La certezza della vita eterna è una questione di esperienza, non di fede?
Un amico mi ha inviato una copia digitale di una rivista. Mi ha colpito un articolo che parlava della certezza della salvezza. Nell’articolo, l’autore affermava: “La certezza è più di una verità teologica da comprendere. È qualcosa che si prova, non solo che si dimostra sul piano teologico”.i Come si fa a provare la certezza, […]
Dlaczego oczekiwanie na Jego rychły powrót jest ważne dla uświęcenia?
17 marca 1942 roku generał Douglas MacArthur opuścił Filipiny, ponieważ wyspy zostały opanowane przez siły wroga. Odchodząc, przysiągł: „Wrócę”. Dwa i pół roku później, 20 października 1944 roku, generał MacArthur wygłosił słynne przemówienie „I Have Returned” (Wróciłem) na wyspie Leyte na Filipinach. Jest to jedna z najbardziej pamiętnych wypowiedzi z czasów 2. Wojny Światowej. Przez […]
Why Eternal Rewards Are Selfish
Did you know that in one sense of the word, it is selfish to be born again? Here are some things that are selfish in the sense of being “intent on personal gain,” which is one of the primary meanings of the word: Marrying a godly spouse. Selfish. Buying a reliable used car. Selfish. Buying […]
Why Does Hebrews 11:6 Say We Must Believe That “He Is”?
This question came up in one of my online seminary classes this week. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Why doesn’t it just say that he […]
Did You Know That Jesus Christ Is the Angel of the Lord?
By Bob Wilkin About twenty years ago, at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, I heard a speaker present a message about the Angel of the Lord (Malak Yahweh). The speaker suggested that the Scriptures show that the Angel of the Lord is never the preincarnate Lord Jesus Christ. After the talk, I […]
Did the Thief on the Cross Ask for Salvation?
By Bob Wilkin Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Casey sent me an actual handwritten letter. He asked a series of super questions about this exchange: Did […]
Are There Two Different Crossless Gospels?
Mick asks a super question: I keep hearing various “free grace” proponents on Facebook and Twitter call GES’s position a “crossless gospel.” Can you explain what the “crossless gospel” means? I recognize these groups use that term as a pejorative but when I research their position on salvation, it borders on lordship or morality-works. Back […]
Does Dr. David Jeremiah Hold to Lordship Salvation?
A number of people have been asking me about Dr. Jeremiah. Just this week, I received emails from James and D.E. About a year ago, I received emails from Rick. They all said or implied that he holds to Lordship Salvation. D.E. is a member of Dr. Jeremiah’s church. He writes, “He says we must […]
Is Grace School of Theology a Free Grace School?
I’ve known Dr. Dave Anderson, founder and President of Grace School of Theology (GSOT), for forty years. We were in the doctoral program together at DTS in the early eighties. From the mid-nineties until 2006, Dr. Anderson was a regular speaker at our annual conference. In fact, according to the conference evaluations, he was the […]
What Is the Role of Fearing God in the Christian Life?
The word fear occurs 470 times in the Bible–108 times in the NT and 362 times in the OT. Most of the time it refers to typical fear. We know that the fear of the Lord is “the beginning of wisdom” (Ps 111:10; Prov 9:10), is that which prolongs life (Prov 10:27), and is that […]