Category Archives: RC Sproul JR

Are There, Ultimately, Tragedies? or What Were You Thinking?

I got myself into a kerfluffle the past few days on the internet. I was seeking to come to the defense of my fathers. Someone posted this quote from my earthly father, “…ultimately there are no tragedies.” Someone objected by … Continue reading

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Three Invaluable, Necessary, Life Changing Truths

There are three great truths which, to the extent that they are believed, result not just in eternal life, but in a faithful life in the here and now. Three truths that can never be too familiar, never too impactful, … Continue reading

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What Is Labor Day Really All About? Busting Union Myths

We exercise a certain practicality about our holidays. The move to Mondays makes perfect sense to me. Trouble is, that practicality can lead us to lose sight of what we’re celebrating, because what we are honestly celebrating is a three … Continue reading

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Praise Him Above Ye Heavenly Host: War of the Worlds

I don’t, in all honesty, have much knowledge of this peculiar movement. I’m pretty sure it involves a great deal of prayer, in particular prayer against demonic powers that are believed to have some sort of proprietary sway over a … Continue reading

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Bargains in the Remainder Bin: (Mostly) Forgotten Bangers

Sometimes a book comes along, captures the attention of an audience, and then seems to fade away. They’re not quite classics but their usefulness far outlasts their market. The list below is nothing but such books. Sure, if you want … Continue reading

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Classic JCE- Isolationism; Honoring My Father; Writing Well

This week’s classic Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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I Am… Studies on the Attributes of the Living God

Just a note to let people know that we will begin our weekly Monday night Bible studies on September the 8th. We begin the study at 7:00, but local guests are invited to come for dinner too. That begins at … Continue reading

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Elders to the Rescue: Rooting Out Unbelief

I was ordained, for the first time, in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. It’s an interesting institution with an interesting history. It is the oldest Presbyterian denomination in the nation to have never had a split. It is also one … Continue reading

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What can I fulfill His command to be a peacemaker?

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading

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Good News, Good News, Good News and Bad News

I’ve got great news — I just saved a bundle on my car insurance. This punchline might expose a problem in our Christian sub-culture: we don’t know what the good news is. The confusion is understandable. God is good, gracious. … Continue reading

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