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Is there any benefit in studying philosophy?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by RC

I certainly hope so. Among my many callings is to teach classes in philosophy. This semester I am teaching Introduction to Ethics, leading my students in understanding the thought of Socrates, John Stuart Mill, Camus and more. Why would I … Continue reading →

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How can I encourage my pastor?

Posted on September 27, 2021 by RC

It’s a question I’ve answered before, but one that continues to need to be answered. First, because your pastor needs to be encouraged and second, because you need to be more grateful for your pastor. In just a few days … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, Mark Dove; Appeal; Does God hear everyone’s prayers?

Posted on September 24, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What are some key idols evangelicals tend to struggle with?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by RC

If you were to explore the Old Testament seeking out what sin God’s people struggled with the most you might be surprised by what you find. We tend to focus on various sins of the flesh in our concerns about … 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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Classism; Catechism 91; God Changes His Mind?

Posted on September 14, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How do we judge rightly?

Posted on September 13, 2021 by RC

“Judge not, lest ye be judged” (Matthew 7:1) is surely the most popular Bible verse among all unbelievers. Such ought not to mean, however, that believers don’t much care for it. That it is wildly misused by the unbelieving Pharisees … Continue reading →

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What is a liturgy?

Posted on September 9, 2021 by RC

Liturgy is one of those words that manages to be both rather vague, but also, in the right place, the perfect word. It is simply a tool of remembrance. Such tools can include everything from the yearly flow of the … Continue reading →

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Is “color-blindness” the right response to racism?

Posted on September 6, 2021 by RC

No, and yes. Racism is, and will be, until Christ’s return a peculiarly ugly manifestation of the sin that remains within all of us. It is grounded in a pride that is as loathsome as it is ridiculous. Imagine taking … Continue reading →

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