Tag Archives: doctrines of grace

Mirrors Crack’d

Posted on June 14, 2022 by RC

Mass shootings, whether in schools or businesses have political potency in part because we are all interested in such stories. We tune into the news, wanting the latest updates. We clamor for the psychological experts on the news channel talk … Continue reading →

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Always and Forever

Posted on May 10, 2022 by RC

It is likely the most overlooked, underappreciated, unknown attribute of the living God. Of course we are in grave danger indeed if we seek to pit against one another or to rank in relative importance the attributes of God. The … Continue reading →

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Does Hebrews 6:1-6 teach a person can lose his salvation?

Posted on May 9, 2022 by RC

The text says, “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus suffer the Father’s wrath for all, or the elect?

Posted on April 13, 2022 by RC

Just for the elect. This truth is hard for some people for what seems like a good reason- It shows God treating people unequally. If Christ’s atoning work covers only some people, doesn’t this somehow make God unfair, treating one … Continue reading →

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What is the New Perspective on Paul?

Posted on April 11, 2022 by RC

Well, it’s not so new anymore for one thing. It is, however, a perspective on Paul’s writings on justification that suggests that Luther, and Protestantism following him, made the mistake of reading Paul through the lens of a legal mind. … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice; Unconditional Election

Posted on March 18, 2022 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Getting Grace

Posted on February 4, 2022 by RC

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God in the Hands

Posted on January 18, 2022 by RC

It was a strange time for me. I was attending a high school that was so nominal in its commitment to the Christian faith that the high school English teacher was an atheist. Still, his was among my favorite classes, … Continue reading →

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Molinism, or Paging Dr. Pangloss; Defining Disciple

Posted on January 11, 2022 by RC

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How can I know if my church is preaching the gospel?

Posted on December 27, 2021 by RC

It is a disheartening reality that we who affirm the doctrine of total depravity often don’t believe we are totally depraved. It’s true enough that there are institutions and individuals who flat deny the doctrine. Then there are those who … Continue reading →

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