Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Ask RC: Why was Jesus raised from the dead?

Posted on September 29, 2026 by RC

It is a good thing to enter into the pathos of the disciples during those dark days between the crucifixion and the resurrection. It is easy for us to forget that they haven’t read the rest of the story. We … Continue reading →

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Lisa, Martha, Mary, Steve Lawson, Nahum, Nathan and Me

Posted on September 23, 2026 by RC

Drink deep from this week’s podcast- now available with pumpkin spice. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC: Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?

Posted on September 22, 2026 by RC

No. The god they worship is, in reality, a demon. In terms of their own theology, however, he is a single person, transcendent. The God we worship, on the other hand, is the maker of heaven and earth. He is … Continue reading →

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Ask RC: Are there carnal Christians? Am I One?

Posted on September 14, 2026 by RC

Yes there are. I know this because I am one. You, I pray, are one as well. Because there are only two kinds of genuine Christians, carnal ones and dead ones. It is important, as always, that we define our … Continue reading →

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A Wretch Like Me: Diving Deep into Our Darkness

Posted on September 10, 2026 by RC

It is a manifestation of a prior irony, a particular fruit from a specific noxious tree. The broader problem is this- that we, those who are Reformed in our theology, are a profoundly proud group of people. We have come … Continue reading →

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Shocked and Appalled: How Could We Miss We Could?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by RC

Scandal is tragic. No, it’s not merely sad. It is that to be sure. Tragedy, however, contains within its meaning not just hardship, but the downfall of the once lifted up. It may be a tragedy when a white stag … Continue reading →

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Let No Man Tear Asunder: Understanding Faith & Repentance

Posted on August 28, 2026 by RC

My favorite theologian was wont to argue that the defining task of the theologian is to make distinctions. That’s what we do. We bring clarity through precision, precision through distinction. The man who may well be my favorite theologian’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Woman at the Well; Judging Repentants; Micah and More

Posted on August 26, 2026 by RC

Lisa and I conclude our conversation on the grace displayed in the account of Jesus and the woman at the well. I offer caution to those judging the nuances of the repentance of others, inspired by the G3 controversy. Micah … Continue reading →

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Risk and Reward: How the Gospel Empowers Community

Posted on August 25, 2026 by RC

One challenge, recognized even by its proponents, of sundry church growth strategies is getting pew sitters engaged and involved. The challenge flows out of the contradiction between what draws people and where we want them to end up. People expect … Continue reading →

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Ask RC: How do you handle times of spiritual dryness?

Posted on August 24, 2026 by RC

There is a reason we call mountaintop experiences mountaintop experiences- the very glory of them makes them rare. The top of a mountain is sublime, exhilarating. But you can’t live there. On our journey to the Celestial City we all … Continue reading →

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