Breaking Free Of OCD
Breaking Free Of OCD. By Jeff Wells. Houston, TX: Lucid Books, 2016. 162 pp. Paperback, $14.99. Whether you suffer from OCD—as do 6.6 million in the U.S.—or you’re just more OC than you’d like—or if you suffer from anxiety, depression, or any kind of mental illness or emotional problems—Breaking Free Of OCD will help. The […]
All Faith Is Good? (Titus 2:10)
I. INTRODUCTION Recently, I was studying the book of Titus and came upon an interesting discussion of Titus 2:10 in the book on Greek grammar that I used in seminary. This discussion was valuable because it challenged the common translation of this verse. The book suggested that the proper translation of this verse would support […]
Does Free Grace Theology Diminish the Gospel?
A Review of Wayne Grudem’s “Free Grace Theology: 5 Way it Diminishes the Gospel”, Part 2 I. INTRODUCTION In Part 1 I considered the first two chapters of Dr. Wayne Grudem’s recent book in which he argues against Free Grace Theology (FGT). I had intended to complete my review in this article. However, there is […]
Revelation 3:10 and the Rapture: A New Departure
I. INTRODUCTION Revelation 3:10 in the New King James Version reads: “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.” This article argues for a change in punctuation. Misplaced periods and […]
When Was Adam Created?*
Terry Mortenson Author, Lecturer, and Researcher Answers in Genesis I. INTRODUCTION When did Adam come into existence? Evolutionists say Homo sapiens came into existence 200,000 to 400,000 years ago (depending on which evolutionist you consult, because they do not all agree on what a Homo sapiens is). Can we harmonize that with the teaching of […]
Galatians: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary
Galatians: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary. By Thomas W. Finley. NP: NP, 2016. 162 pp. Paperback, Free. Thomas Finley has written this commentary on Galatians and offers it free of charge. It can be downloaded for free at www.seekersofchrist.org. It caught my attention for two reasons. The first is that it is written from a Free Grace […]
Preaching the New Testament: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Study
Preaching the New Testament: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Study. By Jonathan I. Griffiths. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2017. 152 pp. Hardcover, $44.99. The purpose for this book is not to show how we are to preach God’s Word today. Instead, Griffith’s concern is more basic. He asks, “Could it be that such convictions concerning […]
The Perseverance of the Saints? Identifying Augustine’s Influence on Evangelical Views of Apostasy
Everett Berry1 Criswell College, Dallas, TX I. INTRODUCTION Understanding the historical development of a Biblical doctrine always necessitates a familiarity with arguments that are formulated by substantial Christian thinkers which leave an indelible mark on how the church later deals with that doctrine. The purpose of this essay is to illustrate this truth by showing […]
The Healing Of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52), Part 2
Kenneth Yates Editor I. INTRODUCTION In Part 1, I argued that Mark’s so-called discipleship section (Mark 8:22–10:52) is addressed to believers. The section begins and ends with the healing of two different blind men. Both men are a picture of the disciples. The disciples were believers. They had eternal life. But they were still blind. […]
The Coming Kingdom: What Is the Kingdom and How Is Kingdom Now Theology Changing the Focus of the Church?
The Coming Kingdom: What Is the Kingdom and How Is Kingdom Now Theology Changing the Focus of the Church? By Andrew M. Woods. Duluth, MN: Grace Gospel Press, 2016. 423 pp. Paper, $24.95. As the subtitle suggests, this book is explaining and arguing against the idea that Jesus is currently reigning as the Davidic king […]