Tag Archives: Ask RC

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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Ask RC- How might we redeem the time during these days of isolation?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by RC

We start, it seems to me, by asking the question. The shakeup that comes from this pandemic and the economic issues that tag along is good for waking us up. It is so easy to go through our normal days … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What makes a person a hero?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by RC

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 our … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What should we do in these strange days?

Posted on March 23, 2020 by RC

The story is told of the older woman who was blessed to have Martin Luther as her pastor. One Sunday, however, she determined to express her displeasure, “Why, Dr. Luther,” she asked, “do you seem to preach the same sermon … Continue reading →

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