Category Archives: grace

The Scandal of the Gospel in a Graceless World

Posted on July 30, 2024 by RC

All of us, both within and without the church, face the temptation of being legalists when dealing with others’ sins against us, and antinomians when dealing with our sins against others. We want those we have perceived to have wronged … Continue reading →

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How Does a Church Develop a Sense of Community?

Posted on July 29, 2024 by RC

There are two kinds of church goers in this world, those who simply want to be left alone, and those who long to be a part of a community. There are plenty of churches out there that cater to the … Continue reading →

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Where Seldom is Heard; ERLC Waffle Fest; Truth and Time

Posted on July 24, 2024 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How often should we observe the Lord’s Supper?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by RC

Never. If, however, you want to know how often we ought to celebrate the Lord’s Supper, that’s a whole different matter. For which the answer is, weekly, at the very least. What’s the difference between observing and celebrating? The former … Continue reading →

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What Love Is This? The World’s Hatred of the God of Love

Posted on July 12, 2024 by RC

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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What should I expect from my local church?

Posted on July 8, 2024 by RC

It is an easy thing to grumble about the marketing mentality of so many local churches. Rather than taking direction from God’s Word we take it from sociological studies, surveys, and sage savants. What we often miss is that churches … Continue reading →

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“A Young Lady,” An Old Story of Ongoing Sin

Posted on June 27, 2024 by RC

Like so many others I find myself taken aback by the recent resignation of Robert Morris, senior pastor of the massive Gateway Church in Texas. Morris resigned his position after it was made public that when he was a young, … Continue reading →

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Got to Get Back to the Garden

Posted on June 21, 2024 by RC

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I’ll admit I got taken in the first time. As a grade school child my conception of cool included too tight silk shirts and blue jeans with more … Continue reading →

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Sorry Friends, No JCE Podcast This Week

Posted on June 19, 2024 by RC

But here, for your viewing/listening pleasure, is our final study on the book of Romans. We hope you’ll find it edifying.

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Love One Another, Because He is In Us and Them

Posted on June 18, 2024 by RC

Do we not glide happily past this command? It should, though it doesn’t, go without saying. There’s no question that the Bible teaches this. There’s no question that the Bible emphasizes this. There’s no question that we’re not very good … Continue reading →

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