Not Sinful, But Not Wise? (1 Kings 3:1-4)
Many people know the story about how Solomon, as he faced the task of ruling after the death of his father David, asked the Lord for wisdom. The author of 1 Kings records what happened (1 Kgs 3:1-15). Clearly, the Lord was pleased with Solomon and his request, and we are told Solomon loved the […]
Do Good Christians Need Everlasting Life?
That is the title of Chapter 4 in my new book, The Gospel Is Still Under Siege. (We will release it on May 22 at our annual conference, though it will be for sale on our website around May 15.) In the book, I give this explanation: “By good Christians, I am referring to people […]
An Example That Connects with Us (Acts 11:18)
When they heard these things, they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life” (Acts 11:18). Working with GES has given me the opportunity to hear many people tell their stories about how they came to understand Free Grace Theology (FGT). There is a very […]
What Are Mystery Verses According to Calvinism?
W.S. in Honduras read my article “If God Wants All to Be Saved, Has He Failed?” In that article, I said that Calvinists have a group of verses they assign to what I call a mystery box. W. S. then asked this great question: Nice article, but it leaves me asking, What are the mystery […]
“I Know You!”
In the movie, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy plays a prince from a fictitious African country. He comes to America to find a bride. Not wanting her to marry him for his immense wealth, he disguises himself as a poor fast-food restaurant employee. While at a basketball game, a subject of his kingdom recognizes him, […]
Is Lectio Divina a Dangerous Practice?
I know. It sounds like a decadent dessert. But Lectio Divina is not a dessert. It is Latin for Divine Reading. Lectio Divina is touted as a special way to encounter God through His Word. It is reported to be a wonderful way to unlock the power of God’s Word that is often missed in […]
It Will Be Better Next Year (1 John 2:17)
I went to college at the US Air Force Academy. I don’t want to make it sound too terrible, but life at a civilian college would have been a lot more fun than attending a military academy. There are some unpleasant aspects about spending four years of your life at such a regimented institution. But […]
Did You Know Most Accredited Christian Seminaries Teach Spiritual Formation?
Spiritual formation sounds like an innocuous expression. Don’t we all want God to transform us into the image of Christ (Rom 12:2; 2 Cor 3:18)? However, spiritual formation is dangerous because it promotes contemplative spirituality, an unbiblical approach to Christian growth. In an article (see here) entitled, “What Is the Spiritual Formation Movement?” Gotquestions.org says, […]
The Grace Message in the Back of an Ambulance
April 13 started off as a really good day. My daughter Kathryn, my wife Pam, and I were going to Italy to meet with some GES translators for about six days. Afterward we planned to go to a Bible college in Zambia to teach a couple of classes on Free Grace theology. We were excited […]
If God Wants All to Be Saved, Has He Failed?
AA asks a few great questions: I’ve been listening to your podcast for a few weeks (a friend of mine relentlessly recommends it). I’d like to know how you would respond to this question: In reference to 1 Timothy 2:4, does God really desire all people to be saved? Why don’t more people believe? Has God failed? […]