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He Who Keeps His Word Won’t See Death – John 8:51

July 1, 1998 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

I recently received an e-mail from a reader with a question about this verse: “Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death.” The reader had seen a short internet article on this verse which concluded: Why does Christ say “he who keeps My word” and not “he

Easter Myth or Gospel Truth? – 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 58

April 1, 1998 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

A seemingly small event occurred during World War II that would change the course of history. Scientists found a way to unleash the power of the atom. The Manhattan Project discovered an amazing source of energy―one that ended the Second World War, that now powers nuclear submarines, and that has the capability of powering whole

Salvation Before Calvary

January 1, 1998 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Very frequently people ask us questions about salvation in the OT. Before Christ died on the cross, what did a person have to do in order to have eternal life? There is much confusion on how people were saved in the OT era. Many people mistakenly believe that prior to the cross people were saved

Faith on the Rocks – Luke 8:11-13

November 1, 1997 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Linda is driving down the freeway with her radio tuned to a Christian station. She hears the gospel clearly proclaimed and joyfully receives the message, believing in Christ for eternal life. Tragically, one minute later a drunk driver crosses the median and hits her car, killing her instantly. Would Linda go to heaven or hell?

Whoever Says “You Fool!” Shall Be in Danger of Hell Fire — Matthew 5:22

September 1, 1997 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Recently I received a call regarding this passage from Pastor Rick Lawrenson of Nags Head Baptist Church in Nags Head, North Carolina. Rick is preaching through the Sermon on the Mount, (a brave man!) and this passage was giving him trouble: Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of

Repentance Versus the Heresies of Curtis Hutson & Jack Hyles

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Repentance Versus the Heresies of Curtis Hutson & Jack Hyles: An Open Letter (dated Dec. 12, 1996) to Dr. Shelton Smith, Editor of Sword of the Lord. By Roland Rasmussen. Published in pamphlet form by Faith Baptist Church of Canoga Park, CA. 21 pp. $1.00. Having written my doctoral dissertation on repentance and salvation, I

Lordship — What Does It Mean?

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Lordship—What Does It Mean? By R. Alan Day. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1993. 118 pp. Paper, $8.99. The author, Alan Day, is the pastor of a 3,500-member congregation, the First Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He has also been an instructor in theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. This book is well written, easy to

The Gospel: Its Heart, Heights & Hopes

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The Gospel: Its Heart, Heights & Hopes Three Books in One. By Arthur T. Pierson. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1978, 1996. 702 pages. Cloth, $29.99. This volume, originally three separate books, is over 100 years old. Originally published in 1892, 1893, and 1896, they are derived from sermons Pierson preached at Charles Spurgeon’s church, the

Why Some Calvinists Teach That Good Works Are a Condition of Salvation

July 1, 1997 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

Calvinists say that justification is by faith alone (sola fide in Latin). That is the view that God declares sinners to be in right standing with Him (“not guilty”) the moment they simply believe in Christ. Obviously, or so it would seem to the uninitiated, there is no place for works in justification in Calvinism.

Why Assurance Is So Important

May 1, 1997 by Bob Wilkin in Grace in Focus Articles

This article is a condensed form of a message given by Dr. Wilkin at the March 1997 GES Conference “Assurance: The Foundation of a Successful Christian Life.” The complete message, including a question and answer session, is available on either audio ($4) or video ($10) tape. Orders can be placed by returning the resource sheet