1:00.4	Whenever God deals with me as a person, as a private individual, and he redeems my soul privately and individually, he immediately places me in a group. He immediately places me in a
1:08.2	community that the New Testament calls the church.
1:12.9	And today, the living Jerusalem in our lives is to be the visible church, where the people of
1:21.6	God are gathered in community.
1:28.4	Thank you for listening to Ultimately with R.C. Sprole.
1:32.0	Dr. Sprole founded Liginear Ministries to proclaim the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible.
1:39.2	To learn more about our holy God, request a free booklet by Dr. Sprole when you visit
1:43.9	ultimatelypodcast.com slash holy. about our holy God, request a free booklet by Dr. Sproll when you visit ultimately
1:44.4	podcast.com slash holy.

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