Category Archives: grace

New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on August 11, 2020 by RC

Thesis 37- We must believe and teach our children to believe that God is the one who gives us our daily bread. It is a common enough argument between those who believe in the sovereignty of God and those who … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Does the Bible consider homosexuality to be a grave sin?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by RC

No, the Bible does not make this claim. Neither does the Bible consider alcoholism to be a sin. The Bible, in fact, knows nothing of homosexuality or alcoholism. The Bible does, however, clearly condemn the practice of that peculiar perversion … Continue reading →

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Playground Wisdom

Posted on August 5, 2020 by RC

There is wisdom in the playground adage that every time we point a finger at others we have three more pointing back at ourselves. It’s true for adults too, who are given to hurling accusations against those who are just … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- How can I be sure Jesus won’t say to me “Depart from Me” on the last day?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by RC

You can’t make that sure, which is one of the keys to understanding this text. Assurance of salvation is one of the most common pastoral challenges, and understandably so. It matters, forever. And we struggle with sin until the day … Continue reading →

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The MacArthur/Leeman Dustup and The Bible in 5 Minutes- Exodus

Posted on August 3, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC- How should Christians respond when pressured to embrace worldly movements?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by RC

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Coonrod made headlines last week when, for the west coast opener of this year’s abbreviated baseball season, he alone did not kneel during a planned video presentation from Morgan Freeman about the racial strife … Continue reading →

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Covid, Judgment and Grace

Posted on July 25, 2020 by RC

There is a great divide between the city of God and the city of man. The competing armies of the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent, however, have this much in common- we’re all bad. The … Continue reading →

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Walking Toward Perfection

Posted on July 24, 2020 by RC

I have suggested in the past that we ought, when tempted toward pride in our own spiritual maturity, take an honest look at how far we have to go, at the great gap between where we are and where we … Continue reading →

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Lisa Joins Me to Discuss Agatha Christie and the Truth of Murder; Justification; Hell is Forever

Posted on July 24, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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Ask RC- How do I repent?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by RC

How do I repent? How do I know when I have repented? If repentance is a gift from God, then what is my role? If I think I have repented but then commit the same sin again, does that mean … Continue reading →

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