Category Archives: Ask RC

Curating Movies, The Meddler; Appeal; Preaching the Congregation’s Sins

Posted on July 16, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Does God want me to be happy?

Posted on July 15, 2021 by RC

The Bible is replete with warnings. Those yet outside of His grace are warned of the certainty of judgment. Those weighing life and death are warned to consider the cost before taking up the cross. And those born from above … Continue reading →

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Why are we so awful to people on social media?

Posted on July 12, 2021 by RC

First, because we are so awful to people. We are so awful to people because we are awful people. Technology does not create fresh wickedness in us. It can, however, invite our wickedness out to play. There is something about … Continue reading →

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Where are we evangelicals “wrong” on the Bible?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by RC

The evangelical position on the Bible, that it is inspired, inerrant, and infallible, true in all that it teaches is true, from top to bottom. Our orthodoxy (right doctrine) on the Bible is orthodox. It is our orthopraxy (right practice) … Continue reading →

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Which of your father’s books is your favorite?

Posted on July 5, 2021 by RC

First, confession time. I am not 100% confident that I have read all his more than 100 books. Most of them to be sure, many of them when they were in manuscript form. Like most people I too delight over … Continue reading →

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How should churches help singles feel valued as members of the congregation?

Posted on July 1, 2021 by RC

By calling them, along with the marrieds, to repent and believe the gospel. I don’t want to diminish the hardship that can come with being single, nor to diminish the calling of churches to minister to people in all stations … Continue reading →

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What is “Cage-Stage” Calvinism, and what causes it?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by RC

Cage-stage describes an all too common phenomenon wherein a believer comes to embrace the doctrines of grace, and for a time becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests … Continue reading →

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What do you think about the Southern Baptist Gathering?

Posted on June 21, 2021 by RC

I think not much at all about it. Not because I’m not Southern Baptist. Not because I don’t care about the issues they are grappling with. But because the convention barely matters at all. What matters are the local churches. … Continue reading →

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What would you tell someone who has had or encouraged an abortion?

Posted on June 17, 2021 by RC

A great deal would depend on what that someone had to say first. The most important question is, is this person repentant. To such a one I would encourage them to remember that Jesus suffered the wrath of God that … Continue reading →

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How can I be a better peacemaker?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by RC

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading →

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