Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines

Old Thesis, New Reformation

Posted on October 5, 2021 by RC

“When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” So Luther, October 31, 1517 began the Reformation, with the first of his 95 Theses. So we … Continue reading →

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Sophisticated Lady

Posted on October 2, 2021 by RC

We’ve all heard the horror stories. First there was the church that offered visitors a free oil change during the “service” if you would come. Then we heard of simple cash rewards. More recently a church raffled off a new … Continue reading →

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Anything You Can Do

Posted on October 1, 2021 by RC

I can do worser. I can do anything worser than you. This is not, of course, reason to boast, but is reason for shame. The worst shame, however, comes when I forget this truth. We find it all too easy … Continue reading →

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Atin-Lay, Obedientia Christi; Appeal; Psalm 5

Posted on September 30, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The We-ness of Us All

Posted on September 29, 2021 by RC

Humans are curious creatures. Just as we struggle to get our minds around both the one-ness and the three-ness of the godhead, so we struggle to understand ourselves. We are alone with our thoughts, alone in our skins. We will … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 28, 2021 by RC

Thesis 94 We Must Pray, Maranatha, Lord Jesus I used to say “Last things last.” Eschatology was, I knew, not easy. I figured I, and others, should master the easier stuff before moving on. Eventually I came to understand that … Continue reading →

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Fatalism; Catechism 92; Catholicity not Ecumenicity

Posted on September 28, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Spirit of Rebellion

Posted on September 25, 2021 by RC

Though I haven’t the infernal wisdom that C.S. Lewis demonstrated in his classic work The Screwtape Letters, I think I know something about at least some of the devil’s stratagems. The Screwtape Letters, you remember, purported to be a series … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, Mark Dove; Appeal; Does God hear everyone’s prayers?

Posted on September 24, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What are some key idols evangelicals tend to struggle with?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by RC

If you were to explore the Old Testament seeking out what sin God’s people struggled with the most you might be surprised by what you find. We tend to focus on various sins of the flesh in our concerns about … Continue reading →

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