Category Archives: Big Eva

Is calling yourself a “Calvinist” sinful?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by RC

No. But it could be. The apostle Paul admonished the Corinthians for their party loyalty, as some there said, “I am of Paul,” others, “I am of Apollos and others “I am of Cephas.” Isn’t identifying as a Calvinist, or … Continue reading →

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Why is the church full of hypocrites?

Posted on September 4, 2023 by RC

Because the world is full of hypocrites. Now, before you shake your head in disgust at those terrible hypocrites, let me channel my inner Paul Washer and remind you, I’m talking about you. And me. We are all eager to … Continue reading →

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Crying Wolf

Posted on August 24, 2023 by RC

It’s a simple enough exercise, good for getting to bedrock principles. I ask my ethics students if it is ever right to tell a lie. Roughly 90% of them answer in the affirmative, with almost all of them embracing the … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Reformed Turf Wars, Heavenly Treasures

Posted on August 23, 2023 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Should I write a book?

Posted on August 21, 2023 by RC

That depends on any number of factors. As with so many other means of communication, technology and the internet have broken down barriers and busted through gatekeepers. You can write a book, publish it yourself, sell it online and reach … Continue reading →

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Power Preaching

Posted on August 17, 2023 by RC

All those who preach want their preaching to have impact. I suspect that in all those who preach, this desire is born of a mixture of two other desires, the desire to have congregants and the kingdom blessed, and the … Continue reading →

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Conscientious Objecting- Choosing Your Twitter War Wisely

Posted on August 15, 2023 by RC

Either/or either works, or it doesn’t. Sometimes we really do have to pick our poison. Other times we find ourselves being roped into a false dilemma, and escape through a tertium quid, a third option. Joshua asked the Captain of … Continue reading →

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Castles in the Sand

Posted on August 11, 2023 by RC

There are, when we disagree, almost always two disagreements. Most of the time the smaller disagreement is the bigger one. Consider election. There are some in the church who believe that God chooses who will believe His gospel. There are … Continue reading →

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Someone is Wrong on the Internet

Posted on July 28, 2023 by RC

It takes two to tango, and that doesn’t even include the band. Our choices, our behaviors, are rarely as discreet as we think they are. Not only do our decisions bleed into our other decisions, they touch on other people’s … Continue reading →

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Not With Flesh and Blood

Posted on July 27, 2023 by RC

It’s always a good thing to remember that when the Bible reminds us of something it’s likely because we are prone to forget. Given God’s absolute authority, anything He says once is sufficiently compelling that we have a duty to … Continue reading →

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