Category Archives: Theses

The Micah Mandate

Posted on April 9, 2024 by RC

Extraordinary times call for ordinary measures. When things go as we expect them to go we generally know what we are called to do. When, however, the world outside our control gets out of control we often find ourselves in … Continue reading →

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Without Ceasing

Posted on October 17, 2023 by RC

We must pray without ceasing. One of the dangers of honoring the Reformation is that we can end up dishonoring the very principles that gave rise to it. If, for instance, we were to carry around bits of bones from … Continue reading →

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Repentance and Reformation

Posted on March 16, 2023 by RC

The Protestant Reformation is called the Reformation for a good reason. It is not called the First Reformation or Reformation II, as if they happen every so often. I have never been asked, when referencing the Reformation, “Of which Reformation … Continue reading →

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Old Thesis, New Reformation

Posted on October 5, 2021 by RC

“When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” So Luther, October 31, 1517 began the Reformation, with the first of his 95 Theses. So we … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 28, 2021 by RC

Thesis 94 We Must Pray, Maranatha, Lord Jesus I used to say “Last things last.” Eschatology was, I knew, not easy. I figured I, and others, should master the easier stuff before moving on. Eventually I came to understand that … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 21, 2021 by RC

Thesis 93 We must always reform. The Reformation was chock full of shorthand slogans. The five solas of the Reformation came to light under the banner of Post Tenebras Lux, after darkness light. The five points of Calvinism, blossomed long … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 14, 2021 by RC

Thesis 91 We must pray for Reformation. Praying for something happens when two circumstances are met. First, we the ones praying must recognize that what we want is a good thing. No one prays to lose their job or to … Continue reading →

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New Theses; New Reformation

Posted on September 7, 2021 by RC

Thesis 91 We must believe He is washing His bride. The driving force behind the devil’s temptation is less the hope we’ll get hooked on some illicit pleasure, more the power he wields when he is able to accuse us. … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on August 31, 2021 by RC

Thesis 90 We must pray for one another. It may well be the most common lie told by Christians, “I’ll pray for you.” The reason is pretty simple. First, we know we’re supposed to pray for each other. Second, we’re … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on August 24, 2021 by RC

Thesis 89 We must encourage greatly. The Holy Spirit is called by Jesus the paraclete, or Comforter. While I would never want to diminish the value of the comfort the Spirit gives, we might do well to look more deeply … Continue reading →

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