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Tag Archives: statism
Learning War No More: What is “Just War Theory?”
Though some argue that Just War Theory (JWT) can be traced back to ancient Egypt, I’m interested in how Christians have reasoned over the ethics of war. Among the earliest theologians to set about the business of thinking through if … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask RC, Christian Testimony, culture wars, kingdom, peace, politics, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, statism
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Oh Brave New World, With Such People In It
Neil Postman, in his delightful albeit ominous book Amusing Ourselves to Death, draws an insightful comparison between two important dystopian novels. Utopian novels, of course, are those designed to show us edenic cultures. Dystopian novels show us hellish futures. The … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Commandments, Big Eva, Books, church, cyberspace, Devil's Arsenal, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, post-modernism, RC Sproul JR
Tagged Christian Testimony, church, culture wars, devil, Education, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, RC Sproul Jr, statism
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Surviving Incredulity World: Why What We Don’t Know Hurts Us
Lies are a double-edged sword. Not only are they designed to get us to believe things that are not true, but they encourage us to not believe things that are true. Every lie borrows its credibility from some other truth. … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Christian Testimony, culture wars, devil, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, politics, RC Sproul Jr, scandal, statism
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Moses’ Mom; Tariff Toppling Tariffs; Battling Believers
Lisa and I discuss the faith and courage of Jochabed, Moses’ Mom. I consider the case for tariffs as a means to tear down tariffs, remember the prophet Ezekiel and explore the dynamics of church politics. If that’s not sufficient … Continue reading
Sacred Marriage, Rachel & Leah; War in Iran? Bologna & More
This week’s all new Jesus Changes Everything Podcast Lisa and I on Rachel and Leah, Hope and Charity, Lola and Lollipop, Faith and Fiona. Plus, is war coming in Iran? Whatever happened to bologna, jello and cheese fondue? And lessons … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Doctrines, ethics, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, Nostalgia, politics, RC Sproul JR, Sacred Marriage, That 70s Kid
Tagged culture wars, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, marriage, peace, politics, RC Sproul Jr, statism
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Sacred Marriage, Trump, Venezuela and Ethics, and More
This week’s all new Jesus Changes Everything Podcast
Posted in 10 Commandments, Bible Study, Biblical Doctrines, ethics, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, politics, prophets, RC Sproul JR, resurrection, Sacred Marriage, theology
Tagged culture wars, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, marriage, peace, politics, RC Sproul Jr, scandal, statism
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Worshipping Your Own Personal “Higher” “Power”
It is not a difficult thing to discern the nature of someone else’s god. Some people carry their religion on their sleeve, advertising their spiritual commitments on bumper stickers or t-shirts. You can tell the Amish by their clothing, even … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Testimony, culture wars, kingdom, kingdom notes, lies, politics, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, statism
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Would a Man Rob God? Would a Government Do the Same?
The question on its face seems rather insane. It demands not just a “no” but a “by no means.” If not a “why would you ask such a stupid question?”. I ask the question, however, because God Himself once asked … Continue reading
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Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver; Illegal Orders & More
This week’s all new podcast features more of Lisa’s God honoring poetry, nuance on honoring military authority and more. Check it out, a true bounty of tasty podcast goodness. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast
Posted in 10 Commandments, Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, Devil's Arsenal, grace, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, philosophy, poetry, politics, post-modernism, RC Sproul JR, wisdom
Tagged Christian Testimony, culture wars, devil, Jesus Changes Everything, Lisa Sproul, marriage, politics, RC Sproul Jr, sanctification, statism
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What’s Wrong with Digital ID? With a Side of CBDC
The claim is a bit of cliché but like most cliches, it became one because there’s truth in it. You have heard it said, “Technology is not good or bad. It depends on how it’s used.” While I think too … Continue reading
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