Tag Archives: apologetics

Literally

I’m figuratively afraid that many people literally do not know what literally means. Many of those wrong on its meaning think it’s some means of intensifying. “I could drink an ocean” means “I’m thirsty.” “I could literally drink an ocean” … Continue reading

Posted in 10 Commandments, apologetics, Bible Study, Biblical Doctrines, church, Devil's Arsenal, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, parables, post-modernism, preaching, RC Sproul JR, repentance, typology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Inkling of Wonder

I am a Calvinist. No, better to say that I am a rabid Calvinist. I am the son of a Calvinist. My spiritual grandfather was the Calvinist’s Calvinist, John Gerstner. When I consider my own theological education, I divide it … Continue reading

Posted in apologetics, beauty, Biblical Doctrines, creation, Heroes, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, on writing well, RC Sproul JR, wonder | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Inkling of Wonder

Did Jesus die for all? In the Beginning, Yom Again

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

Posted in apologetics, Ask RC, assurance, Biblical Doctrines, creation, grace, Jesus Changes Everything, RC Sproul JR, sovereignty | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Did Jesus die for all? In the Beginning, Yom Again

Lovers (of the World) Gonna Hate

Why, I have to wonder, is the slaughter of the unborn so low on the radar of so many evangelicals? Why do we get our dander up over racism or human trafficking, but not so much over abortion? Before I … Continue reading

Posted in 10 Commandments, abortion, apologetics, Big Eva, church, cyberspace, ethics, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, politics, post-modernism, preaching, RC Sproul JR, repentance, scandal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

What is Sonship Theology?; In the Beginning, First Yom

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

Posted in 10 Commandments, apologetics, Ask RC, assurance, Biblical Doctrines, communion, grace, Jesus Changes Everything, RC Sproul JR, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on What is Sonship Theology?; In the Beginning, First Yom

Father’s Day

In a few days I will have the opportunity to preach the gospel at Cedarville Community Church just outside Fort Wayne. It’s a small congregation where the pastor, Monte Sheets, has served for over 35 years. Monte is a fine … Continue reading

Posted in 10 Commandments, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, prayer, preaching, RC Sproul JR, wonder, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Father’s Day

Reforming Reformation

Lord Acton was absolutely right that power corrupts and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. He may have been more right, however, if he had adapted a bit of biblical wisdom in articulating the dangers of power. What if he had … Continue reading

Posted in apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, church, Devil's Arsenal, grace, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul JR, Reformation, repentance | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Reforming Reformation

Why Should the Church Repent? ITB- Assess, Divide, Name

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

Posted in apologetics, Ask RC, beauty, Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, church, creation, Jesus Changes Everything, RC Sproul JR, wonder | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Why Should the Church Repent? ITB- Assess, Divide, Name

What are your thoughts on “minced oaths?”

First a definition for those unfamiliar with the term. A “minced oath” is a bowdlerization of words or phrases otherwise deemed offensive or blasphemous. Common examples would be the substitution of darn for damn, heck for hell, gosh for God. … Continue reading

Posted in 10 Commandments, apologetics, Ask RC, Biblical Doctrines, ethics, RC Sproul JR | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Psalm 27; Atin-Lay, Fides Implicita

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

Posted in 10 Commandments, apologetics, Atin-Lay, church, Jesus Changes Everything, Latin Theological Terms, psalms, RC Sproul JR, Reformation, Roman Catholicism | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Psalm 27; Atin-Lay, Fides Implicita