Tag Archives: church

The Scandal of the Gospel

Posted on August 12, 2019 by RC

All of us, both within and without the church, face the temptation of being legalists when dealing with others’ sins against us, and antinomians when dealing with our sins against others. We want those we have perceived to have wronged … Continue reading →

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Chickens, Eggs and Roman Catholicism

Posted on August 9, 2019 by RC

One should not, after centuries of such folly, be surprised when Roman Catholicism exposes its shameful pride. As our senses have grown dull, they’ve become more brazen with each passing year. They, after all, are the one true church. They … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Facebook Live August 5, 2019 Kindness

Posted on August 6, 2019 by RC

The Spirit of the Fruit study continued last night. You can listen in here.

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Ask RC- What is the “theology of glory?”

Posted on August 3, 2019 by RC

What is the “theology of glory”? There is 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), who is … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Without Zeal

Posted on August 2, 2019 by RC

When Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, describes the church as the body of Christ he spoke more wisely than we fools tend to hear. As is the habit of the modern evangelical church, we take the full, … Continue reading →

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More patience required- today’s podcast is now up.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by RC
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Ask RC- How can I encourage my pastor?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by RC

Pastors are human too. That means, of course, that they sin, but it also means that they have ordinary human needs. While no one joins the ministry in order to receive riches or accolades, honor or power, while shepherds are … Continue reading →

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We Will Sing an Old Song- Crying Out to Our Redeemer

Posted on July 25, 2019 by RC

Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross … Continue reading →

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What Hath Jerusalem to do with Nineveh?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by RC

It’s a temptation I know all too well, that man-pleasing desire to have a reputation as someone not at all given to man-pleasing. The pathway there is pretty well worn, and pretty clearly marked. All you have to do is … Continue reading →

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Believing God

Posted on July 20, 2019 by RC

We live in an age of spin, propaganda. We no longer weigh careful arguments and reach our conclusions judiciously. Instead we inhabit what one cultural critic called a “sensate culture.” We do not think; we feel. We do not decide; … Continue reading →

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