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Calvin at His Best: Living for Worshipping the Living God

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

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

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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Issues Dividing the Church I- God’s Sovereignty, Man’s Will

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New Study Begins Tonight- Issues Dividing The Church

We begin a new study exploring issues dividing the church. Tonight, God’s sovereignty and man’s free will. All are welcome at 6:15 eastern for dinner, and for the study itself at 7:00. We’ll live-stream on Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We … Continue reading

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How can I know if my church is preaching the gospel?

We who affirm the doctrine of total depravity often don’t believe we are totally depraved. It’s true enough that there are institutions and individuals who flat deny the doctrine. Then there are those who both affirm and deny. There is … Continue reading

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Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

We must not allow our grasp of total depravity to lead us to miss in us God’s image. We are plenty bad. Sin touches every part of us. We’re unable to do anything in ourselves pleasing to God, including coming … Continue reading

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Quenching the Devil’s Fiery Arrows: Jesus the Christ

There is nothing new under the sun. In our battle with the world, the flesh and the devil there are no tactical advances, no technological upgrades. It’s the same temptations, assaults, dropped payloads as its always been. There are subtleties … Continue reading

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Stubborn Hearts: Biting the Hand That Feeds Us

You know the drill. Small child asks for eggs for breakfast, scrambled, with cheese. You happily prepare just that for the child. Said child sits for a bit looking at the eggs, then gets down from the table. You ask … Continue reading

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An Encore Presentation of Jesus Changes Everything

Economics in this Lesson explains the principle of “opportunity cost.” Plus, an ode to snow skiing and a celebration of His grace. This week’s presentation of Jesus Changes Everything

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