Category Archives: Biblical Doctrines

Should we vote in church? Church Government

There are, at base, three forms of government. The first is rule by one. The second is rule by a few, the third rule by all. In civil government this would essentially be monarchy, republic and democracy, broadly speaking. In … Continue reading

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The Principle of the Pragmatism of Principle

It goes against my own principles to argue from the perspective of the pragmatic. Pragmatism, after all, is a worldly thing. God calls us to faithfulness. He tells us what to do, and we are to do it. The results … Continue reading

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The World’s Shortest Epic Poem: He Came Down

He Came Down The King without a shadow The prince that wars for peace The Love that binds Them both Revealer revealed the least. The Mother of all unions Bucket spilling singing stars Limping, laughing Lord of the dance Slaying … Continue reading

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Storming Heaven: Women and Children First

There is no calling more fraught with danger and import than leading a family. Certainly bad things can happen if we fall down on our 9-5 jobs. Failures at the local church have deep impact. Every member of every family, … Continue reading

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Study Tonight- Cessationism and Continuationism

We continue exploring issues dividing the church. Tonight, cessationism and continuationism. All are welcome at 6:15 for dinner, and for the study at 7:00. We live-stream on Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We hope you’ll join us.

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How Should the Church Prepare for Persecution?

Apologists for the world inside the church love to downplay the power plays of the powerful. They argue that since, so far, no Christians in the west are being fed to the lions we are not persecuted. Persecution, however, is … Continue reading

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Trading Deficits- Free Trade Math & Deficit Myth

Much has been made as sundry populists have rushed to the President’s side in defense of tariffs about the trade deficits the US is purportedly running with other nations. I have good news. There are no trade deficits. Never have … Continue reading

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This Week’s Study- Complementarianism vs. Egalitarianism

Did God design men and women as equally valuable but with complementary roles, of as equally valuable and interchangeable roles? What does the Bible say? And how do we handle disagreements among those who claim submission to God’s Word? Check … Continue reading

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Christians Oddly Obsessed With Homosexuality?

Really? I’m not sure such is true anymore. Some, to be sure. Many professing Christians, however, are joining the world in embracing a love and let love ethic. Given the choice between being culturally marginalized or marginalizing the Bible, too … Continue reading

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Study Tonight- Complementarianism and Egalitarianism

We continue exploring issues dividing the church. Tonight, complementarianism and egalitarianism. All are welcome at 6:15 for dinner, and for the study at 7:00. We live-stream on Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We hope you’ll join us.

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