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Traditions; Lewis’ World Changing Essay, Myth Became Fact
Some call them summer re-runs. We call them revisiting great classics. You be the judge. Check out this episode of Jesus Changes Everything, wherein we consider traditions, and dive into CS Lewis’ great essay, Myth Became Fact. This week’s classic … Continue reading
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How ought the believer to serve the church?
There are many weaknesses inherent in the mindset that sees the church like a shopping mall. The seeker sensitive movement has encouraged the church to see itself as a business, marketing the gospel to increase market share. This sands down … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask RC, Christian Testimony, church, kingdom, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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Same Circumstance, Same Savior, Same Song
Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross … Continue reading
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Tagged Ascension, Christian Testimony, church, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, RC Sproul Jr, suffering
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How does the church effectively serve the believer?
For almost a year now I’ve been publishing a weekly blog piece under the Ask RC heading on the nature and calling of the church. I have been persuaded for decades that one of the great weaknesses inside the church … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask RC, Christian Testimony, church, Forgiveness, God's love, gratitude, marriage feast of the lamb, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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We Have Met the Scandalizers and They Are Us
Much has already been spoken and written since last month’s blunder by Bryan Chappell, former stated clerk of the PCA church. If you are unaware, Dr. Chappell was being interviewed by the Gospel Coalition and along the way, in order … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, communion, ethics, grace, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul JR, repentance, scandal, wisdom
Tagged Christian Testimony, church, Forgiveness, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, RC Sproul Jr
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What does it mean to say the church is apostolic?
The various competitors to the “one true church” crown, Anglo-Catholicism, Roman Catholicism and eastern Orthodoxy, all make quite a fuss about their pedigrees. Each holds to a doctrine called “apostolic succession” which affirms that the current leadership in their respective … Continue reading
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The Nature of the Beast- Persecution Draws Near
How easy it is for us to find comfort in the distance between us and hardship. We know famines happen, but not here. We know political dissent is repressed, but not here. We know Christians are persecuted. But not here. … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, abortion, apologetics, Big Eva, church, covid-19, Devil's Arsenal, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, persecution, politics, post-modernism, RC Sproul JR
Tagged abortion, Ascension, Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, kingdom, kingdom notes, marriage, politics, RC Sproul Jr, statism, suffering
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What does it mean that the church is holy?
The Nicene Creed affirms that the church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. I discussed what is means that the church is one here. When the creed affirms that the church is holy it is making at least three important … Continue reading
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Children: A Precious Blessing From the Lord
It’s a staple of pastoral humor. You can pretty much count on some quip coming from the pulpit when summer vacation starts, bemoaning the burden of children home from school, and when it ends, celebrating the blessing of shipping children … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, God's love, gratitude, kingdom, kingdom notes, marriage, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification
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How Should I Leave My Church? A Few Caveats
First, be sure you should. One of the reasons the church is so weak in our day is we have subtly adopted a consumerist mentality. We are the consumer and we shop for the church that best suits us. When … Continue reading
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