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Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines
Why do we have such a hard time grasping grace?
Because we need it. I mean that in two ways. First, we have a hard time grasping grace because we are sinners, and sin begins with pride. All of us, from the most pious saint to the most egregious sinner … Continue reading
Posted in Ask RC, assurance, Biblical Doctrines, Doctrines of Grace, grace, justification, RC Sproul JR, Reformation, repentance, Roman Catholicism, sovereignty, theology
Tagged Ask RC, doctrines of grace, Forgiveness, Justification, RC Sproul Jr
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But As the Captain of the Lord’s Hosts I Have Come
Though I didn’t think such was possible, my esteem for both my father and the Bible took a rather sudden spike. I was blessed to be sitting in a seminary class, while he stood, teaching. He mentioned, almost in passing, … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, assurance, Biblical Doctrines, grace, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul, RC Sproul JR, worship
Tagged Ascension, Christian Testimony, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, RC Sproul, RC Sproul Jr
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A Cat in a Dog’s World: BS in a Modern Age Episode 2
Part 2 of my dear friend Dave Nelson’s television program, A Cat in a Dog’s World: BS (Being Sanctified) in a Modern Age is now available. Dave and I continue our discussion on the pursuit of sanctification in our troubled … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, abortion, apologetics, assurance, Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, church, Devil's Arsenal, evangelism, grace, interview, kingdom, preaching, RC Sproul JR, repentance, sovereignty, theology, wisdom
Tagged apologetics, Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, Justification, kingdom, lies, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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Sacred Marriage; Broken Window Fallacy; Crushing Ingratitude
Rahab’s Redemption. A Quick Lesson on Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson. Jesus healing the woman who touched His cloak and raising a little girl from the dead. Plus putting to death our ingratitude for His grace. This week’s Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, Biblical Doctrines, Books, Economics in This Lesson, Good News, grace, Heroes, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, politics, RC Sproul JR, Sacred Marriage, theology
Tagged biblical economics, Christian Testimony, God's love, gratitude, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, marriage, politics, RC Sproul Jr
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Reckless Fervor and the Safety of Our Father’s Presence
One of the oddest things to hinder our prayers is fear. Many of us are reluctant to pray in front of others. We fear, I suppose, that those who are listening might be critiquing our prayers. That fear is both … Continue reading
Posted in assurance, Biblical Doctrines, Holy Spirit, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, prayer, RC Sproul JR
Tagged Christian Testimony, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, peace, prayer, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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Last Week’s Truth You Can Count On Study: Cunning Fables
This study considers Peter’s assurance that our faith is grounded not in cunning fables but in eyewitness accounts. Check it out.
Posted in apologetics, assurance, Bible Study, Biblical Doctrines, Devil's Arsenal, preaching, prophets, RC Sproul JR, resurrection, theology
Tagged apologetics, Bible study, Christian Testimony, culture wars, devil, lies, RC Sproul Jr
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Study Tonight, Truth You Can Count On: Spirit of Truth
We continue our Truth You Can Count On study. Tonight, 7:00, we unpack the role of the Spirit in illuminating God’s Word. We stream our study on Facebook Live (at the account Lisa and I share, RC-Lisa) for those who … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, Apostles' Creed, assurance, Bible Study, Biblical Doctrines, Holy Spirit, psalms, RC Sproul JR, theology, wisdom
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Learning War No More: What is “Just War Theory?”
Though some argue that Just War Theory (JWT) can be traced back to ancient Egypt, I’m interested in how Christians have reasoned over the ethics of war. Among the earliest theologians to set about the business of thinking through if … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, Ask RC, Biblical Doctrines, ethics, ism, kingdom, politics, RC Sproul JR, wisdom
Tagged Ask RC, Christian Testimony, culture wars, kingdom, peace, politics, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, statism
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Assessing Self Assessments: Poor Richard’s Lesson
The story is told that for a time a young Ben Franklin had the diligence to daily score his own performance on a number of character issues. On a scale of 1-10, how respectful had he been that day? How … Continue reading
Posted in assurance, Biblical Doctrines, Doctrines of Grace, grace, justification, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, parables, prayer, RC Sproul JR, repentance, theology
Tagged Christian Testimony, doctrines of grace, Forgiveness, Justification, kingdom, kingdom notes, peace, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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Sacred Marriage; WAR; Flying Toys of the 70s; Spurgeon
What can we learn from Moses’ sister Miriam? Find out in our Sacred Marriage segment. What would just war theorists and/or the Constitution have to say about the war in Iran? Remembering toys in the sky. Plus, the jolly Calvinist, … Continue reading