Category Archives: Ask RC

Ask RC- What is pietism and what are some concrete examples?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by RC

Pietism is a view that looks at the broader world as a matter of utter insignificance, because it focuses exclusively on making the individual soul better. Radically individualistic and deeply Gnostic the movement eschews political involvement, denigrates the exercise of … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Can a Christian vote for a Democrat?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by RC

Of course. Truth be told, I’m far more concerned about the spiritual state of the person asking the question than I am about the spiritual state of the person inside the question. This, despite the truth that over the course … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- A Big To Do

Posted on August 20, 2020 by RC

What should I do when feeling completely overwhelmed, with a “to do” list as long as the Matterhorn is high, while wanting only to pull the bed covers over my head? Three things. The first is to give thanks. Like … Continue reading →

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WWRCD? What would RC do?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by RC

  Probably not what you think. My father was a wise and gracious man. He was a man of integrity and honor. He was also a man of insight. He noticed, when listening to unbelievers speak of Jesus, how well … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Is Sola Scriptura in the Bible?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by RC

No, and yes. The Bible does not have a specific text that suggests that the Bible alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Those who delight to point this out, however, typically Roman Catholics and … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What counsel would you give to parents suddenly thrust into homeschooling?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by RC

My hope and prayer is that there are many Christian parents out there who, finding themselves if not forced to dive into the deep end at least forced to dip their toes into homeschooling last Spring because of COVID, discovered … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Does the Bible consider homosexuality to be a grave sin?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by RC

No, the Bible does not make this claim. Neither does the Bible consider alcoholism to be a sin. The Bible, in fact, knows nothing of homosexuality or alcoholism. The Bible does, however, clearly condemn the practice of that peculiar perversion … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- How can I be sure Jesus won’t say to me “Depart from Me” on the last day?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by RC

You can’t make that sure, which is one of the keys to understanding this text. Assurance of salvation is one of the most common pastoral challenges, and understandably so. It matters, forever. And we struggle with sin until the day … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What does 1 John 2:2 – “And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” mean?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by RC

My hero and teacher, Dr. John Gerstner, in dealing with one of the errors of dispensationalism, its rejection of the doctrine of limited atonement, referred to this error as, “beating the ‘L’ out of TULIP.” Though we believe the five … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- How should Christians respond when pressured to embrace worldly movements?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by RC

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Coonrod made headlines last week when, for the west coast opener of this year’s abbreviated baseball season, he alone did not kneel during a planned video presentation from Morgan Freeman about the racial strife … Continue reading →

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