Category Archives: Kingdom Notes

Rushing to Judgment

Posted on August 28, 2019 by RC

“If he’s guilty of even half of what he’s been accused of, people should run for their lives from him.” Ever heard that said of someone? Ever said it yourself? Here’s a much more biblical version, “If he’s guilty of … Continue reading →

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A Message to My Unbelieving Readers

Posted on August 26, 2019 by RC

Though we don’t feel guilty about it, we are guilty of conflating our feelings of guilt with the reality of guilt. That is, perhaps because we live in a therapeutic culture, or perhaps because we live in a relativistic culture, … Continue reading →

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Coming Up Eyeore

Posted on August 24, 2019 by RC

We’re so bad, we think things are worse than they are. Were I to traipse on down to Quizilla and take the “Who are you in the Hundred Acre Wood?” quiz, I’d surely come up Eyeore. Every single time. My … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Scandal

Posted on August 23, 2019 by RC

The RC Sproul Jr. Principle of Hermeneutics can be quite helpful. It affirms “Whenever you see someone in the Bible doing something really, really stupid, do not say to yourself, ‘How can he be so stupid?’ Instead say to yourself, … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Mediocrity

Posted on August 22, 2019 by RC

There are two raging rivers, culturally speaking, that converge to form the lazy river of mediocrity. First, we do not know the excellent. Goodness, truth and beauty, as the great triad of virtues, are so much more demanding, not simply … Continue reading →

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The Education of Pastor Pinhead

Posted on August 19, 2019 by RC

It’s a bit of a tired joke, but it makes quite a good point. One man finds another on his hands and knees under a streetlight. “What are you doing down there?” he asks. “Looking for my keys” the man … Continue reading →

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My Two Neighbors

Posted on August 17, 2019 by RC

I have two sets of neighbors. On the east side is Mr. Jones. He’s a decent man, a loving husband, and an attentive father. He serves at the local soup kitchen at least once a month. He loves to talk … Continue reading →

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Before the Foundation of the World

Posted on August 16, 2019 by RC

Obedience, of course, is a good thing. Our Father delights to see His children embracing His wisdom, heeding His warnings, walking in the joy that is His law. When we dance in His presence we presage the beauty and glory … Continue reading →

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Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on August 14, 2019 by RC

It was likely driven by my own personal spirit of Eyeore. Either that, or I just like being unconventional. Our class was asked what event in the Bible we thought was the most significant of all. Eighty percent picked the … Continue reading →

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The Scandal of the Gospel

Posted on August 12, 2019 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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