Category Archives: Ask RC

Is Liturgy in the Church a Bad Thing?

Posted on May 5, 2025 by RC

No. It is an inescapable thing. If we mean by “liturgy” a form of public worship, then every church has one. If, however, we mean a precisely planned form, following patterns handed down over centuries, then some churches are non-liturgical. … Continue reading →

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Should we vote in church? Church Government

Posted on April 21, 2025 by RC

There are, at base, three forms of government. The first is rule by one. The second is rule by a few, the third rule by all. In civil government this would essentially be monarchy, republic and democracy, broadly speaking. In … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 31, 2025 by RC

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 both affirm and deny. There is … Continue reading →

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How Does the Church Fight for the Kingdom?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by RC

There are myriad ways that we dishonor the Word of God. First, we don’t read it. Too many of us somehow think that we have mastered the content of the Bible, and now that we are spiritually mature, all we … Continue reading →

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When did the church begin? God’s People By God’s Grace

Posted on March 3, 2025 by RC

There are any number of answers to this question that are both distinct and all perfectly fitting. The answer generally comes down to how one defines the church. The answers run the gamut from Genesis 1 to Acts 2. We … Continue reading →

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Is it wrong for the church to pray imprecatory prayers?

Posted on February 24, 2025 by RC

I understand that it’s a tough issue. It’s disconcerting that the Holy Spirit inspired a prayer asking God to dash his enemies’ heads against the rocks. That thought is just what we find in what are called “imprecatory Psalms.” These … Continue reading →

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Where do we draw the line on Christian essentials?

Posted on February 17, 2025 by RC

“In essentials, unity. In doubtful matters, liberty. In all things, charity.” This quote purports to tell us exactly where to draw these lines. And it does so rather well. What this famous quote doesn’t do is tell us which matters … Continue reading →

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Does God really decide, and care who wins a football game?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by RC

I began asking this question as a little boy, deeply committed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. I remember praying that we would beat the Oakland Raiders in an upcoming playoff game. When my prayer ended, fear set in- what if there … Continue reading →

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Should women be allowed to serve the sacrament of communion?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by RC

Symbols can be tricky things. They are often a great help to us, communicating difficult to express truths in difficult to forget ways. They can, however, get a touch uppity from time to time. Sometimes the symbol loses all sense … Continue reading →

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Should Lord’s Day Worship Be Designed for Evangelism?

Posted on January 20, 2025 by RC

No. We must not confuse worship with evangelism. All those opposed to evangelism raise your hands. It would be, if it even existed, a rather lonely clique, the “Christians against evangelism” club. Every believer believes in evangelism. And when we … Continue reading →

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