Category Archives: Ask RC

Ask RC- Why do you write?

Posted on December 17, 2020 by RC

To make manifest the kingdom of God. My goal is change, to change me, those who read my pieces, and the world. My desire is that I, and those who read my pieces would become more like Jesus. And that … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Is it a sin to be wealthy?

Posted on December 10, 2020 by RC

No. One can certainly get wealthy by sinning. One can certainly sin while being wealthy. But it is surely not a sin to be wealthy. Though few would be so crass as to express such a sentiment, it nevertheless often … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- When did the U.S. last go to war?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by RC

December 7, 1941 is remembered as a “day that will live in infamy.” On that day Japanese air forces assaulted the US naval station at Pearl Harbor. The next day Congress declared war on the empire of Japan. Japan’s ally, … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Preparing for Hard Times

Posted on December 3, 2020 by RC

What do you commend to the church to prepare for the cultural battle that is and the battles to come? There is nothing new under the sun. There are, however, seasons. We forget the former when we grow comfortable in … Continue reading →

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Will COVID mean a seismic cultural shift?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by RC

One of the benefits that comes from age is learning from experience. One thing I’ve learned over the years is I don’t know as much as I think. Another thing I’ve learned is that there is often a deep disconnect … Continue reading →

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Should we celebrate Jewish feasts?

Posted on November 26, 2020 by RC

Without question the most vexing challenge faced by the early church was understanding how believing Jews and believing Gentiles ought to relate to one another. The theme gets major play in Galatians, Hebrews, Acts, and is even the root of … Continue reading →

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How do I give thanks in these times?

Posted on November 23, 2020 by RC

I will not dispute that these are not the best of times. We seem likely soon to have a political leader that has more in common with King Herod than King David. We are, in turn, discovering that the COVID … Continue reading →

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What’s the best tack to take with atheists?

Posted on November 19, 2020 by RC

Here are five things to remember as you converse with atheists: 1. There are no atheists. Romans 1 tells us that unbelievers suppress the truth of God’s existence in unrighteousness (vs 8). They want not to believe, but they know … Continue reading →

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Under what conditions is revolution just?

Posted on November 16, 2020 by RC

A far better place than a blog to read up on this issue would be to pick up Samuel Rutherford’s classic work, Lex Rex. I am currently hard at work writing a children’s American history text and am right now … Continue reading →

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Must we boycott those who support bad causes?

Posted on November 12, 2020 by RC

No. Christians, of course disagree on this. And when we disagree we can usually expect someone to trot out the whole “meat offered to idols” and weaker brother texts discussion in I Corinthians and Romans respectively. Neither of these texts, … Continue reading →

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