Tag Archives: church

Jezebel; Shame Parades; The Pool; Loving Law

Posted on June 3, 2026 by RC

Lisa and I on Jezebel and God’s grace. The shame underlying “Pride” parades, our call to love His law and hanging out at the pool. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What are some key idols evangelicals tend to struggle with?

Posted on June 1, 2026 by RC

In the Old Testament what sin did God’s people struggle with the most? We tend to focus on various sins of the flesh in our concerns about ourselves. And to be sure, our fathers in the faith fought those battles. … Continue reading →

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Semper Reformanda? Yes- Secundum Verbum Dei

Posted on May 26, 2026 by RC

Ought we to always be Reforming? Of course. The Reformation was chock full of shorthand slogans. The five solas of the Reformation came to light under the banner of Post Tenebras Lux, after darkness light. The five points of Calvinism, … Continue reading →

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Sneaking Them Into Whose Kingdom? No Repentance Required

Posted on May 21, 2026 by RC

I’m old enough to remember when “lifestyle evangelism” was all the rage. We were encouraged to get ourselves out of the salt shaker and into the world. The thought was that if we didn’t lead our conversations with unbelievers with … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Bathsheba; Pandemic du Jour and More

Posted on May 20, 2026 by RC

Neither temptress nor victim, Bathsheba reminds us of God’s grace. More fear mongering from the state, introducing the prophet Joel and remembering who we are by remembering Whose we are. All wrapped up in a bow, just for you. Who … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Community: Our City of Light on a Hill

Posted on May 19, 2026 by RC

There is a reason our heart sometimes has its reasons that reason knows not of. We are not disembodied minds. Nor are we often motivated by something as sterile as the conclusion to a syllogism. Neither are those outside the … Continue reading →

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What is the doctrine of illumination of the Holy Spirit?

Posted on May 18, 2026 by RC

Illumination is that doctrine that describes the work of the Holy Spirit in helping the believer to understand God’s Word. Though regeneration is required to rightly understand the Word, while having spiritual eyes comes before having spiritual sight, they are … Continue reading →

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Once Not a People: Balancing Our Gracious Heritage

Posted on May 12, 2026 by RC

The RC Sproul Jr. Principle of Hermeneutics is a simple truth, and a deep passion of mine. You remember it. Whenever someone in the Bible does something really stupid, do not say, “How can they be so stupid?” Instead say … Continue reading →

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What is a liturgy? A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Man

Posted on May 11, 2026 by RC

Liturgy is one of those words that manages to be both vague, but also, sometimes, the perfect word. Liturgy simply means a tool of remembrance, grounded in beauty. Such tools can include the yearly flow of God’s feasts established for … Continue reading →

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Praying for Reformation; Reforming Our Prayers

Posted on May 5, 2026 by RC

Praying for something happens when two circumstances are met. First, we the ones praying must recognize that what we want is a good thing. No one prays to lose their job or to need a new heat pump. Second, we … Continue reading →

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