Category Archives: assurance

Enemy of the State: Fighting Rivals to His Throne

Posted on May 1, 2025 by RC

It was a true reflection of my own convictions, and my calling as a teacher. I was about 17; my niece was 3. We were sitting together at our local church, listening to the sermon. I know she was listening … Continue reading →

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What If? A Hypothetical View of Real Life

Posted on April 24, 2025 by RC

I’m not in the least opposed to hypotheticals, and can’t begin to understand why anyone would be. They are, as those who object are prone to point out, not real. We in favor, however, already knew that. That’s why we … Continue reading →

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The World’s Shortest Epic Poem: He Came Down

Posted on April 17, 2025 by RC

He Came Down The King without a shadow The prince that wars for peace The Love that binds Them both Revealer revealed the least. The Mother of all unions Bucket spilling singing stars Limping, laughing Lord of the dance Slaying … Continue reading →

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How can I know if my church is preaching the gospel?

Posted on March 31, 2025 by RC

We who affirm the doctrine of total depravity often don’t believe we are totally depraved. It’s true enough that there are institutions and individuals who flat deny the doctrine. Then there are those who both affirm and deny. There is … Continue reading →

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Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

Posted on March 18, 2025 by RC

We must not allow our grasp of total depravity to lead us to miss in us God’s image. We are plenty bad. Sin touches every part of us. We’re unable to do anything in ourselves pleasing to God, including coming … Continue reading →

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Quenching the Devil’s Fiery Arrows: Jesus the Christ

Posted on March 6, 2025 by RC

There is nothing new under the sun. In our battle with the world, the flesh and the devil there are no tactical advances, no technological upgrades. It’s the same temptations, assaults, dropped payloads as its always been. There are subtleties … Continue reading →

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Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiving

Posted on February 28, 2025 by RC

“By this,” Jesus said, “all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Here Jesus gives us an apologetic we’ve lost sight of. One of the blessings that come with God’s … Continue reading →

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Your Mercies Begin Afresh Each Day O Lord

Posted on February 20, 2025 by RC

There is something both healthy and unhealthy about our propensity to see our salvation in a punctiliar, once-for-all context. Many, though not all of us can pinpoint the day when, by His grace we entered into His kingdom by faith. … Continue reading →

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Our Concluding Hosea Study; The Bride Wore Red

Posted on February 13, 2025 by RC
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Final Hosea Study Tonight: The Bride Wore Red

Posted on February 10, 2025 by RC

Tonight we continue our study exploring God’s book of Hosea. As always, all are welcome in our home for dinner at 6:15 eastern, and the study begins at 7:00. In addition, we will livestream on Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul, and … Continue reading →

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