Category Archives: assurance

Are believers justified by their election?

Posted on June 17, 2024 by RC

Of course not. The way some of my fellow Reformed folk talk at times it might seem some think so. The way some non-Reformed folk talk at times, it might seem that they think we think this. But we don’t. … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Mourning at the Table of the Lord

Posted on June 14, 2024 by RC

Reformed people can be odd ducks. Too often, we are a contentious bunch, given to arguing esoterica for the sheer fun of it. We give answers to questions that few are asking and ask questions where others are certain. When … Continue reading →

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The Lord Giveth, and the Lord Taketh Away

Posted on June 7, 2024 by RC

Though He is the potter and we are but clay, this does not keep us from complaining about our station. When the God of heaven and earth, the One who made all things, asks if the clay will ask of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Tomorrow

Posted on May 31, 2024 by RC

Ideas have consequences. It is absolutely true that as a man thinks in his heart, so he is (Prov. 23:7). It is also true, however, that God is true, and every man a liar (Rom. 3:4). That is why the … Continue reading →

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Seek First

Posted on May 21, 2024 by RC

It’s a pretty simple concept that we let slip too easily out of our hands, because it reveals our weaknesses. The concept is this- when the Bible warns us against something, there’s a pretty good chance we’ll be tempted to … Continue reading →

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One More Reason To Read Your Bible

Posted on May 16, 2024 by RC

Some years ago I got into some hot water for noting that the Bible nowhere says we are required to read our Bibles daily. I certainly didn’t advise against reading the Bible daily, nor did I deny that we are … Continue reading →

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We Thirst

Posted on May 10, 2024 by RC

Our sins leave scars. First, they not only wound others but hurt us, damage us. Then, by His grace, and by His scars, they are healed. They are forgotten by the One who knows all things, the beginning from the … Continue reading →

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What is Sonship theology?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by RC

Sonship theology is a set of biblical notions originally propagated by Jack Miller, a former missionary and pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America (former because Jack has gone on to his reward.) The ideas were first spread through a … Continue reading →

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The Brotherhood of Grace

Posted on April 16, 2024 by RC

Grace is a virtue that is not only far more powerful than nice, but, not coincidently, is far more difficult to cultivate. All it takes to adopt a nice attitude toward others is to simply not care. Nice, in fact, … Continue reading →

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Adam’s Hope

Posted on March 7, 2024 by RC

Ere the dawn broke all was right Beholding gleaming perfect light But reaching up I fell down Bitter fruit, forfeit crown. He came and I the bitter fool Hiding, lying, rebel ghoul. Turned and blamed my precious gift Widening our … Continue reading →

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