Tag Archives: doctrines of grace

Does God elect based on His knowing who would choose Him?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by RC

This seems to be the “go to” view of those trying to straddle the line between an Arminian perspective and a Reformed one. It is, however, firmly on the Arminian side of the divide. To its credit it at least … Continue reading →

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What is “Cage-Stage” Calvinism, and what causes it?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by RC

Cage-stage describes an all too common phenomenon wherein a believer comes to embrace the doctrines of grace, and for a time becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on June 8, 2021 by RC

Thesis 78- We must teach our children humility. Scholars have debated for millennia what Paul’s thorn in his side was. While I can’t prove my theory, I’m confident I know the answer. I think it was kidney stones. When you … Continue reading →

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P is for Perseverance of the Saints

Posted on June 1, 2021 by RC
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Are our minds totally depraved?

Posted on May 20, 2021 by RC

Yes. The doctrine of total depravity asserts two key points. First, all that we are has been affected by the fall. It impacts our hearts, our minds, our bodies, our desires, everything about us. There is no untouched area. Second, … Continue reading →

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I is for Irresistible Grace

Posted on March 23, 2021 by RC

Tune in. You know you can’t help it.

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The ABCs of Theology I is for Irresistible Grace

Posted on March 22, 2021 by RC

Tonight, 7 eastern, we continue our ABCs of Theology Study, looking at I is for Irresistible Grace. All are welcome in our home or on FB live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We pray you’ll join us.

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Reformed Jerks

Posted on March 10, 2021 by RC

It’s an irony that hits close to home, so it’s one I make note of regularly. We who confess to being Reformed, Calvinistic, embracing the doctrines of grace, begin our confession of our distinctives with the doctrine of total depravity. … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on March 9, 2021 by RC

Thesis 65- We must believe He will never let us go. Fear can be a potent motivator, or conversely, a great de-motivator. Many of us have a deep fear of change. However disappointed we may be in ourselves, in our … Continue reading →

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A is for Atonement

Posted on January 26, 2021 by RC
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