Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines

Posted on August 28, 2021 by RC

The simplicity of God is a doctrine that provides a rather useful fence. The perfections of God are, of course, worthy of our excitement. Their infinity is, of course, staggering. But the simplicity of God is that place where these … Continue reading →

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Muzzled Oxen

Posted on August 27, 2021 by RC

Trolls, I am convinced, know they are trolls. They make no pretense of making any sense. They are self-consciously jerking us around which makes them more nasty than ignorant. There are, however, some whose hostility is genuine but so powerful … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, Eddie Reed; Appeal; Pretense in the Church

Posted on August 27, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What is wisdom?

Posted on August 26, 2021 by RC

I have written before on the difference between knowledge and wisdom. The two are deeply related, but they are nonetheless distinct. You can have knowledge without wisdom, but not wisdom without knowledge. James tells us “You believe that there is … Continue reading →

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How can I be a part of the Shepherd’s College?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by RC

Discover the Difference In just a few days we will be having our first class for the Shepherd’s College. We’ll be meeting Monday evening at 7 eastern time. You can read about our program here. You can get a taste … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on August 24, 2021 by RC

Thesis 89 We must encourage greatly. The Holy Spirit is called by Jesus the paraclete, or Comforter. While I would never want to diminish the value of the comfort the Spirit gives, we might do well to look more deeply … Continue reading →

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Reckless Fervor

Posted on August 21, 2021 by RC

One of the oddest things to hinder our prayers is fear. Many of us are reluctant to pray in front of others. We fear, I suppose, that those who are listening might be critiquing our prayers. That fear is both … Continue reading →

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Why do we have such a hard time grasping grace?

Posted on August 19, 2021 by RC

Because we need it. I mean that in two ways. First, we have a hard time grasping grace because we are sinners, and sin begins with pride. All of us, from the most pious saint to the most egregious sinner … Continue reading →

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Catechism 87; Appeal; Atin-Lay, Ex Nihil Nihil Fit

Posted on August 19, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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At Such a Cost

Posted on August 18, 2021 by RC

Men were made for work, for protection, and for rescue. When we look at the imago Dei, the glorious truth that we are made in the image of God, I fear we miss much when we describe it in terms … Continue reading →

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