Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines

Our Prideful Humility, or Inheriting the Wind

Posted on May 15, 2020 by RC

Tim Keller’s excellent The Prodigal God not only potently draws our attention to the oft-missed second half, the story of the elder brother, but it potently answers a question I have long struggled with. What are the implications of the … Continue reading →

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Virgin River, Weakness in the Bride & More…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Does God change His mind?

Posted on May 14, 2020 by RC

I I Samuel 15 we read that God regretted making Saul king over Israel.This particular text is just one of several in the Bible wherein we see God describing regret, or remorse, where we see God appear to change His … Continue reading →

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Enthroned in the Praises of Israel

Posted on May 13, 2020 by RC

If you’re like me, though you are loathe to admit it, you find Hebrew poetry less than satisfying. While sophisticates know better, most us like a poem to rhyme. Hebrew poetry does not when translated, nor even in the original, … Continue reading →

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…In Jesus Christ, His Only Son Our Lord

Posted on May 12, 2020 by RC
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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on May 12, 2020 by RC

Thesis 24- We must elect elders based on biblical criteria rather than cultural criteria. Ideas, Richard Weaver sagely reminded us, have consequences. They are neither discreet nor inert. We ought not to be surprised when our brilliant new insights beget … Continue reading →

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Why are unbelievers hostile toward the church?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by RC

It is a common thing for Christians to side with non-Christians against other Christians. The reason for this is that we are sinners, Christians, non-Christians and the other Christians. That is, Christian A listens with a sympathetic ear while non-Christian … Continue reading →

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Blender Life- Goals; Meeting Jesus- The Woman

Posted on May 11, 2020 by RC

Today’s JCE podcast

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Preying for the Lost

Posted on May 9, 2020 by RC

It was the coldest day of the winter, as I trudged through the parking lot of the local Wal-Mart. Out of the corner of my eye I saw the young man, nicely dressed, approach the young lady as she was … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of pretense?

Posted on May 8, 2020 by RC

I’m no behaviorist, but I don’t need to be to understand this truth- that which you punish you get less of, and what you reward you get more of. We don’t like punishment, and seek to avoid it. We do … Continue reading →

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