Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Ask RC- Why are people such jerks?

Not long ago I posted an Ask RC piece in which the question was, “What kind of pizza topping are you?” I didn’t try to answer the question, because the piece was actually about the internet and its sundry and … Continue reading

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We Do What We Are

In my Introduction to Philosophy class I had my students read through a portion of Clarence Darrow’s closing argument in the trial of Leopold and Loeb. These two young men murdered a teenage boy simply because they embraced the ethics … Continue reading

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Reprobation, Westminster on Providence and Lisa on God’s Sovereignty

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 12- We must practice the grace of church discipline. The Reformers wisely argued that there are three distinguishing characteristics of the true church. The church is that place where the gospel is rightly preached. It is that place where … Continue reading

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Ask RC- How should we honor our elders when they err?

By treating them honorably. It should never surprise us when we discover a beloved pastor, a respected teacher, a living hero of our faith, has feet of clay. We, after all, like they, are descendants of clay footed people. Our … Continue reading

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Sexism, Celebrating the Feast and The Ontological Trinity

Today’s JCE Podcast

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Ask RC- How often should we celebrate the Lord’s Supper?

It should not surprise us that this remains an issue of dispute. It has been at least since the Reformation. John Calvin, serving in Geneva, wanted the church to celebrate weekly. The elders of the church disagreed. Calvin submitted to … Continue reading

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Joshua Meets Jesus and We Rejoice on Judgment Day

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Where in the We Are We?

My father was a gracious man. He believed, and as per most of the time, I agree with him- a tri-partite view of man isn’t in itself a terrible thing. My father, however, was no dummy. He believed, and as … Continue reading

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