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Does God take pleasure in the death of the wicked?

Yes, and no. First, to the no. The Bible explicitly says exactly this, “Say to them, As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn … Continue reading

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How are souls made?

There are any number of theological questions that manage, at one and the same time, to elicit arguments and yet create no division. These are issues over which both sides, while disagreeing on the issue at hand agree that the … Continue reading

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Is it wrong to publish anonymously?

That depends a great deal on what one is publishing. Last week I nearly broke the internet when first I suggested that while Pastor Alistair Begg’s advice on attending a loved one’s faux wedding was well off the mark, it … Continue reading

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Is it a sin to break the law?

That very much depends. Because we are sinners we all face the temptation to become a law unto ourselves. God gave us civil government, and gave civil government the “power of the sword,” the right to impose law by force, … Continue reading

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Are there two kinds of Christians?

From the beginning of the New Testament church to our own day believers have struggled with the temptation to divide the church, usually in terms of spiritual maturity. Just as the disciples clamored to be considered the greatest, so believers … Continue reading

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Lisa’s Blog; Epstein’s List; Cutting Covenant; Our Last War

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What is “Deliverance Ministry?”

It seems, from time to time, that the evangelical church becomes aware of some strange “new” practice on the fringes of some charismatic churches. Some evangelicals experience a kind of jealous desire to join in, most react with cynicism and … Continue reading

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Resolved; Abram’s Faith; Counting Stars; Sinfully Rich?

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What are some good goals for the new year?

I’ve never read a book on leadership. I’ve not hired a life coach. I haven’t ever attended a personal development event. And I’m not much one for to-do lists. That said, I can see the wisdom in this aphorism- if … Continue reading

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What is the true meaning of Christmas?

A guest answers today’s Ask RC. Please give your attention to the great Dutch theologian, Linus Van Pelt:

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