Tag Archives: sanctification

Ask RC- The Great Commission calls us to make disciples of the nations. What is a disciple?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by RC

First, a disciple is just a student. It’s neither a magic nor an unusual word, but a simple one. We rightly distinguish between the twelve before the ascension of Christ and the twelve after, referring to the former as disciples … Continue reading →

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The Sin Stones; Rosemary Jensen, Hero and Lisa’s Purpose Driven Wife

Posted on April 29, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on April 28, 2020 by RC

Thesis 23 We must preach rather than teach. I don’t know if it happens at all seminaries, but it happened at the seminary I attended. Seminaries, presumably, are established to prepare men for gospel ministry. But where I went more … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Are we living in the last days?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by RC

Yes, of course we are. Before, however, you start packing for the Rapture Express, you might want to remember that your grandparents were also living in the last days. And their grandparents before them, and their grandparents before them. Luther … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on April 24, 2020 by RC

Because we are given to self-interest, the first place our minds tend to go when hardship comes to town is bewilderment. We can’t begin to understand how or why God would allow pain to come our way. Eventually, by His … Continue reading →

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Lisa and I Talk Joshua, the Movie, God Smashes Idols and We Listen for His Voice

Posted on April 24, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by RC

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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Prince Caspian, Immutability & Denominations

Posted on April 23, 2020 by RC

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The Law of Grace, and the Grace of Law

Posted on April 22, 2020 by RC

Some call them “Nice Nazis.” These are those stormtroopers, some professing Christians, some not, who can be counted to race to the aid of the accused. That is, if I say, “It is wrong to do X” the “Nice Nazi” … Continue reading →

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Harvey Watson, Hero, The Sin Stones & More…

Posted on April 22, 2020 by RC

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