Tag Archives: sanctification

Are some Christians better than others?

Posted on November 13, 2023 by RC

Most assuredly. Who could doubt it? Each of us is born again from different places, having received different kinds and levels of common grace. The thief on the cross likely had a lot more to learn about obedience to God’s … Continue reading →

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Trust and Obey

Posted on November 10, 2023 by RC

The KISS principle—Keep It Simple, Stupid—is itself a rather simple principle. It argues that when we find ourselves entangled in complex and complicated arguments, chances are we have already left the proper playing field. While, for instance, the gospel is … Continue reading →

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Can sin be my identity?

Posted on October 30, 2023 by RC

No, and yes. One of the strange results of efforts made to shoehorn homosexuality into the church is the claim of many at best celibate and at worst actively practicing, that they are “gay Christians.” The latter try to claim … Continue reading →

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Public People, Private Lives

Posted on October 26, 2023 by RC

There has been of late a rather embarrassing battle going on on social media between competing tribes of Bible believing Calvinists who come down on different sides of what God commands for civil governments. There are good men on both … Continue reading →

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Should Christian men labor for a good physique?

Posted on October 23, 2023 by RC

Proxy wars have a long history. Viet Nam was less about Viet Nam, more about the United States and the Soviet Union. Hamas may well be doing the bidding of Iran. Conservative Christians on twitter have of late been treated … Continue reading →

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Without Ceasing

Posted on October 17, 2023 by RC

We must pray without ceasing. One of the dangers of honoring the Reformation is that we can end up dishonoring the very principles that gave rise to it. If, for instance, we were to carry around bits of bones from … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Study, Romans 8: 1-11

Posted on October 11, 2023 by RC
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Romans Study Tonight, Beginning Chapter 8

Posted on October 9, 2023 by RC

Tonight we continue our look at the monumental, towering book of Romans. All are welcome to our home at 7 est, or you may join us for dinner at 6:15. We will also stream the study at Facebook, RC-Lisa Sproul. … Continue reading →

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Why do Christians still sin?

Posted on October 9, 2023 by RC

We are born sinners. Before we’ve done anything we are one thing, sinful. Praise God, He gives life to us so that we repent and believe. Our sins- past, present and future- are forgiven. Why though are there future sins? … Continue reading →

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Asking for Wisdom

Posted on October 3, 2023 by RC

God’s promises are shocking. Our sin, in turn, is shocking. These two intersect when we in our sin refuse to believe the promises of God. He, because He is abounding in grace, makes some kind of stunning promise. We, because … Continue reading →

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