Tag Archives: doctrines of grace

Why do we have such a hard time grasping grace?

Posted on March 16, 2026 by RC

Because we need it. I mean that in two ways. First, we have a hard time grasping grace because we are sinners, and sin begins with pride. All of us, from the most pious saint to the most egregious sinner … Continue reading →

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Assessing Self Assessments: Poor Richard’s Lesson

Posted on March 5, 2026 by RC

The story is told that for a time a young Ben Franklin had the diligence to daily score his own performance on a number of character issues. On a scale of 1-10, how respectful had he been that day? How … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage; WAR; Flying Toys of the 70s; Spurgeon

Posted on March 4, 2026 by RC

What can we learn from Moses’ sister Miriam? Find out in our Sacred Marriage segment. What would just war theorists and/or the Constitution have to say about the war in Iran? Remembering toys in the sky. Plus, the jolly Calvinist, … Continue reading →

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Feed Me: War and the Singular Rise of Algorithms

Posted on February 12, 2026 by RC

Whatever its etymology may reveal, it remains revealing that what flows through my social media apps is called my “feed.” From the constant sight of all of us looking down at our phones, at our sites, it seems we’re all … Continue reading →

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Why doesn’t God save everybody?

Posted on December 22, 2025 by RC

The idea that God chooses not to save everybody is horrifying to some. That His desire to save everybody is trumped by a desire to leave room for free will horrifies me. I have a hard time imagining the damned … Continue reading →

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This week’s I Am Bible Study- God is Gracious

Posted on October 29, 2025 by RC
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Dinner and a Bible Study, Tonight: God Is Gracious

Posted on October 27, 2025 by RC

We continue our weekly Monday night Bible study. We begin at 7:00, but local guests are invited to come for dinner too, at 6:15. We air the study on Facebook Live (RC-Lisa Sproul). Within a day or two we post … Continue reading →

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Calvin at His Best: Living for Worshipping the Living God

Posted on October 3, 2025 by RC

Some don’t like the system bearing his name. Some don’t like that we use his name to describe our system of understanding. Most, on both sides, however, miss what animated the man John Calvin. Calvin was a man focused on … Continue reading →

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“Cage-Stage” Calvinism: Why We Are So Often Jerks

Posted on September 16, 2025 by RC

Cage-stage describes a common phenomenon that often happens when a believer embraces the doctrines of grace. For a time he/she becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests that … Continue reading →

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Inkling of Wonder: Why This Calvinist Cherishes Lewis

Posted on May 9, 2025 by RC

I am a Calvinist. No, better to say that I am a rabid Calvinist. I am the son of a Calvinist. My spiritual grandfather was the Calvinist’s Calvinist, John Gerstner. When I consider my own theological education, I divide it … Continue reading →

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