# Is the Resurrection Essential?

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Podcast: [Ultimately with R.C. Sproul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul-1062481)
Published: 2026-05-11T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

What meaning can Christianity still have if we discard the historical resurrection of Jesus? None whatsoever. Today, R.C. Sproul declares that Christ's empty tomb is essential to our faith, our ethics, and our hope. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-the-resurrection-essential/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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