Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines

Smile, God Loves You

In one of his less gentle moments with a pen, my father once began an article in Tabletalk magazine this way, “Smile, God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Unless your name is Esau.” While it … Continue reading

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C is for Covenant, Luther, the movie and more…

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Rightly Dividing

Though we don’t give it its due, objectively speaking it is a rather dramatic moment. First, of course, there is the broader drama, a recreation of the temptation in the Garden of Eden, but this time taking place in a … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What do Protestants protest?

Sadly in our day, not much of anything. Luther, of course, began the Reformation by posting his 95 theses. His chief concern was the sale of indulgences. Underscoring that concern were two principle concerns- the singular authority of the Bible, … Continue reading

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Today’s Podcast- B is for Bible, Ad Astra and More…

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Ask RC- What has changed in your thinking the past few years?

One would think that by now I’d be used to people telling me what I believe. For years I had people bundling me together with the Federal Vision crowd, despite my speaking publicly against it, and writing extensively against it. … Continue reading

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Today’s podcast looks at our call to hallow God’s name, at climate change and more…

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Bible Study Facebook Live Oct 14 Lord Teach Us to Pray- Our Daily Bread

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Ask RC- What is the three-fold use of the law?

God’s law serves at least three purposes, which Calvin wisely expressed. He affirmed that the law first serves as a mirror for us. It reveals the perfect character of God, and in so doing, it exposes our sin. This might … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What do you think the church’s deepest weakness is?

That question is likely above my pay grade. I don’t pretend to know what the deepest weakness is, but I do have some thoughts on one great weakness- we don’t believe God. We don’t believe God when He warns us … Continue reading

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