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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

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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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What’s the most important thing your father taught you?

Posted on August 30, 2021 by RC

The gospel. Which is the most important thing any child could ever learn from any parent. Of all the titanic evangelical battles my father participated in, whether it was over the ordination of women in the early 70s, the inerrancy … Continue reading →

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What is wisdom?

Posted on August 26, 2021 by RC

I have written before on the difference between knowledge and wisdom. The two are deeply related, but they are nonetheless distinct. You can have knowledge without wisdom, but not wisdom without knowledge. James tells us “You believe that there is … Continue reading →

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How can I be a part of the Shepherd’s College?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by RC

Discover the Difference In just a few days we will be having our first class for the Shepherd’s College. We’ll be meeting Monday evening at 7 eastern time. You can read about our program here. You can get a taste … Continue reading →

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