Tag Archives: Ask RC

Can we solve the church’s theological divide?

Posted on February 22, 2021 by RC

Is there really any question that within the evangelical church there are churches where substantive study and teaching are foreign things and others where such are front and center to the mission of the church? Theological weightiness is likely a … Continue reading →

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What’ve we lost in losing letter writing?

Posted on February 18, 2021 by RC

A Letter from the Depths on Modern Communication, with a tip of the hat to Screwtape. My Dearest Gaulips, You asked about some of the newest features our media consultants are working on, and how you might put them to … Continue reading →

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Why do we resent grace?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by RC

It is counter-intuitive, but nevertheless, there it is. We all, from time to time, take offense when grace is offered to us. We all, even more of the time, take offense when grace is offered to others. Two different circumstances, … Continue reading →

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Should we take up an offering during worship?

Posted on February 11, 2021 by RC

It was likely the most surreal thing I’ve ever witnessed at a worship service. Not surprisingly it happened on a Sunday morning at the Orlando Convention Center. My esteemed father was scheduled to preach at this service in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Why are you starting a church?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by RC

For the preaching of the gospel. That’s the only reason any church should start. Perhaps though the question is, Why are you starting a church? More than four years ago I made headlines across the Christian world when I was … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What is heresy?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by RC

Too Hard There are at least three working definitions of what constitutes heresy. First is the view that all error is heresy. This view has as an advantage that it recognizes the unity of truth. Because God is one, and … Continue reading →

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What’s missing from the contemporary church?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by RC

Sinlessness. That is, the weaknesses that plague the contemporary church aren’t, in the end, all that different from the weaknesses that plagued the historical church. The more things change and all that, after all. It is said that one Lord’s … Continue reading →

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What should I look for in a church?

Posted on January 14, 2021 by RC

First, that it be a church. The Reformers argued that there are three distinguishing marks of the church- the Word, sacraments and discipline. That means your campus ministry isn’t the church; your podcasts are not the church; your family sitting … Continue reading →

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How did we get in this mess?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by RC

What if I told you that on September 12, 2001 terrorists in the United States killed 3000 people, and the story didn’t even make the news? What if I told you that on January 7th terrorists killed 2500 people in … Continue reading →

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Why is the church so biblically illiterate?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by RC

Because of the church’s failure to teach the Bible. It’s no great mystery. Teaching the Bible has at least two strikes against it for the church looking to prosper. First, it is not easy. The Bible is a book of … Continue reading →

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