Category Archives: theology

Molinism, or Paging Dr. Pangloss; Defining Disciple

Posted on January 11, 2022 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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God is Good

Posted on December 28, 2021 by RC

I have, for more than 25 years ago we sought to help Christians live more simple, separate and deliberate lives to the glory of God and for the building of His kingdom. I learned quickly how people were apt to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 27, 2021 by RC

It is a disheartening reality that 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 … Continue reading →

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How Can I Know I am Saved?

Posted on December 16, 2021 by RC

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Forever Friend, Rick Lessing; Plus, Who is God?

Posted on December 3, 2021 by RC

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Happily Ever After

Posted on December 2, 2021 by RC

“And to forsake all others, till death do us part.” One would think, that with the decades-old trend in the broader culture of “personal marriage vows,” wherein husband and wife fill in the blanks and speak their own words, that … Continue reading →

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Grumbling Idol Words

Posted on November 19, 2021 by RC

It is not an insignificant afterthought that the children of Israel spent forty years wandering the wilderness grumbling and complaining against the God who rescued them. It’s not due to the unpleasantness of the desert. It’s not due bad leadership … Continue reading →

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The Other Scandal of the Evangelical Mind

Posted on October 6, 2021 by RC

It is true enough that by and large the evangelical church is not known for intellectual rigor. We’re not considered the sharpest knives in the drawer. It is true as well that we are called to love God with all … Continue reading →

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Did God create us because He was lonely?

Posted on September 20, 2021 by RC

Of all the silly notions that run rampant in our thoughtless, sentimental times, this one may well take the cake. That’s the “Boy howdy is this a silly idea” cake mind you. It is beautifully true and truly beautiful that … Continue reading →

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What is the doctrine of illumination?

Posted on September 16, 2021 by RC

Illumination is that doctrine that describes the work of the Holy Spirit in helping the believer to understand God’s Word. Though regeneration is required to rightly understand the Word, while having spiritual eyes comes before having spiritual sight, they are … Continue reading →

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