Tag Archives: sanctification

Chilling With the Scornful

Posted on April 4, 2023 by RC

It has long been my contention that the rampant skepticism about all things supernatural among the Reformed crowd is driven more by modernist assumptions than it is exegesis. We’re in a bit of a pickle, wanting to be true to … Continue reading →

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Right Now Counts Forever

Posted on March 24, 2023 by RC

It was Augustine who argued that every sin is a failure to love ordinately. Sin is the result of either loving something more than we ought or the result of loving something less than we ought. We are to love, … Continue reading →

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Repentance and Reformation

Posted on March 16, 2023 by RC

The Protestant Reformation is called the Reformation for a good reason. It is not called the First Reformation or Reformation II, as if they happen every so often. I have never been asked, when referencing the Reformation, “Of which Reformation … Continue reading →

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The One-Two Punch

Posted on March 10, 2023 by RC

The one thing I want you to be certain to do is finish reading this column and brush your teeth every evening. I trust at least two things strike you about this opening sentence. First, it’s a rather odd way … Continue reading →

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Revival?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by RC

Sometimes questions assume premises that have not yet been established. Everyone is debating whether or not what is taking place at Asbury University is genuine revival or not. Precious few, if any, have given a compelling definition of revival to … Continue reading →

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Rushing to Judgment

Posted on February 21, 2023 by RC

“If he’s guilty of even half of what he’s been accused of, people should run for their lives from him.” Ever heard that said of someone? Ever said it yourself? Here’s a much more biblical version, “If he’s guilty of … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Roman’s Study

Posted on February 14, 2023 by RC
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Is it a sin to eat unhealthy food?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by RC

No. Can one sin eating unhealthy food? Yes. It is a bit simplistic the syllogism commonly used to condemn those who enjoy an occasional bacon cheeseburger. It goes like this, “We are commanded to be good stewards of our bodies, … Continue reading →

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Last Things Last?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by RC

“Last things last,” that’s what I used to say. It seemed to me that there were plenty of difficult theological issues for us to wade through without having to worry about the end times. We all agree, after all, that … Continue reading →

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The State of the Communion

Posted on February 7, 2023 by RC

We’re so bad, we think things are worse than they are. Were I to traipse on down to Quizilla and take the “Who are you in the Hundred Acre Wood?” quiz, I’d surely come up Eyeore. Every single time. My … Continue reading →

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