Category Archives: grace

What If? A Hypothetical View of Real Life

I’m not in the least opposed to hypotheticals, and can’t begin to understand why anyone would be. They are, as those who object are prone to point out, not real. We in favor, however, already knew that. That’s why we … Continue reading

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Study Tonight- Sexual Morality and the Church

We continue exploring issues dividing the church. Tonight we consider sexual morality. 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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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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Issues Dividing the Church I- God’s Sovereignty, Man’s Will

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Encouraging Words; Above Reproach; 70s Disney Movies

Been a lot of talk lately about what it means for a pastor to be above reproach. Today I add my two cents worth. This Week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How can I know if my church is preaching the gospel?

We who affirm the doctrine of total depravity often don’t believe we are totally depraved. It’s true enough that there are institutions and individuals who flat deny the doctrine. Then there are those who both affirm and deny. There is … Continue reading

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Final Great Commandment Study, Who Is My Neighbor?

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Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

We must not allow our grasp of total depravity to lead us to miss in us God’s image. We are plenty bad. Sin touches every part of us. We’re unable to do anything in ourselves pleasing to God, including coming … Continue reading

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How Does the Church Fight for the Kingdom?

There are myriad ways that we dishonor the Word of God. First, we don’t read it. Too many of us somehow think that we have mastered the content of the Bible, and now that we are spiritually mature, all we … Continue reading

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