Category Archives: Ask RC

What are some dangers of consuming the news?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by RC

People are still dying from COVID. Russia and Ukraine wage war. Christians are being martyred in Communist and Muslim countries. These are all real, true, painful hardships. There are human beings losing their homes, their wealth, their lives. Prayer is … Continue reading →

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Should we be skeptical of the wisdom of this world?

Posted on April 18, 2022 by RC

There is a trope out there that Bible-believing Christians stand side by side with tin-foil hat conspiracy theorists. Supposedly Q-Anon has become the oracle of choice for deplorables like us. We are scoffed at, mocked, assumed to be card-carrying members … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, John Tweedale; Should Christians pay taxes?

Posted on April 14, 2022 by RC

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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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Lighthouse; Ask RC, Religion or Relationship?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by RC

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What worries you most about your ideological friends?

Posted on April 6, 2022 by RC

I have written before about the cowardice of paper prophets. These thundering heroes build a following and a reputation by denouncing with great vigor and panache the errors of those who are not their audience. They are preaching against Ninevah … Continue reading →

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What are some blessings that come with cultural decay?

Posted on April 4, 2022 by RC

It is easy to be discouraged, to grow battle weary. The war between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent has been going on for millenia and may continue for millenia more. In our own corner … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, James Haram; What is Sonship Theology?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by RC

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Which is the greatest super-hero?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by RC

We could, in the spirit of political correctness, suggest that such a question is out of bounds. We could affirm that everyone is special in their own way, and protect the self-esteem of the supers. On the other hand, we … Continue reading →

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What are the noetic effects of pride?

Posted on March 28, 2022 by RC

It is a common question among theologians, how sin impacts human thought. Does it remove from us any possibility of knowing? Are we doomed to epistemic darkness? Pride, however, is close kin to sin. I’m not certain there are any … Continue reading →

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