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Different Meanings of Salvation in Five New Testament Books

September 1, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Journal Articles

Robert N. Wilkin Associate Editor I. INTRODUCTION Tremendous confusion results when one misinterprets the meaning of sōzō and sōtēria. It is not simply laypeople who wrongly assume that the words saved and salvation in the NT almost always refer to regeneration. Many scholars do as well. But there is good reason to believe that these

Why Do We Make It So Difficult to Be Saved?

September 1, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

By Bob Wilkin Hal and Wanda ask this provocative question: I guess this is more a philosophical question than a theological one. Why do you think individuals want to make it so difficult to be saved? You would think they would be eager to embrace faith alone as the saving message. I guess the spirit

Why Do Some Faithful Believers Die Before Reaching Old Age?

September 1, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

By Bob Wilkin See original blog post here.

Is Sanctification by Faith Alone, Apart from Works?

August 31, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Corinthians 3:18, progressive sanctification, Romans 12:2

I recently read an article about sanctification by someone who identifies as holding to the Free Grace position. He suggested that both justification and sanctification are by faith, apart from works. Is that true? While justification is definitely by faith, apart from works, is sanctification also by faith, apart from works? To suggest that sanctification

¿Serás coheredero con Cristo en la vida venidera?

August 30, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Su Gracia Gratuita

La palabra coheredero (sugklēronomos) solo aparece cuatro veces en el Nuevo Testamento: Ro 8:17; Ef 3:6; Heb 11:9; y 1 Pe 3:7. Si bien un tema común del Nuevo Testamento es que los creyentes deberían esforzarse por ser coherederos con Cristo en la vida venidera, la mayor parte del tiempo, se utilizan diferentes palabras griegas

Can We Apply Old Testament Promises to Us Today?

August 27, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - applying Old Testament promises, Isaiah 41:13, Psalm 46:1-2

Lyndal asks a great question, one I wish more believers would ask: Greetings from Perth, Western Australia. Are we able to take comfort in Old Testament Scriptures as promises also for us, such as “For the Lord my God, will hold my right hand, saying to me, ‘Fear not, I will help you’” (Isaiah 41:13)

Is Asking Jesus for Everlasting Life the Same as Believing in Him for That Life?

August 25, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - asking is not believing, John 4:10, Matthew 7:7-8

VL from Germany raises a super question: My name is Vincent; I am 20 years old and I write you from Germany. My question is: Is it Biblical to ask Jesus for eternal life and believing that I received his life? In Matt 7:7-8 Jesus said: “Ask, and it shall be given you […] for

João estava exagerando descontroladamente o último versículo de seu evangelho (João 21:25)?

August 24, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Graça sem limites - João 21:25, Livros sobre Jesus

Em nossa recente conferência anual, alguém postou esta pergunta, que não tivemos tempo de responder na época: João escreveu: “E também há muitas outras coisas que Jesus fez, que se fossem escritas um a um, suponho que nem mesmo o próprio mundo poderia conter os livros que seriam escritos” (João 20:31). Isso é uma hipérbole?

Are People Who Believe in Lordship Salvation Born Again?

August 23, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Free Grace, Lordship Salvation

Simon asks a great question: Just wanted to know what our approach should be towards Lordship Salvationists. I feel they should be considered as brothers in Christ. It is sad to see Lordship Salvationists attacking Free Grace proponents, and vice versa. How do we reconcile both the views without attacking the other? Simon essentially has

Kailangan Ba Ang Mga Mabubuting Gawa Upang Patunayan Na Ikaw Ay Isang Tunay Na Mananampalataya?

August 20, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Ang Tinig ng Biyaya

Isang mambabasa ang nagpadala ng isang email na pumukaw sa aking interes. May isang pinahihiwatig na tanong sa hulihan patungkol sa pananamapalataya at mga gawa. Ang pagsisisi ay pagtalikod sa kasalanan sa pamamagitan ng pagharap kay Kristo. Ayon kay Jesus, “ikaw ay panig sa Akin o ikaw ay laban sa Akin.” Ang pananampalataya ay isang