Category Archives: creation

Are we co-creators with God? My pastor said so in his sermon.

Yes, and no. First to the no. Theologians, who like to make distinctions, distinguish between God’s communicable attributes and His incommunicable attributes. The former are those which He can and does share with us, though of course in lesser degrees. … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What about head coverings? What does “because of the angels” mean?

I’m for them. Here are just a few thoughts on the matter. First, I am happy to concede that men of good will differ on this issue. That said, I’m delighted that one person who shared my perspective was my … Continue reading

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God is Creative; Appeal; Covid and Festivals

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What Love is This?

The simplicity of God is a doctrine that provides a rather useful fence. The perfections of God are, of course, worthy of our excitement. Their infinity is, of course, staggering. But the simplicity of God is that place where these … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What do you find so appealing about Autumn?

People begin to notice, after a while, if they are paying the least bit of attention, that I love the Steelers, that I delight in CS Lewis, that I praise God for Lisa. You might have to be just a … Continue reading

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Let No Man Tear Asunder

My favorite theologian of all time was known to argue that the defining quality of the theologian is to make distinctions. That’s what we do. We bring clarity through precision, precision through distinction. That man who may well be my … Continue reading

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In the Depths

I’d like to say I first went there through reading Pascal’s Pensees. Barring that, the next best choice would be the adventures of Antman. Truth be told, my fascination with this truth began with a scene in a movie I … Continue reading

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History is Our Story or The Church as Co-Star

There is a process by which a people group loses its privilege. First, lofty standing begins to lose its cache. Second, the once privileged become a matter of insignificance. Last, they become the untouchables. While Christians are fast on their … Continue reading

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1st Look at the 9th; Essential Truths & More

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Ask RC- What is pietism and what are some concrete examples?

Pietism is a view that looks at the broader world as a matter of utter insignificance, because it focuses exclusively on making the individual soul better. Radically individualistic and deeply Gnostic the movement eschews political involvement, denigrates the exercise of … Continue reading

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