Category Archives: Ask RC

Can a Christian over-repent?

Posted on January 21, 2021 by RC

Yes and no. There is a perspective out there, driven I suspect more by psychology than theology, that looks down its nose at what is sometimes called “worm theology.” It suggests that we can be too down on ourselves, that … Continue reading →

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What is the antithesis?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by RC

Of what? Antithesis, to the broader world, describes that idea which counters the thesis. The antithesis of “Social justice is a biblical concept” is “Social justice comes out of Marxist ideology.” To the Christian, however, it is more than this. … Continue reading →

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What should I look for in a church?

Posted on January 14, 2021 by RC

First, that it be a church. The Reformers argued that there are three distinguishing marks of the church- the Word, sacraments and discipline. That means your campus ministry isn’t the church; your podcasts are not the church; your family sitting … Continue reading →

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How did we get in this mess?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by RC

What if I told you that on September 12, 2001 terrorists in the United States killed 3000 people, and the story didn’t even make the news? What if I told you that on January 7th terrorists killed 2500 people in … Continue reading →

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Why is the church so biblically illiterate?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by RC

Because of the church’s failure to teach the Bible. It’s no great mystery. Teaching the Bible has at least two strikes against it for the church looking to prosper. First, it is not easy. The Bible is a book of … Continue reading →

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What would future RC say to present RC?

Posted on January 4, 2021 by RC

Ask RC- If it were 2046, and you could come back to today to warn yourself, what would you say? It is, I confess, a rather convoluted question, but the principle isn’t so hard to grasp. We often try as … Continue reading →

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Should we pay taxes that finance abortion?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by RC

It is one of my great passions, the desire to see me, and the evangelical church take the evil of abortion more seriously, to have our hearts more deeply broken, and our actions more faithful. We have all, I fear, … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- How have you managed 2020?

Posted on December 28, 2020 by RC

Despite the truth that from time to time, whether on my blog or on either of my podcasts, Ask RC or Jesus Changes Everything I dip my toes into political issues, I do not, as a general rule follow politics … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- How can we support your work?

Posted on December 24, 2020 by RC

Lisa and I pray daily that God would be pleased to use our work to bless the people of God. As noted in an earlier piece on why I write we desire to be changed and be agents of change, … Continue reading →

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God’s Good Pleasure

Posted on December 21, 2020 by RC

Ask RC: Does God take pleasure in the death of the wicked? Yes, and no. First, to the no. The Bible explicitly says exactly this, Say to them, As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no … Continue reading →

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