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Ask RC- What makes a man a hero?

I was blessed, over the years, to teach a number of the Great Works courses at Reformation Bible College. It is my contention that we ought to cover the great books of western civilization not so we can prepare students … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Q and A

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Ask RC- Why Do We Struggle With Self-Awareness?

Because we don’t much like what we would see. You can take your pick of word pictures to describe us. We’ve got our head in the sand. We’ve got logs in our eyes. We suppress the truth, that we are … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What is “virtue signaling?”

First, a reminder for those of you who have not yet memorized this. You know who you are. The RC Sproul Jr. Principle of Hermeneutics says, “When you see someone in the Bible doing something really, really stupid, do not … Continue reading

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Ask RC- Why are we so susceptible to error?

Stupid pride. The doctrine of total depravity affirms, among other things, that the impact of the fall hits us on all fronts. It is not just our wills that are fallen, but every faculty we possess, including our faculty of … Continue reading

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Why are times so tough right now?

Times are hard. As I write our pandemic has been rudely shoved to the back burner of our collective consciousness. Covid’s destructive side-kick, economic meltdown, is now flying below our radar. Instead our attention, and our fears have zeroed in … Continue reading

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What is most needful in our pulpits?

Ask RC First, we need to know which pulpits we are talking about. The world is full of “pulpits” that are filled by men and women who are missing the most important thing- the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. That … Continue reading

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How can Christians be more vulnerable?

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?

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?

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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