How Could the Eleven Be Born Again Before Receiving the Spirit on Pentecost?
Recently I wrote a blog discussing when the eleven disciples were born again. See here. I suggested that three were born again at the very start of Jesus’ ministry in John 1. And an unstated number of other disciples came to faith at the wedding of Cana (John 2:11). But we know that all were […]
Our Trip to Zambia
In May, my daughter Kathryn and I went to Zambia to teach in a Bible college. I taught the book of Romans and Kathryn taught the doctrine of eternal salvation. This was our fifth trip to Zambia. Thanks so much to you who have supported us in these endeavors financially—allowing us to give out free […]
Jesus Gives Rest to the Weary (Matthew 11:28)
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28 NASB). If you are weary and feel burdened, Jesus invites you to come to Him for rest. He does not specify what kind of burden you must have, how heavy it must be, or how tired you must […]
What Happened at GES 2022?
Thursday was the last day of our 2022 annual conference. Here are some of the highlights: Our new location, Camp Copass in Denton, TX, was a big hit. Evening activities, including campfires, bowling, board games, miniature golf, frisbee golf, and crafts, were a lot of fun. VBS for over 20 children ages 4 to 15 […]
Does John 2:24 Prove That the Believers of John 2:23 Were Not True Believers?
In response to a recent blog I wrote on “Beware of Confusing Explanations of John 3:16” (see here), Robert asks, “How do you handle John 2:23 where pisteuō is translated as commit? Here are John 2:23-24: “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they […]
The Way of the Tree and the Chaff (Psalm 1:1-4)
We planted a cherry blossom tree in our front yard two years ago. Today, it does not look like much. If you drove by, you might think we stuck a shoulder-height stick in the ground. But I know it’s a tree, and soon other people will know, too. You can’t rush a tree. Psalm 1 […]
Have You Read Some of the Negative Reviews of GES Books?
Recently I wrote a blog touting the value of writing reviews of books that you have read. See here. A few days later, I went on Amazon to check and see the reviews of our books. I was encouraged to see that several of our books had fresh reviews. While reading the reviews there, I […]
Watch the 2022 National Conference Online
Food and fellowship. We all want it and need it, and Free Grace people often complain about being starved of both because there may be no Free Grace churches in their area. If so, I sympathize. That’s one of the benefits of our conferences. They provide spiritual food in terms of teaching, but they also […]
Did Jesus Take Away the Consequences of Our Sins? Colossians 2:13-14
R. M. asks a great follow-up question to a blog I wrote entitled “What Did Jesus Purchase by His Death on the Cross?” (see here). I suggested that His death on the cross accomplished many things, but that what He purchased was the kingdom, the pearl of great price, the hidden treasure. As part of […]
Where Did Chafer Say We Don’t Have a Sin Problem; We Have a Son Problem?
Morgan asks this great question, In your article from 9/1/2009, “Benefits of Christ’s Blood: Restricted and Unrestricted” (see here), you mention a very interesting quote from Chafer: “Lewis Sperry Chafer liked to say, ‘Because of Calvary, people no longer have a sin problem. Instead, they have a Son problem.’” Do you know where I can find that quote in […]