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Category Archives: persecution
Prudence, not Panic; What’s Up; Blessed Are You
A wise man sees what is coming. The fool claims there is a lion in the street. Thus the difference between prudence and panic. New study starting, new book coming. Plus, rejoicing in persecution in submission to Christ. All whipped … Continue reading
Mary Magdalene; Listening; 8 Track Sounds; Kings and Queens
Listen to me now. We’ve gotten very bad at listening. Here’s an opportunity for you to practice, and to benefit. When you’re done, why not encourage others to do the same? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast
Posted in Biblical Doctrines, cyberspace, Devil's Arsenal, grace, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, Nostalgia, persecution, RC Sproul JR, Sacred Marriage, That 70s Kid
Tagged Christian Testimony, God's love, gratitude, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, marriage, RC Sproul Jr, suffering
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Ask RC: Should Christians stay out of politics?
No, of course not. Does Jesus reign over all things? Is He king of kings? Are all things being brought under His subjection? Does He command us to disciple the nations? Indeed, yes, absolutely and yup. I find it hard … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, Ascension, Ask RC, Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, kingdom, lies, politics, RC Sproul Jr, statism
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Silence of the Shams: Cyberspace Lessons from Middle-Earth
Every new technology seems to raise new ethical questions. What we discover, however, is that the old answers suffice to answer the new questions. Consider the internet. For some of you the internet is as normal as the sunrise. You’ve … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, cyberspace, Devil's Arsenal, ethics, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, persecution, politics, RC Sproul JR, wisdom
Tagged Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, politics, RC Sproul Jr
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Blessed Are the Persecuted For My Name’s Sake
The early church faced at least two distinct and competing enemies. While Jesus walked the earth and after, God’s kingdom faced the challenges of both the Roman Empire and Judaism. An armed terror that was, though given to emperor worship, … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, Biblical Doctrines, Books, church, grace, Heroes, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, persecution, politics, prayer, preaching, RC Sproul JR
Tagged adoption, Ascension, Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, politics, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, statism, suffering
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Our Gratitude and Our Shame in God’s Country
Every few weeks, on my podcast, posted right here every Wednesday, I do a segment called “That 70s Kid.” Therein I give myself free rein to wax nostalgic about those halcyon days. I might talk about the great cereals we … Continue reading
Posted in "race", abortion, church, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, Nostalgia, persecution, politics, RC Sproul JR, repentance, scandal, sexual confusion, special edition, wisdom
Tagged abortion, Ascension, Christian Testimony, culture wars, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, politics, RC Sproul Jr, scandal, statism
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America’s Birthday, My Birthday, Ears to Hear & More
Apparently, in order to give it all its due, the country has moved my birthday (today) celebration to the weekend. To tide you over till then, why not listen in on this week’s podcast? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast
Posted in "race", 10 Commandments, abortion, appeal, Biblical Doctrines, Economics in This Lesson, ethics, grace, Jesus Changes Everything, kingdom, Nostalgia, persecution, politics, post-modernism, RC Sproul JR, repentance, scandal, special edition
Tagged abortion, culture wars, gratitude, Jesus Changes Everything, lies, politics, prayer, RC Sproul Jr, scandal, statism
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When You Love the CEO But Hate Middle Management
It’s not often that a bumper sticker sticks with me. Rarer still is when I not only remember one, but actually like it. Still more rare is when one that I like comes from a Christian perspective. My boss is … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Doctrines, church, Devil's Arsenal, ethics, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, persecution, politics, RC Sproul JR, sovereignty, wisdom, work
Tagged Christian Testimony, church, God's love, gratitude, Justification, kingdom, kingdom notes, RC Sproul, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, suffering
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Sacred Marriage, Esther; Rainbow Baseball; Ashamed of God
This week we have a strong theme running through our segments. Each deals with the intersection of the believer and the unbelieving world. Which shapes which? If that sounds like something that could help, and it should, maybe tune in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, Jesus Changes Everything, kingdom, lies, Lisa Sproul, marriage, politics, RC Sproul Jr, suffering
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What is the theology of glory and the theology of the cross?
We feel an appropriate tension in the relationship between Christians and the world. We serve a Lord who came to bring life abundant (John 10:10), who has overcome the world (John 16:33). Jesus is bringing all things under subjection (Ephesians … Continue reading
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