Tag Archives: Ask RC

How can Christians be more vulnerable?

Posted on May 25, 2020 by RC

By being more vulnerable. In a recent segment of my podcast, Jesus Changes Everything, I was speaking with my beloved wife on burnout among pastors. She had the great insight that not only do pastors often struggle with the burden … Continue reading →

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Can We Sin in Heaven?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by RC

If “The Fall” was caused by just one sin from the very first humans and all humans since have sinned, what are our chances of remaining sinless in heaven? I assume we would still have our gift of free will, … Continue reading →

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Does God hear everyone’s prayers?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by RC

Of course He does. God not only hears everyone’s prayers, He knows them before they are even spoken (Psalm 139:4). There is nothing God does not hear. We will one day give an account for every idle word (Matthew 12:36). … Continue reading →

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Does God change His mind?

Posted on May 14, 2020 by RC

I I Samuel 15 we read that God regretted making Saul king over Israel.This particular text is just one of several in the Bible wherein we see God describing regret, or remorse, where we see God appear to change His … Continue reading →

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Nestorianism, Cain’s Wife & Knowing the Enemy

Posted on May 5, 2020 by RC

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Ask RC- The Great Commission calls us to make disciples of the nations. What is a disciple?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by RC

First, a disciple is just a student. It’s neither a magic nor an unusual word, but a simple one. We rightly distinguish between the twelve before the ascension of Christ and the twelve after, referring to the former as disciples … Continue reading →

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Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by RC

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. We do not … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Why do you quote CS Lewis so often?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by RC

Because he is eminently quotable. Lewis most certainly wouldn’t have seen himself as embracing the same Reformed theology I embrace. Many are quick to pounce on his even more egregious errors, causing us to wonder if Lewis was even within … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah as a Type of Christ, Conviction vs. Accusation, and Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC- Can a person go to heaven with unrepentant sin?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by RC

Yes, yes, and no. The first yes is the easiest. It is a gross misunderstanding of the gospel to believe that our sins are only forgiven as long as we keep up with them perfectly. We don’t enter into a … Continue reading →

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