Trials Are a Normal Part of Christian Growth (James 1:12)
By Chuck Deveau “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (Jas 1:12). DO TRUE CHRISTIANS EVER SUFFER? It never ceases to amaze and perplex me when I hear a professing Christian suggest […]
Let’s Make Every Month “Free Grace Pride” Month (Romans 1:16)
By Ken Yates INTRODUCTION June has been designated LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It is a time when we are called upon to recognize the contributions that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer citizens have made in our country. We are to support them as they express their pride in their lifestyles. The month will be filled […]
Did the Woman at the Well Need to Repent to Have Everlasting Life?
By Bob Wilkin J. D. asks an important question: I became a believer in Free Grace two years ago, but my family still believes in Lordship Salvation and goes to a Lordship Salvation church. Their pastor said that when Jesus is talking to the woman at the well and calls her out about having five […]
Clothed with Humility (1 Peter 5:5-11)
By Shawn Lazar Humility is not a favorite virtue, especially in American culture. We much prefer pride, self-aggrandizement, and the ruthless promotion of our personal “brand.” But that is not how Christianity works. Someone said we have an “upside-down spirituality.” I agree. That is part of the pattern and offense of the cross. As Harold […]
When Assurance of Salvation is Fleeting*
By Bob Wilkin Several years ago, I received an email from a friend. He gave me a link to an article entitled “When Assurance of Salvation Is Fleeting.”2 It was a Feb 15, 2017, blog by Jason Helopoulos at The Gospel Coalition. The first two headings of the blog give you a good idea of […]
Robert Sandeman (1718-1771)
By Michael D. Makidon1 BIOGRAPHY For most, the Lordship controversy began in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s. However, in an article entitled “History Repeats Itself,” J. I. Packer correctly noted, “The view that saving faith is no more than ‘belief of the truth about Christ’s atoning death’ is not new. It was put forward […]
If You Stop Loving Jesus
By Bob Wilkin If you stop loving Jesus, do you lose your salvation? A reader asks some heartfelt questions: I am so confused about the logical outcomes of the theology being taught here [www.faithalone.org] and other grace doctrinal theologies. No doubt I agree with a lot of it, but I don’t know what to think […]
Romans 16: A Concise Commentary
From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges with Bob Wilkin1 PAUL’S COMMENDATION OF PHOEBE (16:1-2) 16:1-2. Evidently Phoebe is the bearer of the letter from Paul to the Romans. The word translated a deaconess (diakonos) can also be translated a servant, an agent, or even a courier. At the least Paul […]
Sexual Sins in Thyatira
By Philippe R. Sterling WHEN TEMPTED BY SEXUAL SIN: JUST SAY “NO!” Jesus judged the church at Thyatira that tolerated immoral behavior (Rev 2:18-29). We live in a sex-crazed world. Giving in to the world’s sexual enticements will snuff out our spiritual fire. Sexual sin will pull us away from following Jesus. Heeding the message […]
Elisabeth: My Hero
By Ken Yates This is an excerpt from a forthcoming book. ONE YEAR LATER July 14, 2021. Libby died exactly one year ago today. She was 35 years old. She was my daughter. My wife, our daughters, and I went to her favorite restaurant for dinner in her memory. The waitress asked if we were […]