Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

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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Donatism, Grace and the Devil in the Details

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What is a credible profession of faith?

While I am not at all immune to making mistakes I do try to be careful with my words. I ask my readers to show care with my words as well. I don’t pretend to have the capacity to see … Continue reading

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What Little Difference a Week Makes, or Another Good Friday

Remember when COVID-19 meant we were all going to have to stay at home for a week or two? Remember how scared we all were that we were all going to die? Remember how we were willing and ready to … Continue reading

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Ask RC-What does Peter mean when he says “Love covers a multitude of sins” in I Peter 4:8?

While it is certainly gloriously true that out of God’s love for us He sent His Son to cover our sins, to remove them as far from us as the east is from the west, this is not likely what … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Final Sermon on the Mount Study

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Nehemiah as a Type of Christ, Conviction vs. Accusation, and Good Friday

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God on the Warpath, or The Grace of God in the Virus of Death

God is in the business of tearing down our idols. We, because we are yet sinners, desperately seek to prove Jesus wrong, to successfully serve two masters. But our Master won’t have it. He will not share His glory with … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s Sermon on the Mount Study

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Ask RC- Can a person go to heaven with unrepentant sin?

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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