What Do We Know about the Fallen Angels That Are Currently Bound in Darkness?
James wonders about the fallen angels that are currently bound in darkness: As you know the angels bound in Tartarus were bound in eternal chains and eternal, blackest darkness: “For if God did not spare the angels who sinned but cast them down to hell [Tartarus] and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be […]
What Is the Keswick Movement? (Part 1)
Those who read books on theology will sometimes run across something called the Keswick movement. (The “w” is silent and is pronounced “KEH-zuck” by Americans or “KEH-zick” by Brits.) Sometimes it is called the higher life, exchanged life, or victorious life movement. Even if you don’t see the actual titles, we have all heard the […]
If Repentance Is Turning from Sins, then Doesn’t 2 Peter 3:9 Teach Salvation by Turning from Sins?
A friend relayed a question that someone in his church asked him. The questioner had read an article I wrote suggesting that repentance is turning from sins, even in 2 Pet 3:9, which reads, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any […]
Are Christians Free to Cremate Our Dead? Response from South Korea
In a recent blog post, I answered a question about whether the Bible forbids cremation. See here. The other day, I received a response to that blog from an American living in South Korea. His response was outstanding. He gave his permission for us to publish it. D.H. writes: I didn’t really have a question […]
Praying Without Ceasing Is Like Being in Love
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (Phil 4:6). “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17). How often do you pray to God? Early in my Christian walk, I found I could pray without ceasing. Or near enough! That’s not a boast. […]
Did You Know That an Accredited Seminary Teaches a Course on Free Grace Theology?
Free Grace Theology (FGT) is propagated primarily through a fantastic group of local churches. Most Bible colleges and seminaries teach either works salvation or some form of Lordship Salvation. As a result, most local churches do as well. But there are pastors who have come to believe and teach FGT! And we rejoice in that. […]
Much More Is Better (Rom 5:9-10)
Having eternal life is really, really great. John tells us that those who have it have overcome the world (1 John 5:4). James says it is a perfect gift (James 1:17-18). It is not an exaggeration to say that every believer should be grateful for that gift every day of his life. I certainly don’t […]
How Do We Discern Saving Faith in the Old Testament?
B. J. writes, Is the following passage from Exodus an example of saving faith? “Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel. And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people. So […]
Is Faith in Christ a Personal Response?
C. M. writes, I listened to your podcast about belief not being a personal response. It confused me because I thought choosing to believe something is a personal response. For example, I choose to believe in Christ as my Savior and believe that is my personal response to the gospel. Based on that definition, I […]
A Thousand Years of Rewards?
Occasionally, I run into a dispensational or Free Grace writer who holds the view that the rewards believers will be given at the Judgment Seat of Christ are not for all eternity. Instead, they will only be for the millennial kingdom. As a result, rewards given by the Lord will only last 1000 years. After […]