Ronnie W. Rogers

Dr. Patterson’s Review of My Book, The Equipping Church: Somewhere Between Fundamentalism and Fluff

By Ronnie W. Rogers / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Dr. Patterson’s Review of My Book, The Equipping Church: Somewhere Between Fundamentalism and Fluff

Even a crusty old academe loves a pleasant surprise. And for much of my academic experience Ronnie W. Rogers, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma, has been regaling me with one surprise after another. The other day, a copy of the book The Equipping Church: Somewhere Between Fundamentalism and Fluff, written by Ronnie…

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A Prayer for Faith over Fear

By Ronnie W. Rogers / September 11, 2017 / Comments Off on A Prayer for Faith over Fear

I pray that You would grant me faith above my fear, and that my fear, no matter how dreadful, daunting, and hellish in velocity, would never cause me to shun the walk of faith. May my heart be willing to die where I am, lose all earthly possessions, be laughed at without mercy, and be…

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A Prayer for a Heart of Evangelism

By Ronnie W. Rogers / September 4, 2017 / Comments Off on A Prayer for a Heart of Evangelism

May I see the lost as You do and sacrifice as You do and mourn as You do. May I live so they may see You and not me. May my speech be your words. May I serve you with a daily burden for people who do not know the wonder of You and your…

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Is Reprobation Necessary for God to Demonstrate His Holiness and Wrath?

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 28, 2017 / Comments Off on Is Reprobation Necessary for God to Demonstrate His Holiness and Wrath?

According to Calvinism, God voluntarily predetermined for some of the human race to experience salvation in order to display His mercy, while concomitantly and voluntarily predetermining to pass over most of the human race, thereby inviolably destining them to perish in hell. The former are known as the unconditionally elected and the latter are known…

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A Prayer of Contentment

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 21, 2017 / Comments Off on A Prayer of Contentment

May I hear all reports of what you do through others to advance the kingdom with a grateful heart. May I be predisposed to see Your mighty works and rejoice, and only be inclined toward doubting because of heresy and sin. Oh God, let me not be critical because You have not chosen to so…

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Think About IT: How to Lose by Winning

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Think About IT: How to Lose by Winning

I must ALWAYS be right Such firmness whether witting or unwitting assures the loss of respect and love by others. This unspoken resolve leaves spouses and children deeply wounded, sometimes for life. Although I cannot imagine a Christian actually uttering such words, one’s consistent arguing of his point until all objectors have given in painfully…

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Prayer of Forgiveness and Repentance

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 7, 2017 / Comments Off on Prayer of Forgiveness and Repentance

Oh God, forgive me of thoughts so vile, and yet to You infinitely more so. Forgive me of even the slightest thoughts, aspirations, delights, or passions that do not have Your glory as preeminent. Expose my pride so that I will be ever mindful of my frailty, which makes me vulnerable to cast away everything…

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Do Not Forget To Remember

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 31, 2017 / Comments Off on Do Not Forget To Remember

It is not new knowledge that we reject, for we should always be growing in the knowledge of the Lord. Rejecting new knowledge is the failure of traditionalism. Nor do we reject what has been known for years, decades, or even centuries from what God has revealed in His Word because of some superficial changes…

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A Prayer for Facing the Future

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 24, 2017 / Comments Off on A Prayer for Facing the Future

Oh my Lord Jesus, I confess that I am one who desires to know my future. Only you know how often I have been troubled beyond measure concerning the uncertainty and troubles that tomorrow may bring. Please forgive me for the thousandth time of saying, by my thoughts, worries, and plans, that I am God.…

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Think About IT: Loving God and Not His Word

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 17, 2017 / Comments Off on Think About IT: Loving God and Not His Word

Many speak of loving God but exhibit minimal or no concern to know the Scripture. They may be disinterested or even caviler about learning the Scripture. Their reverence for the Scripture is romantic rather than actual. Their interest in being taught the Scripture is limited to whatever practical value it has as a How To…

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