Category Archives: Ask RC

What’s our biggest weakness in understanding the Bible?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by RC

Logic, or a lack thereof. There are plenty of other weaknesses we have. We not only don’t come to the Bible as first century Jews but we do come as twenty-first century Americans. We are largely ignorant of the geography, … Continue reading →

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Can sin be my identity?

Posted on October 30, 2023 by RC

No, and yes. One of the strange results of efforts made to shoehorn homosexuality into the church is the claim of many at best celibate and at worst actively practicing, that they are “gay Christians.” The latter try to claim … Continue reading →

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Should Christian men labor for a good physique?

Posted on October 23, 2023 by RC

Proxy wars have a long history. Viet Nam was less about Viet Nam, more about the United States and the Soviet Union. Hamas may well be doing the bidding of Iran. Conservative Christians on twitter have of late been treated … Continue reading →

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How are we to think about Gaza and Israel?

Posted on October 16, 2023 by RC

From virtually every angle our thinking on more recent events, and everything leading from the Balfour Declaration to them is enmeshed with confusion and emotion. In this country we have many who seem to believe Israel can do no wrong … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Lisa’s Success; McCarthy’s Fall, Babel & More

Posted on October 11, 2023 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Why do Christians still sin?

Posted on October 9, 2023 by RC

We are born sinners. Before we’ve done anything we are one thing, sinful. Praise God, He gives life to us so that we repent and believe. Our sins- past, present and future- are forgiven. Why though are there future sins? … Continue reading →

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Can someone with dementia come to saving faith?

Posted on October 2, 2023 by RC

Of course. The same is true of those with severe mental handicaps, those who are yet within their mothers’ wombs, and the very young. Each of these people will have the same struggle everyone else does- they’re sinners. By nature … Continue reading →

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Is calling yourself a “Calvinist” sinful?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by RC

No. But it could be. The apostle Paul admonished the Corinthians for their party loyalty, as some there said, “I am of Paul,” others, “I am of Apollos and others “I am of Cephas.” Isn’t identifying as a Calvinist, or … Continue reading →

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Why are doctrinally sound Christians so often cold?

Posted on September 18, 2023 by RC

First, this question is built on a broad, sweeping generalization. A true one, yes, but I’m not affirming either that all doctrinally sound Christians are cold, nor that all warm Christians are not doctrinally sound. That said, there is a … Continue reading →

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What three questions should a believer ask for better life?

Posted on September 11, 2023 by RC

Of course the most important questions are those that help move us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, from being an unbeliever to being a believer. A better life now is just more judgment on the horrific eternity of … Continue reading →

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