Category Archives: Ask RC

What would you say to Derek Chauvin?

Posted on June 1, 2020 by RC

Repent and believe the gospel. Which is precisely what I would have said to George Floyd, had I the opportunity. Which doesn’t in the least suggest a moral equivalency between the actions of the two. It does, however, suggest a … Continue reading →

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What is most needful in our pulpits?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by RC

Ask RC First, we need to know which pulpits we are talking about. The world is full of “pulpits” that are filled by men and women who are missing the most important thing- the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. That … Continue reading →

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Can We Sin in Heaven?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by RC

If “The Fall” was caused by just one sin from the very first humans and all humans since have sinned, what are our chances of remaining sinless in heaven? I assume we would still have our gift of free will, … Continue reading →

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Does God hear everyone’s prayers?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by RC

Of course He does. God not only hears everyone’s prayers, He knows them before they are even spoken (Psalm 139:4). There is nothing God does not hear. We will one day give an account for every idle word (Matthew 12:36). … Continue reading →

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Does God change His mind?

Posted on May 14, 2020 by RC

I I Samuel 15 we read that God regretted making Saul king over Israel.This particular text is just one of several in the Bible wherein we see God describing regret, or remorse, where we see God appear to change His … Continue reading →

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Why are unbelievers hostile toward the church?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by RC

It is a common thing for Christians to side with non-Christians against other Christians. The reason for this is that we are sinners, Christians, non-Christians and the other Christians. That is, Christian A listens with a sympathetic ear while non-Christian … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of pretense?

Posted on May 8, 2020 by RC

I’m no behaviorist, but I don’t need to be to understand this truth- that which you punish you get less of, and what you reward you get more of. We don’t like punishment, and seek to avoid it. We do … Continue reading →

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Was God wrong to ask for Isaac’s sacrifice?

Posted on May 6, 2020 by RC

There are any number of challenges that come from this account in Genesis. Some have used it to deny God knows the future, on the basis of God’s declaration, “Now I know that you fear God” in 12:22. Some have … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Are we living in the last days?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by RC

Yes, of course we are. Before, however, you start packing for the Rapture Express, you might want to remember that your grandparents were also living in the last days. And their grandparents before them, and their grandparents before them. Luther … Continue reading →

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Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by RC

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. We do not … Continue reading →

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